Full Naval Integration
Silvan Lands fully embraces Rust’s naval content. With no teleportation on a 4500 map, boats become essential transportation — and the ocean becomes a content-rich zone.
Naval Features
| Feature | What It Does | Mithril Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Modular Boat Building | Build custom boats for exploration and combat | — |
| Deep Sea Biome | High-risk exploration zone with elite content | — |
| Ghost Ships | NPC-defended ships to clear for rare loot | 10 Mithril |
| Floating Cities | Safe NPC zones with Traders | — |
| Tropical Islands | Exploration targets with loot | 3 Mithril |
| Submarines & Torpedoes | Underwater exploration and combat | — |
| Underwater Labs | Complex PvE dungeon content | 5 Mithril |
| Sharks | Dangerous ocean wildlife | 3 Mithril |
| Cannons & Cannonballs | Ship-to-ship and coastal combat | 3 Mithril per kill |
Why Naval Matters
- No teleportation means boats are your main long-distance transport
- Ghost Ships drop Elite clue scrolls and Base Intel
- Underwater Labs are key content for gear and resources
- The Deep Sea is where elite clue scroll steps can send you
- Tropical Islands are clue scroll locations
- Naval kills count toward achievements (Jaws, Admiral)
- Shark hunting is a legitimate Mithril farming strategy
Tips for New Players
- Build a boat early — you’ll need it for monument runs and clue scrolls
- Ghost Ships are group content; bring your trio
- The Deep Sea is dangerous — prepare for sharks and other players
- Underwater Labs are excellent for scrap and components
- Cannon kills award 3 Mithril each — arm your ship