Water Strider
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An insect that uses its long legs to glide smoothly across the water's surface. Tiny hairs on its legs help maintain surface tension, preventing it from sinking. It moves swiftly and gently over the water, patrolling its domain as part of its daily life.
insect
Bare Hands
common
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- •Long-legged aquatic insect capable of walking on water without sinking
- •Critical alchemy ingredient for water-based elixirs and regeneration potions
- •Common spawner — consistently available across all wetland regions
- •Lightweight harvest — negligible inventory weight allows bulk gathering
- •Ecosystem role: prey for Dragonfly, often appears with aquatic fauna
Gathering Guide
- •Found exclusively near water sources — rivers, ponds, streams, and wetland areas
- •Gather with bare hands by slowly approaching before they scatter
- •Most active and visible on calm water surfaces during daylight
- •Respawn frequently — good for gathering multiple specimens
- •Often found alongside Dragonfly and Snail in aquatic zones
Gathering Regions
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Last updated: March 2026