# Foraging

## Foraging Documentation

Foraging is a valuable activity in the game that allows characters to collect **Spores** and gain **Experience Points (EXP)**. To maximize the benefits of foraging, players must strategically manage their characters’ **Action Points (AP)** and equipment.

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### **1. How to Set a Character to Foraging Mode**

1. **Access the Barracks**:
   * Go to the **Character Screen** in the **Barracks**.
2. **Select Foraging Mode**:
   * Choose the **Forage** option to set your character into foraging mode.
3. **Daily Snapshot**:
   * Foraging rewards are calculated at the start of a new day, during the **Daily Snapshot Event**.
   * Ensure the character is in **Foraging Mode** before the new day begins.

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### **2. Foraging Rewards**

Rewards from foraging are calculated based on:

* **Character Level**: Higher-level characters earn more Spores and EXP.
* **Action Points (AP)**: Rewards decrease linearly with fewer AP spent.
  * Example: A character foraging with **5 AP** will earn **half the rewards** compared to one with **10 AP**.
* **Bonuses**: Certain **traits** and **equipped items** can increase rewards.

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#### **2.1 Spore Rewards**

The amount of Spores earned is directly influenced by the character’s level and the AP used.

* The graph below (not shown here but referenced in-game) indicates expected Spore earnings for a character with:
  * **Full AP** (10 AP).
  * **No additional bonuses**.

> **Note**: Adjustments to the Spore rewards are proportional to the AP spent. Fewer AP means fewer rewards.

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#### **2.2 EXP Rewards**

Foraging also grants EXP, which scales progressively with character level.

* A detailed **EXP Table** (below) shows the exact amount of EXP gained per level.
* Like Spores, EXP rewards decrease linearly with fewer AP spent.

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### **3. Enhancing Foraging Rewards**

1. **Character Traits**:
   * Traits like the **Alchemist’s Foraging Bonus** can significantly boost Spore and EXP yields.
2. **Equipment**:
   * Equipping items with foraging-related bonuses can increase overall rewards.

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| Level | Spores | Exp  |
| ----- | ------ | ---- |
| 1     | 19     | 20   |
| 2     | 25     | 30   |
| 3     | 31     | 50   |
| 4     | 40     | 72   |
| 5     | 52     | 108  |
| 6     | 66     | 153  |
| 7     | 84     | 196  |
| 8     | 108    | 255  |
| 9     | 138    | 323  |
| 10    | 177    | 353  |
| 11    | 227    | 428  |
| 12    | 290    | 510  |
| 13    | 371    | 600  |
| 14    | 475    | 698  |
| 15    | 608    | 803  |
| 16    | 773    | 915  |
| 17    | 997    | 1035 |
| 18    | 1276   | 1163 |
| 19    | 1633   | 1298 |
| 20    | 2091   | -    |