In The Wandering Village, players can unlock one of three Monuments per playthrough—each representing a different philosophy of survival. These monuments serve as long-term achievements earned through consistent gameplay choices, and they reflect how you prioritized either Ombru or your villagers throughout your journey. While you can only earn onemonument per playthrough, this guide explains how to unlock all three, helping you plan for each outcome.

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1. The Survival Monument
Focus: Cooperation and Endurance

The Survival Monument is the default and most accessible of the three. It is automatically awarded on Day 100 of your playthrough, assuming you survive that long. You don’t need to meet any special conditions—just reach the 100-day mark while maintaining basic survival.

This monument symbolizes the core theme of The Wandering Village: collaboration with Ombru to endure the many challenges of the journey. If you’re new to the game or unsure how to pursue one of the other monuments, this is a reliable path.

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2. The Ombru Monument
Focus: Compassion and Harmony with Ombru

To unlock the Ombru Monument, you must treat Ombru with exceptional care and empathy. This path is significantly more demanding and requires strict attention to Ombru’s wellbeing. Here’s what you need to do:

• Never mine Ombru’s spikes
• Never let Ombru’s health fall below 90%
• Keep Ombru completely toxin-free
• Feed Ombru regularly to keep hunger low
• Avoid rainforest biomes (to minimize toxic exposure)
• Use the horn to command Ombru to run over hot sand to prevent heat damage

You’ll need a large supply of herbs to support this playthrough, particularly to cure toxins and keep Ombru’s health high.

If you successfully maintain Ombru’s health, trust, and toxin-free status through Day 100, you will receive the Ombru Monument. This path emphasizes gratitude, empathy, and a deep bond between villagers and the creature carrying them.

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3. The Village Monument
Focus: Resourcefulness and Villager Survival First

The Village Monument takes the opposite approach. In this playthrough, you prioritize the needs of your villagers above those of Ombru, walking a fine line between using Ombru’s resources and avoiding his wrath.

To unlock this monument:

• Occasionally remove Ombru’s spikes, but not so often that Ombru becomes angry
• Drill for bile and blood to power essential structures (e.g., Decontaminators)
• Avoid letting Ombru wag its tail before Day 100 (a sign of disobedience)
• Manage Ombru’s trust carefully: not too low to trigger retaliation, but not too high to imply a harmony path

The trick with this monument is balance. Use Ombru for survival—harvesting his resources and taking tactical liberties—without pushing him too far. This route requires a nuanced approach to trust and timing. When done correctly, the Village Monument is awarded on Day 100 and reflects the ingenuity and survival instincts of a people using all tools at their disposal.

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Final Thoughts

Each monument in The Wandering Village represents a different survival ideology. Whether you walk the neutral line with the Survival Monument, show deep care for Ombru with the Ombru Monument, or put your villagers first with the Village Monument, your gameplay choices shape the legacy of your people.

While only one can be earned per run, mastering all three adds rich depth and replayability to the game. Plan ahead, manage wisely, and let your monument reflect your path through the wandering world.