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Xander root is a consumable item in Fallout: New Vegas.
Background[]
Main article: Xander root
A rare root with healing properties, which produces a potent curative when mixed with broc flower as base.[1][2][3] With the right processing, the same mixture can produce a stimpak, with superior healing properties and none of the drawbacks.[4]
The root grows in the western United States and is a vital ingredient in treatments among survivalists[5] and in low-tech communities on the Pacific Coast, such as the nomads[6] and fishermen worshiping the Goddess of the Sea.[7][8] Further inland, the Sorrows use xander root to produce healing powder,[9] and it is also the primary (and frequently only) healing item available to legionaries of the Legion.[10][11]
Characteristics[]
Xander root is commonly found growing around trails, rocks, and around the mouths of caves as well as in the open desert. It is visible via a tall green stalk, the root partially protruding out of the ground. Once collected, xander root can be used in the crafting of both healing powder and stimpaks. The roots will regrow after being harvested.
Survival skill effect[]
| Skill | Effect | Hardcore effect |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -6 Starvation |
| 20 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -7 Starvation |
| 30 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -8 Starvation |
| 40 | +1 Hit Point for 5s | -9 Starvation |
| 50 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -10 Starvation |
| 60 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -11 Starvation |
| 70 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -12 Starvation |
| 80 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -13 Starvation |
| 90 | +2 Hit Point for 5s | -14 Starvation |
| 100 | +3 Hit Point for 5s | -15 Starvation |
Locations[]
- Three can be found outside the Goodsprings schoolhouse, although one of the plants only spawns after beginning the By a Campfire on the Trail quest.
- Four can be found north and south of the broken radio tower atop the cliffs directly behind Goodsprings source, along with some broc flowers.
- There are six plants scattered around Lone Wolf Radio, south of Goodsprings source, found while proceeding towards the NCR checkpoint on the outskirts of Primm.
- Several are found on Pine Ravines pathway, a trail south of Jacobstown, leading off of Nevada State Route 157 to Ranger Station Foxtrot and Red Rock Canyon.
- Several in the area surrounding Ruby Hill Mine and Silver Peak Mine.
- A dozen or more can be found at deathclaw promontory, on the east side of the river, north of Cottonwood Cove.
- One or two can be found around the hollowed-out rock near the tribal village.
- One can be found in front of bloodborne cave, directly ahead of the fast travel location.
- Two can be found along the trail leading away from Barton Thorn's camper.
- One can be found near the overturned trailers while approaching Nipton from the northeast.
Up to six can be found growing alongside #108 in Higgs Village.- A large amount can be found scattered around Big MT, in particular the X-22 botanical garden.
- Three can be acquired every 3 in-game days after the completion of Field Research, once the Biological research station has been upgraded.
- Dried version, one of the items converted from the seed package in the X-22 botanical garden.
- 15 roots at The Aerie.
- 12 to the northwest of the East Fork Bridge.
- Four roots at Dagger's Point.
- Four roots at the Sun Sentinels.
- Three roots at the Caterpillar's Mound.
- Two roots at the White Legs camp.
- Two roots at Ranger Substation Peregrine.
- Two roots at the Angel cave.
Notes[]
Some traders "sell" xander root, despite it not being worth any caps. Therefore, when trading, it can be acquired for free.
Gallery[]
The Aerie
East Fork Bridge
East Fork Bridge
Sun Sentinels
Texture file
References[]
- ↑ Item description: "{27200}{}{Xander Root}
{27201}{}{The rare root that gives healing properties to the powder of healing.} "
(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)) - ↑ Hakunin: "{182}{hak018a}{And also, will I mix the broc flower with the xander root together whenever you bring both to me. May your pathways be true and your heart follow suit. }"
(AHHAKUN.MSG) - ↑ Hakunin: "{204}{hak024}{Such is life. Two creates a third. You will need both xander root and broc flower for the healing powder.} "
(AHHAKUN.MSG) - ↑ Myron: "{1035}{myn143a}{"Can I make drugs?" I'm Myron. Whaddya need?} "
Chosen One: "{1039}{}{Some stimpacks.} "
Myron: "{1125}{myn151}{Sorry, we just ain't got what I need to whip up a stim. Let's see: You'll need some xander root…some rockflower...and an empty hypo.} "
(NhMyron.msg) - ↑ Courier: "Couldn't hurt."
Sunny Smiles: "All right, then. We'll need a couple ingredients to get started. Gonna want some Xander Root and a Broc Flower. Lemme think now... I know I've seen Broc Flowers growing up at the graveyard. And I seem to remember there being Xander Root over by the schoolhouse. Bring those on back to me, and we'll get cooking."
- ↑ Nomad shaman: "{103}{}{Hello, stranger. I am the tribe shaman. I am skilled in the art of healing.} "
Chosen One: "{106}{}{Can you combine the xander root and the broc flower?} "
Nomad shaman: "{127}{}{Ahh...You are familiar with the healing properties of these two plants. It will only cost you} # continue at 150 " (value inserted here) "{150}{}{and I will combine the two for you.} "
Chosen One: "{130}{}{[You watch as he carefully crushes and combines the two plants, and then hands you precisely measured doses of the powder.]} "
(Ecnomsha.msg) - ↑ Fisherman: "{105}{}{When the season of storms begins, we throw Broc flowers out on the sea with the tide. After the Goddess works her magic, she returns the Broc flowers as the rare Xander root. }"
(Ecfshrmn.msg) - ↑ Fisherman: "{106}{}{We offer tribute to the Goddess of the Sea each year in the form of Xander root. If the Goddess deems us worthy, she will turn the Xander root into Broc flowers. } "
(Ecfshrmn.msg) - ↑ The Courier: "Is there any other way I can help the Sorrows?"
Waking-Cloud: "If you could part with it, healing powder would be welcome. We have enough Stimpaks for now, but we can't rely on that small supply. Broc and Xander plants can be found throughout the valley and you might even find some on White Legs you come across."
- ↑ Courier: "You're a doctor?"
Siri: "I never finished my training - the Legion saw to that when they overran my town. I do know basic first aid, but I've had to rely on tribal remedies to treat illnesses and injuries - healing powders and all that. I'm always running low on xander root. Plenty of broc flowers, though."
- ↑ Courier: "You are using one broc flower per xander root, right?"
Siri: "[SUCCEEDED] Oh - I've been using two roots per flower. Thanks to you, I'll be able to create twice as much healing powder per day."
