Mushroom Growth and Spawning
Mushrooms do not grow over time during a match. Instead, they appear at fixed spawn points that reset each new session.
Environment: Mushrooms spawn in high-humidity or Nature-themed areas—near water, on dead trees, or in damp industrial structures.
Appearance: Look for a white cluster of fungi or a large white harvestable mushroom at a tree base. A white circle indicator appears when you are close.
Map Modifiers: The Lush Blooms modifier significantly increases Nature item spawns, making mushrooms easier to find.
Top Harvest Locations
Competition for mushrooms is high because many players rush known spawn points. Key locations include:
Spaceport – The Trench (Northeast near Little Hangar): A dead tree here has a nearly 100% spawn rate, usually yielding 3 mushrooms.
Dam Battlegrounds – Hydroponic Dome Complex & Swamp: Check water vats inside hydro buildings and small islands in the southern swamp.
Dam Battlegrounds – Water Treatment Control: Search upper-floor pipes and wet areas on walls.
Value and Usage
Mushrooms are highly sought after due to their role in progression and trials.
Scrappy the Rooster Upgrade: The fifth and final upgrade requires 12 mushrooms, making them a major bottleneck for players aiming to complete this project.
Harvest Plants Trials: Collecting mushrooms counts toward this weekly trial. Points double if gathered during Night Raids or major events.
Health Recovery: Mushrooms serve as a minor healing item for emergency health restoration.
Safety Tip: Experienced raiders sometimes perform "naked runs"—entering with no gear—to quickly collect mushrooms and store them in a Safe Pocket before surrendering to secure the loot.
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