In *Fields of Mistria*, expanding your farm is a crucial step to accommodate more crops and animals. The farm expansion feature, introduced in the v0.13.0 update, allows you to significantly increase your farm's size by extending it across the river to the east. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to unlock and build this expansion.
How to Unlock Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
To unlock the farm expansion, head over to the **Carpenter’s Shop** located in the Eastern Road area. You can purchase the expansion as early as your first year, but there are specific prerequisites you must meet first.
First, you need to elevate the town to **Rank 55** by accumulating enough Renown points. This rank is also essential for unlocking the Stone Refinery repair quest, which is necessary for gathering some of the materials required for the expansion. These two requirements are interconnected, so progress towards Rank 55 is crucial.
Once you've met these initial conditions, you'll need to gather all the necessary materials. Be prepared for a significant investment of time and effort, as this is one of the largest projects in the game.
How to Build Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
Visit the Carpenter’s Shop on the Eastern Road, northeast of Mistria’s town center. From the main menu, select 'Farm Expansion' to view the requirements for the upgrade.
The monetary cost is a hefty **40,000 Tesserae**. Accumulating this amount will require diligent effort in gathering, farming, and completing quests. Make sure to explore the Mines, engage in fishing, and contribute to the Museum regularly to boost your Tesserae.
Next, you'll need **50 x Refined Stone**, which you can only obtain after repairing the **Stone Refinery**. This repair can only be initiated once you reach Town Rank 55 and after you've repaired the **Inn**.
Lastly, gather **50 x Hard Wood**, the easiest material to acquire. You'll need a **Copper Axe** to chop **large tree stumps** found around your farm and beyond, each yielding 2 x Hard Wood. Alternatively, you can obtain Hard Wood from **Balor’s Cart** on specific days or by contributing to the Museum.
Once you've collected all the required materials and money, return to the Carpenter’s Shop and purchase the expansion. This will extend your farm eastward across the river, complete with a new bridge for easy access.
That covers how to build the farm expansion in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to craft Essence Stones.
