What’s the Fastest Way to Get Clay in Dreamlight Valley? A Comprehensive Guide
The quest for clay in Disney Dreamlight Valley can sometimes feel like a monumental task, especially when you’re trying to complete quests or build your dream village. While there isn’t a single magic trick, combining several strategies will significantly speed up your clay acquisition. The fastest method involves a mix of strategic digging, utilizing a digging buddy, employing shovel potions, and taking advantage of a handy furniture exploit. It requires a little preparation, but the results are well worth the effort. Let’s break down this process and address common questions to help you become a clay-collecting master.
Strategic Clay Farming in Dreamlight Valley
Preparation is Key
Before you begin your clay-gathering spree, ensure you have the following:
- A Level 10 Digging Buddy: Having a friend assigned to the digging role at max level significantly increases the amount of clay you’ll receive with each dig. Bring a character whose friendship you’ve already cultivated to level 10, then assign them to the ‘digging’ role in the ‘village’ tab of your menu.
- Shovel Potions: These potions can be crafted using ingredients you can find around the valley. They boost your digging ability, resulting in more loot. While not absolutely necessary, they noticeably improve clay yields. Look for the crafting recipes in your menus if you haven’t made them before.
- Unlocking the Necessary Biomes: You need access to the Glade of Trust, Sunlit Plateau, and the Forgotten Lands, as these are the areas where you can find clay.
The Digging Technique
Once you’re prepared, follow these steps:
- Choose a biome: While the discovery rate of clay is the same in the Glade of Trust, Sunlit Plateau, and Forgotten Lands, choose one where you have plenty of space to dig.
- Clear an area: Dig a large area, creating multiple holes. Don’t worry about filling them in just yet. Your goal is to dig as many spots as you can, gathering as much clay as possible.
- Utilize your Digging Buddy and Potions: Make sure your digging buddy is following you, and activate your shovel potion to increase your chances of gathering more clay with each shovel swing.
- Rinse and Repeat: Continue digging, focusing on clearing a large section of each area and allowing time for your buddy to work its magic and provide extra resources.
The Furniture Exploit
Once you’ve thoroughly dug up an area, the last step involves using the furniture exploit. Here’s how it works:
- Place an Item: Select a large piece of furniture from your inventory, then place it directly over an area you’ve just dug. The game sees this as “filling in” the holes.
- Remove the Item: Immediately remove the item you just placed. You will see that the ground has now returned to its original state.
- Repeat: You can now dig in that same space again, giving you a fresh chance to uncover more clay. This way you can farm the same area repeatedly. This exploit significantly increases clay yield by essentially resetting diggable areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Clay in Dreamlight Valley
1. Where exactly can I find clay?
You can find clay by digging in the Glade of Trust, Sunlit Plateau, and the Forgotten Lands. These are the only three biomes where clay appears as a digging resource.
2. Does it matter where I dig within these biomes?
No. The article states that while certain ground patches look more clay-like, the chances of finding clay are the same regardless of where you dig within these three specific areas. Therefore, focus on maximizing the space in one of the chosen biomes.
3. Is clay hard to find in Dreamlight Valley?
While the appearance of clay can be somewhat random, it is not exceedingly hard to find, especially if you use the strategic digging methods and the furniture exploit mentioned above.
4. What is a Digging Buddy and how do I get one?
A Digging Buddy is a character you have befriended who is assigned to the ‘digging’ role and is at max level (level 10). When they follow you while digging, they have a chance of giving you extra resources, including more clay.
5. How do I get shovel potions?
Shovel Potions can be crafted using ingredients found throughout the valley. The specific recipes are available in your crafting menu. Gather the necessary materials, such as plant seeds, flowers, and other flora, to create them.
6. Do the digging holes disappear?
Yes, dig holes will disappear after 72 hours if you do not plant anything in them. This is why using the furniture trick is vital for repeatedly digging in the same spot for farming clay.
7. Can I buy clay?
Currently, clay is not sold in shops like Kristoff’s stall. You must dig for it. However, Kristoff does sell other useful resources such as stone and softwood.
8. Does it rain affect the chance of finding clay?
No. The article mentions that real-world clay often appears after rain, but weather in the game does not change the discovery rate of clay.
9. Is it possible to ‘farm’ clay in Dreamlight Valley?
Yes, using the furniture exploit is the closest thing to farming clay in the game, as it allows you to repeatedly dig in the same space.
10. What are the best ways to make money while I farm clay?
While farming clay isn’t directly related to making money, the article states several methods to make money, including: making pumpkin puffs, harvesting pumpkins, harvesting canola, catching and selling fish, mining for gems, using a companion, clearing night thorns, and tracking down chests.
11. How often does it rain in Dreamlight Valley?
Rain happens randomly and often. The frequency can vary but is considered high, which can be great while you’re gathering and enjoying the scenery.
12. Is there another way to farm clay in Disney games?
The article references a clay farming mechanic from Minecraft that requires soaking dirt blocks to create mud and then letting it drip dry using dripstone. However, that mechanic does not apply to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
13. What is the fastest way to gather pebbles?
Pebbles are found by digging in Dazzle Beach, Forest of Valor, Sunlit Plateau, and the Forgotten Lands. Digging in these areas will produce pebbles.
14. What is the Furniture Trick and how do I use it?
The Furniture Trick is a way to reuse the same dig spots after digging by placing a furniture item over them and then immediately removing it. This refills the dig spots and allows you to farm more clay without waiting for them to disappear.
15. Are there any other characters from Forgotten Lands besides the Fairy Godmother?
At the time of the article’s information, the Fairy Godmother was the only character unlocked via the Forgotten Lands.
By employing these strategies and understanding the nuances of clay gathering, you can streamline your efforts and quickly acquire the clay you need to complete quests, construct items, and build your perfect Dreamlight Valley. Happy digging!