You may have noticed that your Vanguard in Smalland: Survive the Wilds becomes hungry rather quickly.

Keeping them full can be a chore, so it’s worth knowing how to make the most of your basic food when starting out in the game.

In this survival guide, we’ll go over the basic food types you can eat to stay full in Smalland: Survive the Wilds.

Mushrooms Provide A Good Boost of Fullness

The very best food to collect when you’re out and about in the wilds is mushrooms.

You’re going to want to collect brown mushrooms, in particular, since they’re edible.

They’re called “Edible Mushrooms,” so they’re not difficult to find.

You use your axe to chop them down, then collect the edible portions of the mushroom.

They satisfy 30 hunger, so stocking up on these isn’t a bad idea.

You’ll need to cook them on a campfire to receive its full effects.

The great thing about mushrooms is that they regrow each time it rains in the game.

That can ensure you’ll always find mushrooms to eat.

Berries Work As a Great Snack

While running through the wilds, you’re bound to come across some berries.

You’ll usually find blackberries scattered on the ground while strawberries/raspberries grow on stems.

They’re usually guarded by some bugs, so you may need to risk a little to gather them.

Berries work great as snacks on their own.

They can help top off your Vanguard when they’re feeling a bit peckish.

You can also use the berries in other recipes when you unlock the cauldron for more advanced cooking.

Until that point, however, gather berries for a reliable snack.

Fight Bugs To Receive Parts for More Advanced Cooking

The world is a dangerous place, so you’re bound to fight some bugs at some point in the game.

They’re pretty aggressive.

The good news is that you can receive bug parts from them.

Some of these parts unlock crafting recipes while others make a great food dish.

In most cases, you’re going to get the most out of these parts by using them for an advanced cooking recipe with the cauldron.

However, certain foods like ant skewers are a basic food item that also provide a good dose of fullness.

When you’re running low on mushrooms, it’s not a bad idea to hunt down some basic ants to stock up on skewers.

Conclusion

Staying full isn’t easy in Smalland: Survive the Wilds, but gathering these basic food items can help you.

Once you unlock the cauldron, you’ll be able to craft even more filling food recipes.

To see where we like to gather our mushrooms and berries, be sure to check out the video below!