Welcome to the ultimate guide for conquering every collectible in Dremuchij, the opening region of Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater. This wilderness area sets the tone for your entire survival experience, packed with essential weapons, rare animals, and hidden treasures that will boost your capabilities throughout the campaign. Whether you're hunting for trophies or building the perfect survival kit, this comprehensive breakdown ensures you won't miss a single item.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Kerotan #1 + Ga-Ko #1
After retrieving your backpack, return to your starting position and take the eastern slope upward. When facing the tree where your backpack hung, look left to spot both collectibles resting on a rock formation.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Wildlife and Flora Collection
Tree Frog(Frog B) - Navigate to your starting area and search the grass patch right of the crawl-under log. This amphibian hops around actively, so crawl through the grass and watch for movement. On Very Easy difficulty, equip the Sonar item (hold Left + L3) to mark animals automatically.
Siberian Inkcap(Mushroom C)- Located at the base of trees flanking the log you crawled under to reach your backpack area.
Russian Oyster Mushroom (Mushroom A) - Find this growing on a tree stump to the left of your starting area.
Reticulated Python (Snake H) - Slithers through the grass near the crawl-under log in your backpack retrieval zone.
Giant Anaconda (Snake G) - Positioned near the exit from your backpack area, this massive snake provides excellent sustenance.
Russian False Mango (Fruit B) - Hangs from the tree to the left of your backpack tree - look for the large green fruit.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Indian Gavial
Multiple crocodiles patrol the swamp waters. Kill one with your Survival Knife to collect meat for your food supply. These provide excellent stamina restoration and are worth the effort.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Island Treasures
The central island holds two crucial collectibles:
Ga-Ko #2 - Positioned between the trees on the swamp's central island. Wade carefully to avoid alerting nearby wildlife.
Hornet's Nest - Hanging from a tree branch on the same island. This food source provides unique benefits when consumed, though it may cause temporary discomfort.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Kerotan #2
After crossing the swamp, position yourself in the second grass patch you encounter. Look right to spot this collectible on a rock formation.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Weapon Locations
SVD Sniper Rifle - Immediately upon entering the area, take the right path to its end. This powerful weapon becomes invaluable for long-range engagements and animal hunting.
Grenades - Hidden inside the hollow tree stump where you find Fruit A (detailed below).
Stun Grenades - Follow the path from Kerotan #3 through the grass, then trace the area's edge behind a large tree stump.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Flora and Fauna
Golova (Fruit C) - Hangs from a tree near the first patrolling guard. This small, greenish-yellow pear-shaped fruit provides sustenance and healing properties.
Sunda Whistling-Thrush (Bird E) - Directly below Fruit C in the grass patch. This black raven-like bird is skittish and will flee if disturbed. Clear out guards first, then use grenades from a safe distance.
Yabloko Moloko (Fruit A) - Travel north to the area's far end where the second guard patrols. These red apple-like fruits hang prominently from tree branches.
Magpie (Bird D) - Located in a large grass patch near a log, accessible from the north exit by going right and down. Use grenades to flush out this bird effectively.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Thermal Goggles
Found inside the crawlable log near Kerotan #3. These goggles revolutionize your collectible hunting by highlighting heat signatures of animals and items. Equip them from your backpack under Items, then hold Left to activate.
Kerotan #3
Located on top of a tree stump next to a log, past the grass patch where you found Bird D.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations
Ga-Ko #3
Positioned on a log next to a rock formation, directly behind the tree containing Fruit A.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Guide: Dremuchij Collectibles and Locations