Scrap Mechanic Guides
Every common question, answered with step-by-step instructions and embedded YouTube references.
What lives in this section
This is the deep end of the wiki. Every page here is a multi-step tutorial written for a specific question: how to get a Spud Gun, how to defend a farm, how to find warehouses, how to clear them, how to build your first mining rig. Each guide is sourced from real community gameplay and is paired with an embedded YouTube walkthrough where one is available.
Featured guides
- Getting Started — your first 30 minutes in Survival Mode.
- How to Get a Spud Gun — the trading system explained.
- How to Protect Your Farm — defensive layouts that survive every raid.
- How to Find Warehouses — landmark hunting, the easy way.
- How to Complete Early Quests — the 1.0 questline walkthrough.
- How to Beat the Trash Bot — boss fight strategy.
- How to Build an Early Mining Rig — your first automated drill.
- How to Use the Claygun — terraforming terrain for bases and vehicles in 1.0.
For Survival fundamentals, start with the beginner roadmap. For Combat knowledge, read the bots and combat overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How long should a guide take to read?
Each guide is around 600-900 words and takes about 4-5 minutes to read. The embedded videos add another 5-10 minutes if you watch them in full.
Are the guides up to date with 1.0?
Yes. Every guide was rewritten after the July 24, 2026 Drilling Thunder update and reflects the new questline, the new bots and the underground layer.
Do you accept community submissions?
We do. Reach out through the official Scrap Mechanic Discord or any of the channels listed on the wiki footer.