In *Fields of Mistria*, expanding your farm is essential as you progress and need more space for crops and animals. The farm expansion feature, introduced in the game's v0.13.0 update, is a game-changer. It allows you to significantly increase your farm's size by expanding across the river to the east. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unlock and build this expansion.
How to Unlock Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
The Farm Expansion is available at the **Carpenter’s Shop** located in the Eastern Road area. You can purchase it as early as your first year in the game, but there are significant prerequisites to meet.
To unlock the expansion, you must help the town reach **Rank 55** by accumulating enough Renown points. Additionally, you need to complete the **Stone Refinery repair quest**, which also requires Town Rank 55. These requirements are interconnected, ensuring you're sufficiently invested in the game before expanding.
Once you've met these criteria, you'll need to gather the materials for the expansion, which is a substantial undertaking in *Fields of Mistria*.
How to Build Farm Expansion in Fields of Mistria
Head to the Carpenter’s Shop on the Eastern Road, northeast of Mistria’s town center. From the shop’s main menu, select 'Farm Expansion' to view the requirements:
First, you need **40,000 Tesserae** to cover the cost. This requires diligent effort in gathering, farming, and completing quests. Regularly visit the Mines, fish, and contribute to the Museum to earn this amount.
Next, you'll need **50 x Refined Stone**, which you can only obtain after repairing the **Stone Refinery**. This repair is contingent on reaching Town Rank 55 and repairing the **Inn** beforehand.
Finally, gather **50 x Hard Wood**, the most straightforward material to collect. With a **Copper Axe**, you can harvest Hard Wood from the large tree stumps around your farm and beyond, yielding 2 x Hard Wood each. Alternatively, you can acquire it from **Balor’s Cart** on specific days or by turning in items to the Museum.
Once you have all the required materials and money, return to the Carpenter’s Shop and purchase the expansion. This will extend your farm eastward across the river, complete with a bridge for easy access.
That's everything you need to know about building the farm expansion in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and guides, don't forget to explore our other content, such as how to craft Essence Stones.
