Tools

Tools are handheld items which allow players to perform various tasks. Tools can be broken down into five categories: Pickaxes, Axes, Weapons, Shields, and normal Tools. The first four categories follow the Tier system.

Pickaxes
Pickaxes are used to mine stones and ore deposits.
 * Stone Pickaxe
 * Copper Pickaxe
 * Bronze Pickaxe
 * Aluminum Pickaxe
 * Iron Pickaxe
 * Steel Pickaxe
 * Vertiron Pickaxe, the fastest pickaxe in the game.
 * Stahlrot Pickaxe
 * Obsidian Pickaxe

Axes
Axes are used to chop large trees faster than can be done by hand.
 * Stone Axe
 * Copper Axe
 * Bronze Axe
 * Aluminum Axe
 * Iron Axe
 * Steel Axe
 * Vertiron Axe, the fastest axe in the game.
 * Stahlrot Axe
 * Obsidian Axe

Swords
Swords are the game's only melee weapons, used for killing animals and other players.
 * Copper Sword
 * Bronze Sword
 * Aluminum Sword
 * Iron Sword
 * Steel Sword
 * Vertiron Sword
 * Stahlrot Sword, the sharpest sword in the game.
 * Obsidian Sword

Bows
Currently, only two bows exist, one of which is a relic item that cannot be crafted:
 * Shortbow
 * Quicksilver, a relic item, which fires faster than a normal shortbow.

Shields
Shields block incoming arrows, stop melee attacks from hurting you, and can be used to push objects. The material of the shield determines what tier of sword it can block.
 * Hide Shield
 * Copper Shield
 * Bronze Shield
 * Aluminum Shield
 * Iron Shield
 * Steel Shield
 * Vertiron Shield
 * Stahlrot Shield
 * Obsidian Shield, the highest shield tier that offers the most protection in the game.

Other Tools
Various other tools which do not follow the Tier system also exist.
 * Charcoal Torch, which provides a somewhat dimmer light than the Coal Torch.
 * Coal Torch, which provides a large radius of light while held.
 * Lock, which can be used to secure chests to anyone who has its associated Key.
 * Nametag, which can be used to rename Furniture, Vehicles, or tools. It is consumed after naming.
 * Paintbrush, which can be used to dye paintable objects different colors. Crafted by hand using 1 Cloth and 1 Stick.
 * Shovel, which allows players to collect Sand, Dirt, and Snow while held.
 * Wrench, which allows players to Wire together Machines. See the Tutorials page for more information.