Field Research Bundle
Items for scientific research.
Required Items(4 of 4 needed)
Expert Tips
Nautilus Shell only in Winter on the beach. Chub is easy - fish anywhere.
Difficulty: Medium
Requires some planning
Expert Strategy Guide
Pro Tip
Nautilus Shell is Winter Beach ONLY or Rain Totems in any season. Purple Mushroom from Mines 81+ or Mushroom Cave.
Strategy Analysis
Nautilus Shell (Winter beach), Chub (river, all seasons, easy), Frozen Geode (mines 41-79), Purple Mushroom (mines 81+).
Year 1 Completion Guide
Choose Mushroom Cave at Demetrius event - guarantees Purple Mushroom. Otherwise mines 81+ searching.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Choosing Fruit Bat cave then struggling for Purple Mushroom. Mushroom Cave is MUCH better for bundles.
Why This Reward Matters
Recycling Machine turns trash into resources. Broken CDs become Refined Quartz. Soggy Newspaper becomes Cloth/Torch.
Alternative Sources
Nautilus Shell and Purple Mushroom both appear on Traveling Cart. Prioritize if you chose Fruit Bats.
Bulletin Board Room Guide
Overview
Miscellaneous items from cooking, foraging, animals. Most varied requirements.
Completion Order
Chef's → Fodder → Field Research → Dye → Enchanter's. Plan fruit trees!
Year 1 Guide
Possible Year 1 with fruit tree planning. Rabbit's Foot often delays to Year 2.
Room Reward
FRIENDSHIP BOOST! +2 hearts with all non-dated villagers. Saves months of gifting.
Bundle Reward
1×
Recycling Machine
Bulletin Board
Various items from around the valley.
Room Completion Reward
Friendship Boost - +2 hearts with all villagers!