Winter Burrow Resource Gathering – Routes, Respawn Timers & Flint

Segment your loop

Break runs into gather, process, and deposit legs. Each leg should fit inside your warmth window with buffer.

• Use Granite Axe for +50% chop speed.
• Rotate tools mid-loop to manage durability.
• Deposit heavy ore halfway to avoid over-encumbrance.

Spawn timers and instancing

Most resources respawn every 12 in-game hours. Flip between two close regions to let nodes regrow.

Quick guide: Flint (aka silex / Feuerstein / pedernal)

Early game: pick up loose flint between Aunty’s and Bufo’s areas; check the abandoned backpack southwest of Bufo’s pond. Mid-game: break flint boulders north of Moss’s house; loop back as ground spawns refresh (~12 in-game hours). Tip: Prioritize Flint Axe/Pickaxe before niche recipes; stash extras at home.

Weather-based routing

Clear days focus on open fields; storms push you underground. Adjust toolkits accordingly.

• Bring torches for caves to slow warmth decay.
• Storms boost mushroom spawn rates by 25%.
• Nighttime doubles critter hide drops.

Carry more in one run

Start with 9 slots; craft Hiker’s Backpack for +4, then a second upgrade for +4 (total 17). Reserve 1–2 slots for tea/fuel; pre-drop crates at loop midpoints.

Packing out

Use sleds and NPC haulers to move bulk goods. Always reserve inventory slots for emergency warmth items.

• Leave one slot for Hot Tea.
• Tag crates with date/time for inventory rotation.
• Use rope winches to move ore without fatigue.