Mastering the crafting system in Core Keeper is essential for survival and progression. From basic tools to powerful equipment and essential consumables, knowing what you can create and where to find the necessary materials will sificantly impact your journey. This section details the crafting recipes available to you, categorized by the crafting station required.
Crafting Station: Workbench
The Workbench is your first major crafting hub, allowing you to create a wide array of early-game items. You'll need Wood and Stone to construct it.
| Item | Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Pickaxe | 10 Copper Ore, 4 Wood | Required to mine Iron Ore. |
| Copper Axe | 8 Copper Ore, 4 Wood | Faster wood chopping. |
| Copper Sword | 10 Copper Ore, 4 Wood | Basic melee weapon. |
| Torch | 2 Wood, 1 Coal | Provides light in dark areas. |
| Furnace | 20 Stone, 10 Copper Ore | Required for smelting ores. |
| Chest | 8 Wood | Storage for items. |
| Bed | 6 Wood, 2 Silk | Allows skipping the night and saving progress. |
Crafting Station: Furnace
Once you've smelted your ores, the Furnace becomes crucial for creating stronger metals. You'll need to smelt Copper Ore into Copper Bars and Iron Ore into Iron Bars.
| Item | Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pickaxe | 10 Iron Ore, 4 Wood | Required to mine Gold Ore and other advanced materials. |
| Iron Axe | 8 Iron Ore, 4 Wood | More efficient wood gathering. |
| Iron Sword | 10 Iron Ore, 4 Wood | A sificant upgrade in melee damage. |
| Iron Armor (Set) | 30 Iron Ore | Provides substantial defense. |
| Iron Bars | 2 Copper Ore | Used in various advanced recipes. |
Crafting Station: Advanced Workbench (Requires Iron Bars)
Further upgrades to your gear and base require an upgraded Workbench, which in turn needs Iron Bars.
| Item | Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Pickaxe | 10 Gold Ore, 4 Wood | Mines faster and can break tougher blocks. |
| Gold Sword | 10 Gold Ore, 4 Wood | High melee damage output. |
| Gold Armor (Set) | 30 Gold Ore | Excellent defensive capabilities. |
| Steel Bars | 2 Iron Bars, 1 Coal | Essential for late-game crafting. |
| Cooking Pot | 10 Stone, 4 Wood, 2 Iron Bars | Allows for crafting of food items that provide buffs. |