How to Remove the Mushrooms in Dreamlight Valley?
The primary method to remove mushrooms in Dreamlight Valley involves upgrading your watering can through specific character questlines, particularly those involving Merlin. Once upgraded, you can use the watering can on the larger, obstructive mushroom clumps scattered throughout the Valley.
Understanding the Mushroom Menace
Dreamlight Valley, while idyllic, is plagued by a peculiar problem: oversized mushroom growths. These aren’t the charming, edible varieties; they’re stubborn obstacles blocking pathways, cluttering landscapes, and generally disrupting the picturesque aesthetic of the Valley. While smaller mushrooms can be easily ignored or even aesthetically integrated into your designs, the larger clumps are an active hindrance to gameplay and village development.
The Key to Mushroom Removal: Merlin’s Quests
The crucial element in eradicating these fungal fiends is Merlin, the Valley’s resident wizard. He holds the key to upgrading your watering can, transforming it from a simple gardening tool into a powerful mushroom-banishing device. Progressing through Merlin’s questline, specifically his ‘A Dark Experiment’ quest, is paramount to achieving this upgrade.
The Watering Can Upgrade Process
The process involves gathering specific ingredients and completing tasks for Merlin. While the exact ingredients may vary slightly depending on previous quest choices, they generally involve:
- Dark Crystals: Found in the Forgotten Lands. These are crucial components for empowering the watering can.
- Purified Night Shards: Crafted by combining Night Shards and Dream Shards. Night Shards can be acquired through digging at night, and Dream Shards through removing Night Thorns.
- Planting Special Seeds: Merlin may task you with planting and harvesting specific crops to channel magical energy.
Once you’ve gathered the required materials, Merlin will upgrade your watering can, granting it the power to dissolve the large mushroom clumps.
Battling Mushroom Varieties
Not all mushrooms are created equal. There are primarily two sizes:
- Small Mushrooms: These smaller mushrooms are generally decorative and do not obstruct pathways. They are often found in clumps and can be moved using furniture mode.
- Large Mushrooms: These are the problematic ones. They block pathways and are often found in clusters. These require the upgraded watering can to remove.
Strategic Mushroom Removal
Once you have the upgraded watering can, removing the mushrooms is simple. Approach the large mushroom clump and use the watering can on it. The mushroom will dissolve, leaving behind a clear space.
Here are some strategic tips:
- Prioritize Pathways: Focus on clearing pathways first to improve navigation and access to different areas of the Valley.
- Consider Aesthetics: While clearing the large mushrooms is necessary, consider leaving some of the smaller mushrooms for decorative purposes. They can add a whimsical touch to your village.
- Plan Ahead: Before clearing an area, consider how you want to utilize the space. This will prevent you from having to move furniture or plants later.
Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting
- Trying to Remove Mushrooms Too Early: You cannot remove large mushrooms before upgrading your watering can through Merlin’s questline.
- Forgetting to Equip the Watering Can: Ensure you have the watering can selected in your inventory when attempting to remove mushrooms.
- Not Progressing Merlin’s Questline: If you’re stuck, double-check your quest log to see if you’ve missed any steps in Merlin’s questline.
- Glitch Issues: Though rare, glitches can occur. Try restarting your game or console if you encounter any unexpected problems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mushroom Removal
What happens after I remove all the mushrooms?
The mushrooms will eventually respawn, so removing them is an ongoing process. The frequency of respawns is not precisely documented, but it’s generally several in-game days. This provides a continuous stream of activity for players.
Do mushrooms serve any purpose other than being obstacles?
Currently, large mushrooms do not have any other purpose besides being obstacles. However, smaller mushrooms are considered decorative and can be moved. Future updates may change this.
Can I sell the small mushrooms that I move?
Yes, the smaller mushrooms can be sold at Goofy’s Stall for a small amount of Star Coins. While not a significant source of income, it can add up over time.
Is there a specific level I need to be to start Merlin’s questline to upgrade my watering can?
While there isn’t a specific level requirement displayed, you need to have progressed far enough in the main story to unlock Merlin’s quests related to the Forgotten Lands. Focus on completing other main quests first.
What if I accidentally used my Dream Shards and Night Shards for something else?
Dream Shards and Night Shards can be reacquired by removing Night Thorns and digging in the ground at night, respectively. Prioritize these activities until you have enough to craft Purified Night Shards.
Do different areas have different types of mushrooms?
No, the mushrooms that require upgrading the watering can to remove are consistent across all biomes. The smaller, decorative mushrooms may vary slightly in appearance between biomes.
Will future updates add new ways to remove mushrooms?
It’s possible! Gameloft frequently updates Dreamlight Valley. They may introduce new tools, abilities, or even characters that can assist in mushroom removal. Keep an eye on patch notes.
What if I don’t like removing mushrooms?
Unfortunately, there is no way to permanently disable mushroom spawning. Removing them is a necessary part of progressing through the game and maintaining the aesthetics of your village.
Does removing mushrooms improve my friendship level with Merlin?
No, removing mushrooms does not directly improve your friendship level with Merlin. However, completing his quests, including those related to the watering can upgrade, will increase your friendship with him.
Are the mushroom respawn rates different in multiplayer mode?
Dreamlight Valley currently does not have a true multiplayer mode that affects resource respawn rates. Interactions with other players are limited to visiting each other’s Valleys.
Can I use my upgraded watering can for anything else besides removing mushrooms?
Currently, the upgraded watering can’s primary function is to remove the large mushrooms. Future updates may introduce new uses for the enhanced watering can.
How do I know if I’m on the correct quest to get the watering can upgrade?
You are on the correct quest if Merlin specifically tasks you with gathering Dark Crystals and purifying Night Shards in order to upgrade a tool. Check your quest log to ensure you’re following the correct steps.