Materials Farming Guide
Comprehensive guide to efficiently farming all materials in The Last Caretaker. Learn the best scrap types, optimal locations, and progression-based farming strategies.
Farming Fundamentals
1. Dismantle Everything
Most objects can be dismantled into scraps. Scan your surroundings for furniture, equipment, and structural elements. Early game areas respawn items, so revisit familiar locations.
2. Target Specific Scraps
Different scrap types yield specific materials. Planning your farming route based on needed materials is more efficient than random collection. Use the Resource Planner tool to identify gaps.
3. Storage Management
Upgrade boat storage early. Organize materials by rarity—keep commons in large quantities, preserve rares and epics for critical crafting. Stack similar scraps together.
4. Progression Zones
Higher zones unlock rare materials. Don't rush—farm common materials thoroughly in early zones to avoid backtracking later when you need bulk quantities.
Early Game Farming (Sanctuary & Zone 1)
Focus on establishing a baseline of common materials. These zones are safe and respawn regularly.
Mid Game Farming (Zones 2-3)
Unlock tech scraps and specialized materials. Balance farming with progression—don't over-farm mid-tier materials if you'll soon reach better zones.
Tech Scraps
- Circuit boards
- Old computers
- Electronic devices
- Control panels
- Research facilities
- Tech labs (mid-game areas)
- Computer rooms
Ultra-Tech Scrap
- Exotic machinery
- Advanced research equipment
- Experimental technology
- End-game zones
- Advanced research facilities
- Lazarus-related sites
Late Game Farming (Zone 3+)
Endgame materials for advanced equipment. Farm efficiently—these zones are dangerous, so plan routes carefully and bring adequate supplies.
High-Tech Scraps
- Advanced machinery
- Aerospace components
- Military equipment
- Carbon fiber parts
- Later zones (Zone 3+)
- Advanced ruins
- Military installations
Ultra-Tech Scrap
- Exotic machinery
- Advanced research equipment
- Experimental technology
- End-game zones
- Advanced research facilities
- Lazarus-related sites
Complete Scrap Type Reference
All available scrap types and their material yields. Click material badges to view detailed material pages.
- Furniture (chairs, tables)
- Plastic containers
- Ship interior panels
- Abandoned equipment
- Sanctuary Dock 37 (starting area)
- Early islands residential zones
- Machinery parts
- Vehicle frames
- Metal pipes and beams
- Old equipment
- Industrial zones
- Docks and harbors
- Abandoned machinery
Copper Scraps
- Copper wiring
- Electrical components
- Pipes
- Electrical rooms
- Industrial areas
Fabric Scraps
- Clothing
- Bedding
- Cushions and upholstery
- Residential areas
- Living quarters
- Tires
- Rubber hoses
- Seals and gaskets
- Vehicle areas
- Machinery zones
Tech Scraps
- Circuit boards
- Old computers
- Electronic devices
- Control panels
- Research facilities
- Tech labs (mid-game areas)
- Computer rooms
Broken Glass
- Windows
- Glass panels
- Bottles and containers
- Buildings
- Laboratory areas
- Aluminium frames
- Vehicle parts
- Light machinery
- Industrial zones
- Vehicle workshops
- Electrical cables
- Wiring looms
- Cable bundles
- Electrical areas
- Ship wiring compartments
High-Tech Scraps
- Advanced machinery
- Aerospace components
- Military equipment
- Carbon fiber parts
- Later zones (Zone 3+)
- Advanced ruins
- Military installations
Ultra-Tech Scrap
- Exotic machinery
- Advanced research equipment
- Experimental technology
- End-game zones
- Advanced research facilities
- Lazarus-related sites
Advanced Farming Tips
Route Optimization: Create circular farming routes that end near your boat. Deposit materials frequently to avoid losing progress if you die.
Respawn Timers: Some areas respawn after you leave the zone. Mark high-yield locations on your map and revisit them periodically.
Dismantling Speed: Unlock skills that speed up dismantling. This significantly reduces farming time over hours of gameplay.
Resource Planner Integration: Before starting a farming session, use the Resource Planner to calculate exactly which materials you need. This prevents wasting time on materials you already have in abundance.