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 Stronger companions come from deeper [[Biomes]] and from [[Breeding]] and [[Imprinting]] for improved stats.
+== Hired hands (background gathering) ==
+From '''[[Taming]] 25''', a working companion can be given a '''task''': one gathering action it keeps running '''in the background''', even while you personally do something else — or are offline.
+* '''Which skills''' — only [[Foraging]], [[Logging]], [[Mining]], and [[Fishing]] can be tasked. Processing, combat, [[Farming]], and [[Delving]] cannot.
+* '''What you get''' — the action's '''guaranteed drops only''', at roughly a third of hands-on speed (a stronger companion buff works a little faster). Background work earns '''no XP, no rare drops, no pets or mastery''' — playing the skill yourself is always better; hired hands just keep the basket full.
+* '''Task slots''' — one slot at Taming 25; the '''Foreman's Whistle''' [[Shop]] upgrade adds up to two more (three total).
+* '''Upkeep''' — a hungry worker's task pauses until you restock its [[Diets|diet]] food, and the "while you were away" summary reports what your hired hands hauled in.
+Reaching high lifetime background gathers unlocks the '''Delegator''' [[Achievements|achievement]] track.
 == See also ==