Resources & Crafting
Complete resource gathering and crafting guide — wood, cloth, fuel items, route planning, and crafting recipes.
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Why This Matters
Resource gathering is the foundation of everything in the Arctic. Wood, cloth, and fuel items are required for shelter, fire, and crafting. Efficient gathering routes save time and reduce cold exposure — a survivor who can gather twice as fast lives twice as long.
Key Data
| Resource | Location | Respawn Time | Primary Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Trees / Forested areas | ~2 min | Shelter, Fire, Crafting |
| Cloth | Crates / Structures | ~3 min | Shelter upgrade, Fire fuel |
| Fuel Item | Rare spawns / Special | ~5 min | Stove, Long burn fuel |
Mechanics Deep Dive
Resource Spawn Mechanics: Resources spawn at fixed points around the map. Wood spawns near trees in forested areas, cloth spawns near abandoned structures and crates, and fuel items appear at rare special locations. Respawns occur on timers — wood respawns in roughly 2 minutes, cloth in about 3 minutes, and fuel items in roughly 5 minutes.
Wood Types and Gathering: Trees can be chopped by interacting with them. Each tree yields a set amount of wood, and the chopping animation takes several seconds. Larger trees give more wood but take longer to fell. Plan a route through 3-4 tree clusters to maximize wood per trip while staying near shelter for safety.
Cloth Scavenging: Cloth spawns in and around abandoned structures, crates, and debris. These locations are more spread out than wood spawns, making cloth harder to gather efficiently. Always pick up cloth when you see it — you need it for shelter upgrades, overnight fire fuel, and crafting recipes. Cloth scarcity is a common bottleneck.
Crafting Recipes: Early-game recipes include the stove (requires wood, cloth, and a fuel item) and heater. Each recipe has specific material requirements and crafting times. Check recipes in your crafting menu before gathering so you know exactly what to collect — wasted trips cost precious time and body heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I craft items?▾
Key Decisions
Gather wood or cloth first?
Wood — needed for shelter AND fire
Cloth — rarer and needed for upgrades
Prioritize wood on Day 1 — you need it for both shelter construction and fire fuel. From Day 2 onward, balance both but always grab cloth when you see it since it's the scarcer resource.
Craft stove or save materials?
Craft stove — long-term fuel savings
Save materials — keep resources for emergencies
Craft the stove by Day 2. The fuel efficiency gains save more resources over the full week than the one-time crafting cost. The stove is one of the best investments in the game.
Safe route or fast route for gathering?
Safe route — stay near shelter, slower gathering
Fast route — cover more ground, longer exposure
Use safe routes on Days 1-2 when you're still stabilizing. Switch to faster routes only after your fire and food are secured. Exposure time is the real enemy — each second outside in the cold drains body temperature.
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