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: In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill. Only carry tools necessary for your immediate goal (e.g., foraging vs. forging).

Understanding loot tables in —particularly for Interloper difficulty—is key to securing high-tier items like the Heavy Hammer, Hacksaw, and Bedroll. the-long-dark-loot-tables

: Check the item found against a community-maintained Loper Loot Table Spreadsheet. : In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill

: If Table 1 has a Hammer at the Orca Gas Station and you find it there, you are on Table 1 for all other regions in that save. Key Loot Rules to Remember Key Loot Rules to Remember : In the

: In the early game, travel between regions to collect high-calorie foods like cat tails before they are needed for long-term survival.

Because loot is no longer completely random, finding one "anchor" item at a specific location reveals your entire table.

: Many items never spawn on Interloper, including Hunting Rifles, Revolvers, and manufactured Hatchets/Knives.