Don't Starve Together is a game packed with a huge roster of odd and insane characters to play as, each having his advantage and disadvantage in whatever situation. Wormwood is one very unique character in Don't Starve Together, playing much closer to nature and friendly survival. This guide is going to take you through everything you need to know about Wormwood, from how to unlock him, to mastering his unique skills and manoeuvring around his quirks.
Wormwood is not unlocked directly at the start of Don't Starve Together. A specific ritual is required for him to be unlocked. This involves planting a Moon Grass Seed, which can be gained from a Lunar Wobbler smash, near a Lunar Gateway, and when it is the night of a Full Moon. Then, commune with the Moon Grass during the Full Moon, and a short cutscene will introduce Wormwood.
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Don't Starve Together serverUnderstanding Wormwood's Traits
Wormwood has some other notable features, which make him unique from others. We shall discuss these in further detail:
- Green Thumb: Wormwood just seems to naturally get things about plants. He'll be able to plant nearly anything with seeds found the world over—and some that are just his, like Glommer Bulbs and Moss Rocks. The rest will be up to you to learn how to use those plants for new food and crafting resources.
- Heals with garbage: Unlike other characters, who need to eat cooked meals to restore health, Wormwood restores health by ingesting Monster Meat, or Spoiled Food, wrapped in Compost Wraps. These are crafted using Monster Meat or Spoiled Food and Manure. The waste used dictates how much health gets restored, and Monster Meat gives the highest restoration.
- Aquaphobia Partial Immunity: Wormwood is partially immune to the effects of aquaphobia. He loses sanity at nowhere near the same rate as others when standing in the rain or near swamps. Although, if he is exposed to an extremely chilling environment, he can still freeze.
- Plant-Neutral: Unlike Wilson, who may be attacked by aggressive plants, Wormwood remains neutral to all flora. This allows him to freely harvest from spiky bushes and tentacle plants without getting hurt.
- Living Log Crafting: As he goes on collecting goods around the world, he can gather and craft up some special structures such as Living Logs and Mushlights. Living Logs are ornamental elements and light fixtures, while Mushlights are used to light up and attract fireflies.
- Blooming State: If Wormwood's health goes below 50%, he enters a "Blooming" state. In this state, he will get an overwhelming bonus for attack and movement speed. However, he will receive a health drain simultaneously. "Desperation mode" sometimes encourages going full-speed at it with aggressive tactics during combat situations.
Mastering Wormwood's Abilities: Skill Tree and Crafting
The Wormwood Skill Tree gives access to more powerful perks and crafting recipes that diversify his style of play. Some important key skills to take a closer look at include:
- Fertilizer Maker: Wormwood can make Alchemy Machines that convert Monster Meat or Spoiled Food into Fertilizer. The fertilizer can be used to make compost wraps of better quality for healing and to boost crop yield.
- Wortox Synergy: When playing as Wortox, this allows you to give Monster Meat or Rot to Wortox to increase the standing and grant unique rewards.
- Bramble Husk: With this ability, Wormwood can fashion Bramble Husks, wearable armory, out of Vines and Rocks. Offering moderate protection, Bramble Husks also slowly drain Sanity.
- Bramble Trap: Unlocks recipe for Bramble Traps. Traps are set on the ground to catch small-sized enemies. Enemies captured can be sacrificed to create Living Logs or fed to Wortox.
- Compost Wrap Mastery: Increases the health healed and the duration of Compost Wraps.
Considering Wormwood's Challenges
However, despite how unique and potent in playstyle Wormwood is, there are a couple of challenges to be faced:
- Fire Weakness: Wormwood is weak to fire, taking 2× damage since he's plant-based. Be extremely cautious around campfires, Hound Waves, and fire-using enemies.
- Sanity Management: Wormwood relies on Monster Meat and Spoiled Food for healing, so he will be taking a mammoth hit to his sanity. Crafting Crock Pots and Jerky Racks for cooked food helps in keeping normal sanity levels.
- Micromanagement: Wormwood does micromanagement differently. Wormwood has to deal with more resources—more than the other characters, that is—consisting of monster meat, spoiled food, manure, and crops. I hence find it a little complex compared to the other simpler characters.
Plant a Moon Grass Seed near a Lunar Gateway during a Full Moon, commune with it during the Full Moon, and watch the cutscene to unlock Wormwood.
Conclusion
Master Wormwood in Don't Starve Together with strategy, since his oddities are plant-based. Check out his strengths and weaknesses, make good use of the skill tree, and manage resources. That is, play into Wormwood's quirks. Whether you are a veteran player in Don't Starve Together or a Greenhorn, Wormwood will give you novel and rewarding gameplay.
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