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Stone toolmaking is the first craft that decides how fast your run stabilizes.

StoneQuick Summary

Stone toolmaking is the first craft that decides how fast your run stabilizes.

CopperKey Information

01Stone tools
02Spear heads
03Knife blades
04Axe heads
05Pattern discipline
06Resource efficiency

BronzePractical Strategy

Treat this topic as part of a larger survival chain. Gather the inputs before you need them, keep notes on locations and recipes, and avoid spending rare materials until the next step in progression is clear.

IronCommon Mistakes

01Starting too late in the season
02Using scarce materials without a plan
03Ignoring storage and travel time
04Failing to mark useful locations on the map

SteelRelated Planning

Connect this page with your food plan, base location, tool progression and winter preparation. Vintage Story rewards players who build systems instead of chasing one-off wins.