Resources
Resources & Reference
Every reference page you need to look up a recipe, a bot, a control or an update note.
What lives here
This section is the wiki’s reference desk. Every page here is designed for quick lookup rather than narrative reading.
- Items — the full item catalog: parts, crops, weapons, schematics.
- Recipes and Crafting — every recipe unlocked at every bench, sorted by tier.
- Crafting Bench — the Craftbot, Refinery Bot, Cook Bot, Dress Bot and Schematicbot.
- Farming Guide — the mini-farming pattern, crop tiers and best practices.
- Bots — full enemy encyclopedia with HP, damage and counters.
- Controls — every keybind on PC and console.
- Updates — patch notes for 1.0 and prior major releases.
- Schematics — collectible recipe unlocks and the Schematicbot.
- Plasma tools — Plasma Drill, Turret Seat, Sawbot and ore-processing machines.
- Ore processing — Ore Collector, Crusher, Prospector and Battery Generator chain.
- Steam achievements — all 34 trophies from the 1.0 client with unlock tips.
- Creative Mode — unlimited parts, chat commands and the Garage bridge to Survival.
- Challenge Mode — 40 Master Mechanic Trials and engineering puzzles.
- Weapons — Spud Gun, Cornade, Spud Launcher, Plasma tools and combat loadouts.
- Mods and Steam Workshop — 1.0 mod compatibility, multiplayer sync and safe testing.
- Fan Pack DLC — optional cosmetic supporter bundle.
- New 1.0 parts — Baby Craftbot, UV Grow Bed, Sticky wheels, Turret Seat and Sawbot reference.
- FAQ — answers to the most common community questions.
- System requirements — minimum and recommended PC specs for 1.0 and Drilling Thunder.
- Troubleshooting — launch-week fixes, log and save paths, and how to report bugs.
- Freezer and Ice Blocks — water in, 20 low-friction Ice Blocks out, and what to build with them.
- Physics & Wedge Update — December 2024 Smart physics, wedge blocks and creation collision (not Drilling Thunder 1.0).
If you only have time for one page, read controls — knowing the keybinds makes every other guide easier to follow.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Are these pages updated with every patch?
Yes. The Resources section is reviewed after every Steam patch. The current version reflects patch 1.0.5 (August 3, 2026) and the full Drilling Thunder launch.
Can I print these pages?
Yes. Every page has a print-friendly layout. Use Ctrl+P and select "Background graphics" for the best result.