Rain Collector
Solarpunk Rain Collector guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related machines and automation links, and practical player advice.
Rain Collector is a Solarpunk machine or automation part. Collects clean rainwater for drinking.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Machines and Automation |
| Player use | Collects clean rainwater for drinking. |
| Best check | Use it when clean water, watering, or longer trips are the bottleneck. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Burn time (fuel) | 10s | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Devices, Other | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Table | 1 Rain Collector | 6 Log, 8 Stone, 6 Stick | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Rain Collector | 2 Log | Only this unlock |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 2 Log | Rain Collector | Available immediately; Available immediately; Available immediately |
When To Care
Care about the rain collector early, before thirst and dirty water start dictating every trip. Clean water is one of the first systems that makes the base feel stable.
Practical Use
Rain Collector belongs on the water route, close enough that watering, drinking, animal care, or trip prep does not become a separate chore.
Related Strategy
For machine planning, use a four-part check: input, output, energy, storage. If any part is unclear, the machine may create clutter instead of saving time.
Common Mistakes
- Do not place Rain Collector away from its input, output, or power route.
- Do not scale powered machines before adding enough generation and battery support to keep the useful devices running.
- Do not automate a messy route. Clean storage and clear destinations first, then add drones, sprinklers, sensors, or other powered helpers.
Related
Machines And Automation, Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic