Harvest

Overview

Harvesting is a new mechanic in 7 Days to Die that was introduced in A13. You harvest an item by facing it, and then left-clicking with an appropriate tool. It is similar to smashing an item for scrap, except for the following:

• In most cases, instead of destroying the item, you are "taking it apart".
• When the correct tool is used, harvesting always yields more loot than destroying the item by other means.
• While harvesting, you gradually receive loot, while the item's Durability decreases. (Whereas scrapping doesn't yield any loot until the item is completely destroyed.)
• When completely harvested, the item disappears. Some items yield "bonus loot" when completely harvested.

Things that can be Harvested with a Wrench:

• Air Conditioner
  • It has one break down stage and will reward you with Scrap Iron and Short Iron Pipes, and rarely Mechanical Parts.
• An Old Bed
  • It breaks down to a Metal Bed Frame, and will reward you with Springs, Cotton, Scrap Iron and Short Iron Pipes.
• Metal Bed Frame
  • It has one break down stage and will reward you with Scrap Iron and Short Iron Pipes.
• Control Panel
• Oven
  • It has one break down stage and will reward you with Electrical Parts and Scrap Iron.
• Sedan
  • Cars have 3 stages of breaking down and give slightly different chances on items being harvested:
  • Undamaged cars will give Scrap Iron, Leather, and rarely, random quality Small Engine and Lead Car Battery. Quality is not based on level.
  • Damaged cars will give Scrap Iron, Spring, occasionally Oil, and rarely Brass Car Radiator.
  • Frame cars will give Scrap Iron, Short Iron Pipe, Gas Can, and rarely Headlight.
  • It doesn't matter where you stand to harvest the car (front/back/left/right side) you get the same chances.
• Sink
• Toilet
• Shopping Cart

Things that can be Harvested with a Fireaxe:

A Chainsaw can also be used.

• Couch
• Tree

Things that can be Harvested with a Hunting Knife:

A Bone Shiv or Machete can also be used. You can Harvest any animal and receive Animal Hides, Raw Meat, Animal Fat, and Large Bone. Animals include:

• Bear
• Chicken
• Hornet
• Pig
• Rabbit
• Stag
• Zombie Bear
• Zombie Dog
• Zombie Vulture

Tips

• Because harvesting is a common and useful activity, you should consider carrying one tool from each harvesting category at all times.