Loot Chests are object-versions of Large Chests that appear scattered around the islands.
They can only be opened, and disappear shortly after the items inside have been taken.
Background[]
Loot Chests contain a variety of items, including plants, clothing, or skins. In this way they can provide an alternative (though unreliable) means of obtaining certain more common items.
The chests have 2-3 slots, and can contain either different items in each slot, or one item stack split between the slots (e.g. 1 Pink Leaf in one, 3 Pink Leaf in the other).
An opened chest will shrink and disappear shortly after the loot window is closed. If you close the loot window before taking all items, when it disappears the chest will dump the items either into your inventory[1], or on the ground if your inventory is full.
Chest Respawning[]
As of update 1.4.5, Loot Chests respawn more rarely, and reloading from the menu or returning from another island does not refresh them. (Previously, chests always respawned on initial loading of the world.)
Locating Chests[]
A special sound can be heard when the camera (not player) is near a chest[2]. This can help locate chests for new players who are not familiar with the world yet. Early game, some chests in caves can be heard, but will not be accessible until after the Miner's Camp is purchased and the player pays to clear the entrance.
Chest Maps[]
To see the maps at their original size, click the small "see full size image" link that appears on the top left of the image pop-up.
Map Legend[]
Icon | Name | Definition |
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Normal | Above ground, easy to spot or stumble into. | |
Rock | Above ground, but under a rock. | |
Cave | Inside a cave. |
For locations of chests in relation to other objects, see Detailed Map or River Map
Loot List[]
Chests contain randomized loot from a wide array of categories, so a full list would be too long. If you're lucky you may find something rare, but more often it will be a common clothing item or flowers, especially in early game. Resources (Glass, Sand, etc.) are also a frequent find, usually in multiples of 10.
Loot Quality Upgrade[]
At the beginning of Year 4, the number, quality, and rarity of items found in Loot Chests increases dramatically. From then on, the player can find things like Stardust, Stardust Skins, Copper/Silver/Gold Bars, Habitats, Coin Bags, Treasure Map Fragments, rare furniture, and other special items.
Notes[]
- ↑ This is intentional, and linked to ensuring the player automatically picks up harvested fruit from Fruit Trees.
- ↑ This sound can be heard when using the Drone Camera, even when far away from the player character.
Environment | Trees & Bushes |
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Loot Chests • Buried Treasure • Nest • Bubble • Beehive • Fern • Tall Grass • Wood Pile | Apple Tree • Birch Tree • Blueberry Bush • Bush • Cherry Tree • Lemon Tree • Lime Tree • Orange Tree • Raspberry Bush • Palm Tree • Passion Tree • Pine Tree • Tree |