To effectively uproot and relocate Bull Kelp in Don't Starve Together (DST), you have two primary methods: using a Strident Trident or a Cannonball. These specific tools are essential for detaching kelp from the ocean floor, allowing you to pick up and replant the kelp stalks elsewhere.
How to Uproot and Relocate Kelp in Don't Starve Together (DST)
Bull Kelp is a valuable renewable resource in Don't Starve Together, primarily found growing in the ocean. Players often need to move kelp for various reasons, such as clearing navigation paths, creating efficient kelp farms closer to their base, or simply tidying up the ocean environment. Understanding the correct tools and techniques is crucial for successful kelp management.
Methods for Uprooting Bull Kelp
The game offers two distinct tools for uprooting Bull Kelp, each with its own advantages and ideal use cases.
1. Using the Strident Trident
The Strident Trident is a specialized melee weapon that also functions as an effective tool for uprooting Bull Kelp.
- How it Works: Equip the Strident Trident and attack the Bull Kelp plant directly. A single hit is usually sufficient to uproot it.
- Advantages:
- Precision: Allows you to target individual kelp plants without affecting surrounding structures or other kelp.
- Safety: Poses no risk to the player or nearby base structures, unlike explosives.
- Control: Ideal for fine-tuning kelp farm layouts or moving a small number of plants.
- Obtainment: The Strident Trident can be crafted in the game, typically requiring resources related to the lunar island or ocean exploration.
2. Utilizing a Cannonball
A Cannonball, when deployed or fired, creates an explosive area of effect that can also uproot Bull Kelp.
- How it Works: Place or fire a Cannonball near a cluster of Bull Kelp. The resulting explosion will uproot any kelp within its blast radius.
- Advantages:
- Area of Effect: Excellent for clearing large sections of kelp quickly, making it efficient for large-scale ocean clearing or harvesting.
- Speed: Much faster than individually attacking each kelp plant with a trident when dealing with dense patches.
- Drawbacks:
- Destructive: The explosion can damage or destroy other structures, items, and even injure the player if they are too close.
- Less Precise: It's harder to selectively uproot specific kelp plants without affecting others.
- Setup Required: Requires a Cannon to fire, or careful placement if simply dropping a cannonball, which can be dangerous.
- Obtainment: Cannonballs are typically crafted and used with a Cannon, which itself requires crafting.
Preparing for Kelp Relocation
Once uprooted by either a Strident Trident or a Cannonball, Bull Kelp transforms into a "Bull Kelp Stalk" item on the water's surface.
- Gathering: You must then collect these Bull Kelp Stalks by sailing over them or approaching them closely.
- Replanting: To relocate the kelp, simply place the Bull Kelp Stalk back into any suitable ocean water. It will replant itself and begin growing again. Ensure you place it in areas with sufficient depth for kelp growth.
Comparison of Uprooting Methods
| Method | Precision | Area of Effect | Risk to Player/Structures | Required Items | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strident Trident | High | Low | Low | Strident Trident | Precise adjustments, small-scale moving |
| Cannonball | Low | High | Medium/High | Cannon, Cannonballs | Large-scale clearing, rapid removal of kelp |
Practical Tips for Kelp Management
- Strategic Planning: Before uprooting, decide where you want to replant your kelp. Consider proximity to your base for easier harvesting of kelp fronds.
- Safety First: If using Cannonballs, ensure there are no valuable structures or items in the blast radius. Keep a safe distance to avoid taking damage yourself.
- Optimize Farming: When creating a kelp farm, leave adequate space between replanted kelp stalks to allow for easier navigation and harvesting.
- Resource Management: Both methods consume durability (Strident Trident) or require expendable resources (Cannonballs). Plan accordingly based on the scale of your kelp moving project.
By using either a Strident Trident for precision or Cannonballs for broad clearing, you can effectively manage and relocate Bull Kelp throughout your Don't Starve Together world.
