Ancient Tech Labs are ancient repositories of knowledge and robotics technology left to mold and decay. This location is guaranteed to spawn AI Cores (min.1) therefore making it the most reliable location to acquire one.

They are inhabited by Security Spiders and Broken Skeletons.

Fallen towers are watchtowers fallen into disrepair and often lying on the ground. It is more of a landmark ruin since it is not accessible and there not any lootable items around. The place doesn't seem to serve any purpose except for lore aesthetics. There is one in Stenn Desert, Leviathan Coast, and in Arach.

Armoury Ruins are Lost Armouries which have been damaged and are no longer securely locked. They may still have some of the loot which Lost Armouries contain. They will most likely not be guarded by Security Spiders in the way which Lost Armouries are.

Holy Military Bases are small outposts controlled by The Holy Nation. There are two bases, both located in Okran's Gulf.

Most of the structures inside them are Barracks and Armouries. However, they also have services like Bakeries, Hospitals, and Armour Traders.

Fishing Village is a quaint town North of World's End with piers and shacks by the sea side. The town is owned by the Deadcat faction. Small herds of goats can usually be found nearby. Residents complain of nearby Cannibals. Tech Hunters and Flotsam Ninjas can often be found in the nearby area.

The Town contains a bar as well as a general item trader shop and a fish salesmen.

The Iron HQ is an outpost located in The Crags. This is the Faction Headquarters of the Skeleton Bandits and their leader Elder.

This outpost is made up of Wallhouses and a Faction HQ. Many of the wallhouses are empty.

Deadlands Workshops are large, hangar-like structures located in the Deadlands. The structures themselves are composed of two "walkway" areas along either edge of the Workshop with one or two switchback ramps leading up, overlooked by Mounted Crossbows with spotlights. Along the walkways are various machines, tool stations and containers ranging from basic crates through to high-level locked chests.

This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Dead Workshop, Post-Ancient Workshop, and Workshop Complex.

A compact town controlled by the United Cities faction, located in the Southwest region of the map known as The Hook.

Killing or capturing the Slave Market Master at the nearby Slave Market will cripple Clownsteady's economy, destroying half of the buildings.

Buildings and Shops include: a bar, a general shop, a mechanical shop, two police stations, two power stations, a ranger shop, a shinobi thieves tower, and a weapon shop.

Buildings for Sale include: a longhouse (c19,200), an old storm house (c16,000), a Y-house (c28,000), and a watchtower (c56,000)

A village owned by the Southern Hive.

The Tower of Fog is a lone watchtower on a island off the west coast of the Vain region. It is filled with Fogmen and a single Fog Prince.

Gatherer Village is a small settlement in Dreg where Deadcat Fishermen, a Unique Character called Suspicious Settler, and his 2 pets Beloved Goat and Settler's Pup live. The place lacks any shops, but the Suspicious Settler will offer you some fish to purchase if you choose not to attack him. The place is often swarmed by the local Fogmen and Holy Nation Outlaws.

Stone Camp is a town in The Great Desert which is controlled by the Slave Traders. This location relies heavily on Slavery. Slaves here work on many Stone Mines.

This location is home to Slave Master Haga. If Haga is killed or imprisoned, this location falls to ruins.

Shark is a city run by outlaws, ex- slaves, gangs, assassins, criminals and anyone else just trying to make a living. It is located in the center of the Swamp and serves as the center of trade within the marshy land.
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The city is under the guise of being run by the Swampers, but you quickly learn the Hounds set up base here and actually call the shots. In the town you can gamble in a "bar" run by one of the gangs, the Blackshifters, or trade and gather information in the Dancing Skeleton. There's various merchants that deal anything from weapons to hashish and many residential buildings for sale to call home.

Buildings and Shops include: a bar, a big shop, the Hounds faction HQ, a hashish dealer, six large hemp farms, a hideout building, three large riceweed farms, two shops, a smithy shop, a swamp store, and the Dancing Skeleton.

Buildings for Sale include: two swamp houses (c16,000), three swamp shacks (c4,000), and two swamp stores (c6,400)

Narko's Trap is a Minor Outpost controlled by The Holy Nation. It contains several Holy Nation Barracks and is heavily fortified. Unique soldiers known as Paladin Guardians are found protecting Narko's Trap.

Next to the barracks is an Ancient Tech Lab called Narko's Evil Tower, which has been walled in.

Narko's Evil Tower has one of the highest possible amount of Research Artifacts, as seen on page Artifacts.

Because of The Holy Nation's fear and hatred towards technology, and Narko's Evil Tower being the only Ancient Ruin within their border they have set up a big defense around the tower to make sure no one can sin by learning from the ancient technologies lying within the tower.

Holy Mines are a series of similar minor outposts located in territory owned by The Holy Nation. They are mining operations that utilize slave labor, managed by High Overseers of the Holy Nation.

Lower Servants, as well as any enemies captured from the surrounding area like bandits, are kept caged in Slave Shops during the night, and are made to go to work during the day. However, it should be noted that the player is not able to buy or sell slaves.

Holy Mines are protected by Holy Sentinels and Paladins, who serve as guards and slave drivers. Slavers aligned with the Holy Nation can be found at the Holy Mines as well, presumably hired as extra help.

Secret Drug Farm is owned by the Blackshifters and located in Stobe's Gamble. It contains an abundant amount of hashish and hemp, resources which can be sold for massive profits at the nearby city Flats Lagoon.

Five of these houses are locked, while the sixth house is destroyed. It also houses multiple Security Spiders II which will attack you on sight.

Ruins of a library destroyed long ago, devoid of any knowledge once held within its walls.

Damaged books are found in mass scattered around the ruins.

Distant Hive Village is a Minor Outpost controlled by the Western Hive. There are two Distant Hive Villages in Sinkuun. As far as inhabitants, these locations are identical to Hive Village.

Blister Hill is a large town and the capital of the Holy Nation, located towards the north of Okran's Pride. It is home to the current Holy Lord Phoenix where he has a throne room and bodyguards known as Protectors of the Flame. Blister Hill has a variety of Shops, Bars, and Temples.

Buildings and Shops include: an armour shop, an armory, a bakery, three bars, two barracks, a clothes shop, a general storage building, a headgear shop, a materials storage building, a mechanical shop, a police station, a power station, and a weapon shop.

Buildings for Sale include: a bughouse (c28,000), two collapsed small shacks (c1,500), and three small shacks (c4,000)

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Catun is a Major Town controlled by the United Cities. It is located on a plateau in the middle of a valley in the Bonefields.

This town is home to the Catun Scrapmasters.

Lord Shiro is the residing member of the Noble Circle for Catun. Killing or kidnapping him will result in Catun being taken over by Fishmen.

Buildings and Shops: two bars, the Catun scrapmasters, a general shop, a mechanical shop, a noble house, an ore processor, a police station, a power station, a ranger station, and a Shinobi Thieves watchtower.

Buildings for Sale: collapsed longhouse (c7,200), outpost s-III (c32,000), collapsed small shack (c1,500), a collapsed storm house (c4,800), and two storm houses (c12,800)

Armoury Ruins are Lost Armouries which have been damaged and are no longer securely locked. They may still have some of the loot which Lost Armouries contain. They will most likely not be guarded by Security Spiders in the way which Lost Armouries are.

Distant Hive Village is a Minor Outpost controlled by the Western Hive. There are two Distant Hive Villages in Sinkuun. As far as inhabitants, these locations are identical to Hive Village.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

The Old Control Tower is located east of the Ruined Control Tower and the Tower of Abuse. It is also the home of the Scavengers and their leader Gutterhead. The entire place has been ransacked except for some small container, one of which is a secured wooden chest. This chest can contain loot just as an Ancient Lab as per the Artifacts System.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

Examples of these can be found in Floodlands, South Wetlands, Stenn Desert, and The Swamp.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

The Tower of Goats is a tower in Sinkuun which is full of Goats. The goats are aggressive when characters enter their tower.

The rare Half-Eaten Ancient Science Book can be found here. One intact Ancient Science Book can also be found.

New Kralia is the HQ of the hostile faction Kral's Chosen and is located south of Admag.

The outpost is inhabited by around 15-20 hostile Kral's Chosen characters. The leader Flying Bull can also be found here, he has a bounty of 30,000 Cats.

Waystation Ruins is a location found in the southeast. It can be the location of the Freedom Seekers Game Start. There is a Waystation Ruins in Venge as well as Stobe's Garden.

Southern Hive is a settlement of the Southern Hive where the Queen of the South and her Elite Droneguards can be found. Its found south in the Royal Valley.

Sho-Battai is a Major Town located in the middle of The Great Desert region.

Some unique companions who spawn in this town are Riddly, Jewel and Izumi. Often a squad of United Heroes League characters can be found in either a bar or the bakery.

Buildings and Shops include: A barracks, a bakery, two bars, a general shop, a general storage, a headgear shop, a mechanical shop, a noble house, a police station, two power stations, a ranger shop, a Shinobi Thieves tower, a slave shop, and a travel gear shop.

Buildings for sale include: three longhouses (c19,200) and two small shacks (c4,000)

Controlled by the Tech Hunters

Skinhouse HQ is the headquarters of the Skin Bandits faction. Savant, leader of the Skin Bandits, can be found here.

Humans entering this location are at risk of being kidnapped and skinned alive in a Peeler Machine. Skeletons and Hive Princes should be safe entering this location.

Holy Mine Ruin is an Ancient Location controlled by The Holy Nation. This location has no inhabitants.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Hiver-Claimed Armoury is a location controlled by the Southern Hive. There are 3 of these locations in Kenshi: 2 in Greyshelf and 1 in Royal Valley.

These locations can contain these characters: Armoury Droneguard, Prince, Droneguard, Drone.

If Valamon is killed or kidnapped, Reaver Camp locations can be taken over by the Southern Hive and turned into a location similar to a Hiver-Claimed Armoury.

The Hub is a town of Holy Nation Outlaws. The bar in The Hub is owned by the Trade Ninjas, who can also be found nearby in Rebel Base.

Buildings and Shops include: a bar, a Shinobi Thieves watchtower, and a small shack.

Buildings for Sale include: A collapsed bughouse (c10,500), two collapsed L-houses (c10,500), three collapsed longhouses (c7,200), three collapsed old stormhouses (c6,000), six collapsed small shacks (c1,500), a collapsed snailhouse (c12,000), a collapsed stationhouse (c12,000), and two collapsed stormhouses (c4,800)

The Cult Village is home to The Preacher and its followers. Farmers farm outside the town walls and if the guards have taken prisoners, will claim that "blood in the soil brings harvest" and other cultist nonsense.

Extreme caution must be taken as any squad members that are knocked unconscious will be locked in a prisoner pole and beaten to death in seconds.

Buildings include: a bughouse (faction HQ), a storm house, and two shacks

Swamp Ninja Hideout is the base of the Swamp Ninjas and is located in the South Wetlands. Many Swamp Ninja Genin, Swamp Ninja Chunin, Swamp Ninja Jonin, and Shade, leader of the Swamp Ninjas, reside here.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

Exile Camp is a small encampment located South West of Squin and directly south of the Stenn Desert Waystation. It's the only location controlled by the Band of Bones. Notable residents include Tora the Fearless.

If the camp is approached, a single exile will run out to chase the party away.

The camp features Camp Beds, Tents and MKIII Training Dummies.

Ashland Dome IV is a large, multi-floored, dome-like structure located in the Ashlands. The dome has two entrances and one winding staircase in the middle, leading to the higher floors.

it is located south of Ashland Dome III. It houses General Hat-12 and several Old Empire Police Captains.

Inhabited by the Skin Bandits.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

A ruined watchtower. Contains crafting materials, robotic components and valuable junk such as power cores. May also contain research books.

An old, abandoned village in the middle of cannibal territory.

Controlled by the Crab Raiders

Fallen towers are watchtowers fallen into disrepair and often lying on the ground. It is more of a landmark ruin since it is not accessible and there not any lootable items around. The place doesn't seem to serve any purpose except for lore aesthetics. There is one in Stenn Desert, Leviathan Coast, and in Arach.

An outpost owned by the Shek Kingdom.

Great fortress location
Even though it has the word 'great' in its name, it certainly doesn't look that way with its many destroyed buildings. The only operational buildings here are one Police Station and one Faction HQ.

Since it's located near New Kralia it is a great spot to turn in Flying Bull, the leader of Kral's Chosen, to the Police.

Raptor Island is a large landmass on the Western coast of the continent. It is slightly to the north of the Fog Islands and appears sandy with a small mountain range in the center of the island.

Raptor Island is aptly named for its abundance of Swamp Raptors. None of the raptors are aggressive, but they do get annoyed by standing near their nests.

In terms of natural scenery, it is also abundant in shrubbery and hosts a few sparse trees, which is fitting for its sandy appearance.

Rot is village run by the Hounds faction within the Swamp. It becomes allied to the player once you join the Hounds by talking to Ears and Big Grim. It has no notable characters.

Post-Ancient Workshop is an Ancient Location in Purple Sands. This workshop is a large, hangar-like structure. This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Dead Workshop, Deadland Workshops, and Workshop Complex.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

The Berserker Village is a hostile Berserker camp located in the Spider Plains. The Berserker Ghost can be found there as well as a couple Berserkers.

Ashland Dome Ruin is an Ancient Location controlled by Ancient Ruins. This location does not have any inhabitants or spawn any loot.

Controlled by the Tech Hunters

Hiver-Claimed Armoury is a location controlled by the Southern Hive. There are 3 of these locations in Kenshi: 2 in Greyshelf and 1 in Royal Valley.

These locations can contain these characters: Armoury Droneguard, Prince, Droneguard, Drone.

If Valamon is killed or kidnapped, Reaver Camp locations can be taken over by the Southern Hive and turned into a location similar to a Hiver-Claimed Armoury.

Inhabited by Old Empire Police Robots or ErrorCode 0x000000, these locations contain little loot.

The police Barracks located in Sniper valley appear to be empty, when instead it is hinted at the bots there formed the skin bandits after sufferings damage to their respective CPUs. Especially more likely considering their base is so close.

Inhabited by Old Empire Police Robots or ErrorCode 0x000000, these locations contain little loot.

The police Barracks located in Sniper valley appear to be empty, when instead it is hinted at the bots there formed the skin bandits after sufferings damage to their respective CPUs. Especially more likely considering their base is so close.

Old Village is a ruined town owned by Empire Peasants in the eastern side of The Great Desert. This location consists of a couple ruined buildings, two storm houses, and some cactus farms.

Fallen towers are watchtowers fallen into disrepair and often lying on the ground. It is more of a landmark ruin since it is not accessible and there not any lootable items around. The place doesn't seem to serve any purpose except for lore aesthetics. There is one in Stenn Desert, Leviathan Coast, and in Arach.

Skinhouse is a location controlled by the Skin Bandits. It includes 5 Skinhouses, each of which can contain between 8 and 12 Skin Bandit characters. These locations are likely to include Peeler Machines.

If Savant is killed or imprisoned, this location will be overtaken by the Southern Hive. If the Queen of the South is also killed/imprisoned, these locations will fall to ruins.

Tengu's Vault is located at the south end of rocky Skimsands and is guarded by the Samurai of the United Cities. The Vault seems to be a military prison presumably for the worst criminals of the empire. The Vault Warden oversees the prison.

When approaching, the gate guards will tell you not to approach and are going to attack if you're trespassing anyways. As of 0.97.6 if you have good standing with the United Cities the guards will only react verbally but will not attack the player which allows you to see what is inside.

Currently the inside resembles a police building, floor 0 bed area/training area, floor 1 cooking/eating area, floor 2 prison area.

Contains four camp beds that players are free to use.

Farm Ruins are locations which are typically comprised of destroyed buildings containing no notable loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place.

Tiny Settlement is a small deserted outpost located on a mountain in the most eastern area of Border Zone. It belongs to the Holy Nation but there are no residents nor roaming guards. There are three ruined buildings of which two of them have building materials, iron plates, fuel and some less usefull items. The other building contains some swords.

It is a good place to scavenge for players who are wanting to build an outpost nearby.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

Ancient Labs are the remnants of a time long past. Once a functional part of advanced civilizations, they now lay in shambles. Treasure seekers should be wary, as the ruins have not gone altogether silent. The mechanical sentries of the past still roam the rubble, and those who wish to salvage the lost tech from these labs must face down many Security Spiders.

A leaning tower located in the floodlands, with a bit of loot inside of it.

Ancient Labs are the remnants of a time long past. Once a functional part of advanced civilizations, they now lay in shambles. Treasure seekers should be wary, as the ruins have not gone altogether silent. The mechanical sentries of the past still roam the rubble, and those who wish to salvage the lost tech from these labs must face down many Security Spiders.

A Cannibal Village is a Minor Outpost created by Cannibals to serve as a staging ground and rest area for their faction.

These villages primarily consist of tents, beds, makeshift metal shacks, and prisoner cages. Multiple roaming squads of Cannibals are usually resting in the village or patrolling nearby.

The Old Prison is the base of The Gorrillo Bandits. It is located in the southeastern corner of the Bonefields, almost directly south of Mourn. Inside you will find the leader of the faction, Gorrillo, and his Gorillo Bandits.

Flotsam Safehouse is a single building located to the north of Rebirth. It was established as a way point for escaped Rebirth Slaves to rest and recover their strength. The purpose behind the location is explained in the Flotsam Safehouse Note.

Last stand is a Shek Fortress split up into 2 walled areas. The first area has two Faction HQ buildings, a bar, a Police Station and a couple of ruined buildings.

The other walled area has 4 Police Stations, a Weapon Trader - Shek, a Shek Armoury, a Faction HQ and a couple of ruined buildings.

It is a place where older shek go to prepare themselves for an honorable death against the Bugmaster, this offers some unique dialog options with shek NPC's inside the bar.

There is also a chance you encounter some Unique Recruits inside the bar here such as Oron, Ruka, Rane the Giant and Kang

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

The Tower of Ninjas is the home of the Black Dragon Ninjas. It is located in the northeast region of the Border Zone. Upon entering the tower, the Black Dragon Ninja faction becomes hostile and attacks; they will, however, also attack mobs like Dust Bandits, so you can lead a group in to help. The layout of the tower is very similiar to that of a Shinobi Thieves tower, with Black Dragon Genin manning four crossbow turrets on the roof.

The location is home to Dimak and Buzan, the leaders of the faction, both of whom are wanted by The Holy Nation with a 20,000 cat price on each. Dimak wields a Meitou quality Ninja Blade.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Infested Lab is found within the Swamp southeast of the city Shark. This is an Ancient Lab which has become mostly empty ruin. Blood Spiders can be found here.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

Lab Ruin is a ruined lab located in The Crater. This location was likely destroyed and/or looted before the player could get to it. Sometimes they still contain loot though not the best quality.

Deadhive Overrun is a ruin of a town which has been overtaken by Fogmen. This location is in the Okran's Gulf zone, to the north near the Fog Islands. Aside from potentially a Fog Prince Head, there is no major loot here.

Deadhive Overrun likely used to be a town controlled by The Holy Nation.

Farming Village is a small United Cities outpost located east of Eyesocket or west of Fishing Village in Stormgap Coast. The village is one of the two outpost in the region that can supply the player with needed supplies to start up a town

Buildings and Shops include: a travel gear shop, a farm shop, a bar, and six residential houses

The Throne of the Bugmaster is the base of the notorious Bugmaster. His base is located in the middle of the crater of Arach.

The Bugmaster is surrounded by a giant army of Skin Spiders and Blood Spiders. It is highly recommended that players avoid encountering Bugmaster until they have a group of high level stats and mid to endgame gear.

What was once apparently a research facility is now overrun by a horde of ravenous cannibals.

Ancient Science Books can sometimes be found here, either laying on the floor or in one of the locked storage chests on the top level of the structure.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

South Stone Camp is a town in Heng which is controlled by the Slave Traders. This location relies heavily on Slavery. Slaves here work on many Stone Mines.

Slave Master Ruben lives in this location in a Noble House. If Ruben is killed or imprisoned, South Stone Camp will fall to ruins.

Buildings and Shops include: a noble house, an L-house, a slaver bar, two slave shops, and a two small shacks

This workshop is a large, hangar-like structure. This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research.

An outpost occupied by the Flotsam Ninjas, right on the border of the Hidden Forest and the Cannibal Plains

Port South is a town controlled by Slave Traders. Despite being a "port," this town is essentially a Stone Camp because of all the Stone Mines. Lady Kana or a generic Traders Guild Noble might live here in a Noble House.

World's End is a location added in the 0.93 update. It is located North-East of Rebirth and south of Fishing Village on a mountain top, in the Arm of Okran. It is currently the home base of the Tech Hunters faction.

It is home to many of the Kenshi lore books, inside of the Science HQ.

Buildings and Shops include: An armour shop, four bars, a battery station, a general shop, a headgear shop, two hydroponics buildings, a mechanical shop, a ranger shop, the science HQ, a travels and repairs shop, and a weapons shop.

Buildings for sale include: A L-House (c28,000) and a small shack (c4,000)

Mongrel, the sole town of the Mongrel faction, located in the middle of the Fog Islands. Due to its location, it is extremely dangerous to attempt to get to. Many players will lose multiple characters to the Fogmen on the journey. However, once you reach the town you will be safe, as the town is protected by many very powerful guards. The town itself has good variety of shops, many having goods not available in The Holy Nation. Bars in Mongrel are often frequented by Unique Recruits.

The barracks/police station is in constant conflict with Fogmen attempting to eat arrested prisoners.

Buildings and Shops include: an armour shop, three bars, a barracks, a boot shop, a clothes shop, the faction HQ, a general shop, a power station, a ranger shop, a robotics workshop, a Shinobi Thieves tower, a tech workshop, and a weapon shop

Buildings for Sale include: two small shacks (c4,000) and a Y-House (c14,000 - post v1.10)

Gatherer Village is where a few Deadcat Fishermen managed to survive. It is complete fenced in and protected by a locked Makeshift gate to protect it from the outside world. Fogmen and Holy Nation Outlaws can be seen often patrolling outsides its walls.

Fish Isle is a Major Town in Fishman Island. Like the rest of the island, it is inhabited by Fishmen.

This location spawns a lot of low level loot.

Armoury Ruins are Lost Armouries which have been damaged and are no longer securely locked. They may still have some of the loot which Lost Armouries contain. They will most likely not be guarded by Security Spiders in the way which Lost Armouries are.

A forgotten workshop location in the Deadlands which contains 26 Error Code 0xFFFFFF characters. Not quite broken but definitely missing a few bolts. The first person to interact with them will become their ally whom they will follow and protect with extreme prejudice. They will yell "Protect Master!" and attack anything that can possibly be conceived as a threat, as well as stare you down.

The skeletons are very useful in a fight. They soak up and deal solid damage while also being able to be repaired. Treated well, they can last quite a while and are an asset in any assault on other workshops or the Black Desert City. Beware, however, as they will often go agro on any random folks you meet including those you just want to be friends with.

In the workshop you can find a few lootable boxes and 6 deactivated skeleton repair benches, upstairs is 1-2 containers, a strongbox and an ancient vault.

Ancient Labs are the remnants of a time long past. Once a functional part of advanced civilizations, they now lay in shambles. Treasure seekers should be wary, as the ruins have not gone altogether silent. The mechanical sentries of the past still roam the rubble, and those who wish to salvage the lost tech from these labs must face down many Security Spiders.

An occupied watchtower belonging to the Holy Nation.

Inside you can find food, some armor, weapons and of course beds to rest and heal the wounded.

Fort Simion is a location in Sinkuun controlled by the faction Rebel Farmers. Rebel Farmers leader, Boss Simion, can be found in the Faction HQ.

Slave Farm is a town in Heng controlled by Slave Traders. This location relies heavily on Slavery. Slaves here work on over ten XL Cactus Farms.

Slave Mistress Ren lives here in a Noble House.

Buildings and Shops include: A noble house, a bakery, a slaver bar, three slave shops, and two small shacks

Waystations are Minor Outposts controlled by the Tech Hunters. There are four in total and two Waystation Ruins. All Waystation locations have a chance of being the initial town of the Freedom Seekers Game Start.

A destroyed tower located in the Floodlands

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

Port North is a town controlled by Slave Traders. Despite being a "port," this town is essentially a Stone Camp because of all the Stone Mines. Lady Kana lives here in a Noble House.

Waystation is in between Clownsteady and Drifter's Last. There are only three buildings: a bar, a shop, and a residential building for sale. The residential building is in need of repairs. There are quality 80 copper mines nearby.

The Freedom Seekers can start in this town.

Settled Nomads is a village located in the Dreg region, south of Raptor Island. The village is controlled by the Nomads faction. It contains four buildings: three residential buildings and a Nomad Animal Shop. None of the buildings can be purchased by the player faction.

Players can purchase animals from the Nomad Animal Shop. They have Bonedogs, Bulls, Garrus, Goats for sale. They also sell Garru Backpacks, and Bull Backpacks.

Cornelius the Goat may be purchasable here.

Bast was once a city within the United Cities, now it is only ruins. Bast was recently destroyed by the Holy Nation. The only residents in Bast are Squatters living in the Ruins of the City. The only loot in Bast is junk and common materials.

Bast is also the starting location for the guy with a dog game start.

Deadlands Workshops are large, hangar-like structures located in the Deadlands. The structures themselves are composed of two "walkway" areas along either edge of the Workshop with one or two switchback ramps leading up, overlooked by Mounted Crossbows with spotlights. Along the walkways are various machines, tool stations and containers ranging from basic crates through to high-level locked chests.

This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Dead Workshop, Post-Ancient Workshop, and Workshop Complex.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Red Sabre Hideout is home of the Red Sabres faction and their leader Red Sabre Boss. It is located in the southwestern part of the Swamp.

The building contains about 10-15 Red Sabres and, of course, the Red Sabre Boss. The only item of value in the hideout is the Meitou Horse Chopper wielded by the Red Sabre Boss.

Ashland Dome I is a large, multi-floored, dome-like structure located in the Ashlands. The dome has two entrances and one winding staircase in the middle, leading to the higher floors.

it is located southeast of the Skinhouse HQ. It houses the Head of Agriculture and several Legion Thralls.

Shek Ruins is a group of destroyed buildings owned by the Shek Kingdom. It can be easily accessed on top of a rocky hill east of Admag. Various items are strewn about the entire place which consists of 2 Watchtower, 1 Snailhouse, 1 L-House, 1 Bughouse, 1 Y-House.

From the looks of the ruins, the place may have served as a border outpost during the Shek Kingdom's more prosperous past.

Grayflayer Village is a village run by the Grayflayers within the Swamp and home to their leader Big Gray.

Brink is a Major Town controlled by the United Cities.

Brink is locally ruled by Lady Tsugi and killing/kidnapping her will result in the town descending into ruin or being over taken by Reavers.

Buildings and Shops include: two bars, a clothing shop, a farm shop, two general storage buildings, a noble house, four old collapsed storm houses, five old storm houses, a United Cities police station, a small shack, and a Ronin weapon trader

Buildings for Sale include: a stephouse (c24,000)

Heft is the current Capital of the United Cities and is located in The Great Desert region. It is located directly east of Stoat, Southeast of Sho-Battai, and Northeast of Heng.

Heft is home to Emperor Tengu, leader of the United Cities, as well as Lord Ohta.

Buildings and Shops include: a tech hunter armory, a bakery, two bars, a clothing shop, the faction throne, a farm shop, a general shop, a mechanical shop, a noble house, a police station, two power stations, a ranger shop, a robotics workshop, a slave shop, a Shinobi Thieves tower, and a travel gear shop.

Buildings for Sale include: two longhouses (c19,200), an old storm house (c16,000), an outpost s-IV (c48,000), two small shacks (c4,000), two storm houses (c12,800), and a watchtower (c56,000)

Western Hive is a village by the Western Hive located on an island in Vain. The surrounding water is acidic and harms Shek and Human characters.

Upon landing on the island you will be met by a swarm of Soldier Drones patrolling the area. Entering the Hill Hut will allow you to see The Queen and her Royal Soldier Drones. The island lacks any shops or places to recover from the harmful water.

Black Dog HQ is the headquarters of the Black Dog Faction, located in The Outlands, just west of Black Scratch.

The headquarters is a Snailhouse and a wall consisting of Defensive Wall III & Defensive Gate III. Destroying the gate or invading the building is a crime that immediately alerts inhabitants. When attacking the inhabitants, the Black Dog faction will be hostile to the player.

Ark is the headquarters of the Reavers and the home of their leader Valamon. It is located slightly North from the center of Stobe's Garden.

If Valamon is kidnapped or killed, Ark becomes overtaken by the Crab Raiders.

Sniper Tower has many Upgraded Watchbot Skeletons manning Mk 2 Harpoons at the top of the tower.

Interestingly, they are all facing northwards - preventing players from using the pits as an easy access point to the Ashlands.

Be aware that like all turrets, these can fire in nearly 360 degrees. The first character or two reaching the roof will be hit with multiple harpoons. Heavy armor with 100% coverage is recommended.

If you are able to clear the tower (or are particularly brave), the 3rd floor contains Beds with the usual 8x healing multiplier for non-skeleton characters. Unfortunately, only one bed can be used due to junk placement.

Ancient Tech Labs are ancient repositories of knowledge and robotics technology left to mold and decay. This location is guaranteed to spawn AI Cores (min.1) therefore making it the most reliable location to acquire one.

They are inhabited by Security Spiders and Broken Skeletons.

Holy Mines are a series of similar minor outposts located in territory owned by The Holy Nation. They are mining operations that utilize slave labor, managed by High Overseers of the Holy Nation.

Lower Servants, as well as any enemies captured from the surrounding area like bandits, are kept caged in Slave Shops during the night, and are made to go to work during the day. However, it should be noted that the player is not able to buy or sell slaves.

Holy Mines are protected by Holy Sentinels and Paladins, who serve as guards and slave drivers. Slavers aligned with the Holy Nation can be found at the Holy Mines as well, presumably hired as extra help.

A Cannibal Village is a Minor Outpost created by Cannibals to serve as a staging ground and rest area for their faction.

These villages primarily consist of tents, beds, makeshift metal shacks, and prisoner cages. Multiple roaming squads of Cannibals are usually resting in the village or patrolling nearby.

Flats Lagoon is a Major Town controlled by the Tech Hunters.

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The town's bartender can be asked about the Ashlands, though most of the information relayed more specifically relates to adjacent areas which players must travel through to reach the Ashlands.
As with all Tech Hunters locations, there are no World States which can affect Flats Lagoon.

Buildings and Shops include: an armour shop, two bars, a headgear shop, a travel and repairs shop, and a ranger shop

Buildings for Sale include: a small shack (c4,000)

The Manhunter Base is an outpost controlled by the Manhunters.

This location exclusively contains Manhunter characters.

The Manhunter Base will be overtaken by the Mercenary Guild if Slave Mistress Grace and the Slave Market Master are both killed or imprisoned.

Ruins of a library destroyed long ago, devoid of any knowledge once held within its walls.

Damaged books are found in mass scattered around the ruins.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

The Tower of Abuse is the base of the Thrall Masters. It is located in Venge. There are two Skeleton Repair Beds on the top floor which can be used for free.

The leaders of the Thrall Masters Screamer the False and Ponk can be found inside the Tower.

The tower is also an Ancient Tech Lab and can have Loot as with the Artifacts System.

The unique recruit Agnu can be rescued from the second level.

Island Lab is a minor location in Fishman Island. The King Gurgler can be found in this location.

Some AI Cores may be found here.

Deadlands Workshops are large, hangar-like structures located in the Deadlands. The structures themselves are composed of two "walkway" areas along either edge of the Workshop with one or two switchback ramps leading up, overlooked by Mounted Crossbows with spotlights. Along the walkways are various machines, tool stations and containers ranging from basic crates through to high-level locked chests.

This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Dead Workshop, Post-Ancient Workshop, and Workshop Complex.

Endin is a ruined city found in Bast under control of the United Cities. Currently inhabited by peasants and the roaming samurai in the area.

The only intact building is a storm house often occupied by a few vagrants or exiles from the United Cities. They are fairly harmless and unlikely to be hostile unless you are hostile to the United Cities yourself. The beds inside are free for your squad to use.

These villages primarily consist of tents, beds, makeshift metal shacks, and prisoner cages. Multiple roaming squads of Cannibals are usually resting in the village or patrolling nearby.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

This Swamp Village is south west of Shark. Unlike its northern counterpart it lacks a fence and gate and also has some building situated on top of water. It is the midway point between Shark and the Swamped Lab.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

Slave Farm South in The Hook is where characters are taken after they are enslaved by Slave Traders or Slave Hunters. Slaves can also be characters who break the law in Drifter's Last and are then given to the Slavers.

Slave Farm South is the home of Slave Mistress Grace. If Slave Mistress Grace is killed or imprisoned, this location will fall to ruins. Unlike the Slave Farm, this location can be overtaken by the Free Traders if Slave Market Master is also killed/imprisoned.

Reaver Camp is a location controlled by the Reavers. Players who are enslaved by Reavers will likely be taken to this location. There are three Reaver Camps: one on the border of The Crags and Stobe's Garden, one in Stobe's Garden, and one in The Outlands.

These locations can contain 4 to 6 Reaver Whelp characters, 2 to 12 Reaver Slave characters, 4 Reaver Ironclad, 11 to 17 Reaver Blooded, and 2 to 4 Reaver Neophyte characters.

These locations can be overtaken by the Southern Hive if Valamon is killed or kidnapped. If the Queen of the South is also killed or kidnapped, all Reaver Camps will become ruins.

Waystations are Minor Outposts controlled by the Tech Hunters

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The Spider Factory is a complex located on the Forbidden Isle and contains both valuable loot and powerful hostiles. Presumably built long ago during the war, now this factory stands as the only notable thing left on the Forbidden Isle. Roaming around the building are groups of Iron Spiders who are hostile to the player and pose a significant threat, and inside more can be found in large numbers along with various containers of loot, some of which require pick locking to get into.

The Spider Foreman can also be found within the complex, and whilst he wields a rather unthreatening staff players are warned not to underestimate him and the damage he can put out at quite a decent range.

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

Black Desert City is a Town run by Skeletons in the middle of the Deadlands region. As there are no human residents, the town lacks a food supply as is noted by the town’s bartender, however edible food can be found in containers within the other buildings. There are regular beds and skeleton repair beds on the second floor of the bar.

Fighting with the locals is not advised. Like guards/police of other cities, you will be carried outside after being knocked unconscious. Due to the region's Acid Rain, this can be dangerous for any characters which are not Hivers or Skeletons.

Buildings and Shops include: an armory, a large storage building, a robotics shop (high quality), the Scraphouse, a Skeleton bar, and seven skeleton storage units.

Buildings for Sale include: a metal wallhouse (c16,000)

Free Settlement is a small deserted town located south of Brink. It belongs to the United Cities but there are no residents nor roaming guards. There are a couple ruined buildings and several of them have Building Materials, Iron Plates, Fuel and some less useful items.

If certain World States are achieved, Free Settlement can turn into The Free City.

Hiver-Claimed Armoury is a location controlled by the Southern Hive. There are 3 of these locations in Kenshi: 2 in Greyshelf and 1 in Royal Valley.

These locations can contain these characters: Armoury Droneguard, Prince, Droneguard, Drone.

If Valamon is killed or kidnapped, Reaver Camp locations can be taken over by the Southern Hive and turned into a location similar to a Hiver-Claimed Armoury.

Okran's Fist is a fortified garrison belonging to The Holy Nation. The garrison is set into the side of the East Arm of Okran where it guards the Northeastern approach into Holy Nation territory. Paladins and Holy Sentinels man the defenses.

Buildings and Shops include: an armory, a bakery, two barracks, a power room, and a storehouse

Settled Nomads is a village located in the Shem region, south of the Deadlands. The village is controlled by the Nomads faction. It contains five buildings: four residential buildings and a Nomad Animal Shop. None of the buildings can be purchased by the player faction.

Players can purchase animals from the Nomad Animal Shop. They have Bonedogs, Bulls, Garrus, Goats for sale. They also sell Garru Backpacks, and Bull Backpacks.

Holy Mines are a series of similar minor outposts located in territory owned by The Holy Nation. They are mining operations that utilize slave labor, managed by High Overseers of the Holy Nation.

Lower Servants, as well as any enemies captured from the surrounding area like bandits, are kept caged in Slave Shops during the night, and are made to go to work during the day. However, it should be noted that the player is not able to buy or sell slaves.

Holy Mines are protected by Holy Sentinels and Paladins, who serve as guards and slave drivers. Slavers aligned with the Holy Nation can be found at the Holy Mines as well, presumably hired as extra help.

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

The Lost Town is a large ruin located within the Howler Maze. It is currently home to multiple crab nest and two Megacrabs.

The ruined town consists of multiple buildings with one containing a library for higher end loot as well as multiple areas where you might find mid-low level loot.

The Ruined Control Tower is located west of the Old Control Tower and the east of the Tower of Abuse. It does not contain loot or enemies and seems to only function as a landmark.

Black Scratch is a Town located in The Outlands region. Black Scratch has The Great Library, where most blueprints are available.

Buildings and Shops include: a farm shop, a headgear shop, a mechanical shop, a ranger shop, a robotics workshop, a tech hunter bar, a tech hunter shop, the great library, and a waystation

Buildings for Sale include: a small shack (c4,000) and a Y-house (c28,000)

Reaver Camp is a location controlled by the Reavers. Players who are enslaved by Reavers will likely be taken to this location. There are three Reaver Camps: one on the border of The Crags and Stobe's Garden, one in Stobe's Garden, and one in The Outlands.

These locations can contain 4 to 6 Reaver Whelp characters, 2 to 12 Reaver Slave characters, 4 Reaver Ironclad, 11 to 17 Reaver Blooded, and 2 to 4 Reaver Neophyte characters.

Dead Workshop is an Ancient Location in The Pits East. This workshop is a large, hangar-like structure. This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Deadland Workshops, Post-Ancient Workshop, and Workshop Complex.

This location's storage containers will be locked with container lock levels ranging from 25 to 75. This location has a chance of containing Engineering Research, Skeleton Repair Kits, and other old world tech.

Squin is a Major Town in the Border Zone housed in a narrow canyon. It is controlled by the Shek Kingdom and is located directly east of their capital, Admag.

There are Iron Resources and Copper Resources that can be mined nearby. Also, Dust Bandits and Hungry Bandits roam the region and will harass unsuspecting wanderers.

The entire town is powered entirely by wind energy. With a lack of batteries in the city, power outages are to be expected fairly frequently as the wind speed naturally oscillates.

Buildings and Shops include: an armor shop, two bars, a general shop, a police building, a travel gear shop, and a weapon shop.

Buildings for Sale include: Two collapsed longhouses (c7,200) and two longhouses (c19,200)

A Cannibal Village is a Minor Outpost created by Cannibals to serve as a staging ground and rest area for their faction.

These villages primarily consist of tents, beds, makeshift metal shacks, and prisoner cages. Multiple roaming squads of Cannibals are usually resting in the village or patrolling nearby.

Mourn is a Major Town located in the Bonefields between Catun and Flats Lagoon. Mourn is built inside of an ancient metal structure, looming over the north and south sides of the town. A slave rebellion left this once thriving mining town in shambles. There are no guards at the gates, and most buildings are ruined.

Mourn is home to the Great White Gorillo which is locked in the Abandoned HQ building. When entering the bar, the bartender will warn you to keep the gate locked, and not to enter.

The infamous Blue Eyes can be found in the bar.

Buildings and Shops: abandoned HQ, a bar, cages, four ore drills, three ore processors, a collapsed outpost s-IV, a Tech Hunter shop, a collapsed watchtower, and a Y-house.

Buildings for Sale include: a collapsed longhouse (c7,200), a collapsed outpost s-III (c12,000), a collapsed outpost s-IV (c18,000), a small shack (c4,000), a collapsed stephouse (c9,000), a storm house (c12,800), and a collapsed watchtower (c21,000)

Okran's Shield is a heavily fortified settlement meant to guard the eastern approach to Holy Nation territory. It is bisected by a fortified choke-point that cuts the town into two parts. It's possible to sneak past the settlement through a narrow mountain pass to the north, or by traveling through the dangerous Iron Valleys to the south.

High Inquisitor Valtena can be found in the Barracks at this location.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Trader's Edge is a settlement in Heng, territory of the United Cities. Although it's run by Traders Guild, the United Cities protects its entrance. This is the home to Traders Guild and its leader, Longen, can be found within the Traders Guild HQ. It is located on a plateau next to the city Heng and connected by a metal bridge.

Buildings and Shops include: a bank, a barracks, a general storage building, a slave shop, and the Traders Guild HQ

Buildings for Sale include: a bughouse (c28,000)

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

Holy Mines are a series of similar minor outposts located in territory owned by The Holy Nation. They are mining operations that utilize slave labor, managed by High Overseers of the Holy Nation.

Lower Servants, as well as any enemies captured from the surrounding area like bandits, are kept caged in Slave Shops during the night, and are made to go to work during the day. However, it should be noted that the player is not able to buy or sell slaves.

Holy Mines are protected by Holy Sentinels and Paladins, who serve as guards and slave drivers. Slavers aligned with the Holy Nation can be found at the Holy Mines as well, presumably hired as extra help.

Waystation is a small outpost in the center of the landmass. It is found in the easternmost area of the Borderlands. Waystation is controlled by Tech Hunters. It's residents include Tech Hunters & Mercenary Guild members.

It features a Bar, General Supplies shop, and a Robotic Workshop. The bar may have one or several recruitable Drifters.

Reaver Camp is a location controlled by the Reavers. Players who are enslaved by Reavers will likely be taken to this location. There are three Reaver Camps: one on the border of The Crags and Stobe's Garden, one in Stobe's Garden, and one in The Outlands.

These locations can contain 4 to 6 Reaver Whelp characters, 2 to 12 Reaver Slave characters, 4 Reaver Ironclad, 11 to 17 Reaver Blooded, and 2 to 4 Reaver Neophyte characters.

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

An outpost occupied by the Flotsam Ninjas, right on the border of the Hidden Forest and the Cannibal Plains

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

A ruined watchtower. Contains crafting materials, robotic components and valuable junk such as power cores. May also contain research books.

Drin is a ruined city belonging to the United Cities.

If Emperor Tengu is killed or imprisoned, Drin will become primarily controlled by The Holy Nation, although there will still be United Cities gate guards.

Buildings and Shops include: a abar, two barracks, an armory, a general storage, three ruined storm houses, and a ruined small shack

The Slave Markets is a location in South Wetlands at which slavers sell their slaves. There are a few Unique Recruits in this location, as well as many Slave Recruits. Slave Market Master can be found here.

Players can use the prisoner cages here to collect bounties for characters wanted by United Cities.

If Slave Market Master is killed or imprisoned, this area will become ruins.

Drifter's Last is a Major Town controlled by the United Cities faction, located in the Southwest region of the map known as the Hook. The town has a number of farms just outside the town walls. This location is home to Lady Merin of the Noble Circle.

The area is frequently attacked by Outlaw Farmers.

If you are arrested in this city, you will be enslaved by the United Cities, then traded to Slave Traders and sent to nearby Slave Farm South.

Buildings and Shops include: an armoury, a bar, a barracks, two general shops, a mechanical shop, a ranger shop, a noble house, two power stations, and four small shacks

Ancient Labs are the remnants of a time long past. Once a functional part of advanced civilizations, they now lay in shambles. Treasure seekers should be wary, as the ruins have not gone altogether silent. The mechanical sentries of the past still roam the rubble, and those who wish to salvage the lost tech from these labs must face down many Security Spiders.

Rebirth is a slave town where The Holy Nation sends corrupted beings so that they can become worthy enough to reincarnate as a Human. Skeletons are not enslaved here, as The Holy Nation does not consider them to have a soul.

Players can sell characters into slavery here. Players can also free enslaved characters from their shackles, and as with all freed slaves there is a chance they will join the player's squad as they leave the area.

Located in the middle of Spine Canyon, just northwest of Tengu's Vault, this watchtower is the home of the Sand Ninjas. It is also here their leader Sand Ninja Oni resides. Entering the tower will make the Sand Ninja faction hostile towards you.

The Flotsam Village is the base of the Flotsam Ninjas and home of Moll, their leader. It is located in the Hidden Forest, to the North of Rebirth.

This town contains many residences. Most of the population is composed of refugees and deserters from the Holy Nation. Flotsam Ninjas guard this village and, as implied, they are hostile to The Holy Nation. However, most of the townsfolk still believe in and even worship Okran, made clear by how they react to seeing skeleton characters.

Buildings and shops include: An armour trader, a swamp dome (HQ), 5 storm houses, and two small shacks

A Cannibal Village is a Minor Outpost created by Cannibals to serve as a staging ground and rest area for their faction.

These villages primarily consist of tents, beds, makeshift metal shacks, and prisoner cages. Multiple roaming squads of Cannibals are usually resting in the village or patrolling nearby.

Fallen towers are watchtowers fallen into disrepair and often lying on the ground. It is more of a landmark ruin since it is not accessible and there not any lootable items around. The place doesn't seem to serve any purpose except for lore aesthetics. There is one in Stenn Desert, Leviathan Coast, and in Arach.

Tower of Spiders is a watchtower with 20-40 Elder Blood Spiders and several containers of miscellaneous loot, including skeleton repair kits and Ancient Science Books in Stobe's Garden

Stoat is a United Cities Town located in the south-west of The Great Desert region. The last major town when heading east through the desert.

A Slave Traders pacifier is located in Stoat.

Lord Inaba occupies the noble house in this town.

Buildings and Shops include: a bar, a barracks, a bakery, a clothing shop, a farm shop, a general shop, a general storage, a mechanical shop, a noble house, two police stations, a power station, a ranger shop, a slave shop, and a weapons shop.

Buildings for Sale include: a longhouse (c19,200), an old storm house (c16,000), a small shack (c 4,000), a stephouse (c24,000), a storm house (c12,800), and a Y-house (c28,000)

Once the town of Deadcat, it has fallen to Cannibals. It will appear in the map initially as the neutral town of Deadcat, presumably to lure players there, thinking it is a safe haven from the cannibal hordes following them.

The are a large number of Cannibals and Scrawny Cannibals in the area. In addition, there are at least 4 Cannibal Chiefs, with two guarding the Cannibal leader, the Cannibal Grand Wizard.

the Captive's Journal Series can be found in this location, inside the chests in the Grand Wizard's Hut.

Holy Military Bases are small outposts controlled by The Holy Nation. There are two bases, both located in Okran's Gulf.

Most of the structures inside them are Barracks and Armouries. However, they also have services like Bakeries, Hospitals, and Armour Traders.

The Dead Fishing Village is a location inhabited by ErrorCode 0x000000 skeletons. These skeletons are of the Old Machines faction and will attempt to "arrest" any characters which enter this location.

Skinhouse is a location controlled by the Skin Bandits. It includes 5 Skinhouses, each of which can contain between 8 and 12 Skin Bandit characters. These locations are likely to include Peeler Machines.

If Savant is killed or imprisoned, this location will be overtaken by the Southern Hive. If the Queen of the South is also killed/imprisoned, these locations will fall to ruins.

Fort Mirage is a minor outpost owned by Lord Mirage. It is also home to almost ten City Heroes.

There is not any valuable loot at this location. City Heroes will attack characters upon entry and fighting them will result in the United Heroes League becoming hostile towards the player.

The Swamped Lab is an Ancient Lab which is located in The Swamp to the southwest of Shark. This location is surrounded by Blood Spiders. Inside of the lab, there are inactive Security Spiders, making this lab preferable to other labs.

Mud Town is a Swampers village located north of Shark within the Swamp. Twinblades leader, Big Fang, resides within the village. The local bar is run by the Blackshifters.

The northwest Swamp Village is situated at the northwestern part of The Swamp bordering Stenn Desert . This village contains a multipurpose supplies shop and is fenced in to help protect against the unforgiving residents.

Crumbling Labs is an Ancient Location which contains an Ancient Labs and a ruined citadel building. Inside of the ruined citadel building is King Gorillo.

The water surrounding both buildings is acidic.

Armoury Ruins are Lost Armouries which have been damaged and are no longer securely locked. They may still have some of the loot which Lost Armouries contain. They will most likely not be guarded by Security Spiders in the way which Lost Armouries are.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Ashland Dome III is a large, multi-floored, dome-like structure located in the Ashlands. The dome has two entrances and one winding staircase in the middle, leading to the higher floors.

it is located northeast of Ashland Dome II. It houses the General Jang and several Hydraulic Knights.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Rebel Base is a one-house-bar town. It is under control of the Trade Ninjas, like the Bar in The Hub.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

The Bastion is the base of the Cannibal Hunters faction. This outpost is on the border of Darkfinger and Sinkuun and very close to Bast. Cannibal Hunter Robun can be found in the Bughouse.

Archive Town is a location from the Second Empire in the Howler Maze. It contains mostly ruins although it also contains some buildings which are in tact. These buildings may contain a Crab nest.

Smugglers Bar is an Outpost Bar belonging to the Grayflayers. It is located in Shem. Smugglers can be found in this location, as well as some of the randomly-named Unique Recruits and Generic Recruits.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

Heng is a United Cities settlement built on top of a rocky plateau. Located southwest of Heft or east of Tengu's Vault. Heng is also connected to Trader's Edge by an metal bridge where the Trader Guild HQ is located. This makes it the main trading town for the Empire and is thus well defended.

Lord Yoshinaga can be found in the Noble House, but it out of bounds and considered trespassing. He is protected by many Empire Noble Guard Hooded.

Buildings and Shops include: two bars, a clothing shop, a farm shop, a general shop, a mechanical shop, a noble house, a police building, a robotics workshop, a Shinobi Thieves tower, and a weapon shop.

Buildings for Sale include: two longhouses (c19,200)

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Looted Ruins is a location from the Second Empire in the northern coast of the Howler Maze. This location consists of a couple ruined buildings except for one empty Outpost s-III. Crabs can be found patrolling here and there may be a Crab Nest nearby.

Bad Teeth is a Major Town guarding a mountain pass between the fertile valley of Okran's Pride and hostile wilderness of the Skinner's Roam. Unlike Stack and Blister Hill, there are no buildings which are unique to this location.
This town can be an advantageous starting location since the Gate Guards frequently kill roaming River Raptors which can easily be looted for profit.

Buildings and Shops include: an armor shop, an armory, a bakery, three bars, two barracks, a general storage building, a mechanical shop, a power station, and a weapon shop.

Buildings for Sale include: A collapsed longhouse (c7,200) and two small shacks (c4,000)

Old Frontlines is a ruin located near the border of the Spider Plains and Arach. This location has many damaged buildings surrounded by a Wall IV.

Workshop Complex is an Ancient Location in The Grid. This complex is comprised of three workshop buildings. Workshop buildings are large, hangar-like structures. This location is one of the few reliable places to obtain Engineering Research. Similar locations are the Dead Workshop, Deadland Workshops, and Post-Ancient Workshop.

Farm Ruins are locations which are typically comprised of destroyed buildings containing no notable loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place.

Notably the Farm Ruins in Okran's Valley does contain four Camp Beds which are free to use.

Stack is a large town on the edge of The Holy Nation's territory. It has a decent variety of shops, and its proximity to to the Western Hive and The Hub make it a good location for aspiring traders and thieves alike.

The surrounding areas often have Starving Bandits, Wild Dogs, and Dust Bandits, all of which are relatively weak enemies, making this a decent training area for newer characters.

The Game Start Holy Nation Citizen can begin at this location.

This is the location of High Inquisitor Seta. Killing or kidnapping Seta results in this location being overtaken by the Shek Kingdom. If Esata the Stone Golem is also killed/kidnapped, this location will be overtaken by Kral's Chosen, assuming Flying Bull is alive and free.

If Seta, Esata, Flying Bull, and Holy Lord Phoenix LXII have all been killed or kidnapped, this location will fall into ruins under the control of The Holy Nation.

Buildings and Shops include: A holy nation army shop, an armory, a bakery, three bars, two barracks, a boot shop, a holy nation clothes shop, a holy nation general shop, a general storage building, a headgear shop, a mechanical shop, a police station, a power station, and a level three well.

Buildings for Sale include: An old storm house (c16,000), two collapsed small shacks (c1,500), and two small shacks (c4,000)

The Dust King Tower, home of the famous Dust King, is located in the Border Zone. Defense consists of level 3 walls, a gate and 5 mounted crossbows on the walls. Defenders can number up to 20+ dust bandits and a Dust Boss. Unique Recruit Cat might be found in the jail floor inside the tower.

A quaint little fishing village, located on the East coast

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Barrier Tower has many Upgraded Watchbot Skeletons manning Mk 2 Harpoons.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Ghost Village is implied to have been recently raided by Cannibals. As a result, the buildings are deserted, yet full of items. It has one bar and six residences.

The story of the Ghost Village can be found in the Mega City: The Beginning Series.

A village owned by the Southern Hive

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

First Village is a Cannibal Village found in north Darkfinger. It is the home of Meat Lord and many other cannibals.

Spring is the base of the Anti Slavers. It is located on the top of a mountain in the south-west part of Stobe's Gamble. Inside the Faction HQ, the legendary Tinfist can be found.

If Tinfist is killed or kidnapped, this location is overwritten.

Buildings and Shops include: faction HQ cages, two hydroponic buildings, a ranger shop, a level three steel refinery, and a Tech Hunter shop.

Buildings for Sale include: three metal wallhouses (c32,000) and three swamp houses (c32,000)

Holy Mine Ruin is an Ancient Location controlled by The Holy Nation. This location has no inhabitants.

Holy Mines are a series of similar minor outposts located in territory owned by The Holy Nation. They are mining operations that utilize slave labor, managed by High Overseers of the Holy Nation.

Lower Servants, as well as any enemies captured from the surrounding area like bandits, are kept caged in Slave Shops during the night, and are made to go to work during the day. However, it should be noted that the player is not able to buy or sell slaves.

Holy Mines are protected by Holy Sentinels and Paladins, who serve as guards and slave drivers. Slavers aligned with the Holy Nation can be found at the Holy Mines as well, presumably hired as extra help.

Empty Ruins are locations which contain no loot. These damaged structures serve as cosmetic world building to create a greater sense that Kenshi was once a thriving place but time has changed.

The Drowned Ruins are housed in the crumbling remains of a long forgotten settlement, located midway up the river that separates Rebirth from the Hidden Forest.

Though half sunken into the water, these ruins are not altogether abandoned. A sole skeleton merchant who refers to himself as the Armor King makes his home in the Drowned Ruins along with his royal guard, a Security Spider and three of his own personal Thralls.

The only way to reach this location is to swim up or down the river.

A Hive Village is a town of hivers. Currently there are 6 villages located in Vain as well as two in Dreg and two more located on the northern coast in Sinkuun and The Great Desert.

There are 2 types of buildings: residential and shops. Hive villages have a Trade Goods shop and a Robotics shop. Hive villagers don't trade with player's hive characters because they are considered hiveless (ex-hive, betrayer). So, to trade with the hive, you must have an intermediary of another race (human, skeleton, or shek).

Villages are populated with worker drones, soldier drones, and hive traders. They will not sell goods to you if they find out that you have a hiveless character in your squad.

Ashland Dome II is a large, multi-floored, dome-like structure located in the Ashlands. The dome has two entrances and one winding staircase in the middle, leading to the higher floors.

It is located south of Ashland Dome I. It houses Rhinobot and several Screamer Units.

Strange Camp is a very isolated campsite on a small island located within the Gut region. This camp is exclusively inhabited by No-Face. He is a wanted criminal and will attack any who wander onto his island.

The Crab Village is an outpost controlled by the Crab Raiders.

The Scraphouse is weapons/merchant shop located in an ancient factory, just to the east of Black Desert City in the Deadlands, be aware of the Acid Rain surrounding the place.

The shopkeeper at this location is Quin, who is often talking with their partner Dack.

The shop is guarded by 8 Soldierbot Guards and 5 Security Spider II.

The Merchant offers a variety of mid to endgame goods which may include: AI cores, Engineering Research, Ancient Science Books, Exotic Weapon Blueprints, and Edgewalker/Skeleton quality weapons

Ashland Dome Ruin is an Ancient Location controlled by Ancient Ruins. This location does not have any inhabitants or spawn any loot.

Admag is the capital of the Shek Kingdom. This Major Town is placed on top of a hill and only has one entrance. It is located in Stenn Desert.
The powerful Hundred Guardians are the town's main defense, although Shek Warriors patrol the desert.

This is the home of the Shek Kingdom's leader: Esata the Stone Golem. She resides in the Faction HQ building. Esata is accompanied by Bayan and Seto. The building is also guarded the kingdom's toughest warriors: The Five Invincibles.

Buildings and Shops include: an armour shop, two bars, a faction HQ, a general shop, three police stations, a Shinobi Thieves watchtower, a travel gear shop, and a weapons shop.

Buildings for Sale include: a collapsed watchtower (c21,000) and a watchtower (c56,000)

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Stone Rat village is a village run by the Stone Rats faction within the Swamp and is home to leader of the Stone Rats, Big Al.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Cat-Lon's Exile is the Throne of the Mad and self-acclaimed Emperor of this place, Cat-Lon. It is deep in the Ashlands. The location can be marked by using the Bugmaster's Map. This location is controlled by the Second Empire Exile faction, unlike the Ashland Domes which are controlled by the Second Empire.

The first dome houses 120 Stormthralls. The second dome houses Cat-Lon himself.

It seems like the remnants of a floating spaceship is flying over this place.

It's also of note that the sink-hole is likely created by the above structure which may be a variant of the satellites observed in The Eye and Venge.

The town of Eyesocket is located on a small hill, in the Stormgap Coast region.

Buildings and Shops include: a slaver bar, three clothing shops (slaver), a slave shop, a slaver barracks, and a slaver platform

Burn's Tower, located in the north Floodlands, is where Burn stays until he is recruited. Burn is found waiting outside of the tower.

Inside the tower, there is a decent amount of loot. Most notably is the Skeleton Repair Kits which are a must if Burn is the first Skeleton recruited to the Player faction.

Holy Farms are a series of similar minor outposts of Greenlanders located in territory owned by The Holy Nation and are the presumed source of food and farm based trade goods for the faction.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Inhabited by Old Empire Police Robots or ErrorCode 0x000000, these locations contain little loot.

The police Barracks located in Sniper valley appear to be empty, when instead it is hinted at the bots there formed the skin bandits after sufferings damage to their respective CPUs. Especially more likely considering their base is so close.

Lost Libraries are ancient repositories of knowledge left to mold and decay, not to be confused with Library Ruins. Intrepid adventurers can occasionally find ancient science books in these forgotten treasure troves.

These locations often contain maps revealing other Ancient locations, such as ancient military bases.

They are sometimes protected by large groups of Blood Spiders.

Ancient Labs are the remnants of a time long past. Once a functional part of advanced civilizations, they now lay in shambles. Treasure seekers should be wary, as the ruins have not gone altogether silent. The mechanical sentries of the past still roam the rubble, and those who wish to salvage the lost tech from these labs must face down many Security Spiders.

Normally Outposts S-IV building, Lost Armories are known to house the some well-preserved ancient weapons and armours. High Lockpicking skills can be required as the building will have the some of the highest locks in the game.

These locations can sometimes be inhabited by Security Spiders. High Stealth is recommended to avoid fighting them.

Crab Town is a Minor Outpost controlled by the Crab Raiders at the south east of The Pits East. The Crab Queen can be found here as well as the Unique Recruit Lumi. Players can purchase Crabs from a shop here.

Bark is a Town on the north-eastern coast of The Great Desert region. Lady Sanda lives here in a Noble House. It is part of the United Cities.

Buildings and Shops include: An armory, a bar, a farm shop, a general shop, a mechanical shop, a noble house, two power stations, a ranger shop, and a slave shop.

Buildings for sale include: A longhouse (c19,200), four residential smalls (c4,000), a storm house (c4,000), a swamp house (c16,000), three swamp shacks (c4,000), and a swamp store (c6,400)

Waystation Ruins is a location found in the southeast. It can be the location of the Freedom Seekers Game Start. There is a Waystation Ruins in Venge as well as Stobe's Garden.

A little settlement ravaged by the war between the United Cities and the Holy Nation

Located in the North West of the map, the Cannibal Plains are characterized by the large presence of Cannibals. Players can easily be overwhelmed by cannibals as they spawn in very large numbers.

Spawns include: Cannibals, Shrieking Bandits, Berserkers, Beak Things, Escaped Servants (Holy Nation Outlaws), Drifters (Tech Hunters), Skeleton Drifters (Tech Hunters), and Cannibal Hunters

Stobe's Garden is the home of the Reavers. It is also the final resting place of Stobe.

Okran's Valley is a zone in the heart of The Holy Nation's territory. There are no significant locations in this area.

Bast was once a city within the United Cities, now it is only ruins. Bast was recently destroyed by the Holy Nation. The only residents in Bast are Squatters living in the Ruins of the City. The only loot in Bast is junk and common materials.

The Islands of None are located to the east of Howler Maze and north of Forbidden Isle.

The only way to access the islands is by Swimming.

The Bonefields are a large dry plain easily distinguished by the many bones that litter the area. There are many hostile animals and the hostile Gorrillo Bandits.

Spawns include: Beak Things, Skin Spiders, Gorillo Bandits, Boneyard Wolfs, Bonedogs, Band of Bones, Leviathans, and Garru

Sonorous Dark is the home of the Skin Bandits. It is the start of the peninsula which makes up the Ashlands.

Spawns include: Skin Bandits, Skeleton Legion, Iron Spiders, Sniperbots, and Black Gorillos

Arach is the home of the Bugmaster. This is one of the most dangerous zones in Kenshi because of how frequently groups of Skin Spiders spawn.

Spine Canyon is a long rocky plateau range that separates Skimsands and The Great Desert. The Bloodraiders and Sand Ninjas call this place home and can be found roaming this small region. Skimmer's are also known to roam the area.

Spawns include: Bloodraiders, Sand Ninjas, Bonedogs

Located between Cannibal Plains and Okran's Gulf. As the name implies, the Floodlands is a flooded swamp with a never ending downpour making this a gloomy area to travel. The region is also known for the ancient structures that remain suggesting the area was industrialized and might explain why the environment is now dead. The only thing roaming these lands are Iron Spiders and Security Spiders.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders and Broken Skeletons

The Swamp is a large region between the Border Zone and the South Wetlands. There is low visibility compared to other regions due to the areas fog and foliage density. The region is fertile for hemp and riceweed farming. It also has an abundance of copper and iron resources.

It is home to the Swampers faction and various crime syndicates. The criminal gangs are: Hounds, Blackshifters, Grayflayers, Stone Rats, and Twinblades. The Hounds control the city Shark and the village Rot through lucrative hemp and hashish trade networks. Aside from the Hounds, the gangs can be found in various surrounding swamp villages. The gangs deal in Hashish, which is illegal in many cities.

Obedience is a location in the northern section of the Fog Islands. As you approach Obedience, the area becomes much darker.

It appears to be situated in a massive quarry, which still has scaffolding that stands to this day. Around the "lake" of what seems like ice, you may find gigantic skeleton heads and their upper bodies.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders and Broken Skeletons

The South Wetlands is a Swampy area easily recognized by the large lake in the middle of the zone.

Homeless spawns include: Swamp Turtles, Swamp Ninjas, Red Sabres, and Blood Spiders

The Fog Islands are a collection of valleys where a perpetual low fog looms over the ground. Scraps of massive metal of a forgotten civilization litter the terrain, adding to the mystery of the lands. A savage and cannibalistic strain of Hivers called Fogmen rule the land. They take advantage of the fog to prey on unsuspecting people and devour their flesh and bones.

Spawns include: Fogmen and Escaped Servants

This location has acid rain

The Burning Forest is a swampy forest filled with Blood Spiders. It has its namesake from the Acid Rain which commonly occurs here. The only shelter from said rain is the Ancient Labs in the center of the Zone which is likely to have a couple of Security Spiders.

Players passing through this area without adequate Acid protection should consider learning the Blueprints for a camp tent. Tents can be used as a temporary shelter from Acid Rain and are much easier to construct than a full building. However, tents will not provide safety from Blood Spiders which are a danger in this Zone no matter the weather.

Spawns include: Blood Spiders and Swamp Turtles

The Flats Lagoon is a relatively safe Zone compared to most of the Southeastern quarter of the map. There are often Trade Caravans spawning here.
The town Flats Lagoon is notable for having Unique Recruit Chad and a Travel Shop which sells many Research Artifacts as well as Robot Limbs.

There is a land bridge which players should make use of directly south of the town. This can help players avoid Swimming when traveling from Flats Lagoon to nearby Mourn.

Spawns include: Western Hive Caravans, Lost Drones, Nomads, Black Dogs, Landbats, Bonedogs, Boneyard Wolfs, Garru, Beak Things, and Gorillo Bandits

The Outlands is a rugged Zone which is home to the minor Faction Black Dog. It is the location of a Tech Hunters controlled Major Town: Black Scratch. Black Scratch is notable for having The Great Library and the Anti-Slaver Unique Recruit Bo.

Players should be mindful of the Encumbrance percentage of their characters in this area. Being weighed down only makes it harder to run from the very common Reavers patrols. If characters are KO'd by the Reavers, there is a high chance that they will be enslaved and their items will be stolen from them.

Spawns include: Reavers, Grass Pirates, Black Dogs, and Scavengers

Skimsands acts like buffer zone between the United Cities and the Holy Nation as both sides patrol the area. The Holy Nation has built outposts on the Arm of Okran called Okran Shield and Okran Fist barring enemies from the most direct routes traveling west. Skimsands is also the home to packs of Skimmer's making it harder for players to traverse the area.

Greyshelf is a zone in the southeast. It is primarily inhabited by the Southern Hive.

Spawns include: Southern Hivers, Gorillos, Black Gorillos, and Goats

The Great Desert is a vast, arid landscape in the northeastern corner of the continent. Although the sea of dunes is a rather poor choice for most farming and settlement construction, the region is plentiful with metal and stone deposits. The wildlife is primarily composed of large and small herds of Garrus and packs of Skimmers, both of which can prove a difficult hunt for small squads and newer characters. These are hardly the only dangers, however, as Rebel Farmers, Manhunters, Slave Hunters and Slave Traders call this desert home.

The desert also acts as the seat of The United Cities, with their capital Heft. Patrols of armored samurai are fairly common, and can be a welcome sight to overwhelmed characters traveling the desert. The main towns belonging to the United Cities are also home to the Shinobi Thieves, an asset to any aspiring thief. There are a few camps belonging to the Slavers, which act as work camps and markets of their trade.

Spawns include: Skimmers

The Border Zone is where some Game Starts will start out on the current version of Kenshi. It occupies the region of the map south of Okran's Pride and east of Vain. It serves as a no-mans-land between the Shek Kingdom and the Holy Nation. It is a relatively forgiving area, although Dust Bandits will be any fledgling settlement's downfall. It is inhabited by the occasional group of Hungry or Dust bandits (and the latter's fortresses), which constantly harass each other as well as the player. The zone is also teeming with Tech Hunters (and even has a Tech Hunter settlement known as Waystation in the south). There are a few Holy Nation settlements, but they're mostly ruins or slave camps.

Spawns include: Dust Bandits, Starving Bandits, Slave Hunters, Escaped Servants, Garuu, Bonedogs, Nomads, and Wandering Assassins

Wend is a river which spans through Holy Nation Territory. It is located east of Rebirth and south of World's End. It is elevated and classified as Arid.

There is a bridge located north of Blister Hill which spans across the river.

The Lost Library that is located in Wend is actually impossible to get to from Wend and the character must backtrack to Rebirth to find the path that leads to it. There the player will have to get through a horde of Blood Spiders before making their way to the locked library door.

Spawns include: Holy Nation Robots

Raptor Island is a large landmass on the Western coast of the continent. It is slightly to the north of the Fog Islands and appears sandy with a small mountain range in the center of the island.

Raptor Island is aptly named for its abundance of Swamp Raptors. None of the raptors are aggressive, but they do get annoyed by standing near their nests.

In terms of natural scenery, it is also abundant in shrubbery and hosts a few sparse trees, which is fitting for its sandy appearance.

Arm of Okran is a pair of mountainous, green zones to the east and west of Okran's Valley.

Stobe's Gamble is the home of the Anti-Slavers. The Anti-Slaver towns of Spring and The Free City are located here. This Zone also includes numerous Ancient Locations, one being the home of King Gorillo.
Players in need of Hemp (an item which can be difficult to find outside of The Swamp) should raid the Secret Drug Farm. Beware: some buildings in the Drug Farm may include Security Spiders.

The Pits is a zone in the Southeast quarter of the map. It is frequently home to fights between the Skeleton Bandits and the Crab Raiders.

Spawns include Skeleton Bandits and Crab Raiders

Heng is the home of the Traders Guild

The Stormgap Coast is part of the territory of the United Cities.

The Shrieking Forest is a zone of dense vegetation located to the North of the Fog Islands and Obedience, West of the Floodlands, and south of the Purple Sands. It is home to the Shrieking Bandits hence the name.

Spawns include: Shrieking Bandits

Iron Valleys is an area located north of the Deadlands. Much like the Deadlands, Iron Valleys acts like a environmental barrier because of constant Acid Rain plaguing the area. The area is made harder to traverse because of the rocky valleys its named for, but there are some bridges connecting the top portions making it a little easier.The area is also patrolled by Iron Spiders.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders, Skeleton Drifters, Broken Skeletons, and Black Desert Ninjas

Dreg is a zone to the West of the Fog Islands and South-East of Raptor Island. Prospecting reveals the area to be "dead", although it is populated by sparse trees and shrubs. Low quality copper can be mined here, although mid quality iron in the form of giant structures are also found.

Spawns include: Holy Nation Outlaws, Fogmen, Starving Bandits, Scrawny Cannibals, Goat Herders, Lost Drones, Drifters, and Nomads

Shun is an abandoned region at the southwestern corner of Kenshi. There are many ruins and lost ancient locations. Aside from scavenging, there is not much to do in Shun.

Spawns include: Skin Spiders, Gorillos, Goats, Garru, Band of Bones, Tech Hunters

The Crater is a Zone in the southwestern corner of the map. The place is filled with Beak Things feasting upon packs of Swamp Raptors. It is a very hostile environment and most of the ruins are empty.
Because of shape of the crater, with high borders on all sides, it can be difficult to pathfind to enter and exit this Zone.

Spawns include: Beak Things and Swamp Raptors

The Royal Valley is the home of the Southern Hive.

Spawns include: Southern Hivers and Goats

Neighboring the Desert Regions to the east, Gut is known for its shade of blue sand and the Iron Trees that dot the region. The primary fauna are Beak Thing making this a good location to farm Animal Skin.

Watcher's Rim is the mountain range surrounding Arach, home of the Bugmaster. Watcher's Rim is filled with Bounty Hunter camps.

Arm of Okran is a pair of mountainous, green zones to the east and west of Okran's Valley.

Darkfinger is a peninsula west of Sinkuun. It is inhabited primarily by Cannibals, as it is in this zone that they originated.

Players can raid the multiple Cannibal Villages here for Bounties to turn in as well as Raw Meat (if they aren't concerned about its origin). The 'Unknown' Cannibal Leader is found in the northern tip of the peninsula, in First Village.

Spawns include: Cannibals, Bonedogs, and Goats

Shem is a sandy swamp area with Beak Things. It is home to Nomads as well as Smugglers from the Grayflayers gang.

Smugglers Bar is a location worth remembering, especially for players travelling through nearby Venge. There are numerous Beds and, short of kidnapping Big Gray, there isn't any reason for the Grayflayers to be hostile to the player.

Spawns include: Beak Things, Dust Bandits, Starving Bandits, Blood Spiders, Band of Bones, Nomads, Garru, and Drifters (Tech Hunter)

The High Bonefields is a mountain range located north of Catun.

Spawns include: Skin Spiders, Beak Things, Boneyard Wolfs, Bonedogs, Band of Bones, and Garru

Purple Sands is a large desert north of The Shrieking Forest and south of The Iron Trail. The region is immediately recognizable for the purple hue of its desert sand and satellite like structures partially buried everywhere in the desert.

Spawns include: Cannibals, Shrieking Bandits, Beak Things, and Garru

The Northern Coast is home to Cannibals and Deadcats. There are two Deadcat villages, although one has recently been deserted.

Spawns include: Bonedogs

The Crags is the home of the Skeleton Bandits.

Spawns include: Skeleton Bandits, Reavers, Crab Raiders, Landbats, Drifters, Scavengers, Black Gorillos, and Sniperbots

Venge consists of heated valleys and mountains. The most distinctive feature of Venge are the laser beams that incinerate anyone except Skeletons.
Player characters may also comment that Venge is "where the gutters come to hunt for spiders." Although Beak Things and Blood Spiders can spawn in this area, the primary dangers are large squads of Weak Thralls.

Spawns include: Thrall Masters, Beak Things, Blood Spiders, and Iron Spiders

Greenbeach is a zone primarily controlled by the Crab Raiders.

Spawns include: Crabs, Crab Raiders, Reavers, and Beak Things

The Stenn Desert: the barren, inhospitable home of the Shek. Surrounded to the West, North, and North-East by Vain; and to the East by the Border Zone. Shek Warriors, headed by Hundred Guardians, and also the notorious Kral's Chosen can be found patrolling the desert.

Hidden Forest is a zone dominated by sparse, rocky forests. Prospecting reveals little to no natural resources besides some water with no fertility to the South, but high water and fertility near the North coast. The Northern Coast has large river raptor packs.

Spawns include: Bonedogs, Goats, Floatsam Ninjas, Cannibals, Cannibal Hunters, and Nomads

Okran's Gulf is a zone which comprises the western edge of The Holy Nation's Territory. This area is noteworthy for bordering the Fog Islands. A High Inquisitor Seta can be found in the Barracks at Stack.

Homeless spawns include: Starving Bandits, Holy Nation Outlaws, Wild Bull

Sinkuun is a large peninsula located north-west of the The Great Desert. The peninsula is infamous for being where the outcasts and bandits of the United Cities live.

Spawns include: Rebel Farmers

Skinner's Roam is a rocky desert territory controlled by the The Holy Nation but initially not actually patrolled by them. They control multiple Holy Mines in the area.

This lack of patrols allows huge groups of hungry bandits to harass travelers.

Skinner's Roam is also known for the huge dust wall that might have ruined one of the Holy Mines.

Spawns include: Starving Bandits, Wild Bulls, Escaped Servants, and Bonedogs

The Ashlands is an ashen landscape which was the domain of the Second Empire. Groups of Skeletons and Iron Spiders of the Skeleton Legion patrol this area, alongside the occasional Cleanser Unit. There are also large clouds of Poison Gas which periodically appear in this area. As such, players are advised to bring a Fog Mask if their characters are vulnerable to this danger.

This Zone is a very good source of Research Artifacts as well as multiple Meitou grade weapons.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders and Skeleton Legion Members

The Eye is a region surrounding a central structure. When the player gets close enough to the structure, an ally will begin to talk about it. The central structure appears to be a fallen satellite in the shape of a ring. Certain character personalities, including a Skeleton player character, share more detailed information about the satellite.

A Skeleton party member may imply that a second, functioning Eye satellite is responsible for the laser beams that plague the region of Venge during daylight, referring to "the other one."

Spawns include: Bonedogs

The Howler Maze is an island connected to the mainland with water covered land bridges to the north. The neighboring regions are Heng and Gut. The island is known to be uninhabited by any race but is dominated by Crabs.

Spawns include: Crabs and Escaped Slaves

Sniper Valley is a zone in the southeastern corner of the continent, near the Ashlands.

Spawns include: Sniperbots, Black Gorillos, Goats, Scavengers, Leviathans and Crab Raiders

Fishman Island is a small zone south of the Bonefields.
Despite being an island, players do not have to worry about needing the Swimming stat to enter this zone. The lightened area on the map to the north of the island is the location of a bridge, identical to the one found connecting Black Desert City with Scraphouse and the bridge found crossing the Wend river north of Blister Hill.

Spawns include: Fishmen and Crabs

Watcher's Rim is the mountain range surrounding Arach, home of the Bugmaster. Watcher's Rim is filled with Bounty Hunter camps.

Okran's Pride is a fertile valley controlled by the Holy Nation. Okran's Pride surrounds the same river which flows through Wend to the north and through the Border Zone to the south.

Spawns include: Lost Drones, Holy Nation Outlaws, and Starving Bandits

Vain is a zone that occupies the west coast and red river of the middle section of Kenshi. It displays incredible biodiversity and what looks like refuge to the naive eye, but is in reality one of the most dangerous locations to start off. It is dominated by the Western Hive, who will not trade with Hive Player Characters due to them being "Hiveless." This location is known for being inhabited by Beak Things. The Hive will not help the player if they are attempting to escape an attack from beak things unless you bring them directly in front of the hive guards.

Spawns include: Gorillos, Holy Nation Outlaws, Bonedogs, Garru, Wild Bulls, and Western Hive Merchant Caravans

The Grey Desert is a relatively insignificant zone which borders a handful of the most polluted areas in the game. The single Tech Hunter Waystation, when coming from the east, is the only place for resupply before heading to Black Desert City in the Deadlands.

Spawns include: Traders Guild Units, Grayflayers, Nomads, Skimmers, Bloodraiders, Rebel Farmers, Black Desert Ninjas, Slave Traders, Yabuta Outlays, Iron Spiders, Black Dogs, and Thrall Masters

Deep in the mountains, north-west of Blister Hill, there is a giant Holy Nation mine bigger than any other slave labor mines.

The Grid is an area northeast of the great crater and southwest of the swamp. It contains 3 workshop complexes and doesn't really contain much roaming fauna at all except for the rare beak thing so it's a great place to find high grade weapons, engineering research and ancient research books.

Beak things rarely spawn here

The Unwanted Zone fully lives up to its name, unless players have very skilled fighters and are in need of Animal Skins or Raw Meat. It is densely populated by Beak Things and Crabs. There are many Nests in this Zone, making it a good source of Crab Eggs and Beak Thing Eggs.

Players hoping for a good path from Stobe's Gamble (home to the Anti-Slavers) to The Outlands (home of Anti-Slaver recruit Bo) should go around this Zone.

Spawns include: Crabs, Beak Things, Swamp Raptors, Garru, Goats, Gorillos, and Swamp Turtles

Located in the North West of the map, the Cannibal Plains are characterized by the large presence of Cannibals. Players can easily be overwhelmed by cannibals as they spawn in very large numbers.

Spawns include Cannibals, Shrieking Bandits, Berserkers, Beak Things, Escaped Servant (Holy Nation Outlaws), Drifter (Tech Hunters), Skeleton Drifter (Tech Hunters), and Cannibal Hunters

The Stormgap Coast is part of the territory of the United Cities.

Located east of Stormgap Coast, the Forbidden Isle is a hostile and miserable place. Inhabited by legions of Iron Spiders, likely originating from the Spider Factory situated in the middle of the isle and aggressive Tech Hunters who wish to lay claim to the lost secrets, this small land mass should be explored by either the mad or the courageous. Aside from the hostile enemies, there is often a blanket of acid rain that covers the island making exploration even more perilous without the proper protective gear.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders and Tech Hunters

Berserker Country is a harsh zone named for its Berserker inhabitants. The entire area is themed with rocky terrain with crimson red background in contrast to the greenery in The Shrieking Forest. The coastline seems to be decorated with lots of inactive spiders and spiders can be seen along the coast all the way passing through Purple Sands and to The Iron Trail in the further north.

Spawns include: Berserkers, Cannibals, and Wild Bulls

The Hook is part of the south coast. It is controlled mainly by the United Cities and the slavers.

Spawns include: Rebel Farmers, Slave Hunters, and Noble Hunters

The Pits East is the home of the Crab Raiders. In Crab Town, the home of the Queen of the Crab Raiders, players can become "crabbed" and Unique Recruit Lumi can be found.
Crabs, as well as Crab Raider patrols, are common in this Zone. Players may be amused to watch the horror which Crab Raiders experience when wild Crabs are hostile towards them.

Spawns include: Crab Raiders, Crabs, Reavers, Fishmen, and Scavengers

The Deadlands, one of the most polluted zones in the game, is home to the Skeletons in their town of Black Desert City. Constant acid rain, acid ground, dark weather, and dead environment defines this area which makes this a hard place to set up in the beginning.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders

The Iron Trail is a narrow flatland with sparse vegetation leading from the Cannibal Plains to the west and all the way to the eastern sea. Numerous inactive and active iron spiders will be seen along its sapphire colored glassy ground up until an island on the tip of the trail.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders

Cheaters Run is the coastal area just south of the Royal Valley. Running through this zone can be an easy route to the Ashlands.

Spawns include: Iron Spiders and Fishmen

The Spider Plains are a large hilly field filled with Skin Spiders.

Spawns include: Skin Spiders, Sheks, Berserkers, Kral's Chosen, Bonedogs, Band of Bones, and Wandering Assassins