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As players look through the list of new items inDredge’srecent"The Iron Rig"DLC, they will notice a new item required for many: theDark Canister. Many of the expansion’s best new items require this new crafting material, and it can be slightly tricky to determine just how to get them, especially early in your DLC playthrough. This guide will explain the process, noting exactlywhen and how you can get Dark Canisters inDredge’s"The Iron Rig" DLC.
How to Get Dark Canisters in Dredge
Begin the Science Lab Questline:
The first step in collectingDark Canister inDredgeis to complete the first part of “Strange Specimens,“the first Science Lab Quest. In the quest, theScientistsends you toThe Marrowsto collect four sea creature samples. You should remember that several areas in The Marrows are now covered in black oil-like sludge. These samples can only be collected in and around this black liquid, and only with the upgradedInfused Rodyou’ll get early in “The Iron Rig.” The four samples you must collect are:
Sea Cucumber
Once you collect the specimens, return them toThe Scientist. The next portion of the quest is where theDark Canisterscome into play. The Scientist will ask you to gather a sample of the black fluid that has spread over specific areas of the ocean, but to do this, players will have to unlock a specific device: theSiphon Trawler.
How to Unlock the Siphon Trawler:
The Siphon Trawler is part ofthe Factory’s Tier 2equipment list. Luckily, the second tier of equipment is unlocked automatically upon completing the Scientist’s first fishing request. The Siphon Trawler is the first item on the Factory’s Tier 2 list, and will require the following items to unlock:
If you already own aBasic Trawl Net, you can use that to create the Siphon Trawler. If you do not, mostShipyardssell them, as well as the Iron Rig’sUndermarket, once it is unlocked.
Once the Siphon Trawler is unlocked, you’ll want toinstall it on your ship. It will use upfournet spaces, justlike most Trawleing Nets.
Where to Find the Black Liquid:
TheBlack Liquidis still found in the Marrows, and will remain in the same location as you previously encountered when completing the first fishing for the Scientist. From the Iron Rig, simply useManifestto return to the Marrows and then to the pools of black sludge.
When you get close to the sludge, open up your skill wheel and select the Trawler option. The Siphon Trawler will work the same as any other Trawler. When you reach the edge of the liquid sludge, press square/X to initiate the Siphon Trawler.
Watch out for the small creatures that hang out around the black liquid. They will jump up and into your ship, causing the black sludgeto take up a space in your storage in the form of aDark Splash. If you have fish in your inventory, be careful keeping them together as they can cause fish to rot. They will be used for crafting later, so they are working saving in storage if you can.
With the Siphon Trawler running, you should see a small gauge on the bottom left side of the HUD. This will tell you the progress you’ve made in filling your firstDark Canister. Once the canister is full, there will be a notice that pops up quickly. When using the Siphon Trawler, keep these tips in mind:
Once you collect your first Dark Canister, return to the Scientist and turn it in. This will move The Iron Rig questline along, and allow you to continue collecting Dark Canisters going forward. Any time you need a Dark Canister, which will be often, as they are in multiple unlock recipes, repeat the same process. As you progress the story, many more patches of Black Liquid will become available.
How to Craft Dark Canisters in Dredge
After players have completed the second fishing request for The Scientist, the massive sea creature will emerge from below the depths. This will mark the point that several upgrades become available, including the second tier upgrade toThe Foundry.This upgrade costs one crate. Once upgraded, the Foundry will then be able to produceDark Canistersusing materials.
