: If Table 1 has a Hammer at the Orca Gas Station and you find it there, you are on Table 1 for all other regions in that save. Key Loot Rules to Remember
: Many items never spawn on Interloper, including Hunting Rifles, Revolvers, and manufactured Hatchets/Knives. the-long-dark-loot-tables
: Consume heavy, low-energy density food first and save lightweight, calorie-dense items for long treks. : If Table 1 has a Hammer at
: In the early game, travel between regions to collect high-calorie foods like cat tails before they are needed for long-term survival. : In the early game, travel between regions
Understanding loot tables in —particularly for Interloper difficulty—is key to securing high-tier items like the Heavy Hammer, Hacksaw, and Bedroll.
Following the major and loot refresh, loot is now organized into four distinct "Tables" (or sets) . Once you identify which table your current save file is using, you can predict exactly where other rare items are located across the entire world. How to Identify Your Loot Table
Because loot is no longer completely random, finding one "anchor" item at a specific location reveals your entire table.