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How to Find and Collect Rare Wood Types

Exploring Biome-Specific Trees

Rare wood types are often tied to specific biomes or tree species. Different environments naturally spawn different tree varieties—explore multiple biomes to discover the full range available. Some rare woods only appear as hybrids, meaning you must breed specific parent trees together to unlock them.

Breeding for Rare Variants

Consult your breeding notes or experiment with different tree combinations. Certain crosses produce trees with rare wood properties or unique colors. Keep saplings from successful rare-wood trees and replant them to establish a reliable farm.

Harvesting and Storage

Once you've grown a rare-wood tree to maturity, harvest it with an axe. The wood will drop as logs in your inventory. Store different wood types separately to keep your building materials organized. Some rare woods may have special properties—check if they're harder to break, burn differently, or have unique crafting uses.

Consider creating a dedicated storage area or sorting system for your rarest varieties to prevent mixing them with common woods.