Base building is a core mechanic and primary objective in Planet Crafter. When constructing a base, players can incorporate elements that serve both functional and decorative purposes. This includes building structures, storage units, and furniture.
At the start of the game, it’s advisable to set up makeshift shelters at points of interest, such as shipwrecks, caves, or easily recognizable landmarks. These shelters provide essential oxygen and allow for the placement of storage containers for collected items.
Once you learn how to deconstruct, you can dismantle and transport these shelters, creating a mobile home that supports your journey.
| Build Item | Ingredients | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Living Compartment | 2x Iron 1x Titanium | Basic habitat |
| Compartment Door | 1x Iron 1x Silicon 1x Titanium | Gotta have a door to get in to the habitat |
| Foundation Grid | 1x Iron | Mostly decorative, provides support for other structures, or makes floors outside |
| Outside Stairs | 1x Iron | Allows you to reach new heights |
| Corner Compartment | 1x Iron 1x Titanium 1x Cobalt | Rounded living compartment with glass walls on the curved part. |
| Big Living Compartment | 3x Iron 3x Titanium 2x Super Alloy | Like a regular living compartment, but big (2×2). No internal walls. |
| Rounded Living Compartment | 3x Iron 3x Titanium 3x Super Alloy | With no internal walls and rounded corners, this is a 3×3 configuration of a living compartment. |
| Domed Living Compartment | 3x Iron 3x Cobalt 3x Super Alloy | Same as the Rounded Living Compartment, but with a nice glass dome. |
| 3×3 Living Compartment | 3x Iron 3x Titanium 3x Super Alloy | Same as the Big Living Compartment, But bigger (3×3). |
| Indoor Ladder | 1x Cobalt 1x Iron | When you have base with multiple levels, provides a method of access to other levels inside the base. |
| Interior Wall | 2x Iron | Section off your habitat with walls inside. |
| Fence | 1x Silicon | It’s a fence section, and does fence things. Can be placed inside or outside. |
| Glass | 1x Titanium 1x Cobalt | For floors or ceilings, lets you see the great outdoors from inside your base. |
| Window | 1x Iron 1x Cobalt | Same as Glass, but for walls. |
| Area Lamp | 1x Magnesium 1x Cobalt | A lamp that goes anywhere, and you can change the color. |
| Beacon | 1x Titanium 1x Silicon 1x Aluminum | This helps you find your way back to your base(s), or other points of interest. Multi-color capable. |
| Outside Lamp | 1x Iron 1x Magnesium | For lighting up outside areas at night. |