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: In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill. Only carry tools necessary for your immediate goal (e.g., foraging vs. forging).

: Many items never spawn on Interloper, including Hunting Rifles, Revolvers, and manufactured Hatchets/Knives.

: Check the item found against a community-maintained Loper Loot Table Spreadsheet. the-long-dark-loot-tables

Because loot is no longer completely random, finding one "anchor" item at a specific location reveals your entire table.

: Certain critical tools (Hammer, Hacksaw, Bedroll) are guaranteed to exist somewhere on each table so that players are not "screwed by RNG". : In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill

Following the major and loot refresh, loot is now organized into four distinct "Tables" (or sets) . Once you identify which table your current save file is using, you can predict exactly where other rare items are located across the entire world. How to Identify Your Loot Table

: Items like Prybars, Toolkits, and Whetstones often spawn in generic "tool-spots" that are semi-random and may not be tied to the four main tables. : Many items never spawn on Interloper, including

: Items that reach 0% condition while in a container will disappear forever. It is often better to store loot on the ground or in your inventory to prevent losing it. Pro Tips for Efficient Looting