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Summer
Reign of Giants
15 days
55° – 95°
Temperature Range
-20°
70°
Min: 55°Max: 95°
Boss Encounters
Threats
- Overheating causes HP damage above 70° (eventually death)
- Spontaneous combustion - items and structures can catch fire
- Dragonfly boss roams the surface
- Plants wither without proper care
- No rain means dry conditions
Preparations
- Thermal Stone (kept frozen with Ice Flingomatics or Ice Box)
- Endothermic Fire Pit for cooling instead of warming
- Ice Flingomatic to prevent structures from catching fire
- Summer Frest, Floral Shirt, or Eyebrella for cooling
- Stockpile Ice from winter for Endothermic fires
Survival Tips
- Stay underground in caves - caves maintain a constant cool temperature
- Whirly Fans provide emergency cooling (crafted from Cut Grass and Petals)
- The Eyebrella is the best summer item - prevents overheating AND rain
- Ice Flingomatics must be fueled with fuel (Nitre, Boards, etc.)
- Dragonfly drops Scales for the Scalemail - best armor in the game
Key Events
- Day 56: Summer begins
- Day ~62: Dragonfly may spawn
- Day 70: Autumn begins (cycle repeats)