If you think of achievements peak Couldn't get anything weird, root update proves otherwise. Instead of climbing daring heights or surviving brutal storms, the new cryptogastronomy badge requires you to cook and eat a screaming plant known as the Mandrake. This guide will guide you on how to find, cook and safely eat Mandrake to claim your cryptogastronomy badge. peak.
Where to find Mandrake in PEAK
First things first, you need to find the Mandrake. To do that, you need to get to the Roots biome, which is a new map introduced in the Roots update. until November 17, 2025This is a biome Guaranteed to appear after the edgeThis makes it the best time to go on a Mandrake hunt before moving on to the Tropics biome.
Once you are in the Roots Biome peakStart searching through Bushes and mud patches For medicinal roots. These orange, plant-like objects grow in clusters and are commonly used as healing resources. Sometimes, when you take one out, you'll get a Mandrake. It looks almost identical to the medicinal root but has a scary little face and starts screaming as soon as you pull it out.
When a mandrake screams, it affects the sleep state on anyone nearby. This can cause you and your teammates to pass out.
How to cook and eat Mandrake at PEAK
Once you've got the Mandrake, it's time to cook. The safest and easiest way to do this is with one Portable stoveA common item found in the Shore Biome. This stove lets you cook anytime, anywhere.
It's best to carry a portable stove if you're aiming to bring this badge inside peak. If you haven't, you'll need one Take the mandrake to the campfire as soon as possible. Campfires are usually found at the top of biomes or near checkpoints. Just be careful not to drop the Mandrake or faint on the way.
When you have reached the safe cooking area, Keep the Mandrake On the stove or campfire Cook it. After this is done, eat the cooked Mandrake. Consuming it will instantly unlock the Cryptogastronomy badge.
After you unlock the badge and complete your climb, you'll receive the Sprout Hat. This small, leafy cosmetic is your reward for claiming the cryptogastronomy badge.
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June 16, 2025
- developer(s)
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Landcrab
- publisher(s)
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Aggro Crab, Landfall
