DREADMOOR Lilies Guide: Swamp Lily Harvesting and Recipes

A comprehensive guide to finding swamp lilies, dangerous ambush predators, and craft table recipes in DREADMOOR.

The trawler on open water at a fishing spot (Snapper)
Out on the water

Botanical Properties and Harvesting Risks

Across the secluded coves and lagoons of DREADMOOR, pale aquatic blossoms drift upon the contaminated waters. The most prominent botanical specimen in the wetland is the Swamp Lily.

In the flooded wilderness, lilies are prized not for their beauty, but for their sap and pollen. They are an exceptionally potent anesthetic and anti-inflammatory remedy. Surviving harvesters give stern warnings: just try not to lose your hands while harvesting these swamp flowers. Explorers frequently search calm lagoons where a survivor once remarked: I brought her a lily, the most beautiful one you can pick in these parts.

Map crop of southern shallows showing Swamp Lily harvesting nodes
Map crop indicating dense Swamp Lily harvesting nodes in southern wetlands

Ambush Predators in the Lily Pads

Gathering blossoms requires caution when venturing into deeper wetland zones. A field naturalist documented an astonishing creature and apex predator lurking beneath the foliage.

It can attack and pursue its prey, or lie in wait among the vegetation of Deep Water. And you will never know what is before you—a lily bush or a predatory beast—until you pluck the flower. By then, your only hope will be a long-range weapon and the durability of your motorboat.

The Predatory Fish Fishing tutorial card over the water
The tutorial for predatory fish

Tackle and Bait Recipes at the Craft Table

Once harvested safely from the marshes, Swamp Lily petals serve as critical organic material at the Craft table. At the workbench, anglers can fabricate specialized fishing tackle, predatory lures, and high-performance vessel modules. For angling equipment, the flower is utilized to build the Friction reel. This module is a fishing reel with an adjustable drag system.

Allows the line to be released under heavy load, reducing the risk of snapping. Experienced fishermen consider it an essential piece of tackle for landing large and powerful fish. Because the reel is handcrafted, and therefore prone to rapid wear, keeping replacement materials on hand is advised. Crafting the Friction reel requires two pieces of Metal Plate, one Gear, one Thermo Coil, and one Swamp Lily.

In lure manufacture, swamp lilies are distilled into Flaming Belly, a specialized bait for predatory fish. The color of the phosphorescent slime and the movement of the lure’s fins mimic the behavior of Snapper. Large predators attack it without hesitation, only to become prey themselves. Deploying this luminous lure increases the chance of catching a trophy fish. Assembling Flaming Belly requires one piece of Fish Meat, one set of Jaws, one Metal Plate, and one Swamp Lily.

Upgrade bench: the Afterburner card among the engine modules
The Afterburner on the upgrade bench

Engineering Propulsion Upgrades

Swamp lilies also feature in advanced engineering for motorboat propulsion. Engineers combine the plant’s volatile extracts into the Prototype Afterburner. The mechanism features twin gas cylinders and a controlled injector.

Activating the afterburner delivers a violent burst of speed that can outrun almost anything in these waters. The recipe combines two gas cylinders, five units of Alcohol, six measures of Gunpowder, four sheets of Rubber, two Relay tubes, and three Swamp Lily blossoms. Collecting Swamp Lily specimens supplies anglers with powerful remedies, high-tier reels, and rapid escape tools needed to survive the Blight.

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Sources & References

  • DREADMOOR game files (Early Access build 26570811)