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11Overview22Gathering is one of the most fundamental activities in Starsand Island. From chopping trees for wood to mining ores in the Moonlit Forest, nearly every crafting recipe, building project, and profession quest requires gathered materials. This guide covers all the major resource types you can find in the world, the tools needed to collect them, and the best locations for efficient farming.44Foraging Basics66Forageable items appear throughout the world and are marked by small yellow stars when you walk near them. Picking up ground items like mushrooms, flowers, shells, and wild plants costs zero stamina. Chopping trees, mining rocks, and catching bugs all cost stamina, with the exact amount depending on the tool and the resource. Higher-tier tools generally reduce stamina cost per hit and increase yield.88Resources respawn after several in-game days. Trees typically regrow in 2 to 3 days, and ore veins in the Moonlit Forest respawn after a couple of days as well. White Fig trees (the source of Premium Wood) reportedly regrow every day.1110Wood Types1312Wood is essential for crafting tools, building furniture, constructing buildings, and processing into planks. There are three main wood types, plus bamboo as a related material.1514WoodSourceTool RequiredKey LocationsSoftwoodSmall trees, shrubs, bushesBasic AxeAbundant everywhere; starting area around HopelandHardwoodBanyan trees (large, dark trees)Impact AxeNear starting home; throughout the Moonlit ForestPremium WoodWhite Fig treesMacheteNorthern island near Cloudrest Lake, Explorer's Club area, Windflute IslandBambooBamboo grovesAxeEastern side of Cloudrest Lake, near the Panda House1716White Fig trees are particularly valuable because a single tree drops all three wood types (Softwood, Hardwood, and Premium Wood). Banyan trees drop Softwood and Hardwood. Small shrubs drop Softwood, Fiber, and sometimes Pasture Grass seeds.1817Wood is processed into planks at the Cutter station: Softwood Plank, Hardwood Plank, Premium Wood Plank, and Meteor Plank (endgame). Premium Wood can also be purchased from Zerine's General Store for 25 coins each after unlocking the Supply Boost skill at Senior Crafter rank.2019Fiber and Plant Materials2221MaterialSourceToolLocationFiberShrubs and weedsAxe (2 stamina per swing)Grassy areas across the island; yields 1 to 3 per plantFiberShop purchaseNoneZerine's General Store, 5 coins eachFiberMoonlit Forest plantsHand pick or AxeMultiple areas throughout the forestRaw HempCanapa plantsAxeFound around oases; largest concentration at the ruined Canapa temple (roughly 45 plants)Pasture GrassMeadows, shrub dropsHand pick or AxeThroughout the island; also drops when clearing shrubs2423Fiber is processed through a chain: Fiber becomes Thread at the Spinning Wheel, which becomes Cloth, Linen, or Fabric at the Loom. Raw Hemp becomes Hemp Rope at the Loom. Carbon Line (used in fishing) is also spun from Fiber at the Spinning Wheel.2524Ores and Minerals2726Surface Island2928The surface island has limited mining resources. Stone deposits are scattered throughout the island and can be mined with a basic Stone Pickaxe. Clay deposits also appear in some areas. Surface mining is primarily useful for Stone, Clay, and occasional Soil Mounds that drop random items.3130Moonlit Forest Mining3332The Moonlit Forest is where serious mining happens. Ores become progressively rarer and more valuable as you push deeper through the 12 zones. Each ore requires a specific minimum tool tier to mine.3534OreTool RequiredZones FoundStoneStone PickaxeEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, Dreamfall Garden, and most other zonesFluoriteImpulse PickaxeEvernight Forest through Darkwater Shore (widely available; used to repair Moonweavers)CopperImpulse PickaxeEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, Dreamfall Garden, Crystalith Hideout, Azure Bay, Mural ValleyTinImpulse PickaxeEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, Dreamfall Garden, Crystalith Hideout, Azure BayQuartzImpulse PickaxeEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, Dreamfall Garden, Crystalith Hideout, Azure BayCoalImpulse PickaxeDreamfall Garden, Mural ValleySalt BrickImpulse PickaxeDreamfall Garden (upper area)IronImpulse PickaxeDreamfall Garden (upper area, after combat), Mural ValleyGoldImpact HammerCrystalith Hideout, Mural Valley (multiple deposits)MagnetiteImpact HammerMural Valley (post-gate areas)PrimoriteImpact HammerAzure Bay, Mural Valley, Grain Haven (lower)OilstoneImpact HammerGrain Haven (lower), cave under bubble bridgeFlamecore OreImpact HammerGrain Haven (lower)DiamondImpact HammerGrain HavenAuroriteImpact HammerDeep forest endgame zones (Moonlight Meadow area)MoonstoneImpact HammerDeep forest endgame zones (Moonlight Meadow area)3736All mining veins can drop bonus items including Common Ore Chunks, Uncommon Ore Chunks, Treasure Maps, blueprints, and Simple Pellets. Common Ore Chunks can be processed in the Ore Analyzer (crafted from 8 Hardwood + 2 Copper Sheets at Worktable II) for a chance at Ancient Precision Parts, a rare material exclusive to the Analyzer.3837Foraged Plants4039Surface Island Plants4241The surface island has a smaller selection of forageable plants compared to the Moonlit Forest.4443PlantLocationNotesPasture GrassMeadows across the islandAlso drops from shrubs; one of the most common foraged itemsFresh Bamboo ShootEastern Cloudrest Lake, near Panda HouseHand pick from the ground; respawns dailyHydrangea (Blue, Light Blue)Behind your home, Cloudrest Lake, Bastrom Heights, Flower Corridor above Green Pasture RanchHarvestable in Summer and Autumn; requires Axe to cutHoneycombWild beehives in Banyan and White Fig treesForest west of Cloudrest Lake, Windflute Island; chop the tree to dropQueen BeeTrees between Zephyria's house and Pastelle's RanchRare drop from wild beehives4745Moonlit Forest Plants4846The Moonlit Forest is the richest gathering zone for plants and fungi. Most items can be hand-picked from the ground at no stamina cost. Many also drop seeds that can be planted on your farm.5048PlantZones FoundNotesMirthshroomEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, and deeperCommon mushroom; drops Spores for farmingMoondew ShroomEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, and deeperCommon mushroom; drops Spores for farmingSunveil ShroomGate of Life, Dreamfall Garden, Azure Bay, Mural ValleyMid-tier mushroom; drops SporesTwilight SucculentEvernight Forest through Mural ValleyPopular NPC gift; drops SeedsMoonflowerEvernight Forest through Azure BayUniversally loved gift; drops Seeds for farm plantingBlue HydrangeaEvernight Forest through Mural ValleyGift item; also found on surface islandLight Blue HydrangeaEvernight Forest through Mural ValleyGift item; same locations as Blue HydrangeaRed Sleep LilyMural Valley (multiple locations)Gift item; drops SeedsBlue Sleep LilyMural Valley (lower waterfall area)Gift item; drops SeedsYellow Sleep LilyMural Valley (lower waterfall, post-gate)Gift item; drops SeedsLotus LeafMural Valley (lower waterfall area)Used in cooking and craftingFluffweaveHarvest YardKey crafting material; exclusive to this zone; drops SeedsPlainberryGrain Haven (lower area)Used for Plainberry Powder; drops SeedsEldergrainDarkwater ShoreRare grain for cooking (Eldergrain Roll); drops SeedsMidnight HerbDarkwater Shore, near Moonlit Forest entranceUsed in cooking and gifts; valued by Zephyria and FangEcho Bean SeedsDarkwater ShoreMoonlit Forest exclusive seed; plantable on farmSpirit BerryDeep Moonlit ForestRequired for altar repair (3 needed for Luna Deer quest)Moonshade TendrilThroughout the forestCrafting material5250Bug Catching5351Bugs are caught with the Bug Net, crafted from 2 Softwood + 2 Fiber at the Worktable. Each catch attempt costs 4 stamina. Most bugs flee when you approach, so walk slowly and time your swing carefully.5553BugLocationSeasonTimeBumblebeeNear flowersAll6:00 to 2:00Moonshade ButterflyNear flowersAll (sunny/snowy)6:00 to 18:00Swallowtail ButterflyNear flowersAll (sunny/snowy)6:00 to 18:00Luminwing ButterflyNear flowersAll (sunny/snowy)6:00 to 18:00Solarwing ButterflyNear flowersAll (sunny/snowy)6:00 to 18:00Rainbowing ButterflyNear flowersAll (sunny/snowy)6:00 to 18:00Banner DragonflyNear waterAll6:00 to 20:00King DragonflyNear waterAll6:00 to 20:00Yellow DragonflyNear waterAll6:00 to 20:00CicadaForest areasSpring, Summer, Autumn6:00 to 2:00Glazed CicadaForest areasSpring, Summer, Autumn6:00 to 2:00MantisForest areasSpring, Summer, Autumn6:00 to 2:00Emerald HornscarabForest areasAll6:00 to 2:00Amber HornscarabForest areasAll6:00 to 2:00Red FireflyForest areasAll18:00 to 2:00 (nighttime only)Blue FireflyForest areasAll18:00 to 2:00 (nighttime only)Green FireflyForest areasAll18:00 to 2:00 (nighttime only)Glazed FireflyForest areasAll18:00 to 2:00 (nighttime only)Celeb MothMoonlit Forest (Evernight Forest)All6:00 to 2:00VelbeeMoonlit ForestAll6:00 to 2:005755Butterflies only appear in sunny or snowy weather and disappear during rain. Fireflies are exclusively nocturnal (18:00 to 2:00). Cicadas, Glazed Cicadas, and Mantises disappear in Winter. Bumblebees placed in a beekeeping setup produce Honey. Bugs can be sold for coins, given as gifts (Bruce loves insects), fulfilled for Bulletin Board requests, or processed into Protein Powder at the Separator.5856Gathering Tools6058Tools are crafted at Worktables and upgraded as you progress through profession ranks. Better tools unlock access to higher-tier resources and improve efficiency.6260Chopping Tools6462ToolKey MaterialsUnlocked AtPurposeAxe2 Stone, 2 SoftwoodApprenticeChop small trees, shrubs; harvest Fiber, HydrangeasImpact Axe10 Copper, 10 Fluorite, 5 SoftwoodJunior CrafterChop Banyan trees (Hardwood); ingredient for MacheteMachete4 Hardwood Plank, 4 Iron Sheet, 2 Radiant Crystal, 3 Bronze, 1 Impact AxeJunior CrafterChop White Fig trees (Premium Wood); wider swingSharp Machete5 Starflare Crystal, 5 Rubber, 1 MacheteIntermediate CrafterUpgraded chopping speedChainsaw6 Meteor Plank, 5 Chip, 6 Eternal Alloy, 8 High-Performance Wire SetSenior CrafterFastest wood chopping (uses energy rapidly)6664Mining Tools6765ToolKey MaterialsUnlocked AtPurposeStone Pickaxe2 Stone, 2 SoftwoodApprenticeMine surface Stone and basic Moonlit Forest rocksImpulse Pickaxe10 Copper, 10 Fluorite, 5 Softwood, 5 Quartz, 1 Stone PickaxeJunior CrafterMine Copper, Tin, Iron, Fluorite, Quartz, Coal, Salt BrickImpact HammerAdvanced materialsJunior+ CrafterMine Gold, Magnetite, Primorite, Oilstone, Flamecore, Diamond, Aurorite, MoonstoneElectric Drill6 Meteor Plank, 5 Chip, 6 Eternal Alloy, 8 High-Performance Wire SetSenior CrafterFastest mining (uses energy rapidly)6967Collection Tools7068ToolMaterialsPurposeBug Net2 Softwood, 2 FiberCatch insects; 4 stamina per attemptSlingshot2 Softwood, 2 Fiber (Exploration Club blueprint)Ranged gathering; required to enter Moonlit ForestStone Hoe3 Stone, 3 SoftwoodTill soil for farming; occasionally reveals treasure chests7270Endgame Automation7371At Expert rank, you can build a Robot Terminal (55,000 coins + rare materials including Eternal Alloy and Spirit Cubes) to deploy automated gathering robots. Mining Robots collect ore, Logging Robots collect wood, and Gathering Robots collect general resources in their assigned areas.7573Stamina Costs7875Stamina is the main limiting factor for gathering. Managing your stamina bar is essential for efficient resource runs.8077ActivityStamina CostForaging ground items (mushrooms, flowers, shells)0 (free)Chopping shrubs2 per hitChopping trees (Axe/Machete)3 per hitMining small rocks2 per hitMining large rocks3 per hitCatching bugs (Bug Net)4 per attemptTilling soil (Hoe)15 (reducible with upgrades)8279The Recuperate perk (Apprentice Crafter tree in the Workpedia) increases stamina recovery when sitting on benches or chairs. Eating cooked food also restores stamina. Build cooking stations near your most-used gathering areas for quick stamina refills during long runs.8380Gathering by Region8582Hopeland8784Hopeland is your starting area and has the most accessible basic resources. Small trees and shrubs provide Softwood and Fiber. Stone deposits are scattered throughout. Banyan trees near your home provide Hardwood once you craft the Impact Axe. Wild flowers attract butterflies and bumblebees for bug catching.8986Cloudrest Lake9188The northern area around Cloudrest Lake is the best surface-world gathering zone. White Fig and Banyan trees provide all three wood types. Wild beehives hanging from large trees yield Honeycomb and occasionally Queen Bees. Fresh Bamboo Shoots grow on the eastern side near the Panda House. Hydrangeas bloom here in Summer and Autumn.9390Windflute Island9592Windflute Island (accessible by hoverboard) has White Fig trees for Premium Wood and wild beehives. It is the last area to unlock via the Island Life progression, but once available it provides a reliable Premium Wood farming route.9794Moonlit Forest Zones9996The Moonlit Forest is divided into 12 zones with progressively more valuable resources. The early zones (Evernight Forest, Gate of Life) have Copper, Tin, Fluorite, and common mushrooms. Mid-zones (Dreamfall Garden through Mural Valley) add Iron, Gold, Coal, and Sleep Lilies. Deep zones (Harvest Yard through Moonlight Meadow) contain Diamond, Oilstone, Flamecore Ore, Aurorite, and Moonstone plus exclusive plants like Fluffweave, Eldergrain, and Echo Bean Seeds.10198Repair Moonweaver crystals (5 Fluorite each) at every camp to build a fast travel network within the forest. This lets you teleport directly to deep zones for high-tier ore runs without walking through every earlier area.103100Tips for Efficient Gathering105102Grab every forageable item you walk past, even if you do not need it immediately. Ground items cost zero stamina and sell for easy early-game income.Invest in the Efficiency Boost perk from the Crafter Workpedia tree as early as possible. It increases resource yield from chopping and mining, saving you time and stamina on every gathering run.Prioritize crafting the Impulse Pickaxe as soon as you reach Junior Crafter rank. It unlocks access to Copper, Tin, Iron, and most of the Moonlit Forest ores.Keep a stack of cooked food in your inventory during gathering runs. Eating restores stamina, letting you mine or chop longer before needing to return home.Target White Fig trees near the Explorer's Club and Cloudrest Lake for the most efficient wood farming. Each tree drops Softwood, Hardwood, and Premium Wood in one chopping session, and they regrow daily.For Moonlit Forest ore runs, repair all Moonweaver camps with Fluorite so you can teleport directly to zones with the resources you need.Catch butterflies during sunny or snowy weather between 6:00 and 18:00. They disappear in rain. Save firefly hunting for nighttime (18:00 to 2:00).Once you reach Senior Crafter rank, unlock the Supply Boost skill to buy Premium Wood and other materials from shops. This supplements your gathering when you need large quantities.
