In *Fields of Mistria*, expanding your farm is essential as you progress and need more space for crops and animals. The farm expansion feature, introduced in the v0.13.0 update, is a game-changer, allowing you to extend your farm's width across the river to a new piece of land. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to unlock and build this expansion.
How to Unlock Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
To unlock the farm expansion, head to the **Carpenter’s Shop** located in the Eastern Road area. You can purchase the expansion as early as your first year, but there are significant prerequisites to meet first.
You need to help the town reach **Rank 55** by accumulating enough Renown points. Additionally, you must complete the **Stone Refinery repair quest**, which also requires Town Rank 55. These requirements are interconnected, ensuring you're well-established in the game before expanding.
Once these initial conditions are met, you'll need to gather the materials for the expansion, which is a substantial undertaking.
How to Build Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
Visit the Carpenter’s Shop on the Eastern Road, northeast of Mistria’s town center. From the shop’s main menu, select ‘Farm Expansion’ to view the requirements.
The first requirement is **40,000 Tesserae**, the game's currency. Accumulating this amount will take time, so engage in various activities like gathering, farming, and completing quests. Regularly visit the Mines, fish, and contribute to the Museum to earn Tesserae.
Next, you'll need **50 x Refined Stone**. To obtain this, you must first repair the **Stone Refinery**, which becomes available at Town Rank 55. Before that, you'll need to repair the **Inn**.
Lastly, gather **50 x Hard Wood**, the easiest material to collect. With a **Copper Axe**, you can chop **large tree stumps** around your farm and beyond, each yielding 2 x Hard Wood. You can also acquire Hard Wood from **Balor’s Cart** on specific days or by contributing to the Museum.
Once you have all the required materials and funds, return to the Carpenter’s Shop and purchase the expansion. This will extend your farm eastward across the river, complete with a bridge for easy access.
That's how you build the farm expansion in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and guides, be sure to explore our other content, including how to craft Essence Stones.