Death Stranding 2: All Hot Springs Hydrologist Rewards

In this guide, we’ll explore all nine of the Hot Springs Hydrologist Rewards in Death Stranding 2 and what they do.

Death Stranding 2 sees Sam spend most of his time out in the world, facing all sorts of dangers, including BTs, raiders, and Timefall. However, there are certain places on the map where he can go to simply relax, recharge, and rejuvenate for the journey ahead. Shelters and bases are a few such locations, but even more pleasant are the Hot Springs that dot the game world.

There are seven Hot Spring locations, out of which you’ll have to dig out the last five hot springs yourself with a special structure or tool. Each of these leads to special rewards from the Hydrologist. In this guide, we’ll explore all of the Hot Springs Hydrologist Rewards in Death Stranding 2 and how they benefit Sam.

How Do the Hot Springs in Death Stranding 2 Work?

The first two Hot Springs unlock sequentially, and you’ll have to progress far enough into the main story for them to be available. After that, you will need to go to the locations for the remaining hot springs and manually set those up with a Hot Spring Digger. Those hot springs provide useful temporary buffs for Sam. Also, you will get rewards from the Hydrologist NPC in Heartman’s Lab after unlocking these features on the map. Each Hot Spring you unlock becomes a permanent feature on the map.

You will be able to fast travel between all of the unlocked Hot Springs. To do this, simply put the bucket over Sam’s head while you’re taking a dip in one of these spots. However, keep in mind that you won’t be able to transport any cargo that you’re carrying when traveling this way. Instead, the game will store any cargo you have at that time on the specific Hot Spring terminal from where you fast traveled.

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All Hot Springs Hydrologist Rewards in Death Stranding 2

The following table lists all of the Hot Spring Hydrologist rewards, alongside their locations and temporary buffs.

Hot Spring Names	Locations	Buffs	Hydrologist Rewards
Miracle Spring	Motherhood Base	NA	Putting the bucket over Sam’s head in this Hot Spring takes you to the next one.
Heartman’s Spring	Heartman’s Lab	Boosts stamina and reduces nausea for Sam.	Unlocks the Hot Spring Digger structure, which you can fabricate using the PCC.
Chiral Spring	You’ll find this spot on the mountain range that extends between Dowser’s Base and Heartman’s Lab.	Temporary increase of Sam’s cargo-carrying capacity.	The Hydrologist gives you Chiral Tea, which is a consumable item that increases Sam’s maximum stamina.
Healing Spring	When you get to the Animal Shelter, keep going north from it. When you reach the cliffside region, you’ll know you’re in the right spot.	Heals Sam’s injuries and rapidly recovers his stamina.	The Hydrologist will give you Apples that increase the rejuvenation rate for Sam’s HP.
Metallic Spring	Move past the Chronobiologist’s Base and towards the cliff on the southern side. That’s where you’ll find a plain area perfect for this Hot Spring.	Any cargo containers that you dip in the Hot Spring’s water will repair themselves of all damage.	Unlocks the Yuzu item with the Hydrologist. The item increases Sam’s cold resistance.
Digestive Spring	Go northeast from Lone Commander’s camp. Eventually, you’ll cross the uneven terrain to reach a ledge that overlooks the tar lake. This is where you’ll be able to dig up the Hot Spring.	Improves the effect of all items that Sam eats or drinks.	Hydrologist gives you Tangerines. This item enhances the effect when Sam eats a Cryptobiote or drinks water from his canteen.
Clairvoyant Spring	From the Eastern Environmental Observatory, follow the ridge line that goes southeast.	Improves the scan functionalities of the Odradek.	Hydrologist rewards you with the Ludens Duck. Lou is extremely fond of this item.
Recharging Spring	Head north from the Adventurer’s Base to reach this Hot Spring location.	Recharges the batteries of Sam’s equipment.	Hydrologist unlocks Eucalyptus Leaves. This item increases the rate at which Sam’s stamina replenishes.
Tar Spring	This one is just south of the location of the Tar Therapist’s base.	BTs have a harder time detecting you.	You’ll get the Sweet Flag Leaves from the Hydrologist, which reduces Sam’s detection by BTs.

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