FAQ
The questions players ask most, answered. Grouped by topic, from how the world is generated to crafting, progression, and the economy.
World /
Is the map the same on every server?
The landmass and its named landmarks are hand authored and fixed, so the coastline and places like Alcatraz are always in the same spot. Everything that fills the world, such as resource nodes, wildlife, enemy camps and loot, is generated from the server seed, so exact spawn locations change from server to server. Use tiers and mine depth to find things, not fixed coordinates.
What are PvP hot zones and world events?
World events are timed activities such as Outpost Defense, Caravan Defense, Contraband Caches and the Outlaw Strongbox, each with its own rewards. Some are flagged as PvP, including the PvP Hot Zone, where other players can fight you. Each event lists its rewards and whether it is PvP on its page.
Progression /
How do tiers work?
Tier is a quality rank from 1 to 4 that sits on individual gear, creatures and enemies. Higher tier gear is stronger and usually needs higher tier materials to craft. Tier 0 is the starter clothing you spawn in, and a single Tier 5 tool exists as an outlier. Tiers are a property of items and creatures, not of map regions, so there is no Tier 3 zone.
How do I carry more?
Inventory upgrades and storage containers increase how much you can hold. Storage furniture lets you stash items at your base, and horse equipment such as saddlebags adds carry capacity on the move. Each upgrade page shows what it adds and how to obtain it.
Economy /
What is the difference between Bucks and Coins?
Bucks are your personal currency, earned and spent by you alone. Coins are the shared company or ranch currency used by your whole party. Bucks come in dollar and cent denominations, while Coins come as Gold and Silver Coins. There are also PvP Tokens and a Fishing Token for specific systems.
How do I make money?
Sell what you gather and loot to vendors at outposts. Raw resources, cooked food and surplus gear all have a sell value, and higher tier items are worth more. Loot containers and defeated enemies drop coins directly. Check each item page for its sell value and which vendors buy it.
Crafting /
How does crafting work?
Most items are crafted at a station such as a Workbench, Campfire, Smelter or Tannery, using a set of ingredients. Each recipe lists its ingredients, the station it needs and how long it takes. Open any craftable item to see its full recipe, and follow the ingredient links to learn how to get each part.
How to get /
Where do I find iron ore?
Craft it at the Stamp Mill using Dense Iron Ore. Buy it from the Prospector vendor and 1 other shop.
How do I get a pickaxe?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get an axe?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get a hunting knife?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get a bow?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Sinew.
How do I get the Crude Axe?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get the Crude Pickaxe?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get the Crude Skinning Knife?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Stone.
How do I get the Makeshift Fishing Pole?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Wood and Sinew.
How do I get the Basic Fishing Pole?
Craft it at the Workbench using Any Wood, Iron Bar, Leather Strap and more.
How do I get the Traveler's Axe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Iron Bar, Any Wood, Fittings and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor for 45 Bucks.
How do I get the Traveler's Pickaxe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Iron Bar, Any Wood, Fittings and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor for 45 Bucks.
How do I get the Traveler's Skinning Knife?
Craft it at the Workbench using Iron Bar, Any Wood, Leather Strap and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor.
How do I get the Worn Basic Fishing Pole?
Buy it from the Fishing vendor for 40 Bucks and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Worn Traveler's Axe?
Buy it from the General Store vendor and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Worn Traveler's Pickaxe?
Buy it from the Prospector vendor and 2 other shops.
How do I get the Worn Traveler's Skinning Knife?
Buy it from the General Store vendor.
How do I get the Reinforced Axe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Bronze Bar, Any Wood, Leather Strap and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor for 60 Bucks.
How do I get the Reinforced Pickaxe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Bronze Bar, Any Wood, Fittings and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor for 60 Bucks.
How do I get the Reinforced Skinning Knife?
Craft it at the Workbench using Bronze Bar, Any Wood, Fittings and more. Buy it from the Wandering Vendor vendor.
How do I get the Sturdy Fishing Pole?
Craft it at the Workbench using Any Wood, Fittings, Grip and more.
How do I get the Worn Reinforced Axe?
Buy it from the General Store vendor and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Worn Reinforced Pickaxe?
Buy it from the General Store vendor and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Worn Reinforced Skinning Knife?
Buy it from the General Store vendor.
How do I get the Worn Sturdy Fishing Pole?
Buy it from the Fishing vendor for 70 Bucks and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Master Axe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Steel Bar, Any Wood, Rivets and more.
How do I get the Master Pickaxe?
Craft it at the Workbench using Steel Bar, Any Wood, Rivets and more.
How do I get the Master Skinning Knife?
Craft it at the Workbench using Steel Bar, Any Wood, Horn and more.
How do I get the Worn Master Axe?
Buy it from the General Store vendor and 1 other shop.
How do I get the Worn Master Pickaxe?
Buy it from the Prospector vendor and 2 other shops.
How do I get the Worn Master Skinning Knife?
Buy it from the General Store vendor.
How do I get the Bone Tomahawk?
Craft it at the Workbench using Bone, Wood, Sinew and more.
How do I get the Buffalo Gun?
Craft it at the Workbench using Iron Bar, Wood, Metal Parts and more.
How do I get the Iron Tomahawk?
Craft it at the Workbench using Heartwood, Iron Bar, Leather Strap and more. Buy it from the Gun Store vendor for 35 Bucks.
How do I get the Wellington Carbine?
Craft it at the Workbench using Copper Bar, Any Wood, Metal Parts and more. Buy it from the Black Market vendor.
How do I get the Worn Breech Rifle?
Buy it from the General Store vendor and 1 other shop. Find it as loot, most reliably from Bunker Gun Rack Worn Breech Rifle.
How do I get the Worn Makeshift Glider?
Buy it from the General Store vendor for 30 Bucks.
How do I get the Bronze Tomahawk?
Craft it at the Workbench using Heartwood, Bronze Bar, Leather Strap and more. Buy it from the Gun Store vendor for 70 Bucks.
How do I get the Fire Bomb?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Bottle of Moonshine and Cloth.
How do I get the Sturdy Glider?
Craft it at the Workbench using Salt-Cured Leather, Leather Strap, Horn and more.
How do I get the Worn Sturdy Glider?
Buy it from the General Store vendor for 55 Bucks.
How do I get the Master Glider?
Craft it at the Workbench using Renderhide Leather, Antler, Waxed Thread and more.
How do I get the Steel Tomahawk?
Craft it at the Workbench using Heartwood, Steel Bar, Leather Strap and more. Buy it from the Gun Store vendor for 140 Bucks.
How do I get the Volatile Fire Bomb?
Craft it at the Hand Craft using Bottle of Moonshine, Tree Sap and Cloth. Buy it from the Black Market vendor for 25 Bucks.
How do I get the Worn Master Glider?
Buy it from the General Store vendor for 85 Bucks.