Where to Get Thornback Lizard Spikes
Hunt Thornback Lizard in the Woodlands to get Thornback Lizard Spikes, then use them for Thornback Spiked Nails, Thornback Camo Legs or Thornback Camo Body in Beastcrafting. In Demo 0.11.4, the target requires Hunting level 20, and a successful catch yields 10 spikes and 2 Bones.
Choose the recipe you want before starting your hunt. Spikes are also ingredients for Reinforced Woodcutter’s Axe and Basic Pitfall Trap, so keep your next crafting goal in mind before selling the catch. Set aside the spikes you need, then gather the remaining ingredients for that item.
Unlock Hunting and Reach Thornback Lizard
- Reach Woodcutting level 5 to open Crafting and gain access to Flax Bush. Gather Flax from the bush and keep the Stick items that sometimes appear while working on it. These materials help you prepare the Basic Snares needed to open Hunting.
- Raise Crafting to level 3 and make five Basic Snares to unlock Hunting. Each Basic Snare requires 2 Stick, 3 String and 1 Stone. You can make String from Flax at Crafting level 3, so prepare the String before selecting the snare recipe.
- Train Hunting on available earlier targets, and successfully trap a Bushland Rabbit once you reach Hunting level 15. That catch opens Beastcrafting when the level requirement is also met. Continue training Hunting to level 20 for Thornback Lizard in this demo version.
- Select Thornback Lizard in the Woodlands with a Tracking Stick and Net ready. Vege Bait is optional. Hunt until you have the spikes required for your chosen recipe, then return to the relevant crafting skill.
Prepare Your Hunting Tools
The Thornback Lizard setup uses a Tracking Stick and Net, with Vege Bait as an optional addition. Check those tools before committing to a longer gathering session. Treat optional shop purchases as a separate spending decision when planning your supplies.
The Oak Tracking Stick purchase requires Hunting level 10 and costs 5,000 GP plus 200 Oak Log. Set those resources aside if you plan to buy it. Keep that shopping budget separate from materials reserved for your spike recipes.
Copper Binoculars require Hunting level 10 and cost 2,500 GP, 75 Copper Bar and 25 Molten Glass. Iron Binoculars require Hunting level 20, the previous tier, 5,000 GP, 100 Iron Bar and 100 Molten Glass. Check your existing tier before gathering materials for the upgrade.
Recipes That Consume the Spikes
| Item | How to get it | Spike cost | Recipe details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornback Spiked Nails | Craft at Beastcrafting level 18. | 1 Thornback Lizard Spike | Combine with 1 Steel Bar to produce 70 nails. |
| Thornback Camo Legs | Craft in Beastcrafting. | 3 Thornback Lizard Spikes | Uses spikes alongside other recipe ingredients. |
| Thornback Camo Body | Craft at Beastcrafting level 28. | 4 Thornback Lizard Spikes | Also uses 6 Feathers alongside its other ingredients. |
| Reinforced Woodcutter’s Axe | Forge at Smithing level 25. | 25 Thornback Lizard Spikes | Also requires 25 Steel Bar and 25 Willow Log. |
| Basic Pitfall Trap | Craft at Crafting level 46. | 2 Thornback Lizard Spikes | Also requires 4 Ambervine Leaf, 2 String and 2 Stick. |
Use the spike cost to plan your reserve, then inspect the selected recipe’s complete ingredient list before crafting. The camouflage pieces need additional materials besides their spikes. Avoid spending the whole stack on nails if another item is your next goal.
Craft Your Item and Control the Batch
- Select the Beastcrafting recipe you want and review its requirements. Compare your spike stack with the recipe cost, then prepare the other ingredients. Keep any spikes reserved for another item out of your spending plan.
- Choose a stop condition before pressing Create. Recipe Creations counts crafts, while Products Gained and Products Owned count items. Match the condition to your goal, especially when making a recipe that produces a batch.
- Press Create after checking your materials and stop condition. Artisan crafting needs the full item and currency cost on hand at each step, or it stops. If the action ends unexpectedly, check the remaining supplies before starting it again.
If Dungeon Breakout is your current goal, reserve spikes for Reinforced Woodcutter’s Axe before using the rest in Beastcrafting. The quest includes making that axe and cutting the Damaged Fortress Wall. Prepare its Steel Bars and Willow Logs alongside the spikes so you can continue when the crafting objective is ready.
When Hunting or Crafting Is Blocked
- Cannot select Thornback Lizard: check the Hunting level-20 requirement for this demo version and look for the target in the Woodlands. Prepare the Tracking Stick and Net before beginning the hunt.
- Beastcrafting is still closed: reaching Hunting level 15 must be paired with a successful Bushland Rabbit trap. Complete the catch, then check the skill entrance again.
- You own spikes but cannot craft the item: check the recipe’s own requirements and remaining ingredients. Opening Beastcrafting does not remove the requirements attached to its individual recipes.
- Crafting stops before your intended batch is finished: check both your materials and the selected stop condition. Each artisan step needs its full costs available, and craft counts differ from product counts.