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11Overview22The Darkwater Shore is a small but important zone in the deeper sections of the Moonlit Forest dungeon. It sits at the bottom of the waterwheel structure, next to a lake at the base of a cliff. The zone serves primarily as a resource farming hub for quest-critical plants and as a unique fishing location. Despite its compact size, Darkwater Shore plays an important role in the Explorer profession questline because it is packed with Eldergrain and Echobeans needed for the Senior Explorer certification.44How to Reach Darkwater Shore66Darkwater Shore is deep in the Moonlit Forest, requiring significant progression through earlier zones. The full path to reach it is:99Evernight Forest and Gate of Life (entry zone; free 3 Gravestars).Dreamfall Garden (catch 5 Luminwing Butterflies for the Luminpath).Crystalith boss fight.Crystalith Hideout and Azure Bay (obtain Left and Right Ruin Keys).Mural Valley.Glintortle boss fight (obtain Water Arrow and Fire Arrow blueprints).Harvest Yard (burn tree roots with Fire Arrow to enter).Repair the waterwheel with 5 Primorite, 5 Magnetite, 5 Gold, and 1 Waterwheel Bearing.Ride the waterwheel down to Darkwater Shore.1011There is also an alternative route: from the Grain Haven area near a wooden platform by the bridge, you can drop off the cliff into the lake below and land next to Darkwater Shore.1313The Waterwheel Puzzle1515The waterwheel is located in the Harvest Yard and is a bidirectional elevator. It takes you up to Grain Haven or down to Darkwater Shore. Repairing it is one of the more involved puzzles in the dungeon.1717Materials Required1919MaterialQuantityWhere to FindPrimorite5Mural Valley mining nodes and ruins areas; requires Impact HammerMagnetite5Process Uncommon Ore Chunks through the Ore Analyzer (from Soil Mounds near Spiritshade River); also from translucent white deposits in the Glintortle boss arenaGold5Nodes beyond Crystalith Hideout; Mural Valley and ruins areas; requires Impact HammerWaterwheel Bearing1Given by Zephyria when you start the Senior Explorer certification2121Repair Steps2222Enter the Harvest Yard by using a Fire Arrow to burn the tree roots blocking the entrance.Activate the Harvest Yard camp.Shoot a Water Arrow at a chopped root stump to grow a vine bridge path forward.Free two Gravestars trapped in bubbles near the waterwheel. They travel back to the Harvest Yard's stone bridge, unlocking the waterwheel gears.Return to Zephyria on the main island and start the Senior Explorer trial. She gives you the Waterwheel Bearing.Gather 5 Primorite, 5 Magnetite, and 5 Gold from the Moonlit Forest.Feed all materials into the waterwheel mechanism to repair it.Ride the waterwheel up to Grain Haven, or press the button to reverse direction and ride down to Darkwater Shore.2324Magnetite Farming2626Magnetite is the hardest material to obtain. It does not drop from standard mining nodes. The two methods are:2828Dig up Soil Mounds found near Spiritshade River in the deeper forest. Run the resulting Uncommon Ore Chunks through your Ore Analyzer at home. Magnetite is one of several possible outputs, so multiple trips may be needed.Mine translucent white-colored deposits in the Glintortle boss arena using an Impact Hammer or better.2930Glintortle Boss3232The Glintortle is the second major boss of the Moonlit Forest. Its arena is between Mural Valley and the Harvest Yard, so it must be defeated before you can access the waterwheel and Darkwater Shore.3434DetailInfoAppearanceGiant turtleWeak PointGlowing crystal on top of its shell (visible when dazed or after retreating from a spinning attack)AttacksWater beams, waves (jump to dodge), rapid spinning, bubble attacksBest WeaponBow with Bomb Arrows (Slingshot is ineffective)Double DamageHit the shell when it glows bright blue during attacksRewardsWater Arrow blueprint, Fire Arrow blueprint, Pristine Orb blueprint36+Keep moving constantly. Jump over waves.Do not attack during the spinning phase; focus entirely on running.Wait for the Glintortle to become dazed after a major attack, then unload on the glowing crystal.Deploy Sentry Bots for additional passive damage.3637Resources3939Quest Plants4141Darkwater Shore is the primary farming location for two quest-critical plants needed for the Senior Explorer certification:4343PlantDescriptionQuest UseEldergrainTall wheat-like plants; abundant at Darkwater Shore and near the waterwheel baseRequired for Youfang's healing formula (Senior Explorer quest)EchobeanBright-colored bean plant with a glowy purple tintRequired for Youfang's healing formula (Senior Explorer quest)4545Both plants are gathered by hand. After collecting them, bring them to Youfang at the temple near Cloudrest Lake, then report back to Zephyria to advance the Explorer questline.4646Other Resources4848ResourceTypeMidnight HerbsForageable plantPasture Grass (+ Seeds)Forageable plantHardwoodWood (requires Impact Axe)SoftwoodWoodFluoriteMineable ore5050All resources in the Moonlit Forest regenerate daily, so Darkwater Shore can be farmed repeatedly for Eldergrain and other materials.5151Fishing: Green Swordtail5353Darkwater Shore has one fishing spot: the small pond at the bottom of the waterwheel. The signature catch here is the Green Swordtail.5555DetailInfoSeasonsAll (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)Time6:00 AM to 2:00 AMWeatherAll conditionsBaitAll bait types work (Meat, Veggie, Bug)5757This is one of only two fishing spots in the entire Moonlit Forest (the other is at Dreamfall Garden). See the Bait Guide for detailed bait information.5858Campsite6060Darkwater Shore has one campsite requiring 5 Fluorite to activate its Damaged Moonweaver. The camp provides a tent, campfire, and Workbench. Once activated, it is a fast-travel point to other Moonlit Forest camps and the overworld.6262Treasure Chests6464At least one chest is located near the Darkwater Shore campsite.Another chest sits next to the lake at the bottom of the waterwheel.Additional chests in the adjacent Harvest Yard area (numbered #28 to #30 in some guides) may require breaking Gravecrystals or defeating Runebirds to access.6566The Moonlit Forest contains 47 treasure chests in total across all zones.6868Progression7070Darkwater Shore is an optional detour off the main path. After gathering resources and fishing, return to the waterwheel and ride it up to Grain Haven to continue deeper into the dungeon. The remaining zones leading to the final boss are:7272ZoneKey FeatureGrain HavenCamp with additional Gravecrystal puzzlesHomeward TrialRunebird fight; Echobean plantsSerenity's RestFire Arrow puzzle (shoot six lights above torches to raise a pathway)Moonlit MeadowFinal zone; Moonstone, Aurorite, and Oilstone mining; Ruin Guard final boss and Luna Deer altar7474Tips7575Collect Eldergrain and Echobeans during your first visit. Both are needed for the Senior Explorer quest and respawn daily if you need more.The waterwheel button reverses direction. If it went up last time, press the button to send it down to Darkwater Shore.Bring extra pickaxes for mining runs. The surrounding Harvest Yard area contains high-tier ores like Oilstone, Flamecore, and Diamond.Magnetite is the biggest bottleneck for the waterwheel repair. Start farming Uncommon Ore Chunks and processing them at the Ore Analyzer early.The Green Swordtail accepts all bait types, so use whatever you have on hand.Darkwater Shore has no documented enemies, making it a safe zone for relaxed resource farming and fishing.Use the Darkwater Shore camp as a fast-travel anchor for repeated farming trips to the deep Moonlit Forest.
