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Pond

Pond is a Structure location in the Area subcategory.A common body of water that serves as a fishing spot but transforms into a hazardous area with hostile frog spawns after the first 10 minutes of a game run.

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Basic Information

Statistics & Conditions

TypeProcedural

DetailsPonds spawn randomly across the map, often near the campfire or other Points of Interest like the Fishing Cabin.

Appearance

GeneralA small, shallow water body with grassy or rocky shores. After the Frog Invasion Update, various types of frogs are visibly present around it from Day 3 onwards.

AtmosphereThe Pond's atmosphere shifts dramatically from a peaceful fishing spot in the early minutes to a tense, dangerous area once frogs begin to spawn.

Special variantOn Day 3 or 4, a larger Pond near the campfire develops a swirling whirlpool, which serves as an entrance to the Frog Cave.

Loot Containers1 item

Common Chest Qty: 1Not Guaranteed

Inhabitants3 inhabitants

Green FrogEmerges from Ponds after 10 minutes or on Day 3.

Blue FrogEmerges from Ponds after 10 minutes or on Day 3.

Purple FrogEmerges from Ponds after 10 minutes or on Day 3; one specifically guards the whirlpool.

Mechanics

Mechanic 1

Players can fish in Ponds to catch different types of fish for food or Biofuel.

Mechanic 2

After 10 minutes in-game or on Day 3, the 'Frog Invasion' begins, causing hostile Frogs to emerge from all Ponds.

Mechanic 3

Players can fish for Frog Keys from Ponds marked with a key icon, which are needed to access the Frog Cave.

Mechanic 4

A specific whirlpool pond appears on Day 3 or 4, which is the gateway to the Frog Cave dungeon.

Trivia

Fact 1

The Frog Invasion Update on August 22, 2025, fundamentally changed the function of Ponds in the game.

Fact 2

This update built directly upon the Fishing Update from August 15, 2025.

Fact 3

The launch of the Frog Invasion included a limited-time 'Update Party' event with gem rains and chaotic frog spawns.

Fact 4

Community guides recommend fishing within the first 10 minutes of a run to safely gather resources before the frogs appear.

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