Research Unlocks and Costs

Solarpunk research unlocks reference with exact costs, unlocked recipes, starting research, water, storage, animals, power, automation, tools, and airship.

Research is the main way the base turns from survival camp into machine network. This table lists exact item costs and what each unlock opens, so you can plan materials before walking back to the Research Table.

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Animal Basics Pack

Category	Animals
Player use	Includes feeder, water trough, and a cozy chicken shelter for basic animal care. Unlocks Chicken Coop, Water Trough, Feeding Trough, Animal Feed, Animal Tag. Costs 5 Wheat.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Animal Basics Pack belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Animal Basics Pack should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 5 Wheat -> Chicken Coop, Water Trough, Feeding Trough, Animal Feed, Animal Tag. Includes feeder, water trough, and a cozy chicken shelter for basic animal care.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Animals, Animals And Products

Animal Transport

Category	Animals
Player use	Unlocks tools to send animals between islands. Unlocks Animal Transport, Animal Receiving Station. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Animal Transport belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Animal Transport should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Animal Transport](/reference/animals/#record-animal-transport)
Crafted or processed by	Animal Transport option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 4 Iron, 15 Leaf, 3 Copper -> 1 Animal Transport
Unlocked by research	Animal Transport (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 1 Electrical Component -> Animal Transport, Animal Receiving Station. Unlocks tools to send animals between islands.
Loot sources	Phase 3: Animal Transport, Iron Axe, Cable Connector Small, Cobalt, Copper, Small Decorative Plant, Iron Hoe, Iron, Iron Ore, Iron Pickaxe, Raspberry Muffin. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Animals, Animals And Products

Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser

Category	Animals
Player use	- Unlocks Powered Water Trough, Automatic Feeder. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 1 Electrical Component -> Powered Water Trough, Automatic Feeder. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation, Animals, Animals And Products

Beehive

Category	Animals
Player use	Available immediately Unlocks Beehive, Candle Plate. Costs 2 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Beehive belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Beehive should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Beehive](/reference/animals/#record-beehive)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 70s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Animals, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Beehive option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 15 Log, 5 Stick -> 1 Beehive
Unlocked by research	Beehive (2 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 2 Wood -> Beehive, Candle Plate. Available immediately; Available immediately
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Honey, Beeswax, Honey Bread, Animals, Animals And Products

Better Animal Feed

Category	Animals
Player use	Adds alternate animal feed recipes. Unlocks Animal Feeds. Costs 1 Animal Feed, 2 Sunflower.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Better Animal Feed belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Better Animal Feed should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 1 Animal Feed, 2 Sunflower -> Animal Feeds. Adds alternate animal feed recipes.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Animals, Animals And Products

Farming & Animal Decorations

Category	Animals
Player use	Adds farm and animal-area decoration pieces. Unlocks Wheelbarrows, Scarecrow, Birdhouses, Bird Fountain, Decorative Insect Hotel. Costs 5 Wood, 2 Wheat.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Farming & Animal Decorations belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Farming & Animal Decorations should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 5 Wood, 2 Wheat -> Wheelbarrows, Scarecrow, Birdhouses, Bird Fountain, Decorative Insect Hotel. Adds farm and animal-area decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Animals, Animals And Products, Building, Building Base Layout

Feeding Trough

Category	Animals
Player use	- Unlocks Feeding Trough. Costs 4 Wood, 2 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Feeding Trough belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Feeding Trough should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Feeding Trough](/reference/animals/#record-feeding-trough) Recipe demand: 1 recipe; top checks: [Automatic Feeder](/reference/animals/#record-automatic-feeder)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 40s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Animals, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Feeding Trough option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Log, 5 Stick, 5 Iron -> 1 Feeding Trough
Used in recipes	Automatic Feeder (1 Feeding Trough)
Unlocked by research	Animal Basics Pack (5 Wheat) Feeding Trough (4 Wood, 2 Stick)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 4 Wood, 2 Stick -> Feeding Trough. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Animal Feed, Automatic Feeder, Animals, Animals And Products

Food Basket

Category	Animals
Player use	- Unlocks Food Basket. Costs 1 Egg, 1 Sheep Milk, 1 Truffle.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Food Basket belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Food Basket should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Food Basket](/reference/animals/#record-food-basket)
Crafted or processed by	Food Basket option 1 at Crafting Table, Kitchen / Production (Unlock recipe): 5 Egg, 5 Sheep Milk, 5 Truffle -> 1 Food Basket
Unlocked by research	Food Basket (1 Egg, 1 Sheep Milk, 1 Truffle)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 1 Egg, 1 Sheep Milk, 1 Truffle -> Food Basket. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Egg, Sheep Milk, Truffle, Farming And Weather, Farming Water And Weather

Pig Shelter

Category	Animals
Player use	Provides sleep and rain cover. Happy pigs drop truffles here over time. Unlocks Pig Shelter. Costs 5 Carrot, 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Pig Shelter belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Pig Shelter should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Pig Shelter](/reference/animals/#record-pig-shelter)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 20s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Animals, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Pig Shelter option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Log, 4 Stick -> 1 Pig Shelter
Unlocked by research	Pig Shelter (5 Carrot, 5 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 5 Carrot, 5 Wood -> Pig Shelter. Provides sleep and rain cover. Happy pigs drop truffles here over time.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Pig, Truffle, Animals, Animals And Products

Sheep Shelter

Category	Animals
Player use	Cozy shelter from rain. Only happy sheep leave milk while resting. Unlocks Sheep Shelter. Costs 5 Corn, 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Sheep Shelter belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Sheep Shelter should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Sheep Shelter](/reference/animals/#record-sheep-shelter)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 20s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Animals, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Sheep Shelter option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 8 Log, 4 Stick, 5 Wheat -> 1 Sheep Shelter
Unlocked by research	Sheep Shelter (5 Corn, 5 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 5 Corn, 5 Wood -> Sheep Shelter. Cozy shelter from rain. Only happy sheep leave milk while resting.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Sheep, Sheep Milk, Animals, Animals And Products

Water Trough

Category	Animals
Player use	- Unlocks Water Trough. Costs 4 Stone, 4 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Water Trough belongs to the Animals research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Water Trough should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Water Trough](/reference/animals/#record-water-trough) Recipe demand: 1 recipe; top checks: [Powered Water Trough](/reference/animals/#record-powered-water-trough)
Gameplay stats	Water storage capacity: 20 water units Water storage tick: 0.2 water units per tick Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Animals, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Water Trough option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Log, 10 Stone, 5 Iron -> 1 Water Trough
Used in recipes	Powered Water Trough (1 Water Trough)
Unlocked by research	Animal Basics Pack (5 Wheat) Water Trough (4 Stone, 4 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Animals: 4 Stone, 4 Wood -> Water Trough. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Powered Water Trough, Well, Rain Collector, Animals, Animals And Products

Bed

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Available immediately Unlocks Bed. Costs 2 Wood, 2 Stick, 1 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Bed belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Bed should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Bed](/reference/building-pieces/#record-bed)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 100s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Furnature, Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Bed option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Log, 1 Cloth, 2 Cotton -> 1 Bed
Unlocked by research	Bed (2 Wood, 2 Stick, 1 Cloth)
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 2 Wood, 2 Stick, 1 Cloth -> Bed. Available immediately; Available immediately
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Brick Materials

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Unlocks brick building materials. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 5 Brick, 16 Stone.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Brick Materials belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Brick Materials should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 5 Brick, 16 Stone -> Progression gate. Unlocks brick building materials.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Chest

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Available immediately Unlocks Chest. Costs 2 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Chest belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Chest should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Chest](/reference/building-pieces/#record-chest)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 60s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Chest option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 8 Log -> 1 Chest
Unlocked by research	Chest (2 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 2 Wood -> Chest. Available immediately; Available immediately
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Airships, Airship Repair And Exploration

Glass Materials

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Unlocks glass building materials. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 5 Glass, 16 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Glass Materials belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Glass Materials should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 5 Glass, 16 Wood -> Progression gate. Unlocks glass building materials.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Postbox

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	- Unlocks Recycler. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Postbox belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Postbox should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 1 Electrical Component -> Recycler. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Signs & Map Markers

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Unlocks signs and map markers Unlocks Signs, Map Marker. Costs 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Signs & Map Markers belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Signs & Map Markers should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 5 Wood -> Signs, Map Marker. Unlocks signs and map markers
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Storage Shelves

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	Shelves for organizing and storing crates Unlocks Storage Shelf. Costs 3 Wood, 2 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Storage Shelves belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Storage Shelves should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 3 Wood, 2 Stick -> Storage Shelf. Shelves for organizing and storing crates
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Wax Briquette

Category	Building and Storage
Player use	- Unlocks Cotton Wax. Costs 2 Beeswax, 2 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Wax Briquette belongs to the Building and Storage research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Wax Briquette should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 330s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources, Other
Research cost and unlocks	Building and Storage: 2 Beeswax, 2 Cloth -> Cotton Wax. -
Loot sources	Phase 2: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60%
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Basic Home Decorations

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds picture and bowl decorations for early home interiors. Unlocks Vertical Picture, Fruit Bowl. Costs 2 Wood, 2 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Basic Home Decorations belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Basic Home Decorations should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 2 Wood, 2 Cloth -> Vertical Picture, Fruit Bowl. Adds picture and bowl decorations for early home interiors.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Bath Decoration Pack

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Bathtub, Sink, Folded Towels, Decorative Shelf. Costs 5 Wood, 3 Brick, 3 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Bath Decoration Pack belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Bath Decoration Pack should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Wood, 3 Brick, 3 Cloth -> Bathtub, Sink, Folded Towels, Decorative Shelf. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Curtain

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Curtain. Costs 5 Cloth, 1 Iron.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Curtain belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Curtain should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Curtain](/reference/building-pieces/#record-curtain)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 10s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Furnature, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Curtain option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 3 Cloth -> 1 Curtain
Unlocked by research	Curtain (5 Cloth, 1 Iron)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Cloth, 1 Iron -> Curtain. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Barrel & Crate

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Barrel and Crate, Decorative Bucket, Grain Sack. Costs 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Barrel & Crate belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Barrel & Crate should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Wood -> Barrel and Crate, Decorative Bucket, Grain Sack. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Books

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Decorative Books. Costs 5 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Books belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Books should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Decorative Books](/reference/building-pieces/#record-decorative-books)
Crafted or processed by	Decorative Books option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 3 Cloth -> 1 Decorative Books Decorative Books option 2 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 3 Cloth -> 1 Decorative Books Variant 2 Decorative Books option 3 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 3 Cloth -> 1 Decorative Books Variant 3 Decorative Books option 4 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 3 Cloth -> 1 Decorative Books Variant 4
Unlocked by research	Decorative Books (5 Cloth)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Cloth -> Decorative Books. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Cacti & Succulents

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds cactus and succulent variants. Unlocks Decorative Cacti, Decorative Succulents. Costs 3 Brick, 5 Leaf.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Cacti & Succulents belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Cacti & Succulents should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Brick, 5 Leaf -> Decorative Cacti, Decorative Succulents. Adds cactus and succulent variants.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Couches & Carpets

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds couch and carpet decoration pieces. Unlocks Couch, Carpet. Costs 2 Cloth, 4 Cotton, 2 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Couches & Carpets belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Couches & Carpets should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 2 Cloth, 4 Cotton, 2 Wood -> Couch, Carpet. Adds couch and carpet decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Fairy Lights

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Decorative Fairy Lights. Costs 2 Iron, 2 Copper.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Fairy Lights belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Fairy Lights should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Decorative Fairy Lights](/reference/building-pieces/#record-decorative-fairy-lights)
Crafted or processed by	Decorative Fairy Lights option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Iron, 5 Copper -> 1 Decorative Fairy Lights Decorative Fairy Lights option 2 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Iron, 5 Copper -> 1 Large Decorative Fairy Lights
Unlocked by research	Decorative Fairy Lights (2 Iron, 2 Copper)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 2 Iron, 2 Copper -> Decorative Fairy Lights. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Fireplaces

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds fireplace decoration pieces. Unlocks Fireplaces. Costs 5 Stone, 3 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Fireplaces belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Fireplaces should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Stone, 3 Wood -> Fireplaces. Adds fireplace decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Haybales

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Hay Bale. Costs 5 Wheat.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Haybales belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Haybales should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Wheat -> Hay Bale. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Logs

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Decorative Log Stacks. Costs 3 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Logs belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Logs should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood -> Decorative Log Stacks. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Outdoor Bushes & Plants

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds outdoor bush and flower box decorations. Unlocks Rectangular Decorative Bush, Red Flower Box. Costs 16 Leaf.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Outdoor Bushes & Plants belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Outdoor Bushes & Plants should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 16 Leaf -> Rectangular Decorative Bush, Red Flower Box. Adds outdoor bush and flower box decorations.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Outdoor Furniture

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds outdoor furniture and path-detail pieces. Unlocks Wooden Swing, Parasol, Benches, Pergola, Wooden Arch. Costs 5 Cloth, 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Outdoor Furniture belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Outdoor Furniture should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Cloth, 5 Wood -> Wooden Swing, Parasol, Benches, Pergola, Wooden Arch, Outdoor Candle. Adds outdoor furniture and path-detail pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Plants Pack (Large)

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds large decorative plant variants. Unlocks Large Decorative Plants. Costs 5 Brick, 10 Leaf.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Plants Pack (Large) belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Plants Pack (Large) should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Brick, 10 Leaf -> Large Decorative Plants. Adds large decorative plant variants.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Plants Pack (Medium)

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds medium decorative plant variants. Unlocks Medium Decorative Plants. Costs 3 Leaf, 2 Brick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Plants Pack (Medium) belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Plants Pack (Medium) should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Leaf, 2 Brick -> Medium Decorative Plants. Adds medium decorative plant variants.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Plants Pack (Small)

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds small and hanging plant variants. Unlocks Small Decorative Plants, Hanging Decorative Plants. Costs 1 Brick, 2 Leaf.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Plants Pack (Small) belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Plants Pack (Small) should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 1 Brick, 2 Leaf -> Small Decorative Plants, Hanging Decorative Plants. Adds small and hanging plant variants.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Kitchen Details. Costs 2 Iron, 1 Brick, 1 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 2 Iron, 1 Brick, 1 Stick -> Kitchen Details. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Shelves & Dressers

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds shelf, bookshelf, and dresser pieces. Unlocks Shelf, Decorative Bookshelf, Commode. Costs 5 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Shelves & Dressers belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Shelves & Dressers should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Wood -> Shelf, Decorative Bookshelf, Commode. Adds shelf, bookshelf, and dresser pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Decorative Tables & Chairs

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds table and seating decoration pieces. Unlocks Tables, Seating. Costs 5 Wood, 2 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Decorative Tables & Chairs belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Decorative Tables & Chairs should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 5 Wood, 2 Stick -> Tables, Seating. Adds table and seating decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Music Decoration Pack

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds music-themed decoration pieces. Unlocks Decorative Guitar. Costs 3 Wood, 2 Iron, 2 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Music Decoration Pack belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Music Decoration Pack should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood, 2 Iron, 2 Cloth -> Decorative Guitar. Adds music-themed decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Picnic Table & Tablecloth

Category	Decorations
Player use	- Unlocks Picnic Table, Tablecloth. Costs 3 Wood, 2 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Picnic Table & Tablecloth belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Picnic Table & Tablecloth should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood, 2 Cloth -> Picnic Table, Tablecloth. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Rocking Chair

Category	Decorations
Player use	Decorative rocking chair. Unlocks Rocking Chair. Costs 3 Wood, 3 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Rocking Chair belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Rocking Chair should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Rocking Chair](/reference/building-pieces/#record-rocking-chair)
Crafted or processed by	Rocking Chair option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Log, 15 Stick -> 1 Rocking Chair
Unlocked by research	Rocking Chair (3 Wood, 3 Stick)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood, 3 Stick -> Rocking Chair. Decorative rocking chair.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Toilet House

Category	Decorations
Player use	Decorative toilet house. Unlocks Toilet House. Costs 3 Wood, 3 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Toilet House belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Toilet House should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Toilet House](/reference/building-pieces/#record-toilet-house)
Crafted or processed by	Toilet House option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 15 Log, 2 Cloth, 5 Stick, 2 Iron -> 1 Toilet House
Unlocked by research	Toilet House (3 Wood, 3 Stick)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood, 3 Stick -> Toilet House. Decorative toilet house.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Trash Can

Category	Decorations
Player use	Decorative trash can. Unlocks Trash Can. Costs 1 Wood, 1 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Trash Can belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Trash Can should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Trash Can](/reference/building-pieces/#record-trash-can)
Crafted or processed by	Trash Can option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 2 Log, 3 Stick -> 1 Trash Can
Unlocked by research	Trash Can (1 Wood, 1 Stick)
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 1 Wood, 1 Stick -> Trash Can. Decorative trash can.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Washtub & Trunk

Category	Decorations
Player use	Adds washtub and trunk decoration pieces. Unlocks Trunk With Axe, Washtub. Costs 3 Wood, 3 Stick, 3 Cloth, 1 Iron.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Washtub & Trunk belongs to the Decorations research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Washtub & Trunk should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Decorations: 3 Wood, 3 Stick, 3 Cloth, 1 Iron -> Trunk With Axe, Washtub. Adds washtub and trunk decoration pieces.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Algae Drone

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	A drone that retrieves algae from lakes Unlocks Magnetic Fisher. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Algae Drone belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Algae Drone should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Magnetic Fisher. A drone that retrieves algae from lakes
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation, Farming And Weather, Farming Water And Weather

Battery

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Batteries store excess power and release it when production drops; each battery has intake and output limits. Unlocks Battery. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Battery belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Battery should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Battery](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-battery) Loot: 3 exact rows across 3 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Battery option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Iron, 15 Silicon, 10 Copper -> 1 Battery
Unlocked by research	Battery (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Battery. Batteries store excess power and release it when production drops; each battery has intake and output limits.
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 40%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Phase 5: Special, 10%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 6: Special, 10%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60%
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Energy Crafting Table

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Available immediately; Unlocks the energy workbench. You can craft it in the wooden crafting table. Unlocks Energy Crafting Table, Cable Connector Small, Network Display, Sprinkler, Generator. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Energy Crafting Table belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Energy Crafting Table should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics, Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Unlocked by research	Energy Crafting Table (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Energy Crafting Table, Cable Connector Small, Network Display, Sprinkler, Generator, Drill. Available immediately; Available immediately; Unlocks the energy workbench. You can craft it in the wooden crafting table.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic, Building, Building Base Layout

Energy Furnace

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	A furnace that runs on energy. Unlocks Energy Furnace. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Energy Furnace belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Energy Furnace should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Energy Furnace](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-energy-furnace)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Energy Furnace option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 15 Iron, 15 Silicon, 15 Copper -> 1 Energy Furnace
Unlocked by research	Energy Furnace (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Energy Furnace. A furnace that runs on energy.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Forester Bot

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	The Forester automates wood production. Unlocks Forester. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Forester Bot belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Forester Bot should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Forester. The Forester automates wood production.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation

Furnace

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	- Unlocks Furnace. Costs 3 Stone.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Furnace belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Furnace should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Furnace](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-furnace)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Furnace option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 15 Stone -> 1 Furnace
Unlocked by research	Furnace (3 Stone)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 3 Stone -> Furnace. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Recycler

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Decompose items back into their crafting parts Unlocks Uncrafter. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Recycler belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Recycler should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Recycler](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-recycler)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Recycler option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Iron, 10 Copper, 10 Silicon, 10 Cobalt -> 1 Recycler
Unlocked by research	Postbox (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Uncrafter. Decompose items back into their crafting parts
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation

Sensors & Logic Block

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Adds rain sensors, daytime sensors, and logic blocks for conditional energy connections. Unlocks Logic Block, Rain Sensor, Daytime Sensor. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Sensors & Logic Block belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Sensors & Logic Block should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Logic Block, Rain Sensor, Daytime Sensor. Adds rain sensors, daytime sensors, and logic blocks for conditional energy connections.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Sky Turbine

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	A large sky turbine that produces a lot of energy. Unlocks Sky Turbine. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Sky Turbine belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Sky Turbine should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Sky Turbine](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-sky-turbine)
Crafted or processed by	Sky Turbine option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 30 Cloth, 1 Circuit Board, 20 Iron -> 1 Sky Turbine
Unlocked by research	Sky Turbine (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Sky Turbine. A large sky turbine that produces a lot of energy.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Solar Panel

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Generates energy when exposed to the sun. Unlocks Solar Panel. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Solar Panel belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Solar Panel should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Solar Panel](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-solar-panel)
Crafted or processed by	Solar Panel option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 8 Iron, 8 Glass, 8 Copper -> 1 Solar Panel
Unlocked by research	Solar Panel (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Solar Panel. Generates energy when exposed to the sun.
Loot sources	Phase 4: Iron Axe, Cable Connector Small, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Iron Pickaxe, Raspberry Muffin, Solar Panel. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Sprinkler

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Sprinklers automatically water nearby fields. Unlocks Sprinkler. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Sprinkler belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Sprinkler should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Sprinkler](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-sprinkler)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Sprinkler option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Iron, 5 Copper -> 1 Sprinkler
Unlocked by research	Energy Crafting Table (1 Electrical Component) Sprinkler (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Sprinkler. Sprinklers automatically water nearby fields.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic, Automation

Transport Drone

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	Transport drones move resources between base routes. Unlocks Transport Drone. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Transport Drone belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Transport Drone should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Transport Drone](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-transport-drone) Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Transport Drone option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 8 Cobalt, 16 Iron, 16 Copper, 16 Silicon -> 1 Transport Drone
Unlocked by research	Transport Drone (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Transport Drone. Transport drones move resources between base routes.
Loot sources	Phase 6: Special, 10%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60%
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation

Weather Station & Switch

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	A weather forecast station and a manual switch. Unlocks Weather Station, Logic Block. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Weather Station & Switch belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Weather Station & Switch should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Weather Station, Logic Block. A weather forecast station and a manual switch.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Windmill

Category	Energy and Automation
Player use	A windmill produces energy based on the current wind strength. Unlocks Windmill. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Windmill belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Windmill should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Windmill](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-windmill)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Windmill option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 8 Iron, 8 Copper, 15 Cobalt, 15 Silicon -> 1 Windmill
Unlocked by research	Windmill (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Energy and Automation: 1 Electrical Component -> Windmill. A windmill produces energy based on the current wind strength.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Energy Workbench

Category	Energy
Player use	Unlock the energy workbench craft path.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Energy Workbench belongs to the Energy research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Energy Workbench should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic

Additional Cooking Recipes

Category	Food and Water
Player use	- Unlocks Vegetable Pizza, Vegetable Taco, Salad Bowl. Costs 5 Paprika, 1 Vegetable Stir Fry, 1 Berry Cake.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Additional Cooking Recipes belongs to the Food and Water research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Additional Cooking Recipes should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Food and Water: 2 Corn, 2 Truffle, 2 Raspberry -> Vegetable Stir Fry, Berry Cake, Fruit Plate. Adds more cooked meal recipes for longer trips. Food and Water: 5 Paprika, 1 Vegetable Stir Fry, 1 Berry Cake -> Vegetable Pizza, Vegetable Taco, Salad Bowl. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Bottle

Category	Food and Water
Player use	A bottle you can store and boil water in. Unlocks Empty Carafe. Costs 2 Glass.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Bottle belongs to the Food and Water research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Bottle should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Food and Water: 2 Glass -> Empty Carafe. A bottle you can store and boil water in.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Cooking

Category	Food and Water
Player use	Unlocks cooking for stronger travel food. Unlocks Kitchen Counter. Costs 5 Brick, 2 Wood, 2 Iron.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Cooking belongs to the Food and Water research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Cooking should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Food and Water: 5 Brick, 2 Wood, 2 Iron -> Kitchen Counter. Unlocks cooking for stronger travel food.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Advanced Dock

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Advanced Dock supports automatic airship flight. Unlocks Advanced Dock. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Advanced Dock belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Advanced Dock should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Advanced Dock](/reference/airship-upgrades/#record-advanced-dock)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Advanced Dock option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 1 Dock, 8 Silicon, 12 Copper -> 1 Advanced Dock
Unlocked by research	Advanced Dock (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Electrical Component -> Advanced Dock. Advanced Dock supports automatic airship flight.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Airships, Airship Repair And Exploration

Airship Dock

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	- Unlocks Dock. Costs 5 Wood, 5 Iron, 5 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Airship Dock belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Airship Dock should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 5 Wood, 5 Iron, 5 Cloth -> Dock. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Airships, Airship Repair And Exploration

Electrical Research Tier 2

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks new electrical devices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Silicon.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Electrical Research Tier 2 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Electrical Research Tier 2 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Silicon -> Progression gate. Unlocks new electrical devices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Electrical Research Tier 3

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks new electrical devices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Cobalt.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Electrical Research Tier 3 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Electrical Research Tier 3 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Cobalt -> Progression gate. Unlocks new electrical devices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Electrical Research Tier 4

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks new electrical devices. Unlocks Circuit Board. Costs 1 Algae.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Electrical Research Tier 4 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Electrical Research Tier 4 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Algae -> Circuit Board. Unlocks new electrical devices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Electrical Research Tier 5

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks new electrical devices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Diamond.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Electrical Research Tier 5 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Electrical Research Tier 5 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Diamond -> Progression gate. Unlocks new electrical devices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Map

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	After researching you can open and use a map Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 2 Cloth.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Map belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Map should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 2 Cloth -> Progression gate. After researching you can open and use a map
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 2

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Available immediately; Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Build Hammer, 1 Beeswax.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 2 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 2 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Build Hammer, 1 Beeswax -> Progression gate. Available immediately; Available immediately; Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 3

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Iron.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 3 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 3 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Iron -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 4

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Copper.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 4 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 4 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Copper -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 5

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Wheat.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 5 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 5 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Wheat -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 6

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Sunflower.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 6 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 6 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Sunflower -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 7

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Corn.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 7 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 7 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Corn -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Research Tier 8

Category	Progression and Travel
Player use	Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 1 Diamond.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Research Tier 8 belongs to the Progression and Travel research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Research Tier 8 should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression and Travel: 1 Paprika -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices. Progression and Travel: 1 Diamond -> Progression gate. Unlocks the next group of research choices.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Growbox

Category	Progression
Player use	- Unlocks Growbox. Costs 2 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Growbox belongs to the Progression research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Growbox should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Growbox](/reference/building-pieces/#record-growbox)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 20s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Growbox option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 4 Log -> 1 Growbox
Unlocked by research	Growbox (2 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Progression: 2 Wood -> Growbox. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Lights Pack

Category	Progression
Player use	Wired light, wireless light and wireless connector. Unlocks Wireless Connector, Standing Lamp, Wireless Lamp, Bedside Lamp. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Lights Pack belongs to the Progression research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Lights Pack should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression: 1 Electrical Component -> Wireless Connector, Standing Lamp, Wireless Lamp, Bedside Lamp. Wired light, wireless light and wireless connector.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Seeds Pack

Category	Progression
Player use	Adds crop seed recipes so farms can be expanded from harvested plants. Unlocks Raspberry Seed, Cotton Seed, Wheat Seed, Corn Seed, Watermelon Seed. Costs 1 Raspberry, 1 Cotton, 1 Wheat, 1 Carrot, 1 Sunflower.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Seeds Pack belongs to the Progression research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Seeds Pack should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression: 1 Raspberry, 1 Cotton, 1 Wheat, 1 Carrot, 1 Sunflower -> Raspberry Seed, Cotton Seed, Wheat Seed, Corn Seed, Watermelon Seed, Carrot Seed, Sunflower Seed. Adds crop seed recipes so farms can be expanded from harvested plants.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Farming And Weather, Farming Water And Weather

Wooden Mill

Category	Progression
Player use	- Unlocks Decorative Mill. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Wooden Mill belongs to the Progression research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Wooden Mill should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Progression: 1 Electrical Component -> Decorative Mill. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Detector

Category	Tools
Player use	- Unlocks Loot Chest Detector. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Detector belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Detector should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 1 Electrical Component -> Loot Chest Detector. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Diamond Tools

Category	Tools
Player use	Diamond Tools with very high durability Unlocks Diamond Axe, Diamond Pickaxe, Diamond Hoe. Costs 5 Diamond, 1 Iron Pickaxe.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Diamond Tools belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Diamond Tools should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 5 Diamond, 1 Iron Pickaxe -> Diamond Axe, Diamond Pickaxe, Diamond Hoe. Diamond Tools with very high durability
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Drill

Category	Tools
Player use	- Unlocks Drill. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Drill belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Drill should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Drill](/reference/tools/#record-drill)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Electronics Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Drill option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Iron, 10 Copper -> 1 Drill
Unlocked by research	Energy Crafting Table (1 Electrical Component) Drill (1 Electrical Component)
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 1 Electrical Component -> Drill. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Automation

Iron Rod

Category	Tools
Player use	An iron fishing rod Progression gate for later research choices. Costs 3 Wood, 3 Stick, 3 Cloth, 1 Iron, 1 Electrical Component.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Iron Rod belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Iron Rod should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 3 Wood, 3 Stick, 3 Cloth, 1 Iron, 1 Electrical Component -> Progression gate. An iron fishing rod
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Iron Tools

Category	Tools
Player use	Iron Tools with better durability Unlocks Iron Axe, Iron Pickaxe, Iron Hoe. Costs 5 Iron, 1 Stone Pickaxe.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Iron Tools belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Iron Tools should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 5 Iron, 1 Stone Pickaxe -> Iron Axe, Iron Pickaxe, Iron Hoe. Iron Tools with better durability
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Magnetic Fishing Rod

Category	Tools
Player use	A magnetic fishing rod that lets you retrieve resources out of the water. Sometimes, non-magnetic items get stuck on it too. Unlocks Fishing Rod. Costs 1 Cloth, 1 Iron, 1 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Magnetic Fishing Rod belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Magnetic Fishing Rod should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 1 Cloth, 1 Iron, 1 Stick -> Fishing Rod. A magnetic fishing rod that lets you retrieve resources out of the water. Sometimes, non-magnetic items get stuck on it too.
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Repair Kit

Category	Tools
Player use	- Unlocks Repair Kit. Costs 2 Iron.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Repair Kit belongs to the Tools research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Repair Kit should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Crafted or processed by: [Repair Kit](/reference/tools/#record-repair-kit)
Gameplay stats	Use repair kit: 2s (InputTriggerHold)
Crafted or processed by	Repair Kit option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 5 Iron -> 1 Repair Kit
Unlocked by research	Repair Kit (2 Iron)
Research cost and unlocks	Tools: 2 Iron -> Repair Kit. -
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Tools

Rain Collector

Category	Water
Player use	Available immediately Unlocks Rain Collector. Costs 2 Wood.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Rain Collector belongs to the Water research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Rain Collector should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Rain Collector](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-rain-collector)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Burn time (fuel): 10s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Rain Collector option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 6 Log, 8 Stone, 6 Stick -> 1 Rain Collector
Unlocked by research	Rain Collector (2 Wood)
Research cost and unlocks	Water: 2 Wood -> Rain Collector. Available immediately; Available immediately
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Well

Category	Water
Player use	Available immediately Unlocks Well. Costs 3 Stone, 2 Wood, 2 Stick.
Best check	Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials.
When it matters	Well belongs to the Water research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Direct use	Well should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Record summary	Use: Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. Stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Well](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-well)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 1 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Devices, Other Interaction: Buildable
Crafted or processed by	Well option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 15 Stone, 10 Log, 6 Stick -> 1 Well
Unlocked by research	Well (3 Stone, 2 Wood, 2 Stick)
Research cost and unlocks	Water: 3 Stone, 2 Wood, 2 Stick -> Well. Available immediately; Available immediately
Related	Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation

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