Knapping
Time to make your first tools! Knapping is one of the earliest types of crafting available to the player, which allows them to make primitive tools and weapons out of stone.
Acquiring Stones
Loose stones, flint and obsidian can be found on the ground when foraging. You can collect them by right-clicking.
By order of resulting tool strength, the best stones for knapping are: Obsidian > Flint > All other stone types.
Knappable Stones
Only certain materials can be used to craft tool and weapon heads:
| Image | Material | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Stone | The most common material. Only certain types can be used: granite, andesite, chert, basalt and peridotite. |
 | Flint | Found commonly alongside other loose stones. Slightly better for tool heads, and can make arrow heads. |
 | Obsidian | Found in areas where the top layer of rock is basalt. The best non-metal material for tools. |
Shaping Stones
To begin knapping, place a valid stone in the crafting area. You'll see a 5×5 grid representing the stone's surface. Left-click to remove voxels, shaping the remaining material into the tool pattern shown on the right side of the interface.
- You need two stones of the same type to begin
- Removed voxels cannot be replaced — plan carefully
- The pattern must match exactly
Finishing the Tool
Once the pattern matches, the tool head is created automatically. Combine the head with a stick using grid crafting to create a usable tool.
Notes
- Knapped tools are the weakest tier but essential for early survival
- Progressing to smithing unlocks metal tools
- Some players skip to flint for better durability
