Finding mopane and crafting mopane planks in Skull and Bones can be tricky, as wood resources are not marked on the map. However, with the right strategy and fast travel points, you can efficiently gather this vital material for ship upgrades and other crafting needs.

Mopane Locations

Mopane trees can be found in specific regions of the game world. The main areas where mopane is located are:

Pilot Bay Area

Most mopane groves are situated here.

Look west of the Sacred Tree Dock and near the Reef Sea for concentrated clusters of mopane.

Sultani Island

A smaller mopane grove is located on the northeastern edge of this island.

How to Identify Mopane Trees

Mopane trees resemble other wood resource nodes in the game, so it's essential to use your telescope to confirm their type.

Focus on clumps of trees with your telescope to identify mopane nodes before heading there.

Harvesting Mopane

Harvesting mopane is straightforward and similar to other wood types like acacia:

Tools Required

Use the Saw I tool. No upgrades are needed to harvest mopane.

Quick-Time Event

Approach the mopane node and interact with it to trigger the harvesting event.

Aim for the green zones in the quick-time event to maximize your yield. Hitting the yellow zone still provides mopane but in smaller quantities.

How to Get Mopane Planks

Once you've gathered enough mopane wood, you can refine it into mopane planks. Here's how:

Refinery Location

Visit the Refiner on Sainte-Anne, the main crafting hub for processing resources.

Required Resources

Each mopane plank requires five stacks of mopane wood, so ensure you've gathered enough for your crafting needs.

Efficient Mopane Farming

Mopane nodes regenerate after a few minutes of real-world time, allowing for continuous farming. Follow these tips for efficient farming:

Fast Travel Point

Use the Kaa Mangrove fast travel point just north of Pilot Bay. This spot is closest to mopane-rich areas.

Cycle Between Refinery and Nodes

After gathering mopane, head to Sainte-Anne to refine it into planks. By the time you return to Pilot Bay, the mopane nodes should have respawned.

Avoid Conflict

The Pilot Bay area is densely populated by shipping activity.

Keep your ship speed at medium or low to avoid detection by enemy factions.

Most enemy ships in the area are level 8, so avoid unnecessary battles during resource runs.

Summary

Efficiently gathering and refining mopane in Skull and Bones involves locating key groves, mastering quick-time harvesting events, and cycling between gathering and refining. Use the Kaa Mangrove fast travel point to streamline your farming, and always stay alert to avoid enemy ships. With patience, you'll have all the mopane planks you need for crafting. For crafting or trade purposes, complement your efforts by collecting Skull and Bones Silver and other Skull and Bones items from missions, trading, or combat victories to enhance your shipbuilding and progression.