Introduction
Kingdom: New Lands (https://store.steampowered.com/app/496300/Kingdom_New_Lands/) is an indie survival/strategy game developed by Noio and published by Raw Fury. In Kingdom: New Lands, players take on the role of a monarch trying to build up their kingdom while defending against greed, monsters, and other threats. One unique feature of the game is the ability to rescue stray dogs and have them help defend your kingdom. This guide will provide an overview of how to find and rescue dogs in Kingdom: New Lands.
Why Rescue Dogs?
In the Kingdom games, rescuing dogs provides important benefits and upgrades. Dogs act as defenders and scouts, patrolling your kingdom and alerting you when enemies approach (Source). Feeding and caring for dogs earns their loyalty and unlocks new abilities. For example, once you build a kennel, your dogs can respawn if killed in battle.
As you progress in Kingdom New Lands, dogs can find treasures, track the Greed, and sniff out useful locations. Upgrading your dogs makes them faster and stronger in combat. Therefore, rescuing dogs early on and earning their trust is an essential strategy in Kingdom. The more dogs you rescue and care for, the better protected your kingdom will be.
Finding Stray Dogs
Dogs will randomly spawn around the map in Kingdom: New Lands, more likely at night according to the Kingdom Wiki Dog – Kingdom Wiki. They can be found resting under trees or wandering around. Players should explore the island thoroughly, especially at night, to locate stray dogs. It’s recommended to ride on horseback at night to cover more ground quickly while searching. Having coins in your pocket will also attract dogs when they hear the jingling. Once found, players can attempt to rescue the dogs by approaching them slowly and non-threateningly.
Approaching Dogs
When approaching a stray dog in Kingdom New Lands, it’s important to move slowly and avoid making sudden movements that could startle them. According to the Kingdom Wiki, you’ll want to approach the dog cautiously and wait for it to acknowledge you before getting too close. Holding out your hand and crouching down can show the dog you’re not a threat. Let the dog sniff you and come to you rather than rushing up to it. Patience is key, as some strays may take more time to warm up to you than others.
Reddit users on the Kingdom Subreddit also advise moving slowly when encountering new dogs, as quick movements can startle them and cause them to run away. Allow the dog to become comfortable with your presence in its own time. Resist the urge to immediately touch or pet the dog before it’s ready. With careful, gradual approach and reassurance, you can gain the dog’s trust.
Feeding Dogs
In Kingdom New Lands, players can feed stray dogs they find wandering around the map by throwing coins to them. Feeding a dog requires the player to throw several coins to the dog over time before it is considered fed.
According to the A Complete Guide to “Kingdom: New Lands”, feeding a dog takes around 10 coins. The player must throw the coins toward the dog, and it will run to pick them up. With each coin the dog eats, it will become more trusting and friendly with the player.
Players are advised to not just dump 10 coins in one spot though. Feed the dog gradually over time by spacing out giving it 1-2 coins, letting it pick them up, then throwing another coin or two according to the Kingdom New Lands Subreddit. This makes the dog feel like you are intentionally feeding it.
Feeding a dog enough coins in Kingdom New Lands is crucial for gaining its trust and recruiting it to your side. The initial investment of coins will pay off later when the dog joins you as an ally and defender of your kingdom.
Earning Dog’s Trust
To earn a stray dog’s trust in Kingdom New Lands, you need to be patient and let the dog approach you. According to a Reddit post, “Keep feeding and letting dog approach you. Don’t run at it or anything hostile.”[1] This means you should drop coins or food near the dog, but not too close initially. Let the dog slowly come closer as it gets more comfortable.
Dogs in Kingdom New Lands have been abandoned and are skittish around humans. You need to rebuild that trust by showing the dog you mean no harm. Stay still and allow the dog to inspect you rather than chasing after it. Over time, as you continue feeding the dog, it will let you get closer and no longer run away.
According to players, it can take 5-10 nights of feeding and passively interacting with a stray dog before you can finally escort it back home. But once you’ve earned a dog’s trust, it will loyally follow and defend you. Be patient and let the dog warm up to you in its own time.
Escorting Dogs Home
Once you have earned a stray dog’s trust by feeding it over multiple nights, it will be ready to follow you back to your kingdom. The key is to escort the dog home slowly and patiently.
As advised on the Kingdom Wiki guide on Fandom, “Slowly lead the dog back to your kingdom. Remember to stop periodically in order for it to catch up” (https://kingdomthegame.fandom.com/wiki/Dog). The dog will try to follow you at its own pace, so move slowly and pause frequently to allow it to catch up.
If you move too quickly or get too far ahead, the dog may stop following you and you’ll have to start over. It can take patience, but eventually the dog will make it all the way back to your kingdom walls. Bringing home each new dog expands your defenses and is an important achievement in Kingdom: New Lands.
Caring for Dogs
Once you’ve earned a dog’s trust and brought it back to your Kingdom, it’s important to properly care for your new furry friend. Dogs need open space to roam and run around. Make sure to clear some forest area near your Kingdom walls to create an open grassy space for the dogs (Source). Dogs also need to be fed regularly. You’ll need to allocate some of your hard-earned coins towards buying meat or bones from the merchant to feed the dogs. Well-fed dogs will be happy and loyal companions who help defend your Kingdom (Source).
It’s best to feed dogs right before a blood moon attack so they have full energy to help defend against the greed. Place the food near your Kingdom walls so dogs easily find it. You’ll know your dogs are well-fed and cared for when you hear them joyfully barking as they patrol the Kingdom borders.
Dog Defenses
Dogs are important for defending your kingdom against monsters in Kingdom New Lands. According to the Kingdom Wiki article on mounts, dogs are one of the usable mounts that can help defend your territory.
Dogs will bark to alert you when monsters approach. They can also chase down monsters and attack them directly. Having dogs with you as you explore or defend against waves can provide an extra line of defense. The more dogs you have, the more protected your kingdom will be.
It’s important to feed and earn the trust of dogs so they remain loyal protectors, according to the Kingdom New Lands guide on Steam here. Well-cared for dogs will be eager to join you on the battlefield. Their sharp hearing and aggresion towards monsters make them invaluable allies.
The Kingdom Wiki notes that dogs can hear approaching waves before they arrive. Heeding their warnings gives you advanced notice to prepare defenses. Position your loyal dogs around the kingdom borders to maximize their patrols and warning barks.
Conclusion
In summary, rescuing dogs in Kingdom New Lands requires patience, resources, and care. The key steps are:
- Search the wilderness during the day to find stray dogs under trees.
- Approach dogs slowly and drop coins to earn their trust.
- Feed dogs regularly by dropping food near them to improve loyalty.
- Escort loyal dogs back to your Kingdom by having them follow you.
- Build dog houses inside your walls to give dogs a home.
- Protect dogs from greed by having them avoid interacting with coins.
- Defend dogs from monsters by building walls, towers, and equipping them with armor.
- Take care of sick or injured dogs by providing Veterinarian care.
By following these tips, you can rescue faithful companions in Kingdom New Lands that will help defend your realm.