Longhorn Beetle
CommonResources
Long-antennae beetle for alchemy and dark red dye crafting. Found on dead trees in forests.
Type
insect
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
uncommon
About
- •Distinctive black beetle with exceptionally long, segmented antennae
- •Primary use: Dark Red Dye production — beetle type controls final color shade
- •Uncommon insect — less frequent than common variants but more available than rare types
- •Respawn timer: ~10 minutes per location after collection
- •Weight: negligible — can gather large quantities for dye crafting projects
Gathering Guide
- •Spawn on dead logs and tree trunks north of Hernand City near cliffs and forest edges
- •Gather with bare hands by slowly approaching before they flee
- •Used in Dark Red Dye recipe — essential for specific dye color variants
- •Respawn at same locations; collect multiple if crafting dyes in bulk
- •Co-located with Rhinoceros Beetle and other forest-dwelling insects
Gathering Regions
hernanddemeniss
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Last updated: March 2026