When you're starting out in
Arknights: Endfield
and need a reliable way to keep your operators alive, Jincao (also called silkstar grass) is your answer. This 1★ plant is the foundation for Jincao Powder—an instant HP restore item—and Jincao Solution, which is used in medicines and drinks. You can find it growing wild in shaded hillslopes or cultivate it indefinitely in your AIC Eco-Farm, making it essential for early-game sustain and your first production lines.
Foraging for Wild Jincao
To gather wild Jincao, head to Jingyu Valley in the Wuling region. The best spot is Stragglers Grove, which you can reach by fast-traveling from Sky King Flats. Look for glowing plants on the shaded hillslopes; each cluster yields multiple Jincao. There are no strict respawn timers, so you can return whene