Water Strider
CommonResources
Aquatic insect that skates on water surfaces. Essential alchemy ingredient found near rivers and ponds.
Type
insect
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
common
About
- •Long-legged aquatic insect capable of walking on water without sinking
- •Critical alchemy ingredient for water-based elixirs and regeneration potions
- •Common spawner — consistently available across all wetland regions
- •Lightweight harvest — negligible inventory weight allows bulk gathering
- •Ecosystem role: prey for Dragonfly, often appears with aquatic fauna
Gathering Guide
- •Found exclusively near water sources — rivers, ponds, streams, and wetland areas
- •Gather with bare hands by slowly approaching before they scatter
- •Most active and visible on calm water surfaces during daylight
- •Respawn frequently — good for gathering multiple specimens
- •Often found alongside Dragonfly and Snail in aquatic zones
Gathering Regions
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Last updated: March 2026