Big Root and Energy Root in Cobblemon

In Cobblemon, Big Root and Energy Root are two vital crops that offer unique benefits to Pokémon. Big Root enhances the effects of draining moves, while Energy Root can heal Pokémon at the cost of friendship. This guide will provide detailed information on how to obtain, grow, and use these roots.

Obtaining Big Root and Energy Root

Natural Generation

• Big Root: These roots are found growing from the ceilings of caves, typically above the deepslate layer. They can spawn in any biome and are most commonly found near y=62.
• Energy Root: There is a 25% chance that an Energy Root will replace a Big Root during natural generation.

Harvesting

• Big Root: Breaking a Big Root will yield one Big Root item.
• Energy Root: Similarly, breaking an Energy Root will yield one Energy Root item.
• Both types of roots can be instantly mined with any tool.

Advancement

Obtaining a Big Root triggers the advancement "The Root of Basic Healing."

Farming Big Root and Energy Root

Growing Conditions

• Placement: Big Roots can be planted below any stone or dirt-like block at low light levels.
• Spreading: When planted, Big Roots have a chance to spread to adjacent blocks. These newly spawned roots can be harvested, with a 25% chance of becoming an Energy Root.

Using Bone Meal

• Applying bone meal to a root will force it to spread, creating a new root, which may be a Big Root or an Energy Root.

Usage

Big Root

• As a Held Item: When held by a Pokémon, Big Root increases the health gained from draining moves by 30%.
• Crafting Ingredient:
  • Superb Remedy: Combine a Fine Remedy, Vivichoke, and Energy Root to create a Superb Remedy.
• Smelting Ingredient:
  • Remedy: Smelt a Big Root with coal to create a Remedy.
• Brewing Ingredient:
  • Super Potion: Use Energy Root in brewing to upgrade Potions into Super Potions.

Energy Root

• Healing Item: Energy Root can restore 120 HP to a Pokémon, but reduces its friendship by 10 points.

Conclusion

Big Root and Energy Root are crucial items in Cobblemon for enhancing healing and draining moves. Whether you're exploring caves for these roots or growing them in your own farm, they offer significant advantages in maintaining your Pokémon's health and battle readiness.