Orienting Yourself and Navigating the City

When you first load into the settlement, the sheer size of the town and its connected islands can make it easy to lose your sense of direction. Taking a few minutes to scout from high ground will help you map out where key utilities sit.

Scouting from the Watchtower

Head toward the tall sandstone watchtower rising above the surrounding rooftops. Before finding your way to the top, open Options > Video Settings and raise your Render Distance so the entire oasis loads into view. From the upper lookout, survey the town to spot the lush farms, animal pens, and the wooden pier overlooking the calm desert lake. Make a mental note—or press F3 to record coordinates—of major visual anchors like the small island holding two tall white pillars.

Using Bridges and Waterways

The city sits across small islands surrounded by rivers, clear ponds, and greenery. Rather than swimming across waterways and draining hunger, stick to the stone bridges and lantern-lit sandstone bridges that link the districts together. At night, follow the lit bridge paths and tall white structures near the water to find your way back from the outer desert edge to the town center safely.