Conan Exiles
Conan Exiles

Farming & Plant Cultivation — Conan Exiles Guide

Start sustainable farming in Conan Exiles. Cultivate crops for food and crafting reagents to thrive in the Exiled Lands survival experience.

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Farming & Plant Cultivation

Mastering plant cultivation in Conan Exiles is crucial for sustainable food sources, crafting reagents, and even powerful elixirs. This guide will walk you through the essentials of setting up and maintaining a thriving farm.

Getting Started: Basic Farming

Before you can grow anything, you'll need the right tools and structures. Early-game farming focuses on simple crops for sustenance.

Required Items & Structures:

  • Planter Box: This is your fundamental farming structure. You can craft these early on.
  • Seeds: Gather seeds from various plants across the Exiled Lands. Common early-game seeds include:
    • Plant Fiber Seeds: Obtained from harvesting Plant Fiber.
    • Asura's Glory Seeds: Found in the highlands and northern areas.
    • Lotus Seeds (various types): Found near water sources and specific biomes (e.g., Black Lotus, Frost Lotus).
  • Compost: Essential for plant growth. Craft Compost in a Compost Bin using:
    • 5x Plant Fiber
    • 1x Excrement (from animals or your own character)
  • Water: Keep your Planter Boxes watered. You can use Waterskins, Water Bottles, or build near a water source.

Walkthrough Steps:

  1. Learn the Feat: Ensure you have unlocked the "Planter Box" feat in your Feats menu.
  2. Craft Planter Boxes: Build several Planter Boxes. The more you have, the more you can grow.
  3. Place Planter Boxes: Position your Planter Boxes in a suitable location within your base. They do not require direct sunlight.
  4. Gather Seeds: Explore the Exiled Lands and gather the seeds of the plants you wish to cultivate. For basic food, Plant Fiber Seeds are a good start.
  5. Craft Compost: Set up a Compost Bin and begin producing Compost. This will be a continuous process.
  6. Plant Seeds: Interact with a Planter Box, place your desired seeds into its inventory, and then add Compost.
  7. Water Your Plants: Ensure each Planter Box has water in its inventory. Plants consume water over time.
  8. Harvest: Once your plants are fully grown, interact with the Planter Box to harvest your crops and collect new seeds.

Advanced Cultivation: Rare & Specialized Plants

As you progress, you'll want to cultivate more specialized plants for alchemy, dyes, and powerful buffs.

Key Specialized Plants & Their Uses:

  • Shadebloom: A rare and valuable plant primarily found in the Unnamed City. Shadebloom is crucial for crafting potent alchemical ingredients and some legendary weapon repairs. It can be cultivated in Planter Boxes once you acquire its seeds.
  • Lotus Flowers (Black, Frost, Yellow, Purple, Crimson): Each lotus type offers unique alchemical properties, from healing potions to powerful buffs and debuffs. Seeds are found in their respective biomes.
  • Leavening Agent: While not a plant itself, Leavening Agent is a vital ingredient for baking and cooking, often requiring cultivated ingredients like Highland Berries or specific grains. You can find Leavening Agent in various containers and camps across the Exiled Lands, but cultivating the necessary plant components makes it easier to craft baked goods.
  • Glowing Goop: Another alchemical ingredient, Glowing Goop can be obtained from certain creatures but also from cultivating specific glowing fungi or plants found in caves.

Strategies for Advanced Farming:

  • Dedicated Farming Area: Designate a specific area in your base for farming. This allows for easier watering and harvesting.
  • Automated Watering (Optional): For larger farms, consider building a well or placing water sources strategically to minimize manual watering. Thralls can also be assigned to water plants if you have the right mod or server settings.
  • Seed Stockpiling: Always aim to harvest more seeds than you plant to ensure a continuous supply, especially for rare plants.
  • Optimizing Compost Production: Maintain multiple Compost Bins to keep up with the demand for larger farms. Consider using a thrall with a bonus to crafting speed in the Compost Bin.
  • Resource Management: Keep a close eye on your plant's water and compost levels. Neglected plants will wither and die, wasting your valuable seeds.

By following these steps and understanding the needs of your plants, you can establish a robust and self-sustaining farming operation, providing you with essential resources throughout your adventures in the Exiled Lands.