What material categories are in The Last Caretaker?

The Last Caretaker features six material categories: Metal (structural components), Fabric (textiles and filters), Plastic (versatile crafting), Glass (optical components), Chemical (advanced crafting), and Advanced (cutting-edge technology).

Which materials should I prioritize farming early game?

Focus on Metal and Plastic materials during early game. These are used in large quantities for base building and essential crafts. Store them in bulk for efficient progression.

How do I efficiently farm materials?

Prioritize dismantling scrap items that yield the materials you need. Use the Resource Planner tool to identify optimal scrap-to-material ratios and plan targeted farming routes.

What is the difference between material categories?

Materials are categorized by type and usage: Metal (mechanical parts), Fabric (textiles), Plastic (general crafting), Glass (precision items), Chemical (fuel and advanced crafting), and Advanced (high-tech components). Each category has specific scrap sources and crafting applications.

How many materials are in The Last Caretaker?

The game features over 20 base materials distributed across 6 categories. Each material has specific acquisition methods from scrap sources and strategic value for different crafting needs.

Materials Comparison Guide

Q: Should I save advanced materials or use them immediately?

Save Chemical and Advanced category materials for specialized crafting. Track their usage in recipes before committing to crafting. Use the Resource Planner to verify you have enough for important recipes.

Compare all materials by category, acquisition sources, and strategic value. Learn which materials to prioritize for efficient progression.

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metal Materials

5 total

Metal materials are used for structural components and mechanical parts.

Material	Category	Sources
copper	metal	1 source
iron	metal	1 source
aluminium	metal	1 source
gold	metal	1 source
titanium	metal	1 source

glass Materials

1 total

Glass materials are used for optical components and precision instruments.

Material	Category	Sources
glass	glass	1 source

composite Materials

1 total

Material	Category	Sources
carbon_fiber	composite	1 source

energy Materials

1 total

Material	Category	Sources
? electricity	energy	1 source

exotic Materials

2 total

Material	Category	Sources
neutronium	exotic	1 source
plasma_gel	exotic	1 source

fuel Materials

3 total

Material	Category	Sources
? petrol	fuel	1 source
? diesel	fuel	2 sources
? oil	fuel	1 source

gas Materials

2 total

Material	Category	Sources
? oxygen	gas	1 source
? methane	gas	1 source

liquid Materials

2 total

Material	Category	Sources
? fresh_water	liquid	2 sources
? salt_water	liquid	2 sources

polymer Materials

3 total

Material	Category	Sources
plastic	polymer	2 sources
rubber	polymer	1 source
polyurethane	polymer	1 source

semiconductor Materials

1 total

Material	Category	Sources
silicon	semiconductor	1 source

textile Materials

1 total

Material	Category	Sources
fabric	textile	2 sources

Farming Strategy Tips

Metal Materials: Focus on scrapping mechanical items and structural components. Store large quantities for building and machinery crafting.

Fabric Materials: Target clothing scraps and textile items. Essential for filters, protection gear, and fabric-based components.

Plastic & Glass Materials: Collect from electronic waste and household items. Use the Resource Planner to identify optimal scrap-to-material ratios.

Chemical & Advanced Materials: Prioritize dismantling specialized equipment. Track their usage in recipes before committing to crafting.

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