Base Building & Shelter

Discover essential locations for base building and shelter in Blackfrost: The Long Dark II. Find safe havens and strategic points to survive the harsh wilderness.

This section of the guide covers various locations that can serve as bases or shelters in Blackfrost: The Long Dark II. Finding a secure place to rest, craft, and store resources is crucial for survival against the elements and hostile wildlife.

Below is a list of notable locations that offer shelter or can be developed into a base:

• Prepper Cache: Often hidden and well-stocked, these offer immediate protection and supplies.
• Bank Manager's House: Provides a sturdy structure with multiple rooms for crafting and storage.
• Carter Hydro Dam: A large, defensible location with potential for long-term survival.
• Paradise Meadows Farm: Offers a more open environment with potential for resource gathering.
• Cinder Hills Coal Mine: A unique underground location that can provide shelter from extreme weather.
• Great Bear Island: The overarching region, containing numerous smaller locations suitable for temporary or permanent bases.
• Milton Credit Union: A secure building in the town of Milton, offering protection.
• Bunker Omega: A fortified underground bunker, providing excellent safety.
• Abandoned Camp: Basic shelters that can offer temporary respite.
• Abandoned Harris Home: A derelict house that might provide basic shelter.
• Abandoned Lookout: Elevated structures offering a vantage point and some protection.
• Abandoned Mine: Offers shelter but can be dangerous due to environmental hazards.
• Alan's Cave: Natural caves can provide shelter from the elements.
• Angler's Den: A small structure, potentially near fishing spots.
• Barn (Molly's): A farm structure that can be used for shelter and storage.
• Basement (Crumbling Highway): Underground areas offering protection.
• Bear Creek Campground: Offers basic shelters or tents.
• Blackrock Prison: A large, potentially defensible structure.
• Bolt Chopper's Haven: A unique location that might offer specific advantages.
• Boss's Settlement: A collection of structures that could serve as a base.
• Bricklayer's Retreat: A secluded location that might offer peace and quiet.
• Brittle Cave: Natural caves that can offer shelter.
• Broad Aerie: High-altitude locations, potentially offering good views.
• Builder's Bridge: While a bridge, its vicinity might offer strategic advantages or temporary shelter.

When choosing a base location, consider factors such as proximity to resources (water, food, fuel), defensibility against wildlife, and protection from harsh weather conditions.