Cacao
CommonResources
Rare tropical fruit found in desert regions. Essential ingredient for chocolate-based cooking recipes.
Type
fruit
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
rare
About
- •Rare tropical fruit exclusive to arid desert regions — not farmable at player camps
- •Found in desert villages and towns of Delesyia and Crimson Desert border areas
- •Primary use: chocolate-based cooking recipes and specialty desserts at bonfire
- •Cacao pods grow on trees in warm lowland areas — gather pods directly without tools
- •High demand item for advanced cooking — expect competitive gathering in populated regions
Gathering Guide
- •Found exclusively in desert villages and towns of Delesyia — gather near settlements
- •Limited supply per location — collect whenever you find cacao pods growing on trees
- •Harvest by hand from cacao trees in warm, arid areas near Demeniss border regions
- •Essential for chocolate-based recipes — stock up before attempting complex dishes
- •Compare farming routes with desert melon and coffee cherry to optimize regional runs
Gathering Regions
delesyia
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Last updated: March 2026