Do not mix up three unlocks
- Region access: repair the hovercraftHovercraftRepairing it opens the route into the Wetlands. through Paiea's exchange.
- Full map reveal: use the Wetlands MapWetlands MapA route aid that reveals Wetlands rooms and exploration structure. earned from Kantiqi's marine-fish survey trade.
- Wetlands Farm achievement: a later milestone with separate requirements; it is not the gate for first entry.
First-trip priorities
- 01
Carry healing, inventory space, and the current quest tool before boarding the hovercraftHovercraftRepairing it opens the route into the Wetlands..
- 02
Follow the main quest 'Trail of Akexirout' when it points to the stele and broken pipes; completing it awards the Lotus Prototype.
- 03
Mark Mosslight Cave and hidden-room entrances instead of forcing every chest immediately.
- 04
Return at 18:00–23:55 when you specifically need the Witch in the hidden Lily-Pond room.
Useful route facts
- The Wetlands always uses the Deep Rainy Season for fishing conditions.
- The Mushroom mother plant is in a hidden-room chest in the Wetlands.
- Iron is found in Mosslight Cave; gold is associated with the polluted cave area.
- The Wetlands Treasure Map reveals undiscovered passages and chests, while the regular map reveals rooms.
Wetlands planning checklist
| Goal | Requirement / timing | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Open the route | Rusty KeyRusty KeyOne of the three required items for opening the Wetlands route. + 10 Wax Apples + 10 Candied Wax Apples | Repairs the hovercraftHovercraftRepairing it opens the route into the Wetlands. |
| Reveal all rooms | Wetlands MapWetlands MapA route aid that reveals Wetlands rooms and exploration structure. from Kantiqi marine-fish survey trade | Includes hidden rooms |
| Reveal passages and chests | Wetlands Treasure Map from Kantiqi freshwater-fish survey trade | Marks remaining exploration targets |
| Visit the Witch | Hidden Lily-Pond room, 18:00–23:55 | Strawberry mother plant and rotating trade access |
| Finish the pipe route | Follow Trail of Akexirout and carry the Pipe Repair ToolPipe Repair ToolA quest tool required during the Wetlands pipe route. | Awards the Lotus Prototype for the Environmental Modifier |
SOURCES, NOT DECORATION
Sources checked
These links back up the mechanic, route, or noted uncertainty. Page wording, structure, and diagrams are original work.
- 01Structured referenceHuiji Wiki: Environmental Modification
Current main-quest record for the Wetlands stele, pipe route, Pipe Repair Tool, and Lotus Prototype.
- 02Structured referenceHuiji Wiki: Wetlands Map
Structured unlock record for the full-room map and Kantiqi survey trade.
- 03Video walkthroughBilibili: complete Wetlands map introduction
Chinese field walkthrough used to cross-check route landmarks and the exploration use case.
- 04Video walkthroughBilibili: Doloc Town 1.0 full walkthrough
Current formal-release progression used to keep the entry route separate from older Early Access detours.