Basic Resources

Learn about the essential basic resources in Raft, including how to find and utilize them to survive and thrive in the vast ocean. Essential for new players.

This guide covers the fundamental resources needed to survive and progress in Raft. Understanding and gathering these basic materials is crucial for crafting tools, building your raft, and advancing through the game's story.

Key Resources:

• Wood: The most basic building material, essential for almost all early-game crafting. Gathered from floating debris.
• Plastic: Another core component for raft expansion and various crafting recipes. Also found in floating debris.
• Scrap: Used in many crafting recipes, particularly for tools and structural elements. Found in debris and containers.
• Palm Leaves: Primarily used for crafting basic items like nets and sails. Gathered from palm trees on islands.
• Rope: Essential for many crafting recipes, including nets and building components. Crafted from palm leaves.
• Food and Water: Crucial for survival. Food can be caught with fishing nets or found on islands, while water is purified using a purifier.