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Tools can be used to perform required tasks (build, fix, and repair equipment).
Current tools: Blowtorch [1/2/3], Jackhammer [1/2/3], Grinder [1/2/3], Air Compressor, Planting Tool, Spectral Detector, Detonator, Remote Controller, Small Plants Crate, Plants Crate, Fire extinguisher, and more!
Default Starting Tools[ | ]
The tools the player starts with depends on the game mode and difficulty setting.
In [Free Play] mode, the player may choose to start with Tourist, Colonist, or Madman starting equipment.
| Tool | Tourist | Colonist | Madman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowtorch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Grinder | Yes | Yes | No |
| Jackhammer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fire Extinguisher | Yes | No | No |
| Spectral Detector | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Planting Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Compressor | Yes | No | No |
| Small Plants Crate | Yes | No | No |
In [Campaign] mode, the player starts with Colonist equipment.
List of Tools[ | ]
| Tools | Description |
|---|---|
| Air Compressor | It is used to clear off solar panels, vehicles, and buildings after a tornado or sandstorm. It requires CO2 to use. |
| Blowtorch * | The Blowtorch allows you to construct buildings and vehicles as well as perform repairs. Each Tier allows you to work faster. |
| Cordless Drill | The Cordless Drill is used for placing decorations. |
| Detonator | The Detonator is a tool for remotely detonating various explosives. |
| Fire Extinguisher | The Fire extinguisher's main purpose is to extinguish fires. |
| Grinder * | The Grinder is a tool for deconstructing (breaking down) buildings and equipment. Each tier allows you to recover more resources and salvage bigger and more complex buildings and equipment. |
| Jackhammer * | The Jackhammer is use to break apart rocks and extract resources (ore). |
| Big Plant Crate | The Big Plant Crate speeds up the transfer/transport of plants between equipment. |
| Small Plant Crate | The Small variant allows the transfer/transport of only up to 8 plants at a time. |
| Planting Tool | The Planting Tool allows the planting of seeds in the plant incubator or (small / large) hydroponic shelf. |
| Spectral Detector * | The Spectral Detector permits the finding of water at Tier 1. At Tier 2, it can also analyze rocks to determine the ore content it contains. The Tier 3 variant is the same as tier 2 but with a longer range. |
- These Tools have 3 Tier variants depicted by their respective color (1: Yellow, 2: Orange, 3: Red)
Upgrading Tools[ | ]
To upgrade tools, the next tier must be unlocked in the Mechanics section of the Tech Tree. Make sure that the respective upgrade has been unlocked.
Now that the upgrade has been unlocked, head to the Workbench. Drag and drop the tool from the inventory on the left to the workbench slot on the right-hand window and click upgrade at the bottom.
Once upgrade is clicked, a progression bar will show up. At this point, the workbench may be exited.
Upon leaving the workbench, the tool can be seen of the left being upgraded.
Once it's finished being upgraded, left click it to pick it up.
