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How to Get Clay
Find clay for your next upgrade, with early enemy drops and later trading options.
Quick Answer
Start on Floor 3+: Prima Games reports that Acid Slogels can drop 2 clay and Predatory Frogs can drop 5. The drops are not guaranteed, so use merchants for larger supplies as you progress.
Find clay sources and dropsWhere to Look for Clay
These are reported launch-build options, not guaranteed drops. Check your current version before planning a long farming run.
Acid Slogels
From Floor 3 onward; a successful drop is reported as 2 clay.
Try these first if you only need a small amount.
Prima Games, Sep 5Predatory Frogs
A successful drop is reported as 5 clay.
A better target when your party can handle the fight and you need more clay.
Prima Games, Sep 5Merchants and Region 2
The same guide reports larger merchant supplies later and better access in Region 2.
Check stock before repeating enemy fights for a large building project.
Prima Games, Sep 5
How To Use This
Pick the Shortest Route for Your Recipe
If a recipe is short by a little clay, try Floor 3 Acid Slogels first. If you need more, compare Predatory Frog fights with merchant stock. The reported numbers describe drops when they occur, not clay per run.
What Uses Clay?
Prima Games lists the Kiln, Ceramics, Farm, Leather Workstation, and Casting Workbench among clay uses. Recipe costs can change, so check the exact amount in your current save before farming or buying.
Spend With a Plan
Our recommendation: finish one useful upgrade before spreading materials across several projects. Read the recipe in your current save, count what is missing, and make that your expedition goal. A shorter trip that completes a building can be more useful than a risky trip with no clear target.
How Certain Are These Locations?
The developer's v0.4.19 notes confirm that clay exists and had its weight reduced. They do not confirm enemy drop locations or rates. Those details come from Prima Games' launch-build report and should be rechecked after balance updates.
What Players Can Rely On
- Developer patch v0.4.19 explicitly includes clay among materials with reduced weight.
- Enemy-drop advice below comes from a published launch-build guide, not our own playthrough.
What Can Still Change
- A reported drop is not a guarantee on every kill or dungeon run.
- Merchant stock and material balance can change during Early Access.
Before Your Next Run
- Choose the upgrade you want to finish and check its remaining material cost before leaving.
- Prepare a party that can survive the trip; avoid risking a weakened member for one more fight.
- Return with what you need before starting another construction project.
Official Links
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Open discussionsFAQ
Is clay in Dungeon Settlers?
Yes. It is explicitly named in developer patch v0.4.19.
Where do you get clay in Dungeon Settlers?
Start with the enemy drops described above, then check merchants as you progress.
Should I keep fighting if my party is struggling?
We recommend returning to recover and prepare. Set a material goal for each run, but do not let that goal override party survival.
Sources
Facts are checked against official pages and clearly linked third-party reporting where noted.