The Fog Islands Extreme

The Fog Islands — Kenshi Regions & Map reference image

The Fog Islands hide some of the best ruins on the map behind some of the worst odds of leaving.

A fog-drowned region of Hiver ruins crawling with Fogmen. High reward, very high chance of being eaten.

Beginner WarningFogmen devour unconscious characters. There is no "go back for the body". Do not enter without a squad that can win, not just survive.

Environment

A perpetually fog-shrouded region of dense terrain, broken ground and overgrown Ancient ruins. Visibility is low, which favours the things that live here.

Threats

Fogmen — feral Hivers — in endless waves, led by the Fog Prince. They eat the downed; a lost character is usually lost for good.

Loot & Resources

Excellent ruins with Ancient tech and engineering research. Mongrel, on the region's edge, is a Tech Hunter haven for selling it.

Best Uses

Ruin diving and Toughness training for prepared squads. Mongrel makes a viable forward base for repeated raids.

Wanderer's Note

“A bite from a slaver patrol is not the end — captivity trains Strength and Toughness.”

The Fog Islands
Climate
Fog, low visibility
Controlled by
Fogmen
Key town
Mongrel
Resources
Ancient ruins
Recommended
Mid–late game