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Weather is a feature introduced with the 'Come Rain or Slime' update (0.3.0) of Slime Rancher 2.
A dynamic weather system has been added that can produce a variety of weather patterns in a zone at varying levels of intensity, even combining with others to create turbulent storms across Rainbow Island. Weather patterns can be tracked via the map.
Players will experience varying degrees of Rain, Wind, Thunderstorms, Pollen, and more across the world. The Strength of a weather effect is indicated by colored arrows, ranging from blue, yellow to orange. Brave the elements as more severe weather strikes, or take a load off to enjoy the cozy ambiance of milder weather patterns.
Each severe weather pattern features a beautiful new melody to accompany your treacherous dash home or daring storm chasing adventure.
Dynamic weather only begins after two in-game days have passed and in zones that have already been explored. This means that a fresh save file will potentially see weather on day 3 in a zone already visited once before, and existing saves must have two more in-game days pass after receiving the update before weather patterns will form.
Rain[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Moody, dreary, cozy, wonderful
Summary[]
Whether a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, rain can make any corner of Rainbow Island a little more dramatic. But rain can also help keep Tarr at bay, naturally water wild fruits, veggies, and crops, and delight puddle slimes everywhere.
Rain effects[]
Effects on Player[]
None.
Effects on Slimes[]
When Tarr get caught in the rain they take damage and eventually pop, whereas, normal slimes get reduced agitation. When Puddle slimes are in the rain, they do not de-spawn on land and can produce plorts.
Other Notable Effects[]
Crops grow faster during Rain.
Snow[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Walking in a wiggly wonderland
Summary[]
Snow is a rarity on Rainbow Island, but you can always find it in Powderfall Bluffs due to its unique atmospheric conditions. Slimes revel in a snow day, rolling down icy slopes, and never missing a chance to join a friendly Snowball fight.
Snow effects[]
Effects on Player[]
None.
Effects on Slimes[]
None.
Other Notable Effects[]
During snow, piles of Snowballs will appear on the ground (see linked page for more information on Snowballs).
Thunderstorm[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Hair-raising, if slimes had hair
Summary[]
Few other spectacles in nature compete with the crack of thunder and flash of lightning during a storm. On Rainbow Island, these storms can sometimes cause lightning to strike down from above, crashing into the ground with incredible force. So when the skies begin to rumble, watch out!
Thunderstorm effects[]
Effects on Player[]
Thunderstorms have no direct effect on the player, however, when Thunderstorms reach their third level, Lightning Strikes may occur.
Effects on Slimes[]
None.
Lightning Strike[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
When nature means business
Summary[]
While the drama of distant thunderstorms can be a delight to witness, they can cause lightning to rip through the sky and crash into the ground. So for ranchers that fancy themselves storm chasers. look out for the crackle of electricity beneath your feet as a searing lightning bolt is surely on the way!
Lightning Strike effects[]
Effects on Players[]
When struck by lightning, the player will receive 10-30 damage depending on how direct the strike was and for 8 seconds sprinting won’t consume energy. Jetpack will function as usual. If you stop sprinting with lower than your current maximum energy, you will recharge rapidly.
Effects on Slimes[]
Slimes will appear scared if within a certain proximity of a lightning strike, and may be pushed away from the area of impact when hit.
Other Notable Effects[]
Lightning may leave 1-4 Storm Glass or 1-4 Lightning Motes at the location in which it struck. Also destroys any plorts or food.
Wind[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Hold on to your plorts!
Summary[]
Nothing beats the cool breeze of sea air that rolls through every corner of Rainbow Island. But when cool breezes become gusts and gales, anything that isn't rooted to the ground can find itself going wherever the wind decides to take it!
Wind effects[]
Effects on Player[]
The player will be pushed in the direction that the wind blows, especially while jetpacking.
Effects on slimes[]
Slimes will be pushed in the direction that the wind blows. (Level 3 can spawn dervish slimes)
Other Notable Effects[]
Items will be pushed in the direction that the wind blows.
Cyclone[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Dizzy as a dervish
Summary[]
Cyclones can form when windy weather reaches its peak, creating swirling, whirling, twisters that tear through the environment. Cyclones cause chaos, flinging about food, slimes, and even ranchers that are in their wake. But in all the chaos, you may just get lucky and find some dervish slimes having the time of their lives.
Cyclone Effects[]
Effects on Players[]
A cyclone may lift players that may come in its way.
Effects on Slimes[]
A cyclone will spawn Dervish Slimes and carry them around for a ride!
Other Notable Effects[]
A cyclone may also lift slimes and items. Cyclones may also spawn up to 6 Drift Crystals.
Pollen[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
ah- ah- AH- AHLUVSLIMES!
Summary[]
Rainbow Island is lush with trees and flowers so it's not unusual to find clouds that cause tears (of joy) and sneezes (of joy) as a reaction to the majesty of nature in full bloom. But nature on Rainbow Island rarely stops there, as pollen clouds are often a precursor to more aggressive forms of plant life expanding their reach.
Pollen Effects[]
Effects on Players[]
None.
Effects on Slimes[]
Slimes will occasionally sneeze in this weather.
(Level 3 can spawn Tangle Slimes)
Vine Tangle[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Getting to the root of the pollen
Summary[]
A strange phenomenon occurs on Rainbow Island when pollen clouds swell to unusual levels: plant life in the area will grow rapidly, and erratically, spreading creeping vines in all directions. These vines will spawn large buds that blossom into fruits and veggies, and make for a great hunting ground for the wild tangle slimes that sometimes appear.
Vine Tangle effects[]
Effects on Players[]
None.
Effects on Slimes[]
Tangle Slimes will spawn during Vine Tangle.
Other Notable Effects[]
Some surfaces may grow vines. It’s possible that in those places large bud may also grow.
Slimefall[]
Slimepedia entry[]
Description[]
Oh come on...
Summary[]
Even by the standards of Rainbow Island, slimefall is an unusual sight, with dozens of slimes raining down from the clouds above. As with many things, the slimes don't seem to be particularly bothered by it all, but a rancher would do well to remain cautious. With so many new slimes dropped into an area at once, slimefall can easily lead to Tarr outbreaks.
Effects of Slimefall[]
Slimes[]
Effects on Players[]
None.
Effects on Slimes[]
Although Slimefall doesn't directly affect slimes in any way, depending on the area, different slimes; most noticeably Pink Slimes will rain from the sky (as seen below), which could lead to Tarr outbreaks.
| Area | Slime 1 | Slime 2 | Slime 3 |
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The Rainbow Fields |
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Ember Valley |
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Starlight Strand |
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Powderfall Bluffs |
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