Scrap Metal
Solarpunk Scrap Metal guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related resources links, and practical player advice.
Scrap Metal is a Solarpunk resource. Metal resource for early machine and utility crafting.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 32 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Resources | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
When To Care
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.
Practical 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.
Related Strategy
For resource planning, count backwards from the project you want to finish. A power push needs electrical parts and metals, a building push needs processed construction materials, and an airship push needs technical components. That is more useful than hoarding every pickup equally.
Common Mistakes
- Do not leave Scrap Metal in an unsorted dump chest if it feeds an active project; put it beside the station or build area that spends it.
- Do not burn or process a material just because storage is full; first check whether tools, power, building, animal care, or airship work will need it.
- Do not measure value only by rarity. A common material on the right route can save more time than a rare material sitting in the wrong chest.
Related
Resources, Crafting Machines And Materials, Crafting, Machines And Automation