Grain Haven
Complete guide to Grain Haven in Starsand Island's Moonlit Forest. Covers the lower and upper sections, how to reach it via the Waterwheel from Harvest Yard, resources including Diamond, Flamecore, Oilstone, and Eldergrain, the Gravecrystal puzzle, five treasure chest locations, and progression to Homeward Trail.
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Grain Haven is a zone in the Moonlit Forest accessed by riding the Waterwheel upward from Harvest Yard. It is one of the larger areas in the deeper forest, split into lower and upper sections connected by staircases. The zone is rich with high-tier ore deposits and plant resources, making it an important material farming location for players working through the Senior and Expert Explorer tiers.
How to Reach Grain Haven
After repairing the Waterwheel in Harvest Yard (which requires 5 Primorite, 5 Magnetite, 5 Gold, and 1 Waterwheel Bearing from Zephyria), ride it upward. The Waterwheel deposits you on a bridge that leads into the lower section of Grain Haven. Riding the Waterwheel downward instead leads to Darkwater Shore, a separate side area.
Layout: Lower and Upper Sections
Grain Haven is divided into two distinct levels:
Section | Access | Contents |
|---|---|---|
Lower Section | Immediately accessible from the Waterwheel bridge | Campsite, resource nodes, Gravecrystal puzzle, initial treasure chests |
Upper Section | Reached via staircases from the lower section | Additional resource deposits, higher-elevation treasure chests, scenic overlooks |
The lower section is where players arrive first and where the campsite is located. The upper cliffs contain additional ore deposits and treasure chests that reward thorough exploration. Multiple staircases connect the two levels, so players can move between them freely once they reach the upper area.
Campsite
The Grain Haven campsite includes the standard tent, campfire, worktable, and Moonweaver crystal. Repairing the Moonweaver costs 5 Fluorite and activates the campsite as a teleport destination. The campsite is located in the lower section, close to the bridge from the Waterwheel.
Resources
Grain Haven is one of the best material farming locations in the Moonlit Forest, with a wide variety of ores and plants across both sections:
Resource | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Diamond | Ore | Found in both lower and upper sections; one of the best Diamond farming spots |
Flamecore | Ore | Fire-element ore for advanced smelting |
Ore | Processing material for Senior-tier recipes | |
Ore | Rare ore used in advanced crafting | |
Plant | Abundant in Grain Haven; a crop-like resource used in cooking and crafting | |
Plainberry | Plant | Edible berry found growing on bushes throughout the zone |
Eldergrain is particularly plentiful here. The name "Grain Haven" reflects the abundance of harvestable plant resources. Players working on Senior Explorer trial requirements will find this zone helpful for gathering the necessary materials.
Gravecrystal Puzzle
Grain Haven contains a Gravecrystal puzzle similar to those found in earlier Moonlit Forest zones. Players must locate and mine Gravecrystal rocks scattered around the area, collect the Gravestars they drop, and place them in the appropriate pedestals. Completing the puzzle unlocks access to a sealed treasure chest.
The Gravecrystals in Grain Haven glow orange like those in earlier zones. Break them with your pickaxe and escort the freed Gravestars to the pedestals nearby. Some Gravecrystals may be on the upper level while the pedestal is on the lower level, so check both sections.
Treasure Chests
Grain Haven contains five documented treasure chests, spread across both sections:
Chest | Location |
|---|---|
Chest #30 | South of the campsite, in the lower section |
Chest #31 | At the campsite itself |
Chest #32 | Up the staircase from the campsite, in the upper section |
Chest #33 | Across from the staircase chest, also in the upper section |
Chest #34 | Near the staircase north of the campsite |
With five chests in a single zone, Grain Haven has one of the highest treasure densities in the Moonlit Forest. Explore both the lower ground level and the upper cliffs thoroughly to find them all.
Moonlit Forest Spirit
One Moonlit Forest Spirit is found in Grain Haven, located in the clearing adjacent to the campsite. Free it by interacting with or shooting the bubble it is trapped in.
Zone Progression
Grain Haven is the eighth zone in the Moonlit Forest's progression:
Harvest Yard
Grain Haven
Moonlight Meadow (Ruin Guard boss)
From Grain Haven, the path continues to Homeward Trail, a large area with wooden scaffolding structures and ancient ruins. Homeward Trail connects to Serenity's Rest and eventually Moonlight Meadow, where the Ruin Guard final boss awaits.
Tips
Grain Haven is an excellent spot to farm Diamond and Flamecore. The ore nodes are spread across both levels, so check the upper cliffs as well as the lower ground.
Repair the campsite Moonweaver before exploring. This zone is deep enough in the forest that losing your respawn point means a long backtrack.
Collect Eldergrain whenever you see it. This plant resource is used in several cooking and crafting recipes and is most abundant here.
Check every staircase and elevated platform in the upper section. Treasure chests #32 and #33 are easy to miss if you stick to the lower ground level.
The Gravecrystal puzzle requires checking both levels. If you are short a Gravestar for the pedestal, look for orange-glowing rocks on the opposite level.
Stock up on supplies before pushing forward to Homeward Trail. The zones ahead contain aggressive Runebird enemies and increasingly challenging navigation.