The key is to pay attention to the biome type of the area, then check your prospecting map values to see how much of each resource can be found at your prospective base location. Note that specific resource amounts in these best Kenshi base locations may vary between playthroughs as they are generated differently, so you may need to move slightly from the exact spots we show below.

You want a large, open space that has plenty of flat sections to make building easier.

Areas to funnel enemies when they attack, or the ability to build walls and cover open sections to artificially create choke points.

Proximity to cities or caravans for selling.

Usually no single spot will have 100% of everything, but the more you have in one location, the better.

High fertility for growing and access to resources - stone, copper, iron, animals for meat, and water are key.

What to Look for in a Good Base Locationīefore getting into the specific areas of the map for using as a base, you need to keep in mind these four main things you need when choosing a potential location. Not quite sure where to set up your base? We show you the 5 best overall locations, and then look at several other options to consider in subsequent playthroughs. It's all too easy to starve, run out of water, or get slaughtered by wandering enemies. If you want to set up shop and start your own community, you need a good starting location.

Kenshi map with locations