Struggling with early-game healing in Arknights: Endfield? Jincao is your go-to 1★ plant for crafting Jincao Powder (instant HP restore) and Jincao Solution (medicines & drinks). Found in the wild or grown endlessly in your AIC Eco-Farm, this shaded hillslope grass is essential for operator sustainment and AIC production lines. Our guide covers all locations, farming routes, cultivation setup, recipes, and tips to stockpile fast!
What is Jincao in Arknights: Endfield?
Jincao (aka silkstar grass) is a 1★ natural resource plant that grows on shaded hillslopes with star-like flowers. Gather it wild or cultivate it for a steady supply—shred it into food buffs or extract it for meds.
Key Details:
- Rarity: 1 ★
- Type: Plant
- Description: “A plant that can be gathered from the wilderness or planted in the AIC. Shred it to make food or materials for other products.”
- Variant: Fluffed Jincao (2★, rarer—chance drop or farm bonus)
All Jincao Locations in Arknights: Endfield
Jincao spawns in Jingyu Valley, Wuling—head to Stragglers Grove for wild nodes. No daily respawn timers like rares; forage freely but cultivate for infinity.
| Location | Region/Area | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stragglers Grove | Jingyu Valley, Wuling | Teleport to Sky King Flats Sub-PAC or walk from Wuling paths | Main wild spot—grass clusters on shaded slopes. Chance for Fluffed Jincao. |
| AIC Eco-Farm | Base (Dijiang OMV) | Unlock via main story/AIC progression | Plant Jincao Seeds (from Seed-Picking Unit) on Jincao Plot for unlimited yield. |
Scan for glowing plants—Stragglers Grove is near Vitrodendra spots!
How to Gather Jincao: Step-by-Step
Wild Gathering (Quick Start)
- Reach Jingyu Valley: Progress the main story to Wuling (post-Valley I-II).
- TP to Stragglers Grove: Use Sky King Flats or nearby fast travel.
- Forage: Interact with grass nodes on hillslopes—harvest multiple per cluster.
- Bonus Hunt: Chance for Fluffed Jincao (shred for better mats).
AIC Cultivation (Infinite Farm)
- Unlock Eco-Farm: AIC Factory progression (early-mid game).
- Get Seeds: Place wild Jincao in the Seed-Picking Unit.
- Craft Plot: Build Jincao Plot (SIM/Basic Facility).
- Plant & Harvest: Slot seeds, wait for growth, and reap Jincao (higher fluff chance).
- Automate: Connect belts for passive production.
Pro Tip: Wild for seeds first, then farm forever—no stamina cost!
Best Farming Tips for Jincao
- Daily Loop: Hit Stragglers Grove en route to Wuling dailies (pairs with Clean Water nodes).
- AIC Priority: Set up the shredding unit line early—1 Jincao → 2 Powder (2s cycle).
- Fluffed Variant: Farm plots for the 2★ version (better efficiency in meds).
- Stockpile: 50+ for early crafts; scales with AIC upgrades.
- Team: Gathering buffs if available.
Jincao Uses: Recipes & Crafting Tree
Primary: AIC processing for healing/food/meds.
| Product | Materials | Facility | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jincao Powder | Jincao x1 | Shredding Unit | 2★ Food: +874 HP (auto <60% HP). Battle lifesaver! |
| Jincao Solution | Jincao Powder x1 + Clean Water x1 | Reactor Crucible + Separating/Filling | 2★ Liquid: Meds base (Yazhen Syringe, etc.). |
| Jincao Drink | Jincao Solution x1+ | Packaging Unit | Consumable buff/drink. |
| Yazhen Syringe C | Jincao Solution x5+ | Packaging | Advanced healing. |
| Buck Capsule B / Canned Citrome B | Jincao Solution x10 | Filling Unit | Bulk meds/food. |
Full tree: Powder → Solution → Bottles/Syringes/Drinks.
FAQ: Jincao in Arknights: Endfield
Q: Where is Stragglers Grove exactly?
A: Jingyu Valley, Wuling—exit from Sky King Flats, shaded areas near grove paths.
Q: How to get Jincao Seeds?
A: Seed-picking unit on wild Jincao.
Q: Is Fluffed Jincao better?
A: Yes, the 2★ variant—same uses, higher output.
Q: Respawns?
A: Wild nodes are abundant, with no strict timer—cultivate for reliability.
Q: Early game must-have?
A: Yes—for HP sustain before advanced crafts.
Farm Jincao now and never run dry on heals! Updates are incoming for new regions. Comment your yields!
