Cacti - Revision history

Admin: Accuracy audit: point links and text at the renamed item titles

2026-09-12T16:35:07Z

Accuracy audit: point links and text at the renamed item titles

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	\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]		\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]
	\| level_req = Woodcutting 20		\| level_req = Woodcutting 20
	\| tool_req = [[~~Lvl 2 Axe\|~~Iron Axe]] or Silver Axe		\| tool_req = [[Iron Axe]] or Silver Axe
	\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing (Dunes only), or used in Health Potion+ crafting		\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing (Dunes only), or used in Health Potion+ crafting
	}}		}}
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	! XP		! XP
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=~~Lvl 2~~ Axe]] [[~~Lvl 2 Axe\|~~Iron Axe]] (or Silver Axe)		\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=Iron Axe]] [[Iron Axe]] (or Silver Axe)
	\| [[Woodcutting]] 20		\| [[Woodcutting]] 20
	\| 6 — the Cacti drops on the felling swing		\| 6 — the Cacti drops on the felling swing
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	* '''Health Potions''' — Do nothing		* '''Health Potions''' — Do nothing
	* '''Cooked Chicken''' — Do nothing		* '''Cooked Chicken''' — Do nothing
	* '''Every cooked fish''' — Do nothing: [[~~Cooked Fish Meat\|~~Cooked Herring]], Cooked Trout, Cooked Bass, Cooked Tuna and Cooked Swordfish are all refused in the heat		* '''Every cooked fish''' — Do nothing: [[Cooked Herring]], Cooked Trout, Cooked Bass, Cooked Tuna and Cooked Swordfish are all refused in the heat

	Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:		Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:
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	\| Skill used to gather Cacti (requires level 20).		\| Skill used to gather Cacti (requires level 20).
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[~~Lvl 2 Axe\|~~Iron Axe]]		\| [[Iron Axe]]
	\| Tool required to harvest Cacti (Silver Axe also works).		\| Tool required to harvest Cacti (Silver Axe also works).
	\|-		\|-

Admin: Accuracy audit 4: 2 correction(s) verified against live game values

2026-09-12T07:39:07Z

Accuracy audit 4: 2 correction(s) verified against live game values

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:39, 12 September 2026
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	\|}		\|}

	Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] — east, west and south. Gathering requires an Iron Axe or Silver Axe and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher; starter and copper tools are refused. A cactus takes 6 swings and pays out once, on the felling swing. Felling a cactus ~~also has a~~ rare ~~chance to drop~~ the Lizard pet.		Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] — east, west and south. Gathering requires an Iron Axe or Silver Axe and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher; starter and copper tools are refused. A cactus takes 6 swings and pays out once, on the felling swing. Felling a cactus rolls two rare finds independently: the [[Lizard]] pet at '''1 in 16,000''', and the Lumberjack Trapper Hat at '''1 in 7,500''' — the only source of that hat.

	== Healing in The Dunes ==		== Healing in The Dunes ==
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	* '''Health Potions''' — Do nothing		* '''Health Potions''' — Do nothing
	* '''Cooked Chicken''' — Do nothing		* '''Cooked Chicken''' — Do nothing
	* '''~~Cooked Fish Meat~~''' — Do nothing		* '''Every cooked fish''' — Do nothing: [[Cooked Fish Meat\|Cooked Herring]], Cooked Trout, Cooked Bass, Cooked Tuna and Cooked Swordfish are all refused in the heat

	Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:		Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:

Admin: Fix 5 bold markup that displayed as literal asterisks (accuracy audit 3)

2026-09-11T09:46:45Z

Fix 5 bold markup that displayed as literal asterisks (accuracy audit 3)

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	In [[The Dunes]], regular healing items do NOT work:		In [[The Dunes]], regular healing items do NOT work:

	* Health Potions — Do nothing		* '''Health Potions''' — Do nothing
	* Cooked Chicken — Do nothing		* '''Cooked Chicken''' — Do nothing
	* Cooked Fish Meat — Do nothing		* '''Cooked Fish Meat''' — Do nothing

	Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:		Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:

	1. Cacti — 20 HP each when eaten (free, no crafting)		1. '''Cacti''' — 20 HP each when eaten (free, no crafting)
	2. Health Potion+ — 50 HP per use (crafted at Nadeen)		2. '''Health Potion+''' — 50 HP per use (crafted at Nadeen)

	Shield Potions still work in the Dunes against combat damage — it is only the heat tick that bypasses the shield pool. Heat damage (1 HP every 10 seconds) goes straight through shields, so armor does not protect you from it. You must actively eat Cacti or use potions.		Shield Potions still work in the Dunes against combat damage — it is only the heat tick that bypasses the shield pool. Heat damage (1 HP every 10 seconds) goes straight through shields, so armor does not protect you from it. You must actively eat Cacti or use potions.

Admin: Found in all three Dunes realms; Desert Robes drop, not a craft; tool wording (accuracy audit 3)

2026-09-11T09:43:02Z

Found in all three Dunes realms; Desert Robes drop, not a craft; tool wording (accuracy audit 3)

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:43, 11 September 2026
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	\| image_size = 120px		\| image_size = 120px
	\| category = Resource / Consumable		\| category = Resource / Consumable
	\| gathered_at = [[The Dunes]] (~~West~~)		\| gathered_at = [[The Dunes]] (all three realms)
	\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]		\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]
	\| level_req = Woodcutting 20		\| level_req = Woodcutting 20
	\| tool_req = [[Iron Axe]] or ~~better~~		\| tool_req = [[Lvl 2 Axe\|Iron Axe]] or Silver Axe
	\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing (Dunes only), or used in Health Potion+ crafting		\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing (Dunes only), or used in Health Potion+ crafting
	}}		}}
	'''Cacti''' is a Dunes-exclusive resource gathered in [[The Dunes]] ~~(West)~~. It is one of only two healing methods that work in the Dunes — regular potions and food are useless there. Fell a cactus to collect it, then eat it for an instant 20 HP heal (Cacti can only be eaten inside the Dunes), or bring a stack to [[Nadeen the Sandcook]] to craft [[Health Potion+]].		'''Cacti''' is a Dunes-exclusive resource gathered across all three [[The Dunes\|Dunes]] realms. It is one of only two healing methods that work in the Dunes — regular potions and food are useless there. Fell a cactus to collect it, then eat it for an instant 20 HP heal (Cacti can only be eaten inside the Dunes), or bring a stack to [[Nadeen the Sandcook]] to craft [[Health Potion+]].

	== Gathering ==		== Gathering ==
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	! XP		! XP
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=~~Iron~~ Axe]] [[Iron Axe]] (or Silver Axe)		\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=Lvl 2 Axe]] [[Lvl 2 Axe\|Iron Axe]] (or Silver Axe)
	\| [[Woodcutting]] 20		\| [[Woodcutting]] 20
	\| 6 — the Cacti drops on the felling swing		\| 6 — the Cacti drops on the felling swing
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	\|}		\|}

	Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] ~~(West)~~. Gathering requires an [[Iron Axe]] or ~~better~~ and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher. A cactus takes 6 swings and pays out once, on the felling swing. Felling a cactus also has a rare chance to drop the Lizard pet.		Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] — east, west and south. Gathering requires an Iron Axe or Silver Axe and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher; starter and copper tools are refused. A cactus takes 6 swings and pays out once, on the felling swing. Felling a cactus also has a rare chance to drop the Lizard pet.

	== Healing in The Dunes ==		== Healing in The Dunes ==
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	\| Health Potion+ ingredient		\| Health Potion+ ingredient
	\| 15 Cacti per potion		\| 15 Cacti per potion
	\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]'s ~~stall~~, Dunes West		\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]'s kitchen, Dunes West
	\|}		\|}

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	\|-		\|-
	\| Combo approach		\| Combo approach
	\| Wear [[Desert Robe]] for passive immunity + carry Cacti for emergencies and potion crafting		\| Wear the [[Desert Robes\|Desert Robe]] set for passive immunity + carry Cacti for emergencies and potion crafting
	\|-		\|-
	\| Long expeditions		\| Long expeditions
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Woodcutting 20		\| Woodcutting 20
	\| Unlock [[Cacti]] gathering in [[The Dunes]] (with an [[Iron Axe~~]] or better~~)		\| Unlock [[Cacti]] gathering in [[The Dunes]] (with an Iron or Silver Axe)
	\|}		\|}

	Cacti represent an end-game gathering unlock. You must reach Woodcutting 20 before the Dunes become truly farmable. (Ore gathering is gated separately, by [[Mining]] — Iron Ore at Mining 5, Silver Ore at Mining 20.)		Cacti represent an end-game gathering unlock. You must reach Woodcutting 20 before the Dunes become truly farmable, and the Dunes are closed to free accounts (those holding under 1,000 [[$KINS]]). (Ore gathering is gated separately, by [[Mining]] — Iron Ore at Mining 5, Silver Ore at Mining 20.)

	== Heat Management Comparison ==		== Heat Management Comparison ==
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	\| Extended farming, serious expeditions		\| Extended farming, serious expeditions
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Desert Robe]]		\| [[Desert Robes\|Desert Robe]]
	\| ~~Craft once~~		\| Both halves drop from [[Giant Scorpion\|Giant Scorpions]] (1 in 5,000 each)
	\| ~~~30 min crafting~~		\| A long grind, not a craft
	\| Permanent immunity		\| Permanent immunity
	\| Long-term Dunes residency, safest option		\| Long-term Dunes residency, safest option
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	\| Skill used to gather Cacti (requires level 20).		\| Skill used to gather Cacti (requires level 20).
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Iron Axe]]		\| [[Lvl 2 Axe\|Iron Axe]]
	\| Tool required to harvest Cacti (Silver Axe also works).		\| Tool required to harvest Cacti (Silver Axe also works).
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Crafts Health Potion+ from Cacti and other ingredients.		\| Crafts Health Potion+ from Cacti and other ingredients.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Desert ~~Robe~~]]		\| [[Desert Robes]]
	\| Alternative to Cacti — passive heat immunity.		\| Alternative to Cacti — passive heat immunity.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[~~Heat Mechanics~~]]		\| [[Health Potion+]]
	\| ~~How heat damage~~ works in ~~The~~ Dunes.		\| The other heal that works in the Dunes.
	\|-
	~~\| [[Consumables]]~~
	~~\| Item category~~.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Resources]]		\| [[Resources]]

Admin: Health Potion+ takes 15 Cacti (was 50); cacti are eaten (not harvested) to heal; 6 swings per Cacti; shields still work in Dunes (content audit)

2026-09-10T19:48:28Z

Health Potion+ takes 15 Cacti (was 50); cacti are eaten (not harvested) to heal; 6 swings per Cacti; shields still work in Dunes (content audit)

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	\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]		\| skill = [[Woodcutting]]
	\| level_req = Woodcutting 20		\| level_req = Woodcutting 20
	\| tool_req = [[Iron Axe]]		\| tool_req = [[Iron Axe]] or better
	\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing, or used in Health Potion+ crafting		\| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing (Dunes only), or used in Health Potion+ crafting
	}}		}}
	'''Cacti''' is a Dunes-exclusive resource gathered in [[The Dunes]] (West). It is one of only two healing methods that work in the Dunes — regular potions and food are useless there. Cacti can be ~~harvested on~~ the ~~spot for instant 20 HP healing~~, or ~~gathered and brought~~ to [[Nadeen the Sandcook]] to craft [[Health Potion+]].		'''Cacti''' is a Dunes-exclusive resource gathered in [[The Dunes]] (West). It is one of only two healing methods that work in the Dunes — regular potions and food are useless there. Fell a cactus to collect it, then eat it for an instant 20 HP heal (Cacti can only be eaten inside the Dunes), or bring a stack to [[Nadeen the Sandcook]] to craft [[Health Potion+]].

	== Gathering ==		== Gathering ==
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	! Tool		! Tool
	! Requirement		! Requirement
	! ~~Gathering rate~~		! Swings per Cacti
	! ~~Healing per harvest~~		! XP
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=Iron Axe]] [[Iron Axe]]		\| [[File:Ironaxe.png\|24px\|link=Iron Axe]] [[Iron Axe]] (or Silver Axe)
	\| [[Woodcutting]] 20		\| [[Woodcutting]] 20
	\| ~~~30-40 per minute~~		\| 6 — the Cacti drops on the felling swing
	\| ~~20 HP (instant heal)~~		\| 25 [[Woodcutting]] XP per felled cactus
	\|}		\|}

	Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] (West). Gathering requires ~~both~~ an [[Iron Axe]] and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher. ~~Harvest them~~ on the ~~spot to heal through heat damage, or gather~~ a ~~stack~~ to ~~craft potions later~~.		Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] (West). Gathering requires an [[Iron Axe]] or better and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher. A cactus takes 6 swings and pays out once, on the felling swing. Felling a cactus also has a rare chance to drop the Lizard pet.

	== Healing in The Dunes ==		== Healing in The Dunes ==
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	* Cooked Chicken — Do nothing		* Cooked Chicken — Do nothing
	* Cooked Fish Meat — Do nothing		* Cooked Fish Meat — Do nothing
	* Shield Potions — Do nothing (shield bypassed by heat)

	Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:		Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:

	1. Cacti — 20 HP ~~per harvest~~ (~~instant,~~ free, no crafting)		1. Cacti — 20 HP each when eaten (free, no crafting)
	2. Health Potion+ — 50 HP per use (crafted at Nadeen)		2. Health Potion+ — 50 HP per use (crafted at Nadeen)

	Heat damage (1 HP every 10 seconds) goes straight through shields, so armor does not protect you. You must actively ~~harvest~~ Cacti or use potions.		Shield Potions still work in the Dunes against combat damage — it is only the heat tick that bypasses the shield pool. Heat damage (1 HP every 10 seconds) goes straight through shields, so armor does not protect you from it. You must actively eat Cacti or use potions.

			== Eating ==
			Harvesting collects the Cacti as an item — it does not heal by itself. To heal, equip the Cacti in a hotbar slot and re-press that slot's key (or re-click the cell) to eat one for an instant 20 HP. Cacti can only be eaten while inside the Dunes.

	== Uses ==		== Uses ==
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Instant healing in Dunes		\| Instant healing in Dunes
	\| 20 HP per ~~harvest~~		\| 20 HP per Cacti eaten
	\| [[The Dunes]] ~~(West)~~ — ~~harvest on~~ the ~~spot~~		\| [[The Dunes]] — eat from the hotbar
	\|-		\|-
	\| Health Potion+ ingredient		\| Health Potion+ ingredient
	\| 50 Cacti per potion		\| 15 Cacti per potion
	\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]'s stall, Dunes West		\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]'s stall, Dunes West
	\|}		\|}
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Cacti		\| Cacti
	\| 50		\| 15
	\| Gathered from Dunes nodes		\| Gathered from Dunes nodes
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Output		\| Output
	\| 1 Health Potion+		\| 1 Health Potion+
	\| Heals 50 HP; crafted at Nadeen in ~~~10~~ seconds		\| Heals 50 HP; crafted at Nadeen in 5 seconds
	\|}		\|}

	~~A stack of 50~~ Cacti ~~= ~50 minutes of~~ heat ~~exposure~~ at 1 HP/10 seconds ~~(before needing to harvest more or use potions~~).		Each Cacti eaten buys about 200 seconds against the heat (20 HP at 1 HP per 10 seconds).

	== Gathering Strategy ==		== Gathering Strategy ==
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Quick healing		\| Quick healing
	\| Harvest Cacti as you explore the Dunes; each one buys you ~200 seconds (3+ minutes) before heat kills you		\| Harvest Cacti as you explore the Dunes; each one eaten buys you ~200 seconds (3+ minutes) before heat kills you
	\|-		\|-
	\| Batch gathering		\| Batch gathering
	\| Farm ~~50+~~ Cacti ~~at once~~, then visit Nadeen to craft Health Potion+ for longer trips		\| Farm a stack of Cacti, then visit Nadeen to craft Health Potion+ (15 Cacti each) for longer trips
	\|-		\|-
	\| Combo approach		\| Combo approach
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Long expeditions		\| Long expeditions
	\| Gather ~~300+ Cacti~~, craft multiple Health Potion+ batches, create a stockpile for week-long Dunes farming		\| Gather a large stack, craft multiple Health Potion+ batches, create a stockpile for week-long Dunes farming
	\|}		\|}

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	! Milestone		! Milestone
	! Details		! Details
	\|-
	~~\| Woodcutting 5~~
	~~\| Gather Iron Ore/Stone/Coal (all zones)~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| Woodcutting 20		\| Woodcutting 20
	\| Unlock [[Cacti]] gathering in [[The Dunes]]		\| Unlock [[Cacti]] gathering in [[The Dunes]] (with an [[Iron Axe]] or better)
	\|}		\|}

	Cacti represent an end-game gathering unlock. You must reach Woodcutting 20 before the Dunes become truly farmable.		Cacti represent an end-game gathering unlock. You must reach Woodcutting 20 before the Dunes become truly farmable. (Ore gathering is gated separately, by [[Mining]] — Iron Ore at Mining 5, Silver Ore at Mining 20.)

	== Heat Management Comparison ==		== Heat Management Comparison ==
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	! Best for		! Best for
	\|-		\|-
	\| Cacti (~~harvest~~)		\| Cacti (eaten)
	\| Free		\| Free
	\| Instant		\| Instant
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Health Potion+		\| Health Potion+
	\| 50 Cacti + materials		\| 15 Cacti + materials
	\| ~10 min gathering + crafting		\| ~10 min gathering + crafting
	\| 50 HP = ~500 seconds		\| 50 HP = ~500 seconds
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	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Iron Axe]]		\| [[Iron Axe]]
	\| Tool required to harvest Cacti.		\| Tool required to harvest Cacti (Silver Axe also works).
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Health Potion+]]		\| [[Health Potion+]]
	\| Crafted ~~ingredient~~ using 50 Cacti.		\| Crafted using 15 Cacti per potion.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]		\| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]

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{{Infobox item
| name = Cacti
| image = Cacti.png
| image_size = 120px
| category = Resource / Consumable
| gathered_at = [[The Dunes]] (West)
| skill = [[Woodcutting]]
| level_req = Woodcutting 20
| tool_req = [[Iron Axe]]
| processing = Eaten for 20 HP healing, or used in Health Potion+ crafting
}}
'''Cacti''' is a Dunes-exclusive resource gathered in [[The Dunes]] (West). It is one of only two healing methods that work in the Dunes — regular potions and food are useless there. Cacti can be harvested on the spot for instant 20 HP healing, or gathered and brought to [[Nadeen the Sandcook]] to craft [[Health Potion+]].

== Gathering ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Tool
! Requirement
! Gathering rate
! Healing per harvest
|-
| [[File:Ironaxe.png|24px|link=Iron Axe]] [[Iron Axe]]
| [[Woodcutting]] 20
| ~30-40 per minute
| 20 HP (instant heal)
|}

Cacti nodes are found throughout [[The Dunes]] (West). Gathering requires both an [[Iron Axe]] and [[Woodcutting]] level 20 or higher. Harvest them on the spot to heal through heat damage, or gather a stack to craft potions later.

== Healing in The Dunes ==
In [[The Dunes]], regular healing items do NOT work:

* **Health Potions** — Do nothing
* **Cooked Chicken** — Do nothing
* **Cooked Fish Meat** — Do nothing
* **Shield Potions** — Do nothing (shield bypassed by heat)

Only these two methods heal in the Dunes:

1. **Cacti** — 20 HP per harvest (instant, free, no crafting)
2. **Health Potion+** — 50 HP per use (crafted at Nadeen)

Heat damage (1 HP every 10 seconds) goes straight through shields, so armor does not protect you. You must actively harvest Cacti or use potions.

== Uses ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Use
! Amount
! Location
|-
| Instant healing in Dunes
| 20 HP per harvest
| [[The Dunes]] (West) — harvest on the spot
|-
| Health Potion+ ingredient
| 50 Cacti per potion
| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]'s stall, Dunes West
|}

== Health Potion+ Crafting ==
Cacti are the primary ingredient in [[Health Potion+]] crafting.

{| class="wikitable"
! Recipe
! Amount
! Notes
|-
| Cacti
| 50
| Gathered from Dunes nodes
|-
| Health Potion
| 1
| From [[The Alchemist]] or crafted
|-
| Brute Horn
| 5
| From [[Magma Brute]] kills (1 in 5 drop rate)
|-
| Output
| 1 Health Potion+
| Heals 50 HP; crafted at Nadeen in ~10 seconds
|}

A stack of 50 Cacti = ~50 minutes of heat exposure at 1 HP/10 seconds (before needing to harvest more or use potions).

== Gathering Strategy ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Strategy
! Details
|-
| Quick healing
| Harvest Cacti as you explore the Dunes; each one buys you ~200 seconds (3+ minutes) before heat kills you
|-
| Batch gathering
| Farm 50+ Cacti at once, then visit Nadeen to craft Health Potion+ for longer trips
|-
| Combo approach
| Wear [[Desert Robe]] for passive immunity + carry Cacti for emergencies and potion crafting
|-
| Long expeditions
| Gather 300+ Cacti, craft multiple Health Potion+ batches, create a stockpile for week-long Dunes farming
|}

== Progression Gate ==
To harvest Cacti, you must reach [[Woodcutting]] level 20:

{| class="wikitable"
! Milestone
! Details
|-
| Woodcutting 5
| Gather Iron Ore/Stone/Coal (all zones)
|-
| Woodcutting 20
| Unlock [[Cacti]] gathering in [[The Dunes]]
|}

Cacti represent an end-game gathering unlock. You must reach Woodcutting 20 before the Dunes become truly farmable.

== Heat Management Comparison ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Method
! Cost
! Setup time
! Duration per unit
! Best for
|-
| Cacti (harvest)
| Free
| Instant
| 20 HP = ~200 seconds
| Emergency healing, quick trips
|-
| Health Potion+
| 50 Cacti + materials
| ~10 min gathering + crafting
| 50 HP = ~500 seconds
| Extended farming, serious expeditions
|-
| [[Desert Robe]]
| Craft once
| ~30 min crafting
| Permanent immunity
| Long-term Dunes residency, safest option
|}

== Related pages ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Page
! Why it matters
|-
| [[The Dunes]]
| Only location where Cacti are gathered.
|-
| [[Woodcutting]]
| Skill used to gather Cacti (requires level 20).
|-
| [[Iron Axe]]
| Tool required to harvest Cacti.
|-
| [[Health Potion+]]
| Crafted ingredient using 50 Cacti.
|-
| [[Nadeen the Sandcook]]
| Crafts Health Potion+ from Cacti and other ingredients.
|-
| [[Desert Robe]]
| Alternative to Cacti — passive heat immunity.
|-
| [[Heat Mechanics]]
| How heat damage works in The Dunes.
|-
| [[Consumables]]
| Item category.
|-
| [[Resources]]
| Gathered materials category.
|}

{{Resources}}
[[Category:Resources]]
[[Category:Consumables]]
[[Category:Woodcutting]]
[[Category:The Dunes]]
[[Category:Kintara Wiki]]