Description

The herbalism system allows players to gather various herbs from plants throughout the tower using a herbalism knife. Herbs can be traded with the Alchemist for potions and elixirs with various effects.

Location

Gather herbs from plants throughout the tower. Trade herbs with the Alchemist on Floor 5 (Haven).

Herbalism Requirements

A herbalism knife (scythe) is required to gather herbs from plants.

Tension Mini-Game

Cutting a plant starts a rising tension gauge. Release at the right moment to lock in your harvest - the higher you let it climb the more herbs you pull (up to three times the base amount), but if it climbs all the way the stem snaps and you get nothing. Releasing inside the taut sweet-spot band rewards precision with bonus herbs on top. Higher Herbalism skill widens the sweet-spot and slows the climb, making the pull more forgiving. Tougher plants climb faster with a narrower, jitterier band.

Skill-based Herb Access

Skill 0+ (Novice)
Blood Herb

Skill 21+ (Basic)
Previous herbs + Stone Herb, Star Herb

Skill 51+ (Intermediate)
Previous herbs + Powder Herb, Fern, Sling Herb

Skill 91+ (Advanced)
Previous herbs + Shadow Herb

Gathering Distribution

Lower tier herbs become less common as skill increases. Master Herbalists (Skill 96+) gather 40% Low tier (Blood Herb, Stone Herb, Star Herb), 40% Mid tier (Powder Herb, Fern, Sling Herb), and 20% High tier (Shadow Herb).