Resources

Solarpunk resources reference for logs, sticks, stone, ores, metals, clay, glass, brick, silicon, diamond, electrical parts, and airship tech.

Materials are useful only when the page says what they feed. Use this as the raw-material index for early tools, building materials, power parts, and airship progression.

Name	Use
Log	Basic wood resource used for early crafting, burning, structures, and machines.
Stick	Early quick-craft material and tutorial step; make it before crafting the hoe.
Stone	Basic mined material; mine stones with the pickaxe and use it in early tools and stations.
Leaf	Plant material gathered while clearing greenery; keep some with wood and saplings for early crafting loops.
Wood Waste	Burnable wood byproduct; the tips say most wooden items can be burned.
Clay	Raw material for brick-related crafting and building progression.
Brick	Building material unlocked for brick structures after the brick research path.
Glass	Crafted in the furnace and used for glass building pieces.
Scrap Metal	Metal resource for early machine and utility crafting.
Copper Ore	Ore that smelts into copper for electrical crafting.
Copper	Processed metal used for energy and machine progression.
Iron Ore	Ore that smelts into iron.
Iron	Processed metal used for upgraded tools, rods, and machines.
Cobalt Ore	Advanced ore for later metal progression.
Cobalt	Advanced processed metal for later tools, machines, or upgrades.
Silicon	Electrical material used around solar and electronics progression.
Diamond	Advanced material tied to diamond tools and the diamond achievement.
Quartz Ore	Ore resource tied to later material gathering and water-resource fishing.
Cloth	Basic crafted textile used in beds, docks, furniture, signs, animal tags, and many decoration recipes.
Candle Plate	Small wax-and-stone craft part used in candle decoration recipes.
Cotton Wax	Wax-and-cloth craft part unlocked through the wax briquette path.
Circuit Board	Electrical crafting part used by foresters, detectors, sky turbines, and later powered devices.
Electrical Component	Key electrical part used for power and machine unlocks.
Lost Cargo	Lost cargo from merchant bots; keep it with key-item and exploration storage.

Record Details

Log

Category	Resources
Player use	Basic wood resource used for early crafting, burning, structures, and machines.
Best check	Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it.
When it matters	Care about Log in the first hour because starter tools, early crafting, and basic building all compete for simple materials. Keep it close to the crafting table until storage is organized.
Direct use	Keep Log near the early crafting table and first storage. It feeds starter tools, quick crafts, fuel or structure work, so searching for it should never interrupt the first base loop.
Record summary	Use: Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 55 recipes; top checks: [Advanced Crafting Table](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-advanced-crafting-table), [Barrel and Crate](/reference/crafting-recipes/#barrel-and-crate), [Bed](/reference/building-pieces/#record-bed), [Beehive](/reference/animals/#record-beehive)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 60s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Advanced Crafting Table (4 Log) Barrel and Crate (10 Log, 10 Log) Bed (5 Log) Beehive (15 Log) Benches (3 Log, 2 Log, 2 Log) Birdhouses (1 Log, 1 Log) Chest (8 Log) Chicken Coop (10 Log) Commode (8 Log, 4 Log) Couch (6 Log, 8 Log, 4 Log) Crafting Table (6 Log) Decorative Bookshelf (4 Log) Decorative Bucket (3 Log) Decorative Guitar (15 Log, 8 Log) Decorative Insect Hotel (8 Log) Decorative Log Stacks (5 Log, 5 Log) Decorative Mill (40 Log) Decorative Shelf (5 Log, 3 Log) Dock (40 Log) Feeding Trough (10 Log) Fireplaces (4 Log, 3 Log) Forester (50 Log) Growbox (4 Log) Handbook (1 Log) Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration (4 Log, 4 Log) Kickstarter Foresters (50 Log, 50 Log) Kitchen Counter (2 Log) Map Marker (5 Log) Parasol (1 Log) Pergola (6 Log) Picnic Table (15 Log) Pig Shelter (10 Log) Rain Collector (6 Log) Research Table (8 Log) Rocking Chair (5 Log) Seating (1 Log, 1 Log, 1 Log) Sheep Shelter (8 Log) Shelf (2 Log) Signs (5 Log, 5 Log) Sink (5 Log) Standing Torch (1 Log) Stick (1 Log) Storage Shelf (5 Log, 4 Log) Tables (6 Log, 5 Log, 5 Log) Tables (4 Log, 2 Log) Toilet House (15 Log) Trash Can (2 Log) Trunk With Axe (5 Log) Washtub (5 Log) Water Trough (10 Log) Well (10 Log) Wheelbarrows (2 Log) Wooden Arch (4 Log) Wooden Swing (12 Log) Wooden Water Can (4 Log)
Loot sources	Normal: Battery, Brick, Cable Connector Small, Copper, Corn, Glass, Iron, Log, Quartz Ore, Corn Seed, Tomato Seed, Wheat Seed, Wheat. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression. Rare: Animal Feed, Bread, Brick, Cable Connector Small, Copper, Diamond, Glass, Iron, Log, Raspberry, Paprika Seed, Silicon, Truffle. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression. Trash: Bread, Cable Connector Small, Clay, Copper, Copper Ore, Glass, Iron, Iron Ore, Leaf, Log, Quartz Ore, Raspberry, Silicon. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression.
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Stick

Category	Resources
Player use	Early quick-craft material and tutorial step; make it before crafting the hoe.
Best check	Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it.
When it matters	Care about Stick in the first hour because starter tools, early crafting, and basic building all compete for simple materials. Keep it close to the crafting table until storage is organized.
Direct use	Keep Stick near the early crafting table and first storage. It feeds starter tools, quick crafts, fuel or structure work, so searching for it should never interrupt the first base loop.
Record summary	Use: Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Stick](/reference/resources/#record-stick) Recipe demand: 46 recipes; top checks: [Bathtub](/reference/building-pieces/#record-bathtub), [Beehive](/reference/animals/#record-beehive), [Benches](/reference/crafting-recipes/#benches), [Birdhouses](/reference/crafting-recipes/#birdhouses) Research demand: 12 research costs; top checks: [Bed](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-bed), [Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-plates-and-pots-and-pans), [Decorative Tables & Chairs](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-tables-and-chairs), [Feeding Trough](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-feeding-trough) Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 30s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Crafted or processed by	Stick option 1 at Crafting Table, Quick Craft (Starting recipe): 1 Log -> 2 Stick
Used in recipes	Bathtub (5 Stick) Beehive (5 Stick) Benches (5 Stick, 8 Stick) Birdhouses (1 Stick, 2 Stick) Build Hammer (4 Stick) Campfire (8 Stick) Chicken Coop (4 Stick) Decorative Insect Hotel (5 Stick) Decorative Shelf (15 Stick, 10 Stick) Diamond Axe (2 Stick) Diamond Hoe (2 Stick) Diamond Pickaxe (2 Stick) Feeding Trough (5 Stick) Fireplaces (8 Stick, 5 Stick) Fishing Rod (5 Stick) Hoe (3 Stick) Iron Axe (2 Stick) Iron Hoe (2 Stick) Iron Pickaxe (2 Stick) Kickstarter Axe (2 Stick) Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration (8 Stick) Kickstarter Hoe (2 Stick) Kickstarter Pickaxe (2 Stick) Map Marker (1 Stick) Parasol (8 Stick) Pig Shelter (4 Stick) Rain Collector (6 Stick) Rocking Chair (15 Stick) Scarecrow (4 Stick) Seating (4 Stick, 4 Stick, 6 Stick, 3 Stick) Sheep Shelter (4 Stick) Signs (1 Stick) Standing Torch (2 Stick) Stone Axe (2 Stick) Stone Pickaxe (2 Stick) Storage Shelf (5 Stick, 2 Stick) Tables (4 Stick) Toilet House (5 Stick) Torch (2 Stick) Trash Can (3 Stick) Vertical Picture (3 Stick, 1 Stick) Wall Torch (2 Stick) Well (6 Stick) Wheelbarrows (4 Stick) Wooden Arch (6 Stick) Wooden Swing (10 Stick)
Used in research	Bed, Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans, Decorative Tables & Chairs, Feeding Trough, Iron Rod, Magnetic Fishing Rod, Rocking Chair, Storage Shelves, Toilet House, Trash Can, Washtub & Trunk, Well
Loot sources	Start Island: Fixed, Fixed, 100%, 0%, 0%, 0%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Stone

Category	Resources
Player use	Basic mined material; mine stones with the pickaxe and use it in early tools and stations.
Best check	Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it.
When it matters	Care about Stone in the first hour because starter tools, early crafting, and basic building all compete for simple materials. Keep it close to the crafting table until storage is organized.
Direct use	Keep Stone near the early crafting table and first storage. It feeds starter tools, quick crafts, fuel or structure work, so searching for it should never interrupt the first base loop.
Record summary	Use: Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 19 recipes; top checks: [Bird Fountain](/reference/building-pieces/#record-bird-fountain), [Build Hammer](/reference/tools/#record-build-hammer), [Campfire](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-campfire), [Candle Plate](/reference/resources/#record-candle-plate) Research demand: 5 research costs; top checks: [Brick Materials](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-brick-materials), [Decorative Fireplaces](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-fireplaces), [Furnace](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-furnace), [Water Trough](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-water-trough) Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Bird Fountain (12 Stone) Build Hammer (5 Stone) Campfire (6 Stone) Candle Plate (1 Stone) Decorative Insect Hotel (3 Stone) Decorative Stone Clusters (10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone) Fireplaces (15 Stone, 15 Stone) Fishing Rod (2 Stone) Furnace (15 Stone) Hoe (2 Stone) Kickstarter Pedestal (14 Stone) Kickstarter Statues (10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone, 10 Stone) Parasol (4 Stone) Rain Collector (8 Stone) Stone Axe (2 Stone) Stone Pickaxe (3 Stone) Torch (1 Stone) Water Trough (10 Stone) Well (15 Stone)
Used in research	Brick Materials, Decorative Fireplaces, Furnace, Water Trough, Well
Loot sources	Start Island: Fixed, Fixed, 100%, 0%, 0%, 0%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Leaf

Category	Resources
Player use	Plant material gathered while clearing greenery; keep some with wood and saplings for early crafting loops.
Best check	Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it.
When it matters	Care about Leaf in the first hour because starter tools, early crafting, and basic building all compete for simple materials. Keep it close to the crafting table until storage is organized.
Direct use	Keep Leaf near the early crafting table and first storage. It feeds starter tools, quick crafts, fuel or structure work, so searching for it should never interrupt the first base loop.
Record summary	Use: Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 13 recipes; top checks: [Animal Receiving Station](/reference/craftables/#record-animal-receiving-station), [Animal Transport](/reference/animals/#record-animal-transport), [Decorative Cacti](/reference/crafting-recipes/#decorative-cacti), [Decorative Succulents](/reference/crafting-recipes/#decorative-succulents) Research demand: 5 research costs; top checks: [Decorative Cacti & Succulents](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-cacti-and-succulents), [Decorative Outdoor Bushes & Plants](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-outdoor-bushes-and-plants), [Decorative Plants Pack (Large)](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-plants-pack-large), [Decorative Plants Pack (Medium)](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-plants-pack-medium) Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 5s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Animal Receiving Station (5 Leaf) Animal Transport (15 Leaf) Decorative Cacti (2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf) Decorative Succulents (3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf) Fruit Bowl (2 Leaf) Handbook (2 Leaf) Hanging Decorative Plants (2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf) Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration (8 Leaf) Large Decorative Plants (3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf) Medium Decorative Plants (3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf, 3 Leaf) Rectangular Decorative Bush (10 Leaf, 8 Leaf) Red Flower Box (3 Leaf, 3 Leaf) Small Decorative Plants (2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf, 2 Leaf)
Used in research	Decorative Cacti & Succulents, Decorative Outdoor Bushes & Plants, Decorative Plants Pack (Large), Decorative Plants Pack (Medium), Decorative Plants Pack (Small)
Loot sources	Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Wood Waste

Category	Resources
Player use	Burnable wood byproduct; the tips say most wooden items can be burned.
Best check	Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it.
When it matters	Care about Wood Waste in the first hour because starter tools, early crafting, and basic building all compete for simple materials. Keep it close to the crafting table until storage is organized.
Direct use	Keep Wood Waste near the early crafting table and first storage. It feeds starter tools, quick crafts, fuel or structure work, so searching for it should never interrupt the first base loop.
Record summary	Use: Keep it near the first crafting table and starter storage because early tools and building both spend it. Stack size: 32
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 20s Item type: Resources
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Clay

Category	Resources
Player use	Raw material for brick-related crafting and building progression.
Best check	Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades.
When it matters	Care about Clay when you are moving from starter structures into better building pieces, furnace work, or glass/brick research. It is a build-route material more than a random pickup.
Direct use	Store Clay with building and furnace output. It is most useful when brick, glass, roofs, walls, or greenhouse-style pieces are the next planned build.
Record summary	Use: Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 1 recipe; top checks: [Fruit Bowl](/reference/building-pieces/#record-fruit-bowl) Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Clay -> Brick: 20s Max stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Fruit Bowl (1 Clay)
Loot sources	Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Brick

Category	Resources
Player use	Building material unlocked for brick structures after the brick research path.
Best check	Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades.
When it matters	Care about Brick when you are moving from starter structures into better building pieces, furnace work, or glass/brick research. It is a build-route material more than a random pickup.
Direct use	Store Brick with building and furnace output. It is most useful when brick, glass, roofs, walls, or greenhouse-style pieces are the next planned build.
Record summary	Use: Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 12 recipes; top checks: [Decorative Cacti](/reference/crafting-recipes/#decorative-cacti), [Decorative Succulents](/reference/crafting-recipes/#decorative-succulents), [Hanging Decorative Plants](/reference/crafting-recipes/#hanging-decorative-plants), [Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration](/reference/building-pieces/#record-kickstarter-bonsai-decoration) Research demand: 8 research costs; top checks: [Bath Decoration Pack](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-bath-decoration-pack), [Brick Materials](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-brick-materials), [Cooking](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-cooking), [Decorative Cacti & Succulents](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-cacti-and-succulents) Loot: 2 exact rows across 2 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Clay -> Brick: 20s Max stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Decorative Cacti (3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick) Decorative Succulents (2 Brick, 2 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick) Hanging Decorative Plants (2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick) Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration (4 Brick) Kickstarter Flowerpots (2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick, 2 Brick) Kitchen Counter (10 Brick) Kitchen Details (2 Brick, 1 Brick) Large Decorative Plants (5 Brick, 5 Brick, 5 Brick, 5 Brick, 5 Brick, 5 Brick) Medium Decorative Plants (4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick, 4 Brick) Red Flower Box (2 Brick, 2 Brick) Sink (4 Brick) Small Decorative Plants (3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick, 3 Brick)
Used in research	Bath Decoration Pack, Brick Materials, Cooking, Decorative Cacti & Succulents, Decorative Plants Pack (Large), Decorative Plants Pack (Medium), Decorative Plants Pack (Small), Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 80%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Glass

Category	Resources
Player use	Crafted in the furnace and used for glass building pieces.
Best check	Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades.
When it matters	Care about Glass when you are moving from starter structures into better building pieces, furnace work, or glass/brick research. It is a build-route material more than a random pickup.
Direct use	Store Glass with building and furnace output. It is most useful when brick, glass, roofs, walls, or greenhouse-style pieces are the next planned build.
Record summary	Use: Use it for the building and furnace route: brick, glass, structure pieces, and workshop upgrades. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 7 recipes; top checks: [Advanced Crafting Table](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-advanced-crafting-table), [Empty Carafe](/reference/food-and-drink/#record-empty-carafe), [Incubator](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-incubator), [Network Display](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-network-display) Research demand: 2 research costs; top checks: [Bottle](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-bottle), [Glass Materials](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-glass-materials) Loot: 4 exact rows across 4 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Sand -> Glass: 15s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Advanced Crafting Table (2 Glass) Empty Carafe (5 Glass) Incubator (5 Glass) Network Display (1 Glass) Outdoor Candle (1 Glass) Solar Panel (8 Glass) Weather Station (3 Glass)
Used in research	Bottle, Glass Materials
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 80%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Phase 2: Main, 10%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Building, Building Base Layout

Scrap Metal

Category	Resources
Player use	Metal resource for early machine and utility crafting.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Scrap Metal when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Scrap Metal beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 32
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Item type: Resources
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Copper Ore

Category	Resources
Player use	Ore that smelts into copper for electrical crafting.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Copper Ore when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Move Copper Ore from mining storage to the furnace route before planning tools or machines. Ore is only useful when the matching processed material is ready to spend.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Loot: 1 exact row across 1 chest family.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Copper Ore -> Copper: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Loot sources	Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Copper

Category	Resources
Player use	Processed metal used for energy and machine progression.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Copper when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Copper beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 31 recipes; top checks: [Advanced Crafting Table](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-advanced-crafting-table), [Advanced Dock](/reference/airship-upgrades/#record-advanced-dock), [Animal Receiving Station](/reference/craftables/#record-animal-receiving-station), [Animal Transport](/reference/animals/#record-animal-transport) Research demand: 2 research costs; top checks: [Decorative Fairy Lights](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-fairy-lights), [Research Tier 4](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-research-tier-4) Loot: 6 exact rows across 6 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Copper Ore -> Copper: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Advanced Crafting Table (6 Copper) Advanced Dock (12 Copper) Animal Receiving Station (10 Copper) Animal Transport (3 Copper) Battery (10 Copper) Bedside Lamp (5 Copper) Cable Connector Small (2 Copper) Circuit Board (5 Copper) Daytime Sensor (5 Copper) Decorative Fairy Lights (5 Copper, 5 Copper) Decorative Mill (15 Copper) Drill (10 Copper) Energy Furnace (15 Copper) Generator (5 Copper) Incubator (15 Copper) Logic Block (4 Copper) Logic Block (5 Copper) Loot Chest Detector (2 Copper) Magnetic Fisher (10 Copper) Network Display (1 Copper) Rain Sensor (5 Copper) Recycler (10 Copper) Solar Panel (8 Copper) Sprinkler (5 Copper) Standing Lamp (5 Copper) Transport Drone (16 Copper) Uncrafter (10 Copper) Weather Station (4 Copper) Windmill (8 Copper) Wireless Connector (10 Copper) Wireless Lamp (5 Copper)
Used in research	Decorative Fairy Lights, Research Tier 4
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 80%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Phase 2: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 3: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 4: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Iron Ore

Category	Resources
Player use	Ore that smelts into iron.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Iron Ore when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Move Iron Ore from mining storage to the furnace route before planning tools or machines. Ore is only useful when the matching processed material is ready to spend.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Loot: 2 exact rows across 2 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Iron Ore -> Iron: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Loot sources	Phase 3: Main, 30%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Iron

Category	Resources
Player use	Processed metal used for upgraded tools, rods, and machines.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Iron when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Iron beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 62 recipes; top checks: [Advanced Crafting Table](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-advanced-crafting-table), [Airship](/reference/airships/), [Animal Receiving Station](/reference/craftables/#record-animal-receiving-station), [Animal Transport](/reference/animals/#record-animal-transport) Research demand: 12 research costs; top checks: [Airship Dock](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-airship-dock), [Cooking](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-cooking), [Curtain](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-curtain), [Decorative Fairy Lights](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-decorative-fairy-lights) Loot: 8 exact rows across 8 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Iron Ore -> Iron: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Advanced Crafting Table (5 Iron) Airship (10 Iron) Animal Receiving Station (20 Iron) Animal Transport (4 Iron) Bathtub (5 Iron) Battery (10 Iron) Bedside Lamp (5 Iron) Benches (2 Iron) Cable Connector Small (2 Iron) Daytime Sensor (5 Iron) Decorative Fairy Lights (5 Iron, 5 Iron) Decorative Guitar (5 Iron, 3 Iron) Decorative Mill (20 Iron) Diamond Axe (2 Iron) Diamond Hoe (2 Iron) Diamond Pickaxe (2 Iron) Dock (20 Iron) Drill (10 Iron) Energy Furnace (15 Iron) Feeding Trough (5 Iron) Fishing Rod (4 Iron) Generator (5 Iron) Incubator (15 Iron) Iron Axe (3 Iron) Iron Hoe (2 Iron) Iron Pickaxe (3 Iron) Kickstarter Axe (3 Iron) Kickstarter Bonsai Decoration (6 Iron) Kickstarter Hoe (2 Iron) Kickstarter Pedestal (4 Iron) Kickstarter Pickaxe (3 Iron) Kickstarter Statues (4 Iron, 4 Iron, 4 Iron, 4 Iron) Kitchen Counter (10 Iron, 10 Iron) Kitchen Details (2 Iron, 3 Iron, 1 Iron) Logic Block (4 Iron) Logic Block (5 Iron) Loot Chest Detector (2 Iron) Magnetic Fisher (10 Iron) Map Marker (1 Iron) Network Display (1 Iron) Outdoor Candle (1 Iron) Rain Sensor (5 Iron) Recycler (10 Iron) Repair Kit (5 Iron) Seating (1 Iron) Sink (3 Iron) Sky Turbine (20 Iron) Solar Panel (8 Iron) Sprinkler (5 Iron) Standing Lamp (5 Iron) Tables (1 Iron) Toilet House (2 Iron) Transport Drone (16 Iron) Uncrafter (10 Iron) Washtub (3 Iron) Water Can (3 Iron) Water Trough (5 Iron) Weather Station (4 Iron) Wheelbarrows (4 Iron) Windmill (8 Iron) Wireless Connector (15 Iron) Wireless Lamp (5 Iron)
Used in research	Airship Dock, Cooking, Curtain, Decorative Fairy Lights, Decorative Plates & Pots & Pans, Iron Rod, Iron Tools, Magnetic Fishing Rod, Music Decoration Pack, Repair Kit, Research Tier 3, Washtub & Trunk
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 80%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Phase 2: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 3: Main, 10%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 4: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 5: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 6: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
Related	Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation

Cobalt Ore

Category	Resources
Player use	Advanced ore for later metal progression.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Cobalt Ore when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Move Cobalt Ore from mining storage to the furnace route before planning tools or machines. Ore is only useful when the matching processed material is ready to spend.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Cobalt Ore -> Cobalt: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
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Cobalt

Category	Resources
Player use	Advanced processed metal for later tools, machines, or upgrades.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Cobalt when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Cobalt beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 15 recipes; top checks: [Automatic Feeder](/reference/animals/#record-automatic-feeder), [Bedside Lamp](/reference/craftables/#record-bedside-lamp), [Circuit Board](/reference/resources/#record-circuit-board), [Forester](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-forester) Research demand: 1 research cost; top checks: [Electrical Research Tier 3](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-electrical-research-tier-3) Loot: 4 exact rows across 4 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Cobalt Ore -> Cobalt: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Automatic Feeder (5 Cobalt) Bedside Lamp (5 Cobalt) Circuit Board (5 Cobalt) Forester (16 Cobalt) Kickstarter Foresters (16 Cobalt, 16 Cobalt) Loot Chest Detector (5 Cobalt) Magnetic Fisher (10 Cobalt) Powered Water Trough (5 Cobalt) Recycler (10 Cobalt) Standing Lamp (5 Cobalt) Transport Drone (8 Cobalt) Uncrafter (10 Cobalt) Windmill (15 Cobalt) Wireless Connector (5 Cobalt) Wireless Lamp (5 Cobalt)
Used in research	Electrical Research Tier 3
Loot sources	Phase 3: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 4: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 5: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Phase 6: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60%
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Silicon

Category	Resources
Player use	Electrical material used around solar and electronics progression.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Silicon when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Silicon beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Recipe demand: 15 recipes; top checks: [Advanced Dock](/reference/airship-upgrades/#record-advanced-dock), [Animal Receiving Station](/reference/craftables/#record-animal-receiving-station), [Automatic Feeder](/reference/animals/#record-automatic-feeder), [Battery](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-battery) Research demand: 1 research cost; top checks: [Electrical Research Tier 2](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-electrical-research-tier-2) Loot: 2 exact rows across 2 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Quartz Ore -> Silicon: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Advanced Dock (8 Silicon) Animal Receiving Station (15 Silicon) Automatic Feeder (5 Silicon) Battery (15 Silicon) Daytime Sensor (5 Silicon) Energy Furnace (15 Silicon) Logic Block (8 Silicon) Magnetic Fisher (10 Silicon) Powered Water Trough (5 Silicon) Rain Sensor (5 Silicon) Recycler (10 Silicon) Transport Drone (16 Silicon) Uncrafter (10 Silicon) Windmill (15 Silicon) Wireless Connector (10 Silicon)
Used in research	Electrical Research Tier 2
Loot sources	Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
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Diamond

Category	Resources
Player use	Advanced material tied to diamond tools and the diamond achievement.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Diamond when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Diamond beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 10 Recipe demand: 3 recipes; top checks: [Diamond Axe](/reference/tools/#record-diamond-axe), [Diamond Hoe](/reference/tools/#record-diamond-hoe), [Diamond Pickaxe](/reference/tools/#record-diamond-pickaxe) Research demand: 3 research costs; top checks: [Diamond Tools](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-diamond-tools), [Electrical Research Tier 5](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-electrical-research-tier-5), [Research Tier 8](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-research-tier-8) Loot: 2 exact rows across 2 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 10 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Used in recipes	Diamond Axe (4 Diamond) Diamond Hoe (4 Diamond) Diamond Pickaxe (4 Diamond)
Used in research	Diamond Tools, Electrical Research Tier 5, Research Tier 8
Loot sources	Phase 6: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Rare: Main, 100%, 100%, 100%, 70%, 50%
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Quartz Ore

Category	Resources
Player use	Ore resource tied to later material gathering and water-resource fishing.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Quartz Ore when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Move Quartz Ore from mining storage to the furnace route before planning tools or machines. Ore is only useful when the matching processed material is ready to spend.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 Loot: 3 exact rows across 3 chest families.
Gameplay stats	Furnace/cooking time: 1 Quartz Ore -> Silicon: 20s Max stack size: 16 Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources
Loot sources	Normal: Main, 80%, 100%, 90%, 55%, 20% Phase 2: Main, 20%, 100%, 100%, 90%, 60% Trash: Main, 50%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%
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Cloth

Category	Resources
Player use	Basic crafted textile used in beds, docks, furniture, signs, animal tags, and many decoration recipes.
Best check	Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel.
When it matters	Care about Cloth when its linked project is next: tools, building, power, animals, crafting, or airship work. Store it by destination so co-op players know why it matters.
Direct use	Store Cloth with the system that spends it most often. Sorting by use keeps co-op players from burning time searching generic mixed chests.
Record summary	Use: Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel. Stack size: 32 Recycler value: 1 Crafted or processed by: [Cloth](/reference/resources/#record-cloth) Recipe demand: 26 recipes; top checks: [Airship](/reference/airships/), [Animal Tag](/reference/animals/#record-animal-tag), [Bed](/reference/building-pieces/#record-bed), [Carpet](/reference/building-pieces/#record-carpet) Research demand: 15 research costs; top checks: [Airship Dock](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-airship-dock), [Basic Home Decorations](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-basic-home-decorations), [Bath Decoration Pack](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-bath-decoration-pack), [Bed](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-bed)
Gameplay stats	Max stack size: 32 Burn time (fuel): 20s Recycler value: 1 (Recycler return) Item type: Resources, Other
Crafted or processed by	Cloth option 1 at Crafting Table (Starting recipe): 1 Cotton -> 1 Cloth
Used in recipes	Airship (3 Cloth) Animal Tag (1 Cloth) Bed (1 Cloth) Carpet (3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth) Cotton Wax (1 Cloth) Couch (5 Cloth, 7 Cloth, 3 Cloth) Curtain (3 Cloth) Decorative Books (3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth, 3 Cloth) Decorative Bookshelf (2 Cloth) Decorative Guitar (3 Cloth) Dock (3 Cloth) Folded Towels (4 Cloth, 4 Cloth) Grain Sack (4 Cloth) Map Marker (2 Cloth) Parasol (3 Cloth) Research Table (1 Cloth) Scarecrow (3 Cloth) Seating (1 Cloth) Sink (5 Cloth) Sky Turbine (30 Cloth) Tablecloth (1 Cloth) Toilet House (2 Cloth) Vertical Picture (2 Cloth, 1 Cloth) Washtub (4 Cloth) Wheelbarrows (1 Cloth) Wooden Swing (6 Cloth)
Used in research	Airship Dock, Basic Home Decorations, Bath Decoration Pack, Bed, Curtain, Decorative Books, Decorative Couches & Carpets, Decorative Outdoor Furniture, Iron Rod, Magnetic Fishing Rod, Map, Music Decoration Pack, Picnic Table & Tablecloth, Washtub & Trunk, Wax Briquette
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Candle Plate

Category	Resources
Player use	Small wax-and-stone craft part used in candle decoration recipes.
Best check	Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel.
When it matters	Care about Candle Plate when its linked project is next: tools, building, power, animals, crafting, or airship work. Store it by destination so co-op players know why it matters.
Direct use	Store Candle Plate with the system that spends it most often. Sorting by use keeps co-op players from burning time searching generic mixed chests.
Record summary	Use: Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel. Crafted or processed by: [Candle Plate](/reference/resources/#record-candle-plate) Recipe demand: 1 recipe; top checks: [Outdoor Candle](/reference/building-pieces/#record-outdoor-candle)
Crafted or processed by	Candle Plate option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 1 Beeswax, 1 Stone -> 1 Candle Plate
Used in recipes	Outdoor Candle (1 Candle Plate)
Unlocked by research	Beehive (2 Wood)
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Cotton Wax

Category	Resources
Player use	Wax-and-cloth craft part unlocked through the wax briquette path.
Best check	Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel.
When it matters	Care about Cotton Wax when its linked project is next: tools, building, power, animals, crafting, or airship work. Store it by destination so co-op players know why it matters.
Direct use	Store Cotton Wax with the system that spends it most often. Sorting by use keeps co-op players from burning time searching generic mixed chests.
Record summary	Use: Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel. Crafted or processed by: [Cotton Wax](/reference/resources/#record-cotton-wax)
Crafted or processed by	Cotton Wax option 1 at Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 2 Beeswax, 1 Cloth -> 1 Cotton Wax
Unlocked by research	Wax Briquette (2 Beeswax, 2 Cloth)
Loot sources	Phase 2: Iron Axe, Bread, Cable Connector Small, Copper, Cotton Wax, Glass, Iron Hoe, Iron, Iron Pickaxe, Quartz Ore, Stone Axe, Stone Pickaxe. High-value material check for tool, machine, or power progression.
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Circuit Board

Category	Resources
Player use	Electrical crafting part used by foresters, detectors, sky turbines, and later powered devices.
Best check	Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel.
When it matters	Care about Circuit Board when its linked project is next: tools, building, power, animals, crafting, or airship work. Store it by destination so co-op players know why it matters.
Direct use	Store Circuit Board with the system that spends it most often. Sorting by use keeps co-op players from burning time searching generic mixed chests.
Record summary	Use: Sort it by the system it feeds: tools, building, energy, animals, crafting, or airship travel. Crafted or processed by: [Circuit Board](/reference/resources/#record-circuit-board) Recipe demand: 4 recipes; top checks: [Forester](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-forester), [Kickstarter Foresters](/reference/crafting-recipes/#kickstarter-foresters), [Loot Chest Detector](/reference/tools/#record-loot-chest-detector), [Sky Turbine](/reference/machines-and-automation/#record-sky-turbine)
Crafted or processed by	Circuit Board option 1 at Advanced Crafting Table (Unlock recipe): 10 Algae, 5 Copper, 5 Cobalt -> 1 Circuit Board
Used in recipes	Forester (4 Circuit Board) Kickstarter Foresters (4 Circuit Board, 4 Circuit Board) Loot Chest Detector (4 Circuit Board) Sky Turbine (1 Circuit Board)
Unlocked by research	Electrical Research Tier 4 (1 Algae)
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Electrical Component

Category	Resources
Player use	Key electrical part used for power and machine unlocks.
Best check	Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually.
When it matters	Care about Electrical Component when tools, power, machines, or late exploration are the next bottleneck. Process ore before judging whether you have enough for the unlock.
Direct use	Store Electrical Component beside the projects that spend advanced materials: tools, energy devices, machines, or airship work. Do not mix it with common wood and food overflow.
Record summary	Use: Reserve it for tools, power devices, machines, or late exploration projects before using it casually. Research demand: 22 research costs; top checks: [Advanced Dock](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-advanced-dock), [Algae Drone](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-algae-drone), [Animal Transport](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-animal-transport), [Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser](/reference/research-unlocks/#record-automatic-water-trough-and-feed-dispenser)
Used in research	Advanced Dock, Algae Drone, Animal Transport, Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser, Battery, Detector, Drill, Energy Crafting Table, Energy Furnace, Forester Bot, Iron Rod, Lights Pack, Postbox, Recycler, Sensors & Logic Block, Sky Turbine, Solar Panel, Sprinkler, Transport Drone, Weather Station & Switch, Windmill, Wooden Mill
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Lost Cargo

Category	Resources
Player use	Lost cargo from merchant bots; keep it with key-item and exploration storage.
Best check	Keep it in an airship or key-item chest so travel progress does not disappear into mixed storage.
When it matters	Care about Lost Cargo when airship recovery, exploration cleanup, or key-item progress is active. Keep it apart from ordinary material storage so it does not vanish into a dump chest.
Direct use	Put Lost Cargo in a labeled key-item or airship chest. It should be easy to find before the next recovery, dock, or exploration route.
Record summary	Use: Keep it in an airship or key-item chest so travel progress does not disappear into mixed storage.
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