Summary

  • The Elderwood expansion offers new quests, creatures, and collectables for you to discover.
  • This article includes details about where to get Infected Essence in Palia, as well as all the methods.
  • There are tips you can follow to increase your Infected Essence, be it during solo hunts or with a party.

You might have heard about Infected Essence; a new form of currency in Palia. They come with the Elderwood expansion, a mysterious place to venture on and discover in the game. It also brings new quests, creatures, and items for you to look into. Eager to gather resources? Here’s where and how to get those Infected Essences efficiently.

Elderwood: The Nature of Shadows

Let’s first start with where it all comes from. The Infected Essence in the world of Palia is located within the Elderwood. It is a place infected with a negative shadowy aura. If you manage to complete the Elderwood quest, you will then get one about the Nature of Shadows. Seeing this quest through will eventually lead you to obtaining special gloves to gather Infected Essence.

Tamala, the NPC you meet along the way of the quest, offers many assistance for you. You’ll get access to the Elderwood Potions and gloves from her. Aside from Tamala, you’ll learn more ways to collect essences through Subira.

  • Bugging Out – this quest will unlock the Elderwood Smoke Bombs.
  • Shot in the Dark – gives access to the Elderwood Arrows.
  • Something Fishy – will unlock you the Elderwood lure.

These quests will be handed out by Subira, and they will broaden your ways of collecting Infected Essences.

Best Ways To Collect Infected Essences

Rather than simply going around the area and picking every shadowy orbs around, there’s better ways to collect. As another form of currency in Palia, you’d want lots of Infected Essence with you.

Here’s the best methods in getting as much Infected Essences as possible:

Collecting Orbs

Depending on the rarity, picking up orbs may get you lots while simply roaming around. If you’re lucky, you may encounter ones that give you at maximum of 14 a piece. Here’s some of the orbs that give you the most Infected Essences.

  • Banded Muujin – gives you 14.
  • Piksii Shmole – gives you 12-13
  • Ogopuu – gives you 8-10

Fishing

Fishing, again depending on the rarity of fish you get, will give you a massive amount per catch. Here are some of the best fish to look out for.

  • Majiri-of-War – gives you 74
  • Angelfish – gives you 30
  • Eleroo Eel – gives you 30

Insect Catching

Perhaps the method that can yield you the most Infected Essence. Some insects offer massive amounts while being easier to find compared to other creatures. Here are some of the best insects to find.

  • Will-o-Wisp Rockhopper – gives you 72-73
  • Blood Beetle – gives you 33-39
  • Sunburst Batterfly – gives you 15-17

Foraging

Foraging is one of the first methods you may unlock to acquire some Infected Essences. However, you shouldn’t underestimate how much they can give you because they also lead to finding some insects. Here’s the best ones you can forage for Infected Essences.

  • Elderflower – gives you 54
  • Large Ancient Tree – gives you 18
  • Batterfly Beans – gives you 14-16

Tips on How to Boost Collecting

Now you know the best methods to get Infected Essence in Palia. But how do you speed things up? If fishing, hunting creatures, combining foraging and insect collecting is not enough, here’s some more tips.

  • Piksii Grove – a decoration you can place in your home will be frequently visited by Piksiis. They will leave a gift that may contain around 75-200 Infected Essences.
  • Brighteye Amulet – equipping this will boost the amount of all types of essences you collect. Further upgrading the amulet will grant you more efficiency.
  • Guiding Lantern – if you or a party member have this equipped, the effect of Brighteye Amulet will be empowered. Just be sure to stick close together as you roam and hunt.

Conclusion

The Elderwood expansion for Palia opens up a new type of currency, the Infected Essence. This will surely become sought after even more as the update progresses. Right now, the best you can do is stock up huge amounts and buy all the available stuff with it. 

So much more may change as the expansion is explored and updates arrive. So it’s best to stay tuned about all the news we have in store for you. We hope these tips and methods help you be Infected Essence rich quickly in Palia.