Easy Way to find oak Trees?

[Jonathan Faber]

as title suggests, is there a particularly easy way/biome to find and obtain oak trees and logs, as while my forest has Larch, Redwood, Pine, and occasionally maple and birch, it has no Oak, and getting the part of the game that needs Tannin for leatherworking is kinda a pain if you don't have any, so any tips would be appreciated

[Streetwind]

Welcome to the forums

Most trees can be distinguished by the color of their foliage on the world map. Oaks look different from the other trees you mentioned.

Of course, that doesn't help you directly right away... you first have to find an oak tree. Then you can look at the map and memorize how it appears there.

Generally, if you ask yourself the question "how do I find x" in Vintage Story, the answer is "travel further".

[Saricane]

What starting climate did you choose ? I ask that because I don't understand how you can have larch (cold and icy climates) and redwood trees (south temperate and warm climates) in the same forest ?

[Maelstrom]

On 1/25/2022 at 6:45 AM, Saricane said:

What starting climate did you choose ? I ask that because I don't understand how you can have larch (cold and icy climates) and redwood trees (south temperate and warm climates) in the same forest ?

patchy climate setting maybe?

[Gorfinhofin]

I feel like I've seen larches at high elevation. They could be in a warm climate with the larches growing on mountains?

[Redforge]

Found this Oak tree slighly to the north ( -119, 111, -179 ) has several logs sticking out and has diffrent color then the maple tree....

Hope it helps you spot them!

[Professor Dragon]

On 1/25/2022 at 12:18 PM, Jonathan Faber said:

as title suggests, is there a particularly easy way/biome to find and obtain oak trees and logs, as while my forest has Larch, Redwood, Pine, and occasionally maple and birch, it has no Oak, and getting the part of the game that needs Tannin for leatherworking is kinda a pain if you don't have any, so any tips would be appreciated

This won't help, as you don't have any of these trees either, but you can also use acacia logs instead of oak for leatherworking.
Acacia are a LOT further south though than the trees you mentioned, typically. 

I will note that oaks are not particularly hard to find, usually.  
Do not go wandering into forests if you are not prepared to be jumped by wolves. Stick to the outside looking at the treeline, or nice open plains.

This answer actually best covers it - you do simply need to travel more, and keep an eye on the trees.

On 1/25/2022 at 6:28 PM, Streetwind said:

Generally, if you ask yourself the question "how do I find x" in Vintage Story, the answer is "travel further".

In particular, you may want to travel south, as it gets a bit warmer as you go, on a default start. If you're seeing larch, you're in a cold place and could move either to a lower elevation or south.

I like @Redforge pictures as well - at least you'll know what to look for. 

You might also find an Agriculture Trader and be able to buy an acorn or two. You only need one to grow, and then you can break the leaves and be right from that point onwards, as you usually get at least one and usually more from a tree. (I'd still buy a few though.)

Finally, at worldgen some truly massive oaks are generated. These are never generated again, and your seeds will never produce a tree as big.
So as tempting as it may be, I tend to leave these trees and look for their smaller cousins. They're normally in the same area.

Professor Dragon.

Edited October 26, 2025 by Professor Dragon

[Maelstrom]

Necro'ing a 3.5 year old thread to provide answers?   

First, I doubt this is an issue for the poster anymore.  And second, a LOT has changed since this was posted.   Like acacia's use in leathermaking.

[Professor Dragon]

2 minutes ago, Maelstrom said:

Necro'ing a 3.5 year old thread to provide answers?   

First, I doubt this is an issue for the poster anymore.  And second, a LOT has changed since this was posted.   Like acacia's use in leathermaking.

OMG. I didn't notice the last post date - good pickup. I just came into it via "Recently Updated." 

[Maelstrom]

You're good.  @Redforge must be a necromancer extraordinaire necro'ing a 3 year old thread with this first post.