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Adamant, Yew and Red Dragonhide Arrive in 0.12

Published from official information dated 2026-06-22; editorial status reviewed 2026-07-19.

What changed

Update 0.12 adds three major material families that expand melee, ranged, armour and gathering progression.

Confirmed details

  • Adamant supports four tools, eight weapon types, ammunition, armour and a shield.
  • Yew supports a fishing rod, shortbow, longbow and crossbow stock.
  • Red Dragonhide can be tanned into a new armour set.

What this means for players

These materials are tied to Umbral Sands progression and its dangers. A player who sees a recipe but cannot safely gather the components should improve regional survival and unlocks rather than assuming the material is missing.

Player checklist

  1. Prepare for Sunscorch and quicksand before gathering.
  2. Use the correct specialized crafting station.
  3. Verify component lists against the current patch before spending rare drops.

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