Harvesters

Harvesters

Harvesters are an invaluable addition to your Homestead, providing a steady supply of raw materials that are essential for crafting and trade. Recruiting Harvesters involves completing specific Homestead Missions, which often require you to demonstrate your skills in various ways, from hunting to stealth. Once recruited, these individuals will automatically gather resources for you, which can then be accessed via your Ledger or by visiting their specific locations on the Homestead.

Recruiting Harvesters

Each Harvester type is tied to a particular Homestead Mission. Successfully completing these missions not only adds a new artisan to your growing community but also unlocks new crafting recipes and trade opportunities. Pay close attention to the mission objectives, as some require specific items or approaches.

• Woodworker (Lance):
  • Mission: "Silent Hunter"
  • Location: Black Creek, near the northern hunting grounds.
  • Strategy: This mission requires you to demonstrate your hunting prowess by silently taking down three deer using your Bow. Approach the deer from downwind to avoid detection. use bushes and tall grass for cover. Aim for headshots for instant kills and to preserve the pelt quality.
  • Reward: Lance joins your Homestead, providing lumber and wood for crafting.
• Miner (Norris):
  • Mission: "The Hard Way"
  • Location: Mine entrance in the western part of the Frontier, near the Davenport Homestead.
  • Strategy: Norris needs help clearing out a cave infested with wolves. Equip your Hidden Blades or a sturdy weapon like the Tomahawk. Use counter-attacks and environmental takedowns to efficiently dispatch the wolves. Be prepared for multiple waves.
  • Reward: Norris joins your Homestead, providing ore and minerals for crafting.
• Farmer (Warren & Prudence):
  • Mission: "The Proper Tools"
  • Location: Near the farm fields on the Homestead.
  • Strategy: This mission involves retrieving stolen farming tools from a group of Redcoats. The tools are usually located in a small encampment or patrol route. A stealthy approach using cover and assassinations is recommended to avoid a large confrontation. Look for opportunities to use environmental hazards.
  • Reward: Warren and Prudence join your Homestead, providing crops and animal products.
• Trapper (Myriam):
  • Mission: "Furs and Fortunes"
  • Location: The dense forests of the Frontier, often near beaver or fox habitats.
  • Strategy: Myriam requires assistance in setting traps and hunting specific animals for their pelts. You'll need to use your Snares and Bait. Follow her instructions carefully on where to place traps and how to lure animals. Successfully hunt a Fox and a Beaver.
  • Reward: Myriam joins your Homestead, providing animal pelts and furs.

Managing Harvester Output

Once recruited, Harvesters will automatically generate resources over time. You don't need to actively manage them beyond completing their initial recruitment missions. To check their output and collect resources:

• Ledger: Access the Ledger inside the Homestead Manor. Navigate to the "Stock" tab to see a detailed breakdown of all available resources, including those gathered by your Harvesters.
• Direct Collection: While less efficient for bulk collection, you can sometimes find small quantities of resources directly at the Harvester's workstation or living area on the Homestead. For example, wood near Lance's cabin or crops in the farm fields.

Regularly check your Ledger to monitor your resource levels. A healthy supply of harvested materials is crucial for crafting valuable items, fulfilling convoy orders, and ultimately, generating significant income for Connor.