Expedition Caches
Expedition caches are valuable supply crates left behind by previous survivors or military operations. They offer high-tier loot but require specific tools to access.
Cache Types
There are three types of caches, each requiring a different tool to open.
| Type | Color | Difficulty | Required Tool | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Cache | Light Green | Easy | Crowbar | A standard supply crate. Can be pried open. |
| Sealed Case | Amber | Medium | Lockpick Set | A locked military case. Requires fine manipulation to open. |
| Reinforced Vault | Red | Hard | Thermite Charge | A heavily armored safe. Needs thermite to breach the hull. |
Loot Tables
Items found within caches depend on the cache type.
Light Cache
Found in standard crates.
- Resources: Canned Food, Water, Medicine.
- Materials: Cordage, Duct Tape, Fabric.
- Tools: Metal Hook, Shiny Lure.
Sealed Case
Contains technical and medical supplies.
- Medical: Medicine (High quantity).
- Electronics: Electronics, Battery Cells, Circuit Boards.
- Materials: Chemical Supplies, Fasteners.
Reinforced Vault
The most valuable cache type, containing military-grade gear and rare resources.
- Weapons & Ammo: Ammunition, Kevlar Plates.
- Rare Tools: Master Rod (Fishing), Gold Lure.
- Valuables: Gold Bar.
- Resources: Medicine, Canned Food, Scrap Metal, Copper Wire, Electronics, Battery Cells, Chemical Supplies.
Generation Logic
Expedition caches are rare and follow specific spawn rules:
- Start Day: Caches begin spawning after Day 10.
- Frequency: There is a 2% daily chance for a new cache to spawn.
- Limit: A maximum of 5 expedition caches can exist on the map at one time.
- Location: Caches spawn at least 30 tiles away from the player's current position to encourage exploration. They do not spawn in lakes.
- Rarity:
- Light Cache: Most common (~40%).
- Sealed Case: Uncommon (~30%).
- Reinforced Vault: Rare (~30%).
Opening Mechanics
- Locate: Find the cache on the World Map or Tile Map. Caches are marked with a box icon 📦.
- Tool Check: You must interpret the cache type (by color or description) and have
the corresponding tool in your inventory.
- Light Cache: Crowbar
- Sealed Case: Lockpick Set
- Reinforced Vault: Thermite Charge
- Interact: Use the "Open Cache" action when standing on or near the cache.
- Result: Opening a cache consumes time and fatigue. The tool may lose durability or be consumed (in the case of Thermite Charges).