InSand Land, items, materials, vehicles, and upgrades can all be quite expensive, especially if you are struggling to maintain a consistent accumulation of Zeni, the currency ofSand Land.
There are many different ways to earn Zeni inSand Land. For this reason, knowing which ones are the most consistent and efficient will enable you to farm Zeni and build up a stash for all of yourshopping, building, and upgrading needs.
How to Farm Money (Zeni) in Sand Land
Luckily for players who are looking to boost their Zeni, there are a few different methods that can be used to farm this currency inSand Land, especially when you utilize a few of these methods alongside one another, or one after the other. Some of these techniques may requirecave exploration, completing quests, or collecting and selling certain items, so they may be restricted until you reach certain areas or complete other objectives as a prerequisite. Each of these methods has been outlined below, enabling you to determine which ones will best suit you in the stage of the game you are currently at.
Take Hect’s Deal (Vow of Family Quest)
After meeting the following prerequisites, you can initiate a side quest known asVow of Family, by heading toLisab’s Junker Marketand speaking to a little girl namedReya:
Main Quests:
Side Quests:
After initiating the quest from Reya, you will travel toMount Lisab Caveand encounterHect, who will offer to pay you off with10,000 Zenias a bribe. This is perhaps the quickest way in the game to obtain a huge boost of currency, but unfortunately, this can only be completed once. Despite this, you should aim to complete this side quest as soon as possible, as it will give you a decent amount of Zeni to fall back on.
Complete Side Quests
The Vow of Family side quest is one of many examples when it comes to quickly gaining extra Zeni, as most side quests offer a couple of hundred Zeni upon completion. As many side quests can be completed very quickly and easily, you should be able to complete plenty of them alongside your main quests, ensuring you gain the maximum amount of rewards possible as you keep progressing through the events of the game.
Complete Rescue Quests
Rescue quests will pop up as you explore various locations of the desert wilderness, with NPCs such as traveling merchants or soldiers beingattacked by nearby creatures. you may complete these quests simply by interfering with the attack and defeating the surrounding creatures, which will earn you300 Zeniper successful rescue.
Complete Junker Races
On the world map,Junker Racesare identified with acheckered flag marker. By participating in these races, you can earn some extra Zeni - though you will need to have the required vehicle for each race unlocked prior, so some races may be restricted until you are further along in your playthrough.
Complete Bounties
Sell Unneeded or Rare Items to Merchants
This one may seem like an obvious one, but accumulating rare or valuable items, materials, or parts andselling them to various merchantscan earn you some easy cash. Some items in the game are specifically designed for selling rather than crafting too, withSilver and Gold Oresin particular providing some decent monetary value upon harvest due to dropping rate materials,such asQuartz.
Utilize & Upgrade Thief’s Skills
Thiefexcels at harvesting and accumulating resources, so you shouldprioritize upgrading his Skillsas soon as possible. Thief’sZeni Ahoy skillwill increase the amount of Zeni you earn by defeating enemies, increasing the base rate of your monetary gain for the rest of your playthrough.
In addition to this, you can also unlock Thief’sItem Picker skill, which willdestroy and harvest materials fromnearby plants, Ores, and rocks. When pairing Item Picker with Zeni Ahoy, will enable you to benefit the most from each exploration, farming Zeni through defeating nearby creatures or enemies, and also harvesting materials in the same area to later resell to merchants.
