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Monsoon Season

Shipwrecked
20 days
35° – 50°
Temperature Range
-20°
70°
Min: 35°Max: 50°

Boss Encounters

Tiger SharkTiger Shark

Threats

  • Progressive flooding - puddles grow and cover most land by season end
  • Flooded tiles disable crafting stations and machines
  • Poison Mosquitoes spawn from flooded areas
  • Tiger Shark has highest spawn chance this season
  • Wetness causes sanity drain and slippery tools

Preparations

  • Build Sandbags to protect key base areas from flooding
  • Elevate important structures on non-floodable tiles
  • Craft Anti Venom for Poison Mosquito bites
  • Prepare weapons for Tiger Shark encounter
  • Stock up on Snakeskin gear for wetness protection
  • Build a boat - sailing may be safer than walking on flooded land

Survival Tips

  • First few days of monsoon are relatively rain-free - use them wisely
  • Rain comes in waves, each increasing puddle size
  • Large puddles can render entire bases unusable until season ends
  • Sharkitten Dens open during Monsoon - avoid them to prevent Tiger Shark
  • Tiger Shark can also spawn while sailing (higher chance this season)
  • Poison Mosquitoes are fast and dangerous near flooded base areas

Key Events

  • Day 36: Monsoon Season begins
  • Day ~42: Flooding begins to intensify
  • Day ~50: Tiger Shark may spawn near Sharkitten Dens
  • Day ~54: Most land is flooded
  • Day 55: Dry Season begins (floods recede)

Active Creatures

Tiger Shark
Tiger SharkTiger Shark