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Winter
Base Game
15 days
-25° – 5°
Temperature Range
-20°
70°
Min: -25°Max: 5°
Boss Encounters
DeerclopsThreats
- Freezing damage without warmth sources
- Shorter days, longer nights
- Deerclops spawns near day 30 (around day 10 of winter)
- No natural crop growth
- Pengulls spawn on coast and may eat food left on ground
Preparations
- Thermal Stone (heated at fire) is essential
- Warm clothing: Winter Hat, Breezy Vest, Beefalo Hat, or Tam o' Shanter
- Stockpile at least 30 days of food before winter
- Craft a Heat Stone and keep it heated
- Have weapons ready for Deerclops (Spear, Log Suit, Football Helmet)
Survival Tips
- Stay near your fire - winter kills through cold damage
- Hunt Koalefants for Winter Koalefant Trunk (Puffy Vest)
- MacTusk camp spawns - farm for Tam o' Shanter and Walking Cane
- Beefalo mating season is in Spring (RoG) - plan herd avoidance accordingly
- Ice can be collected and used in Crock Pot recipes
Key Events
- Day 21: Winter begins
- Day ~30: Deerclops attacks (listen for roaring)
- Day 35: Spring begins
Active Creatures
Deerclops