Rock Orchid Cone Locations

Discover where to find Rock Orchid Cones in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Learn how to harvest them, including tips for getting Superior/Exquisite quality.

Hey there! So you're looking to snag some Rock Orchid Cones in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, huh? No worries, these are pretty common and you'll find them chilling in the Boulderlands biome, which is part of the Clouded Forest. When you're out and about, keep an eye out for these big, bulb-like plants on the ground. Your Na’vi Sense will help you spot them, but they might be closed up when you first see them, which can be a bit of a head-scratcher.

Here’s the deal with opening them: they’re kind of shy! When you first find a Rock Orchid plant, it'll be closed tight. You can't force it open. The trick is to get close enough to it, then back away and give it a moment. Seriously, just move a little distance away and wait. If you do it right, it should pop open, showing you the goodies inside that you can harvest.

Now, when you're actually grabbing the cone, make sure you pull down on the left analog stick while you're pulling it off the plant. This is a pro-tip for getting better quality, which means it'll be more valuable for crafting. Also, try to do this when the weather is dry – it apparently makes the quality even better!

You might be wondering what these cones are even good for. Well, they're super useful for a bunch of crafting recipes. For example, they're used in making the Sarentu Headband, and honestly, any cone you find works pretty much the same for crafting, so the Rock Orchid Cone is a solid choice.

Looking for the really good stuff, the Superior or Exquisite Rock Orchid Cones? You'll want to head over to Ensnared Lake. It's in the northeastern part of the Clouded Forest. It's a smaller lake with these cool arches hanging over it – that's why it's called Ensnared Lake. Your best bet is to get on top of those arches and then whip out your Na’vi Sense. If you've pinned the Rock Orchid from your Hunter's Guide, it'll show up with a yellowish aura, making it way easier to spot compared to its usual appearance.