Damselfly – the flying friend (or foe) of Smalland that’s as graceful as it is tricky. Found gliding over serene waters and darting through the skies, these creatures are the ultimate mix of beauty and practicality. Want to tame one or test your skills in combat? Let’s discuss everything you need to know about the Damselfly in Smalland.
Where to Find Damselflies
Damselflies prefer watery retreats, making their homes near streams in the Oak Forest, the shores of the Beach, and the Cattail Pond in the eastern part of the map. If you’re roaming these areas, keep an eye on the skies—they’re hard to miss with their smooth, slow-hovering movements and sudden quick dashes. These neutral creatures aren’t looking for trouble, but they won’t back down if you start something.
Loot from Damselflies
If you manage to take one down, here’s what you can loot:
- Bug’s Lymph (1): A useful material for crafting and progression.
- Insect Egg (0–1): An occasional drop, ideal for food and potion recipes.
- Insect Wings (1–3): Essential for crafting and upgrades.
Killing one also nets you 30 experience, which is a nice little bonus for your efforts.
Behavior
Damselflies are pretty chill until provoked. They’ll fly in calm, straight lines, occasionally hovering like they’re admiring their reflection in the water. But if you attack one? Watch out for their ram attack, which deals 6–14 blunt damage. These aerial acrobatics make them a bit of a pain to hit with melee weapons, but don’t worry, we’ve got strategies for that.
While they’re usually minding their own business, aggressive creatures like Geckos, Waterbugs, and Wasps might pick fights with them. Hey, even in Smalland, the food chain’s got to do its thing.
Taming the Damselfly
Want a flying companion to make your life in Smalland easier? The Smalland Damselfly is your go-to. Here’s how to tame one:
- Get a Damselfly Treat
To craft this, you’ll need to hand over the Ancient Clover Seal to The Elder. This means taking down the King Stag Beetle, so gear up and prepare for a boss fight before you can even think about taming a Damselfly. - Weaken the Damselfly
Bring the creature’s health down to 50% or lower. A Simple Bow or better is your best bet here—more on that later. - Feed and Tame
Once its health is low enough, a prompt will appear to feed it the treat. After that, congratulations! You’ve got yourself a Damselfly.
Why Tame a Damselfly?
Tamed Damselflies aren’t just for show—they’re your ticket to the skies! Mounting one allows you to fly, making exploration a breeze. Here’s how it works:
- Hold the jump button to ascend.
- Flying uses stamina, so keep an eye on your bar.
- Letting go (or running out of stamina) will cause the Damselfly to descend. Stamina regenerates during the descent but not enough to keep you flying indefinitely.
With a Damselfly as your companion, you can explore Smalland from a whole new perspective. Whether you’re scouting new areas or avoiding ground-based dangers, it’s a game-changer.
Combat Strategy
If taming’s not your thing and you’d rather take them down for resources, here’s how to handle a Smalland Damselfly:
- Ranged Weapons Are Your Friends
Damselflies love to stay just out of reach, so bring a Simple Bow or a more advanced ranged weapon. A few well-placed arrows will exploit their piercing weakness, taking them down before they can ram you. - Melee Options
If you’re feeling brave (or just stubborn), a Stone Spear or better is your best bet. Wait for them to approach and strike quickly before they can retreat. - Stay Mobile
Damselflies aren’t the fastest, but their ram attack can catch you off guard. Keep moving to avoid unnecessary hits.
Crafting the Tools for the Job
Simple Bow- Recipe: 8 Fiber, 10 Wood, 4 Resin
- This trusty bow is your early-game answer to flying creatures. Find a high vantage point, aim, and fire away.
Stone Spear- Crafted at the Stonecutter (once you have a Mandibular Pickaxe).
- Effective against creatures weak to piercing, including Damselflies.
Both weapons are easy to craft early in the game and make tackling Damselflies much more manageable.
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Wrapping Up
The Damselfly might seem like a delicate little creature, but don’t underestimate its value. Whether it’s soaring through the skies on your tamed companion or snagging loot for your next crafting spree, Damselflies add a unique flavor to the Smalland experience. So grab your bow, ready your treats, and get out there—you’ve got some buzzing friends to make!
Frequently Asked Questions
Damselflies are neutral flying creatures that can be found around bodies of water in starting locations, particularly in streams in the Oak Forest, coastlines on the Beach, and the small Cattail pond in the map's eastern region.
Damselflies fly slowly about their separate territories. Normally, they fly in fairly straight lines fast, followed by a slow, hovering movement forward. They will defend themselves if assaulted with a charged ram from either side. They rarely fight other creatures.
To tame a Damselfly, the player must first have the Damselfly Treat in their inventory. When a Damselfly's health drops below 50%, a prompt to feed them appears, and they are tamed.