Drill
Solarpunk Drill guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related tools links, and practical player advice.
Drill is a Solarpunk tool. Late research machine/tool path.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tools |
| Player use | Late research machine/tool path. |
| Best check | Upgrade or craft it when gathering time is the current bottleneck. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Electronics | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Crafting Table | 1 Drill | 10 Iron, 10 Copper | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Workbench | 1 Electrical Component | Advanced Crafting Table, Cable Connector Small, Network Display, Sprinkler, Generator |
| Drill | 1 Electrical Component | Only this unlock |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tools | 1 Electrical Component | Drill | - |
When To Care
Care about this when it shortens the job you are doing repeatedly. Tool value rises when gathering, clearing, building, fishing, or repair work is taking more time than the next unlock would save.
Practical Use
Drill should be used when it directly improves the current route. Put it near related storage and workstations so the benefit shows up every day, not only when you remember where it is.
Related Strategy
For tool planning, upgrade after the job becomes repetitive. Better durability and speed matter most when the route includes repeated mining, chopping, tilling, building, fishing, or repair work.
Common Mistakes
- Do not craft or upgrade Drill before the related job is actually slowing you down.
- Do not carry every tool on every trip if inventory space is the bottleneck; pack for the material or task target.
- Do not forget that better tools are route upgrades too: faster gathering matters most when storage and crafting are ready to use the result.