The Kindlewastes is the desert biome, serving as the end-game region in early access. It naturally connects from the Nomad Highlands. While some areas are accessible with Flame Level 4, you'll need Flame Level 5 for the northeastern Shrouded bays and Flame Level 6 for the southeastern desert. These higher Flame Levels unlock access to new dungeons called Sun Temples, revealed by activating the Ancient Tower in the far east of the zone. Sun Temples are vital for acquiring Sparks, silver and gold chests with level 25 items, and higher chances for legendary gear.
Ensure you deploy spare Flame Shrines for fast travel, as Kindlewastes is vast. To upgrade your Flame to Level 6, you will need:
- Sulfur: A greenish minable mineral found in pits, cliffs, and mountainsides of the desert.
- Saffron: Red plants growing in the dunes, also found in farming POIs like Sunsimmer Souterrain.
- Iron Ore: Rare ore typically found in the Shroud of the Kindlewastes, with a great source being the Ridgeback Mine southwest of the Ancient Tower.
- Lapislazuli: Common ore found in the rocks of the desert biome.
- Yucca Fruit: Harvested by chopping down trees in the desert.
- Fell Sicklescythe Head: Dropped by a new boss enemy found in the Shroud, for example, near the Ridgeback Mine.
The Kindlewastes offers the final set of gatherable and craftable recipes, including Sand, Iron, and new crops. Stock up on these to craft the best armor, weapons, spells, and high-quality building pieces for the toughest challenges.