Desert dig sites are designed to blend right into the surrounding sand, making them easy to walk past during bright midday travel when sunlight washes out surface details. Adjusting when and how you scout makes these camouflaged excavation zones much easier to spot.
Scouting Desert Terrain by Day
1. Travel to an unexplored Desert biome and climb to the crests of tall sand dunes for a clear view across flat basins.
2. Scan the terrain for wooden fences breaking up the smooth sand contours, as fence lines mark the boundaries of the dig site.
3. Watch for orange tent silhouettes or leveled camp clearings that stand apart from normal desert generation.
Using Nighttime Campfire Light
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2. Look across the dark horizon for the warm glow of a lit campfire, which illuminates desert dig sites at night.
3. Head straight toward the light source and place extra torches around the fences so you can safely search the camp before sunrise.