Harvestella is a quirky new life simulator from Square Enix. In addition to chatting with the locals and running a farm, you’ll also be tasked with exploring dungeons to unravel a mystery that threatens the world. Juggling all those responsibilities isn’t easy, and newcomers can feel overwhelmed after just a few hours with the game.
If you’re looking for some tips to help you manage your time, here are some beginner tips and tricks for Harvestella.
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plan your day
Harvestella breaks the action by using a day/night cycle. Just about every action you take will shorten time, and it’s in your best interest to plan your schedule before you leave the farm. You’ll eventually figure out a rhythm that helps you stay on task, but beginners will find this template a good starting point:
Check mail Water crops Manage your inventory Determine which mission you will be working on Return home Create new items Sell items in your shipping box
Of course, this routine will change depending on where you are in the story, but these are all tasks to keep in mind for the first few hours of Harvestella.
Activate fast travel points
Surprisingly, not all fast travel points (called Motus Monolites) activate automatically. Instead, you’ll need to manually approach and interact with them, and forgetting to do so could cost you a great deal of time. Backtracking in dungeons is pretty common, but Motus Monolites effectively act as checkpoints, allowing you to bypass previous sections and quickly jump to the good stuff. So if you see those weird orbs sticking out of the ground, run as fast as you can and activate them.
Repair of bridges and stairs.
Like Motus Monolites, bridges and stairs serve as checkpoints in Harvestella dungeons. Stairs can be repaired without any resources (although they do take some time), while bridges require a repair kit. Once fixed, you can use them to quickly navigate a map without having to rely on a Motus Monolite.
remember to cultivate
With so much going on at the beginning of the game, it can be easy to forget that you have a farm to manage. Planting, watering, and improving your farm often takes a back seat to adventuring in Harvestella, but you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage if you don’t start farming early. Selling crops is not only a great source of income, but many of your plants can also be used in delicious recipes to help you on the battlefield.
crafting is key
Early in the game, you will unlock the ability to craft new items. One of the first major items you’ll craft is a return bell, which teleports you directly to your farm. This can be a great lifesaver, as it can be used to get home quickly if you find yourself in a sticky situation or if the day is about to end. You’ll eventually gain access to even more exciting gear, so be sure to stock up on resources as soon as possible and keep an eye out for items that are available to build. In case you missed the tutorial, crafting is done inside your home at Bird’s Eye Brae.
Seasons last 30 days.
At the end of each 30-day season, you will encounter a single day of Quietus. This day will result in the loss of all your crops, so plan your harvest accordingly. There’s nothing worse than filling your entire field with plants, only to have them killed by Quietus before they’re fully grown.
Try all available jobs
Jobs grant you unique abilities that can be used to kill monsters more efficiently. Most enemies come with their own set of weaknesses and resistances, and learning to take advantage of them is the key to victory. Chloro Gel, for example, is weak against Fire and Slash attributes, while being resistant to Wind attacks. By switching to a job that offers fire and slash attacks, you’ll get through them in no time. Weaknesses can be found in the Encyclopedia tab in the Pause menu. To use an unlocked job, simply assign it to your character in the Party tab in the pause menu.
Don’t button mash in combat
All of your job skills have a cooldown timer associated with them. Because of this, button mashing is often a poor move in combat. Instead, use only job skills that correspond to your target’s weakness and leave the other job skills intact. Also, keep in mind that once you change jobs, there will be a short delay before you can return to it, making quick job switching a bad tactic.
Chat with the locals
Farming and dungeon crawling will take up most of your time in Harvestella, but don’t forget that there is a social simulation element of the game to enjoy. Heading into town and chatting with the locals can often lead to lucrative side quests and some great dialogue options, so don’t be afraid to “waste” a day wandering around and getting to know your neighbors.
Pack a lot of consumables
As a new player, you will often find yourself running low on health or stamina before the end of each day. If that’s the case, make sure you’re loading consumables. Some of these can simply be found in nature, while others need to be cooked in your home. Be sure to bring a wide variety of items, as you’ll want to be able to restore your health or stamina as needed. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your hunger gauge, as you’ll naturally restore stamina if your character isn’t hungry.
take breaks
Yes, you should take breaks from playing Harvestella, but this tip is specifically about taking breaks from Motus Monolites. This option unlocks after a few hours of completing the main quest, and allows you to drop your party on a Motus Monolite for a quick snack. Doing so will unlock intriguing dialogue options and grant bonus effects to your meals, such as improved stamina or health regeneration. This is especially useful before a boss fight, as they tend to pose a bigger threat than the usual mobs.
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