How to Get Clay in Dungeon Settlers

Clay should not be this hard to find

Dungeon Settlers 2x Clay drop on dungeon floor
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Clay is a resource that can be surprisingly difficult to find early in Dungeon Settlers. The fastest way to get the smaller amounts needed for early upgrades is by farming Acid Slogels and Predatory Frogs, while merchants become the better option when you need larger quantities later on.

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Farm Acid Slogels and Predatory Frogs

The best early-game method for getting Clay is defeating Acid Slogels and Predatory Frogs while exploring the dungeon.

Acid Slogels begin appearing from Floor 3 onward and have a chance to drop 2 Clay when defeated. While the drop chance is not particularly high, there are enough Acid Slogels during dungeon runs that the drops add up quickly.

Predatory Frogs are another excellent source of Clay. They can drop 5 Clay, making them one of the better single sources if you encounter them during your runs.

Dungeon Settlers enemies that drop clay marked in red rectangles
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These enemy drops are the most practical way to gather the smaller amounts of Clay needed early on. As long as your team can handle the fights comfortably, clearing these enemies while progressing through the dungeon is usually enough to keep your Clay supply moving.

Buy Clay From Merchants

If you need larger amounts of Clay, buying it from merchants is the most reliable option. The Merchant can stock Clay in large quantities, making it a convenient way to refill your supply once you have enough gold. This method becomes especially useful later in the game when you need Clay for multiple construction projects or crafting recipes.

Since merchants become more accessible after progressing further, they are generally a mid to late-game solution rather than the fastest early-game method.

Dive to Deeper Floors

Clay becomes much easier to obtain as you progress through Dungeon Settlers. Region 2 provides much better access to Clay, making it less of a bottleneck compared to the early game. If you are struggling to gather enough Clay for farming, crafting, or construction, pushing further into the dungeon is often the best solution.

Instead of spending too much time trying to farm small amounts early on, focus on improving your team and reaching deeper areas where Clay becomes plentiful.

What Is Clay Used For?

Clay is an important material for several important crafting recipes and settlement upgrades. You will need it for:

  • Kiln
  • Ceramics
  • Farm
  • Leather Workstation
  • Casting Workbench
  • Farming-related upgrades
  • Settlement construction projects

Because Clay is limited early in the game, it is worth saving your supply for important upgrades rather than spending it whenever you have extra.

Knowing where to get Clay makes progression much smoother. Farm Acid Slogels and Predatory Frogs during early dungeon runs, buy extra Clay from merchants when available, and take advantage of the increased supply in later regions.

Now that you have Clay, you can look to expand your base in Dungeon Settlers. Also learn, how to upgrade all the rooms.