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Workbenches & Stations Comprehensive Guide

Crafting Bench (Primary Workstation)

The Crafting Bench is a deployable core workstation that creates a safe zone within a certain range when placed, preventing enemy spawns.

Basic Functions

  • Power Required: Needs power (battery) for full functionality, including safe zone creation and access to all crafting recipes.
  • Renameable: Can be renamed; name syncs with teleporters. Renaming or redeploying will break sync.
  • Priority Target: Enemies will prioritize attacking workbenches during raid events - ensure proper protection.

Upgrade Overview

Tier Upgrade Name Effect Summary
Tier 1 Dioxohealer Restores 3-6 health per second to players within range, depending on nearby crop count
Item Transporter Auto-reads container items within 16m range, supports repair/salvage station integration
Bench Warmer Increases surrounding temperature by one level, manually toggleable
Tier 2 Reinforced Bench Workbench takes 30% less damage
Portal Suppression Field Suppresses portal storms, leaving only other nighttime raid events
Tier 3 Spontaneous Matter Synthesizer Periodically produces random scrap and small amounts of items
Metabolic Temporal Field Reduces hunger, thirst, and other consumption rates

Other Workbenches & Equipment

The following table organizes other craftable/deployable equipment from the wiki, excluding items that overlap with Crafting Bench functionality.

Name Power Required Primary Use
Repair & Salvage Station Yes Repair and dismantle items; some materials only obtainable through dismantling
Chef's Counter Yes Butcher fish and cook meals
Charging Station Yes Charge tools, weapons, accessories (not batteries)
Distribution Pad Yes Automatically store backpack items into nearby containers with matching items
Portable Stove Yes Dual-burner portable stove, suitable for outdoor cooking
Convection Oven Yes Required for whole-dish recipes, advanced cooking equipment
Water Filter No Purifies contaminated water into drinkable water
Moisture Transporter Yes Automatically refills nearby containers with water; requires water source
Transformer No Change character appearance and equipment
Brain Sync Device Yes Share recipes, encyclopedia, and other information with others
Auto-Salvager Yes Automatically dismantles bulk items and recovers materials
Reinforcement Workbench Yes Reinforce specific weapons, equipment, or items
Super Stove 4000 Yes Four-burner portable stove, high-efficiency cooking
Heating Drawer Yes Heat food and accelerate spoilage (create specific ingredients)
R.A.I.N. Shower Yes Remove dirt, blood, and radiation
Charging Pad Yes Instantly charge carried items, requires laser emitter power
Database Terminal Yes List nearby storage box items; centrally view collected emails

Tip: All deployable furniture can become attack targets for enemies - remember to repair durability with a hammer in time!

Key Crafting Tips

Early Game Priority

  1. Essential First: Build Crafting Bench as your primary base
  2. Power Setup: Create batteries and power strips for reliable energy
  3. Storage: Set up organized container systems

Mid Game Optimization

  1. Upgrade Path: Focus on Tier 1 upgrades for immediate benefits
  2. Automation: Implement Item Transporter and Distribution Pad
  3. Defense: Strengthen base defenses around workbenches

Late Game Efficiency

  1. Full Automation: Complete automation chains with Auto-Salvager
  2. Specialized Stations: Deploy specialized workbenches for specific tasks
  3. Portal Suppression: Use advanced upgrades to control enemy events

Security & Maintenance

Protection Strategies

  • Strategic Placement: Position workbenches away from main entry points
  • Defensive Barriers: Use walls and defensive structures
  • Redundancy: Have backup workbenches in secure locations

Maintenance Requirements

  • Regular Repairs: Check and repair workbench durability after raids
  • Power Management: Ensure consistent power supply with battery backups
  • Upgrade Planning: Save resources for important upgrades

Important: Workbench placement is permanent once deployed - choose locations carefully for optimal base layout and defense.