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Table of Contents
1. Understanding the Lunar Grotto and Ancient Archive
2. Navigating the Archive Switch Puzzle
3. Utilizing the Astral Detector for Lunar Island Discovery
4. Exploring the Seas and Ocean Dangers
5. Assembling Structures on the Lunar Island
6. Assisting the Crabby Hermit for Progression
7. Preparing for the Crab King Battle
8. Defeating the Crab King and Gathering the Final Piece
9. Encountering Wagstaff in the New Storms
10. Completing the Final Stages and Preparing for the Last Boss Fight
11. FAQs on Don’t Starve Progression
12. Master the Art of Don’t Starve Progression with CONDUCT.EDU.VN
1. Understanding the Lunar Grotto and Ancient Archive
After successfully surviving the initial challenges, players will encounter the Lunar Grotto biome while exploring the caves. This biome is distinguished by its white shards and lunar theme. Within the Lunar Grotto, the objective is to locate the Ancient Archive biome. Prepare for this expedition by bringing the Iridescent Gem, obtained from deconstructing the Moon Caller’s Staff using the deconstruction staff, along with 1 moon rock. It’s also vital to bring along your most reliable gear, as the challenges ahead will demand preparedness.
The Lunar Grotto biome requires thorough exploration of the Ancient Archive until you find the Archive Switch set piece. This set piece consists of three pedestals, two of which already have an iridescent gem placed on them. Your task is to place the Iridescent Gem you brought in the empty slot to activate the switch and proceed further.
2. Navigating the Archive Switch Puzzle
The Archive Switch puzzle is a critical step in the progression through the Ancient Archive. Successfully solving this puzzle is essential for advancing further into the game’s storyline and unlocking new areas and challenges.
Once you’ve located the Archive Switch set piece, ensure you have the Iridescent Gem ready. Approach the pedestals and interact with the empty slot to place the gem. Activating the switch will trigger a series of events or changes within the archive, allowing you to proceed deeper into the biome. Be prepared for potential challenges or obstacles that may arise after activating the switch, as the Ancient Archive is known for its unpredictable nature.
3. Utilizing the Astral Detector for Lunar Island Discovery
To progress further, you’ll need Distilled Knowledge, which can be extracted from yellow and blue Fountains of Knowledge. The red Fountain of Knowledge is primarily used for creating amberosia with three filler items, which can then be given to dust moths to grind Thulecite. Once you have the Distilled Knowledge, bring it to the center of the Archive Orchesthina.
The Archive Orchesthina is recognizable by its ritual-shaped disc adorned with orange circles. Drop the Distilled Knowledge in the center of the Orchesthina to initiate a puzzle. This puzzle is randomly generated, requiring a trial-and-error approach to solve.
After completing the puzzle, you can learn the Astral Detector blueprint. Craft the Astral Detector using 1 Thulecite and 1 Moon Rock. Once crafted, head to the surface and start using the Astral Detector. Place the detector and follow the beams of light it emits. After approximately 10 uses, you can retrieve the Astral Detector by hammering it down, recovering 100% of the ingredients used to craft it. This process is similar to following the Suspicious Marble line.
Following the beams of light will eventually lead you to the Lunar Island, which is typically accessible via boat or wormhole.
4. Exploring the Seas and Ocean Dangers
If you haven’t already, you’ll now need to venture out to sea on a boat. Be aware that navigating the ocean can be perilous, and it’s easy to find yourself in a dangerous situation.
The boat’s integrity essentially serves as your current health. If it reaches zero, you’ll lose your boat and face a significant setback. Exercise caution when approaching ocean set pieces, especially those that are unfamiliar. Continuous exploration by boat can also take its toll over time, so be prepared for the challenges of long voyages.
5. Assembling Structures on the Lunar Island
Upon reaching the Lunar Island, search for a location with three closely situated lunar fissures, ideally near the set piece with the three chess sculptures. Assembling all the necessary parts in nearby fissures is essential. There are six pieces to be found in total: three in the first location, three in the second, and one final piece in the last structure.
The Astral Detector will help you locate two of these pieces: the Celestial Sanctum Icon and Ward. It will then point you towards sunken Celestial Altar pieces. Consider exploring the Lunar Island to find the three inviting formations, which can be mined to obtain these pieces. Alternatively, you can use a Pinchin’ Winch to retrieve them from underwater salvageables.
If you opt for the underwater salvageables instead of mining the Celestial Altar pieces, follow these steps: after collecting all other parts, the Astral Detector will point you to the Crab King. Locate him to discover his position. He will appear inert, resembling a large rocky castle-like structure in the ocean. However, there’s no immediate need to interact with him, as you’ll need additional items to progress in defeating him.
6. Assisting the Crabby Hermit for Progression
Search for Hermit Island, a small Lunar Island with a house, bee boxes, and drying racks. To save time and be prepared, you can bring the following items with you. However, keep in mind that losing your boat could result in losing all the items you’ve gathered:
- 10 Cookie Cutter Shells (obtained by killing Ocean Cookie Cutters around salt formations)
- 12 Boards
- 10 Marbles
- 12 Ropes
- 5 Moon Rocks
- 10 Cactus Flowers
- 1 Empty Bottle
- 1 Cut Stone
- 1 Flower Salad (or the ingredients and a Crock Pot)
- 10 Butterflies
- 8 Berry Bushes
- 8 Fertilizer
- 6 Meat items or Kelp
- 1 Rain or Snow Protection item (appropriate for the current season)
You’ll need to assist the Crabby Hermit by completing several tasks. These tasks only provide progress the first time they’re done. The first task grants you access to the bottle exchange tab when near her, which allows you to trade an empty bottle for the Pinchin’ Winch you’ll need later.
Upgrade her home three times, plant 10 butterflies to create flowers, plant and fertilize 8 berry bushes, give her a flower salad, provide her with an insulation dress (winter clothing) if it’s snowing, give her a Pretty Parasol/Umbrella/Eyebrella if it’s raining, dry food items in all the drying racks on the island (6 total), remove all underwater salvageables around her island, and kill a Meat Bulb (must be one spawned naturally, not planted by a player). In the beginning of spring, if the island has not spawned already the meatbulb will spawn, and you can also give her a heavy Fallounder/Bloomfin Tuna/Scorching Sunfish/Ice Bream/Ocean Fish. You can identify as heavy by weighing with a Pocket Scale.
Completing 10 different tasks (each level of the house counts as one different task) will lead to a level 10 friendship with the Hermit, revealing her name shortly before she gives you Pearl’s Pearl. Now you have what you need to progress by fighting the Crab King, but there are a few things to consider first.
7. Preparing for the Crab King Battle
The Crab King is a formidable foe, and the battle revolves around staying in a boat long enough to defeat him before he destroys it. You likely won’t need armor, instead focus on boat kits and boat patches to maintain your boat’s integrity.
Pearl’s Pearl and eight gems are essential for the fight. Using all purple gems may be costly but can make the fight significantly easier if you have spare boat kits. This fight is best attempted with friends, as you’ll need to prevent the Crab King from healing himself. Consider using a Weather Pain when he tries to heal by placing rocks in his body to interrupt the process.
Failing the first attempt is common, but with thorough preparation and a coordinated strategy, victory is achievable on the first try.
8. Defeating the Crab King and Gathering the Final Piece
After defeating the Crab King, use a Pinchin’ Winch to retrieve the last piece of the three structures. Assemble all three structures together in nearby fissures, ensuring they are within a maximum distance of five tiles.
9. Encountering Wagstaff in the New Storms
Preferably using the desert goggles, enter the new storms and find Wagstaff. You can now also use the Astroggles.
Mine the charged glassy rocks, but be aware that they will lose their charge and become useless after 12 minutes. Bring a bug net to catch the Moongleams in the storms. Use the bundling wrap from killing the Bee Queen to preserve 30 infused Moon Shards without them spoiling. Complete Wagstaff’s task by initially following him until he stops, then giving him his tools. Each tool has a unique permanent name that you can memorize. Defend him from the Misshapen Birds and Moonblind Crows, and he will reward you with 1 Restrained Static.
In total, you will need 6 Restrained Static, 15 Moongleams, 30 Infused Moon Shards, 2 Electrical Doodads, and 1 Celestial Orb. If you haven’t found a round Suspicious Boulder to obtain the Celestial Orb, search for them in rocky biomes with meteor showers. It has 100% chance of spawning if not available before day 60, in the next meteor shower.
10. Completing the Final Stages and Preparing for the Last Boss Fight
The third and final stage of the building is the key to immediately start the last boss fight of this tracklist, and arguably the hardest.
Separate one Restrained Static, 20 Infused Moon Shards, and the Celestial Orb in your inventory, as they are needed to complete the third stage and start the boss fight. Also bring a light source and keep it in your inventory. Gloomer’s Goop is also beneficial.
Prepare thoroughly, as there is no more need to enter into equipment details since you are now very experienced. Heed the advice not to lose your world now.
11. FAQs on Don’t Starve Progression
Here are some frequently asked questions about progressing in Don’t Starve:
1. How do I find the Lunar Grotto?
The Lunar Grotto is found while exploring the caves. Look for a biome with white shards and a lunar theme.
2. What is the purpose of the Ancient Archive?
The Ancient Archive contains puzzles and items needed to advance the storyline, including the Archive Switch and Distilled Knowledge.
3. How do I solve the Archive Switch puzzle?
Place the Iridescent Gem you obtained from the Moon Caller’s Staff into the empty slot on the Archive Switch set piece.
4. What does the Astral Detector do?
The Astral Detector helps you locate the Lunar Island by following the beams of light it emits after being placed.
5. How can I protect my boat while exploring the seas?
Maintain your boat’s integrity by using boat kits and boat patches. Avoid approaching unknown ocean set pieces without caution.
6. What items do I need to assist the Crabby Hermit?
Essential items include Cookie Cutter Shells, Boards, Marbles, Ropes, Moon Rocks, Cactus Flowers, and food items like Flower Salad and dried goods.
7. What is Pearl’s Pearl used for?
Pearl’s Pearl is required for the Crab King battle and is obtained by reaching level 10 friendship with the Crabby Hermit.
8. What should I bring to the Crab King fight?
Focus on boat kits and boat patches to keep your boat afloat. Pearl’s Pearl and eight gems are also necessary.
9. How do I find Wagstaff in the new storms?
Enter the storms on the Lunar Island, preferably with desert goggles or Astroggles, and look for Wagstaff.
10. What items are needed to complete the final stages?
You’ll need Restrained Static, Moongleams, Infused Moon Shards, Electrical Doodads, and a Celestial Orb.
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