Heat Wave

Dramatically increases temperature, causing rapid dehydration and heat stroke. Take shelter in shade or water, and wear desert cloth armor to mitigate effects.

Sandstorm

Reduces visibility to near zero and slows movement. Provides concealment from predators and other players, but makes navigation difficult. Desert goggles help maintain visibility.

Electrical Storm

Disables all electrical equipment and weapons. Tek gear becomes unusable, and creatures cannot be ridden. Lightning strikes can damage structures and kill exposed creatures.

Drought

Water sources dry up, making water scarce. Prepare by storing water in canteens, water jars, or water reservoirs.

Sand Dunes

Vast sandy areas with limited resources but good visibility. Home to Deathworms that ambush from beneath the sand. Few places to hide but easy to build on.

Mountains

Rocky elevations with metal, crystal, and obsidian. More temperate than other regions but home to dangerous creatures like Rock Elementals and Wyverns.

Badlands

Red rock formations with moderate resources. Contains oil veins and is home to Thorny Dragons and Mantis. Offers some protection from extreme heat.

Oasis

Rare water-rich areas with abundant plant life. Essential for early survival and taming. Often contested by other survivors and predators.

Canyons

Narrow passages with shade and water sources. Good for protection from heat and storms but can be death traps if predators corner you.

High Desert

Elevated areas with more moderate temperatures. Contains unique resources like silk from Joshua trees and offers good building locations.

Silk

Harvested from Joshua Trees in the highlands using a sickle

Cactus

Abundant throughout the map, provides cactus sap and water

Oil

Surface oil veins or from Death Worms

Water

Oases, water veins, or from certain creatures like Morellatops

Sand

Gathered from desert ground with a shovel

Sulfur

Yellow crystals found near volcanic areas

Salt

White crystal formations found in dried lake beds

Clay

Harvested from riverbeds and dried lake beds