Solarpunk Database: Items, Power, Seeds, Airships

Plan install, first-save checks, and co-op setup around launch day.

• Do nextUse this as a starting constraint, then open the focused guide.
• Best forLaunch timing
• TypeRelease
• WatchCheck your own regional store for exact unlock time and download details.
• CheckStore time, version, download size

Use PC if you want the safest first route for mouse, keyboard, and quick testing.

• Do nextCheck store features, save behavior, and co-op comfort on that platform.
• Best forControls, building, early data checks
• TypePlatform
• WatchSteam Deck comfort still needs a live-build test.
• PlatformPC

Use Xbox when Game Pass or Play Anywhere changes the buying route.

• Do nextCheck store features, save behavior, and co-op comfort on that platform.
• Best forGame Pass, console play, cross-device checks
• TypePlatform
• WatchTest host, join, storage, and reload before a permanent shared world.
• PlatformXbox Series X|S

Use PS5 if you want console-first building with a local store listing.

• Do nextCheck store features, save behavior, and co-op comfort on that platform.
• Best forConsole setup
• TypePlatform
• WatchCheck online requirements and controller comfort before a co-op save.
• PlatformPS5

Use Switch 2 only after checking handheld readability and performance.

• Do nextCheck store features, save behavior, and co-op comfort on that platform.
• Best forHandheld play
• TypePlatform
• WatchLong build sessions need a live readability and frame-rate check.
• PlatformNintendo Switch 2

Run a throwaway shared world before choosing the main host.

• Do nextUse this as a starting constraint, then open the focused guide.
• Best forFriend groups
• TypeMode
• WatchHost ownership, storage, cargo, and reload behavior need live checks.
• CheckHost, join, build, store, quit, reload

Prioritize base reliability over combat prep.

• Do nextUse this as a starting constraint, then open the focused guide.
• Best forNew players
• TypeCore loop
• WatchExact tutorial order and unlock costs still come from the live build.

Use as the first daytime power lane, then pair with batteries before adding machines.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forStarter daytime power
• TypeGenerator
• WatchWeather and night behavior must be checked in your build.
• MaterialsWood, glass, iron are reported as likely inputs
• UnlockBasic Energy reported
• PowerGeneration depends on sunlight and weather
• CheckClear weather, cloudy weather, night, reload

Use as a backup when solar drops or when a base sits high on an island.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forWeather backup and night coverage
• TypeGenerator
• WatchDo not assume altitude math until the live build proves it.
• MaterialsWood planks, iron, cloth are reported as possible inputs
• UnlockWind Power reported
• PowerReported as steady generation with weather influence
• CheckAltitude, storm, night, battery charge

Use when a base route sits near water and needs steadier generation.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forWater-adjacent bases
• TypeGenerator
• WatchPlacement, flow, and unlock rules are not final until checked.
• PowerReported as steady power near water features
• CheckPlacement, output, battery behavior

Place before adding a larger farm, workshop, or co-op workload.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forWeather gaps and night coverage
• TypeStorage
• WatchCapacity and discharge rates should be checked before scaling.
• MaterialsIron and cloth are reported as likely inputs
• PowerStores surplus energy
• CheckCharge rate, discharge, reload

Check range before spreading machines across multiple platforms.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forBase layout and remote stations
• TypeDelivery
• WatchRange and failure behavior need a small build test.
• PowerDelivery range unknown
• CheckRange, blocked line, reload

Use after a small crop test proves water demand.

• Do nextPair generation with storage before adding machines or farm devices.
• Best forSmall farm automation
• TypeFarm device
• WatchDo not build a giant farm around untested coverage values.
• MaterialsIron, cloth, planks reported
• UnlockAuto-Farming reported
• PowerReported low draw
• CheckCoverage, water source, power draw

Use after power and storage are stable.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forPassive ore and stone routes
• TypeAutomation
• WatchCheck node rules and storage output before relying on it.
• MaterialsIron, cloth, battery reported
• UnlockAuto-Collection or Automated Mining reported
• CheckNode placement, output, storage

Use to reduce repeated chest-to-station hauling once storage labels are stable.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forBase logistics
• TypeAutomation
• WatchDo not trust long-route logistics until range and transfer rules are checked.
• MaterialsIron, cloth, batteries, solar panel reported
• UnlockDrone Tech reported
• RouteIntra-base logistics
• CheckRange, storage, priority, reload

Use for wood and demolition checks during the first save.

• Do nextConfirm station, inputs, and unlock route before batching.
• Best forEarly gathering
• TypeStarter tool
• WatchConfirm exact material count before spending scarce stone.
• MaterialsBranch and stone reported
• UnlockStarter or Basic Tools reported
• CheckRecipe, durability, repair

Use for stone, ore, sand, and early route checks.

• Do nextConfirm station, inputs, and unlock route before batching.
• Best forMining routes
• TypeStarter tool
• WatchCheck which deposits it can actually mine.
• MaterialsBranch and stone reported
• UnlockStarter or Basic Tools reported
• CheckDeposit gates, durability, repair

Use before scaling crop beds or layout work.

• Do nextConfirm station, inputs, and unlock route before batching.
• Best forFarming setup
• TypeStarter tool
• WatchCheck exact terrain and farm actions in the live build.
• MaterialsBranch and stone reported
• CheckTilling, flattening, terrain behavior

Use for a small base test before expanding platforms.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forBase placement
• TypeBuild tool
• WatchCheck rotate, demolish, refund, and co-op edit permissions.
• MaterialsBranch and stone reported
• CheckPlace, rotate, demolish, refund

Use to test manual watering before automation.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forEarly water loop
• TypeWater tool
• WatchCapacity and refill behavior need launch checks.
• MaterialsWood reported
• CheckCapacity, refill, crop use

Keep a working stack for structures, storage, and early devices.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forEarly construction
• TypeProcessed material
• WatchCheck output per log before deciding how much wood to process.
• MaterialsLog input reported
• CheckWorkbench, output count, storage

Protect early cloth until you know whether it blocks research or airship parts.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forResearch, airship, farm automation
• TypeProcessed material
• WatchCheck whether cotton is the only early input.
• MaterialsCotton reported
• CheckInput source, station, priority crafts

Reserve early ingots for power and airship gates until recipes are clear.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forMid-game device gates
• TypeProcessed material
• WatchSmelting ratio and furnace unlock need live checks.
• MaterialsIron ore reported
• UnlockSmelting reported
• CheckFurnace, ratio, priority

Save early glass for power before decoration.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forSolar panels and greenhouse checks
• TypeProcessed material
• WatchCheck sand source and smelting ratio.
• MaterialsSand reported
• UnlockSmelting reported
• CheckSand route, furnace, solar recipe

Protect first copies until the upgrade screen proves a spend.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forAdvanced upgrades
• TypeRare material
• WatchDo not treat rare island materials as surplus before launch checks.
• RouteCrystal island reported
• CheckIsland route, respawn, upgrade use

Build early and keep storage nearby.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forStarter processing and tools
• TypeStation
• WatchCheck whether it needs power or adjacency in your build.
• MaterialsLogs reported
• PowerNone reported
• CheckRecipe, station range, storage

Prioritize when it unlocks power, farming, automation, or airship routes.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forTech progression
• TypeStation
• WatchResearch costs and timings need live checks.
• MaterialsPlanks and cloth reported
• UnlockBasic Farming or early tech reported
• CheckCost, time, unlock order

Use when iron, glass, and advanced device recipes appear.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forIron and glass routes
• TypeStation
• WatchCheck fuel or power requirements before bulk smelting.
• UnlockOre Smelting reported
• CheckFuel, power, ratio, output

Separate protected materials, working stock, food, seeds, and airship parts.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forEvery early base
• TypeStorage
• WatchCheck slots and co-op access rules.
• MaterialsPlanks and rope reported
• CheckSlots, labels, co-op access

Use before large crop or animal loops if rain behavior is reliable.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forStarter water backup
• TypeWater
• WatchWeather frequency and storage capacity need live checks.
• MaterialsPlanks and cloth reported
• UnlockRainwater Collection reported
• CheckRain rate, capacity, bucket use

Build only after the base has power, iron, and safe return storage.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forFirst island scouting
• TypeBuilding
• WatchCheck edge placement, power draw, and material cost.
• MaterialsConcrete, iron, solar panel reported
• UnlockAirship Technology reported
• PowerLow draw reported
• CheckPlacement, cost, power, reload

Use to identify the first material bottleneck for the vehicle.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forAirship construction
• TypePart
• WatchCheck whether frame is a craft, subpart, or build step.
• MaterialsWood reported
• CheckCraft step, station, count

Protect cloth until the airship path is clear.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forAirship construction
• TypePart
• WatchConfirm cloth demand before turning cotton into other crafts.
• MaterialsCloth reported
• CheckMaterial count, station, unlock

Check whether iron, batteries, or advanced components block launch.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forVehicle completion
• TypePart
• WatchDo not spend batteries elsewhere until the engine recipe is visible.
• MaterialsIron and battery inputs reported
• CheckRecipe, power, fuel, station

Check after the first basic airship route proves travel demand.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forRange and weather planning
• TypePart
• WatchTreat range bonuses as unverified until tested.
• MaterialsSolar panel or crystal reported
• PowerSolar-assisted travel reported
• CheckRange, weather, route distance

Pick cargo before speed when repeated trips are the bottleneck.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forResource hauling
• TypeUpgrade
• WatchCheck slots, stacks, and reload behavior before rare-material runs.
• MaterialsWood, iron, reinforced parts reported
• RouteRepeat island runs
• CheckCapacity, stack rules, save reload

Choose if cloudy or long routes are your actual limit.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forRange support
• TypeUpgrade
• WatchReported bonus values need live route testing.
• MaterialsCrystal and solar panel reported
• CheckRange change, weather, material cost

Choose when resource trips fill the hold before the route is done.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forCargo capacity
• TypeUpgrade
• WatchCheck whether this changes cargo, durability, or both.
• MaterialsAdvanced cloth and iron reported
• CheckCapacity, route value, material cost

Use only after the normal airship route proves multi-island hauling matters.

• Do nextCheck dock, cargo, and island route rules before a long trip.
• Best forLate resource loops
• TypeVehicle
• WatchTreat as late-route planning until the live tech tree confirms it.
• UnlockLate game tech reported
• CheckTech gate, capacity, route cost

Use as a first small plot or wild-food check.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forEarly food and thirst coverage
• TypeCrop
• WatchGrowth and yield values need live confirmation.
• RouteWild bushes and planting reported
• CheckSeed source, water, growth, yield

Save first harvest until bread, feed, and flour uses are checked.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forFood and animal feed
• TypeCrop
• WatchDo not plant huge wheat fields before water demand is clear.
• RouteStarter or planting seeds reported
• CheckWater, growth, feed, recipe

Protect first harvest because cloth may block research and airship parts.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forCrafting and airship prep
• TypeCrop
• WatchCheck whether cotton has food, craft, or quest uses before selling.
• CheckSeed source, water, cloth recipe

Save rare seeds until recipe, decor, oil, or fuel uses are known.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forRare seed checks
• TypeSeed
• WatchMerchant prices and stock limits are unverified.
• RouteDesert or merchant route reported
• CheckSeed source, stock, growth, use

Check whether it is food, seed, recipe, or trade material before processing.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forDesert route food
• TypeCrop
• WatchExact harvest and seed behavior need live checks.
• RouteDesert island reported
• CheckHarvest, seed, water, use

Keep first samples for lighting, fuel, or advanced craft checks.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forRare crop testing
• TypeRare crop
• WatchDo not sell rare crops before testing recipe screens.
• RouteCrystal island chests reported
• CheckSeed source, growth, crafting use

Check stamina and drink uses before ranking it as a money crop.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forStamina or drink route
• TypeCrop
• WatchGrowth time and output need live checks.
• RouteMid forest island chests reported
• CheckSeed source, growth, drink use

Buy or save only after you know whether it supports power, decor, or crafting.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forRare seed route
• TypeRare seed
• WatchStock, price, and use need launch checks.
• RouteRare merchant stock reported
• CheckStock, use, growth

Use after small crop beds prove which crops deserve protected growth.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forStable crop loops
• TypeFarm building
• WatchCheck season/weather behavior before investing glass.
• MaterialsGlass and planks reported
• CheckRecipe, weather effect, crop limits

Use only after seed storage and crop choices are stable.

• Do nextPlant a small test patch and keep rare seeds out of early cooking.
• Best forRepeat crop loops
• TypeFarm device
• WatchCheck seed priority so rare seeds are not planted accidentally.
• UnlockMid-game tech reported
• CheckSeed priority, storage, power

Use as the first animal check if eggs, pests, or feed loops appear early.

• Do nextCheck feed, care, storage, and co-op rules before scaling.
• Best forStarter animal loop
• TypeAnimal
• WatchOutputs, feed, and care timing need live checks.
• UnlockBasic Animal Care reported
• CheckFeed, output, shelter, reload

Check if wool supports cloth, beds, airship fabric, or trade.

• Do nextCheck feed, care, storage, and co-op rules before scaling.
• Best forCloth and feed planning
• TypeAnimal
• WatchOutput cycles and listed values need live checks.
• UnlockMid Animal Care reported
• CheckFeed, wool, milk, shelter

Check pig care early if truffles become a recipe or trade bottleneck.

• Do nextCheck feed, care, storage, and co-op rules before scaling.
• Best forSpecial output checks
• TypeAnimal
• WatchCare condition, truffle frequency, and use need live checks.
• CheckCare, output, truffle use

Check milk, climbing, or special route value before building extra pens.

• Do nextCheck feed, care, storage, and co-op rules before scaling.
• Best forMid animal loop
• TypeAnimal
• WatchAll output and care details need live checks.
• CheckUnlock, feed, output, pen

Build only after feed and water are ready.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forStarter animal housing
• TypeAnimal building
• WatchCheck material cost and animal capacity before scaling.
• MaterialsWood and cloth reported
• UnlockBasic Animal Care reported
• CheckCapacity, feed, reload

Use after crop waste exists and before fertilizer assumptions matter.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forSustainable farm loops
• TypeFarm building
• WatchCheck conversion time and output before storing spoiled goods.
• MaterialsPlanks and rope reported
• CheckInput, output, timer

Use only after you know which extras are actually safe to recycle.

• Do nextPlace it only when power, water, storage, or airship routing supports it.
• Best forLate cleanup
• TypeUtility
• WatchDo not recycle first-copy or unknown materials.
• MaterialsIron and glass reported
• UnlockWaste Cycling reported
• CheckInputs, reward, rare material safety

Use as the first route to build a starter resource checklist.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forEarly resource runs
• TypeRoute
• WatchExact island names and respawn behavior need live checks.
• RouteEarly forest route reported
• CheckNode names, respawn, airship route

Use when glass, solar panels, or rare seed checks block progress.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forGlass and seed routes
• TypeRoute
• WatchHeat, water, and travel requirements need live checks.
• RouteDesert route reported
• CheckAirship access, sand, seed source

Use when power, tools, or airship recipes need metal.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forOre and wind routes
• TypeRoute
• WatchExact tool gates and cargo needs need live checks.
• RouteMountain route reported
• CheckTool gate, cargo, respawn

Use only after the airship can return safely with rare cargo.

• Do nextProtect first copies until the source and repeat route are clear.
• Best forAdvanced power and rare seeds
• TypeRoute
• WatchProtect first copies until upgrade screens prove the spend.
• RouteCrystal route reported
• CheckRoute, cargo, rare material use