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Water

Type: ResourceHarvest: Unlimited (based on source availability)
Water

Water can be used to speed up garden growth, calm down slimes, and disperse pesky Tarr before they gobble up your slimes. Water can even wash away Crystal slime’s crystal formations or neutralize Boom slimes before they explode. Water is a truly wonderous tool for any rancher, but remember where you found it: water sources are few and far between.

Water is an extremely useful resource found across the Far, Far Range. Unlike water in the slime sea, water from pools and waterfalls can be suctioned into the vac pack and stored using the handy Water Tank upgrade. Once stored, it can be shot out of the vac at the world around you, creating numerous beneficial effects.
“Give your slimes a bath, they really need it.” — The Slimepedia

Where to find

  • Ponds
  • Small lakes
  • Water Springs

Tips

  • Use water to disperse Tarr before they consume slimes.
  • Crystal Slimes’ crystal formations can be neutralized with water.
  • Water calms Boom Slimes before they explode.
  • Collect from ponds and water springs as the Slime Sea is unusable.

Related foods

Why foods matter

In Slime Rancher 2, food plays a vital role in ranching, as feeding slimes the right diet produces valuable plorts and keeps them happy. Slime food is divided into three main categories: fruits, vegetables, and meat, with each slime species having specific preferences and even a favorite food that doubles plort production. Common options include Pogofruit, Carrots, and Hen Hens, while rare foods like Water Lettuce, Cuberries, Heart Beets, and Sea Hens are highly sought after for maximizing slime efficiency. Farming food in gardens and coops is essential for maintaining a steady supply, and strategic feeding ensures higher yields, better plort profits, and overall ranch stability. Mastering food collection, farming, and feeding is key to thriving on Rainbow Island.