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Research

2026-08-12T18:53:53Z

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==This Page is WIP==
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|[[Auralite]]}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
{| class="wikitable"
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 1</big></big></big>
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| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
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| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
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| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 2</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
! colspan="3"|
|-
| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 4</big></big></big>
! colspan="2"| || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]][[Advanced Filter]] Unlocks the Advanced Filter which can filter multiple element types at once, including liquids and gasses. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || || [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] Drying & Condensing Unlocks the [[Steam Dryer]] to dry materials using [[Steam]] and the [[condenser]] to convert gasses into liquids using [[snow]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Rocket Launcher]] Unlocks the Rocket Launcher. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Mk.2 Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] and [[Launcher Mk.2]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Corraller]] Unlocks the Corraller to capture [[Critters]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"|
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]] Unlocks the Hauler Drone for automated material transport. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Recon_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recon Drone]] Unlocks the Recon Drone for scouting. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 5</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Snowmaker_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Snowmaker]] Unlocks the snowmaker, a powered structure that converts [[Water]] into [[Snow]] using Energy. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || || [[File:Florinol_Battery_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Florinol Battery]] Unlocks the Florinol Battery which stores [[Florinol]] as energy to power machinery or tools. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || [[File:Drill_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Drill]] Unlocks the Drill to break through hard materials (Requires Energy). Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} {{spoiler| Requires [[Rocket Launcher]] & [[Florinol Battery]] to unlock.}} || ! colspan="3" |
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| || [[File:Smelter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Smelter]] Unlocks the Smelter to smelt elements placed on top, fueled by heat from [[Thermal Buffer]] or [[Lava]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || || [[File:Energy_Siphon_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Energy Siphon]] Unlocks the Energy Siphon tool to transfer energy between power stores. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}|| ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Flux_Emanator_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Flux Emanator]] Unlocks the Flux Emanator to convert [[Voidbloom]] into [[Fluxite]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Copper_Mold_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Copper Mold]] Unlocks the Copper Mold for casting the Power Brick from [[Liquid Copper]]. The Power Brick stores large amounts of [[Energy]] and can be recharged automaticlly with input from a Generator Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold }} {{spoiler|Requires [[Smelter]] & [[Florinal Battery]] to unlock.}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Void_Rift_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Void Rift]] Unlocks the Void Rift to Produce [[Void Seed]]s, which can be planted and refined into void elements. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 3000 Gold}} ||
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| || [[File:Energy_Connector_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Energy Connector]] Unlocks the Energy Connector to pass Energy between power structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || || [[File:Steam_Turbine_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Turbine]] Unlocks the Steam Turbine for automated power generation. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} ||! colspan="5"|
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| ! colspan="5"| || [[File:Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Laser]] Unlocks the Laser for sustained excavation though hard materials. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|5000 Gold}} || [[File:Recall_Shard_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Recall Shard]] Unlocks the Recall Shard, allowing you to teleport back to a recall portal powered by [[Voidbloom]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|4000 Gold}} || || [[File:Locator_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Locator]] Unlocks the Locator. Fill it with [[Voidjuice]] to scan for hidden alien artifacts. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 6</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Synthesizer.png|link=|16px]][[Synthesizer]] Unlocks the Synthesizer shich uses energy to convert one material into another. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|7500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="4"|
|}

Research

2026-08-12T18:48:38Z

76561198027940923: added Tier 5

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==This Page is WIP==
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|Aura}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
{| class="wikitable"
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 1</big></big></big>
|+
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
|-
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 2</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
|-
| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

|-
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
! colspan="3"|
|-
| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 4</big></big></big>
! colspan="2"| || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]][[Advanced Filter]] Unlocks the Advanced Filter which can filter multiple element types at once, including liquids and gasses. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || || [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] Drying & Condensing Unlocks the [[Steam Dryer]] to dry materials using [[Steam]] and the [[condenser]] to convert gasses into liquids using [[snow]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Rocket Launcher]] Unlocks the Rocket Launcher. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Mk.2 Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] and [[Launcher Mk.2]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Corraller]] Unlocks the Corraller to capture [[Critters]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"|
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]] Unlocks the Hauler Drone for automated material transport. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Recon_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recon Drone]] Unlocks the Recon Drone for scouting. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 5</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Snowmaker_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Snowmaker]] Unlocks the snowmaker, a powered structure that converts [[Water]] into [[Snow]] using Energy. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || || [[File:Florinol_Battery_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Florinol Battery]] Unlocks the Florinol Battery which stores [[Florinol]] as energy to power machinery or tools. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || [[File:Drill_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Drill]] Unlocks the Drill to break through hard materials (Requires Energy). Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} {{spoiler| Requires [[Rocket Launcher]] & [[Florinol Battery]] to unlock.}} || ! colspan="3" |
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| || [[File:Smelter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Smelter]] Unlocks the Smelter to smelt elements placed on top, fueled by heat from [[Thermal Buffer]] or [[Lava]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || || [[File:Energy_Siphon_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Energy Siphon]] Unlocks the Energy Siphon tool to transfer energy between power stores. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}|| ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Flux_Emanator_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Flux Emanator]] Unlocks the Flux Emanator to convert [[Voidbloom]] into [[Fluxite]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Copper_Mold_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Copper Mold]] Unlocks the Copper Mold for casting the Power Brick from [[Liquid Copper]]. The Power Brick stores large amounts of [[Energy]] and can be recharged automaticlly with input from a Generator Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold }} {{spoiler|Requires [[Smelter]] & [[Florinal Battery]] to unlock.}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Void_Rift_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Void Rift]] Unlocks the Void Rift to Produce [[Void Seed]]s, which can be planted and refined into void elements. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 3000 Gold}} ||
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| || [[File:Energy_Connector_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Energy Connector]] Unlocks the Energy Connector to pass Energy between power structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || || [[File:Steam_Turbine_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Turbine]] Unlocks the Steam Turbine for automated power generation. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} ||! colspan="5"|
|-
| ! colspan="5"| || [[File:Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Laser]] Unlocks the Laser for sustained excavation though hard materials. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|5000 Gold}} || [[File:Recall_Shard_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Recall Shard]] Unlocks the Recall Shard, allowing you to teleport back to a recall portal powered by [[Voidbloom]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|4000 Gold}} || || [[File:Locator_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Locator]] Unlocks the Locator. Fill it with [[Voidjuice]] to scan for hidden alien artifacts. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 6</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Synthesizer.png|link=|16px]][[Synthesizer]] Unlocks the Synthesizer shich uses energy to convert one material into another. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|7500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="4"|
|}

Beginner's Guide

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76561198027940923: changed name of cryo gun to cryo blaster so it links

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|-|Beginner's Guide=

You’ve arrived on a vast unexplored planet filled with diverse biomes and beautiful landscapes – time to bring the fires of industry! From humble beginnings sifting [[gold]] from [[sand]], you will quickly build a growing factory, unlocking powerful new technologies and production chains as you assess the viability of the planet for further industrialization. Countless options lie before you – will you focus on developing more advanced processing and logistical capabilities across your rapidly-expanding factory? Will you take advantage of local wildlife to aid with your mission? Or will you prioritize the hunt for artifacts, spending valuable resources to unlock access to their benefits?

The planet awaits you, Prospector!

==User Interface==
There are various tools at your disposal at all times, so let’s review them in order:
[[File:sandbg1.png|center|1000px]]
# '''Currency -''' Various currencies needed to unlock new Research, Upgrades, and Tool Utilization.
## '''[[Gold]] -''' Used to unlock Research, produced from refining certain resources.
## '''[[Fluxite]] -''' Found naturally and can be produced; Fluxite unlocks new Upgrades for your Inventory items.
## '''[[Energy]] -''' Used to power late-game structures, produced through refining certain resources.
# '''Tab Reference''' - Key shortcuts to access your tabbed content.
# '''Objectives -''' Any current objectives provided to you. Note that objectives will also have a yellow arrow in the Minimap to point you in the right direction.
# '''Minimap -''' Provides a minimap of the world around you, allowing you to see beyond your main screen.
# '''Hotbar -''' There are ten hotbars, each with ten slots for Inventory and Building items, which can be used for quick referencing and construction. To quickly move between hotbars, press Alt+Hotbar Number to access that hotbar. Alternatively, you can hold Alt+Mouse Scroll to quickly scroll between them.
# '''Shortcuts -''' Various key bindings that allow you to shortcut building infrastructure and other hotkey items, such as copy/paste, selecting structures and moving them, or replacing a structure with something else.

==Logistics and Transportation==
[[File:sandbg2.png|center|1000px]]
A key component of Sandustry involves efficiently moving large quantities of resources to their final destination, whether that’s transporting a resource like [[Sand]] through its multiple refining methods, managing the logistics of multiple resources in a single pile, or transporting [[water]] from the deep so it can serve its various purposes. A note that all of these structures require no power to operate, and will continually run regardless of any resources present.

Let’s take a look at the core logistical buildings used to accomplish these tasks.

===Conveyors and Launchers===
[[File:sandbg3.jpg|center|1000px]]
[[Conveyor Belts]] and [[Launchers]] are the primary logistical tools for moving solid resources such as [[Sand]], [[Residue]], [[Cinder]], [[Seeds]], and [[Amethelis]], to name a few. Both of these tools are straightforward to operate and build.

[[Conveyor Belts]] can only be placed horizontally, with the direction of the belt determined by the direction your mouse is dragging. [[Launchers]] can be placed vertically and diagonally. Regardless of which direction you drag, the “highest” point of your launcher shaft will be the point where resources are thrown out, with the drag direction determining whether resources are thrown left or right.

As you progress through the tech tree, you will be able to unlock Mark 2 versions of both, drastically increasing the speed of resources moved and the velocity of the resources thrown.

===Filters===
[[File:sandbg4.png|center|1000px]]
Filters allow you to sort Solid resources only, which is useful when you have a pile that contains multiple types all together. Filters have two settings you can use: Allow and Block.

# '''The Allow''' setting permits a single resource to fall through the filter, but nothing else. For example, use the Allow Gold setting to only allow Gold through the filter, moving all other resources down the track.

# '''The Block''' setting permits all resources BUT the selected resource to fall through the filter, such as blocking Redsand, but allowing any other resources to fall through.

Basic Filters only apply to a single Solid resource in both the Allow and Block settings. This means, for instance, that you could not Allow Redsand and Moonhop on a single filter. Rather, you would need to block Moonhop on one filter, allowing Redsand to fall through, then block Redsand in a separate filter below it, to capture both of them.

Once unlocked, Advanced Filters will allow you to filter Solid, Liquid, and Gas resources and still abide by the Allow/ Block settings, as well as the single resource rule.

===Transporting Liquids===
[[File:sandbg5.jpg|center|1000px]]
You can move any Fluid in the game by using the

# '''Pump''' as your input device.

# '''Liquid Vent''' as your output device, and connecting those with.

# '''Pipes.''' As long as there is a Fluid at the level or above the Pump, and the Fluid level has not reached the Liquid Vent’s level, said Fluid will continually pump.

A note that you can use a single pipeline to transport multiple Fluid types; however, you cannot filter what Fluid will be pumped out of a Liquid Vent. The Liquid Vent will always prioritize whichever Liquid is closest. Therefore, it’s a good practice to separate Fluid lines as you build.

==Production & Refining==
[[File:sandbg6.png|center|1000px]]
As you progress deeper into Sandustry, you will need to rely on more advanced production structures that refine resources through multiple stages to produce multiple other resources.

An early tip: The Material Scanner Upgrade for your Grabber lets you hover over a resource to learn more about how you could refine or use it in another process.

===Gold Production===
[[File:sandbg7.jpg|center|1000px]]
[[Gold]] is essential for all [[Research]], and three core structures refine resources into Gold: '''1. The Shaker, 2. Kinetic Press, and 3. Planter Box'''. Each of these also produces a by-product that you will need for the next respective production method.

===Refining===
[[File:sandbg8.jpg|center|1000px]]
As mentioned, many resources require refining in order to create Gold or another by-product.

Using Thermal structures - both hot and cold - will refine resources into another resource. Note that Heat Thermal structures will only refine a solid resource into a liquid, or a liquid into a gas, while a Cold Thermal structure will refine resources in the reverse order.

==Research==
[[File:sandbg9.png|center|1000px]]
[[Research]] is your progression through the game, unlocking more structures and inventory items. Research is unlocked with [[Gold]], with more advanced Research locked behind your Factory Level. Your Factory Level represents tiered access to new tools, structures, and technology granted to you by your superiors based on reaching performance milestones. These milestones demonstrate your mastery of already granted systems along with growing intrigue at the resources and ancient ruins available on the planet.

[[File:sandbg10.png|center|1000px]]
==Upgrades==
[[Upgrades]] can be used to increase the abilities of various items in your Inventory, such as your [[Grabber]], [[Flamethrower]], or your [[Drones]]. These Upgrades cost [[Fluxite]] to unlock, which can be found naturally or produced using certain resources.

==Augments==
[[File:sandbg11.png|center|1000px]]
Scattered throughout the planet are [[Augments]], which provide upgrades to your Utility items like the [[Gun]], [[Rocket]], or [[Shovel]], as well as your person, allowing you to move faster or extend your boost speed and duration.

==Gameplay Tips & Tricks==
* Use the C key to select any structure you want to copy, then use CTRL+C to copy, and CTRL+V to paste for faster construction of repeated systems.

* When pursuing upgrades from [[Fluxite]], a great early investment is increasing the capacity and capabilities of your [[Grabber]], as being able to manually move larger chunks of material is especially helpful in the early game.

* The replace hotkey (default CTRL) is great for when you quickly want to readjust things in your factory. It’s especially handy once you unlock a better tier of conveyor belts and launchers if you’re otherwise happy with a layout but want to get things moving faster.

* Florinol batteries and power bricks are distinct sources of energy, with the former using dried [[Amethelis]] petals broken down into florin to fill the batteries, and the latter being made of copper molds filled with liquid copper.

* Capturing creatures you discover in your exploration with the [[Corraller]] is always a wise choice, as they can provide you with new sources of resources or processes for your factories as long as they are contained and used properly. For example, enough Lumlings in a location can create a small but constant supply of water.

* If you’re having trouble moving a resource up efficiently, consider if it can be converted into another state of matter to make the process easier. It might be better to convert it back closer to your other structures.

* With the right creativity, some of the ruins the ancients have already dug out and shaped may serve as useful layouts to integrate into your factory.

* When you’re trying to isolate a byproduct on a busy factory line, filter blocks are your best friend.

* [[Lava]] process spoiler: {{spoiler|To move lava, once you discover a location, find a way to freeze it (likely the [[Cryoblaster]]) until it’s solid [[cinder]]. Cinder can be mined out with your [[shovel]] or other tools. Once loose, the cinder can then be moved to a desired location. When the cinder is reignited from a hot enough source like a [[flamethrower]], it will then convert back into lava.}}

* Energy production process spoiler: {{spoiler|To achieve Energy production, you must follow this production method: [[Amethelis]] -> Use [[Steam]] to create Dry Amethelis -> Heat to turn Dry Amethelis into Florin (Gas) -> Cold to condense Florin into Florinol (Liquid)-> Florinol put into a Florinol Battery}}

* Some of the puzzles left behind by the ancients may require access to a tool or resource you may not have access to yet, and you should consider returning to it later if you feel too stuck. However, trying to create a solid bridge across teleporter gaps using freezing or other methods is often useful.

* If you do somehow end up trapped in a puzzle, use the unstuck command from the pause menu.

* Some weapons will be more effective at tackling certain types of obstacles. While it has more raw destructive power, a rocket launcher still pales in comparison to a flamethrower when coming across solid ice stalactites.

* While extremely power-hungry to fire for long, the laser has an incredible potential to tunnel through most obstacles you can find in the surface layers.

However you choose to build your massive factories, we hope this guide has helped you understand what Sandustry has to offer. Enjoy learning to produce, refine, and upgrade your centers of industry, and unlock new methods and resources!

|-|Community=
== List of Researches ==

See [[Research]]

== Materials Flow Chart ==
[[File:Materials flow chart.jpg|center|1000px]]
Credit for the Materials Flow Chart goes to user Knuks from the discord.

 

== Materials Sorted by Density ==
[[File:Density.png|center|1000px]]
Credit for this image goes to Metylene on from the discord.

Note: Lava goes between RedSand and Gold, not where it is currently. 

== Input/Output Ratios ==

[[File:Sandustry ratios.png|400px|center|1000px]]
The overall ratio of input/output materials is roughly : 2 sand : 3 water : 4 redsand = 3 gold : 8 Fluxite

Final outputs are highly dependent on the yield from burning Residue.

Very minor variation occurs during the plant stage.

Gold yield is probabilistic at Shaker stage but deterministic at later stages.

After using up all of a map's Redsand, the player is typically left with a very large volume of Amethelis

== Using Modloader Mac ==
'''MODLOADER MAY BE OUT OF DATE'''

This is a short tutorial which I will improve later.

Credit: @qwertyyyyyyy on discord

Download here: <nowiki>https://github.com/qtqgyt/sandustryresources/raw/refs/heads/main/SandustryMacOS.zip</nowiki>

To setup:

Download the file from the above link.

Unzip the file.

Install node.js: <nowiki>https://nodejs.org/dist/v18.20.8/node-v18.20.8.pkg</nowiki>

Open the pkg and setup node.js. Go the unzipped Sandustry folder.

Right click and select new terminal at folder.

Run these commands <code>npm i</code> <code>sudo npm install electron</code> <code>chmod +x launch.sh</code>

To launch: go to the Sandustry terminal and run <code>node index.js</code>

Additional info: add mods from discord like normal, nothing special needs to be done.
</tabber>

Beginner's Guide

2026-08-11T16:15:39Z

76561198027940923: added link to corraller

<tabber>
|-|Beginner's Guide=

You’ve arrived on a vast unexplored planet filled with diverse biomes and beautiful landscapes – time to bring the fires of industry! From humble beginnings sifting [[gold]] from [[sand]], you will quickly build a growing factory, unlocking powerful new technologies and production chains as you assess the viability of the planet for further industrialization. Countless options lie before you – will you focus on developing more advanced processing and logistical capabilities across your rapidly-expanding factory? Will you take advantage of local wildlife to aid with your mission? Or will you prioritize the hunt for artifacts, spending valuable resources to unlock access to their benefits?

The planet awaits you, Prospector!

==User Interface==
There are various tools at your disposal at all times, so let’s review them in order:
[[File:sandbg1.png|center|1000px]]
# '''Currency -''' Various currencies needed to unlock new Research, Upgrades, and Tool Utilization.
## '''[[Gold]] -''' Used to unlock Research, produced from refining certain resources.
## '''[[Fluxite]] -''' Found naturally and can be produced; Fluxite unlocks new Upgrades for your Inventory items.
## '''[[Energy]] -''' Used to power late-game structures, produced through refining certain resources.
# '''Tab Reference''' - Key shortcuts to access your tabbed content.
# '''Objectives -''' Any current objectives provided to you. Note that objectives will also have a yellow arrow in the Minimap to point you in the right direction.
# '''Minimap -''' Provides a minimap of the world around you, allowing you to see beyond your main screen.
# '''Hotbar -''' There are ten hotbars, each with ten slots for Inventory and Building items, which can be used for quick referencing and construction. To quickly move between hotbars, press Alt+Hotbar Number to access that hotbar. Alternatively, you can hold Alt+Mouse Scroll to quickly scroll between them.
# '''Shortcuts -''' Various key bindings that allow you to shortcut building infrastructure and other hotkey items, such as copy/paste, selecting structures and moving them, or replacing a structure with something else.

==Logistics and Transportation==
[[File:sandbg2.png|center|1000px]]
A key component of Sandustry involves efficiently moving large quantities of resources to their final destination, whether that’s transporting a resource like [[Sand]] through its multiple refining methods, managing the logistics of multiple resources in a single pile, or transporting [[water]] from the deep so it can serve its various purposes. A note that all of these structures require no power to operate, and will continually run regardless of any resources present.

Let’s take a look at the core logistical buildings used to accomplish these tasks.

===Conveyors and Launchers===
[[File:sandbg3.jpg|center|1000px]]
[[Conveyor Belts]] and [[Launchers]] are the primary logistical tools for moving solid resources such as [[Sand]], [[Residue]], [[Cinder]], [[Seeds]], and [[Amethelis]], to name a few. Both of these tools are straightforward to operate and build.

[[Conveyor Belts]] can only be placed horizontally, with the direction of the belt determined by the direction your mouse is dragging. [[Launchers]] can be placed vertically and diagonally. Regardless of which direction you drag, the “highest” point of your launcher shaft will be the point where resources are thrown out, with the drag direction determining whether resources are thrown left or right.

As you progress through the tech tree, you will be able to unlock Mark 2 versions of both, drastically increasing the speed of resources moved and the velocity of the resources thrown.

===Filters===
[[File:sandbg4.png|center|1000px]]
Filters allow you to sort Solid resources only, which is useful when you have a pile that contains multiple types all together. Filters have two settings you can use: Allow and Block.

# '''The Allow''' setting permits a single resource to fall through the filter, but nothing else. For example, use the Allow Gold setting to only allow Gold through the filter, moving all other resources down the track.

# '''The Block''' setting permits all resources BUT the selected resource to fall through the filter, such as blocking Redsand, but allowing any other resources to fall through.

Basic Filters only apply to a single Solid resource in both the Allow and Block settings. This means, for instance, that you could not Allow Redsand and Moonhop on a single filter. Rather, you would need to block Moonhop on one filter, allowing Redsand to fall through, then block Redsand in a separate filter below it, to capture both of them.

Once unlocked, Advanced Filters will allow you to filter Solid, Liquid, and Gas resources and still abide by the Allow/ Block settings, as well as the single resource rule.

===Transporting Liquids===
[[File:sandbg5.jpg|center|1000px]]
You can move any Fluid in the game by using the

# '''Pump''' as your input device.

# '''Liquid Vent''' as your output device, and connecting those with.

# '''Pipes.''' As long as there is a Fluid at the level or above the Pump, and the Fluid level has not reached the Liquid Vent’s level, said Fluid will continually pump.

A note that you can use a single pipeline to transport multiple Fluid types; however, you cannot filter what Fluid will be pumped out of a Liquid Vent. The Liquid Vent will always prioritize whichever Liquid is closest. Therefore, it’s a good practice to separate Fluid lines as you build.

==Production & Refining==
[[File:sandbg6.png|center|1000px]]
As you progress deeper into Sandustry, you will need to rely on more advanced production structures that refine resources through multiple stages to produce multiple other resources.

An early tip: The Material Scanner Upgrade for your Grabber lets you hover over a resource to learn more about how you could refine or use it in another process.

===Gold Production===
[[File:sandbg7.jpg|center|1000px]]
[[Gold]] is essential for all [[Research]], and three core structures refine resources into Gold: '''1. The Shaker, 2. Kinetic Press, and 3. Planter Box'''. Each of these also produces a by-product that you will need for the next respective production method.

===Refining===
[[File:sandbg8.jpg|center|1000px]]
As mentioned, many resources require refining in order to create Gold or another by-product.

Using Thermal structures - both hot and cold - will refine resources into another resource. Note that Heat Thermal structures will only refine a solid resource into a liquid, or a liquid into a gas, while a Cold Thermal structure will refine resources in the reverse order.

==Research==
[[File:sandbg9.png|center|1000px]]
[[Research]] is your progression through the game, unlocking more structures and inventory items. Research is unlocked with [[Gold]], with more advanced Research locked behind your Factory Level. Your Factory Level represents tiered access to new tools, structures, and technology granted to you by your superiors based on reaching performance milestones. These milestones demonstrate your mastery of already granted systems along with growing intrigue at the resources and ancient ruins available on the planet.

[[File:sandbg10.png|center|1000px]]
==Upgrades==
[[Upgrades]] can be used to increase the abilities of various items in your Inventory, such as your [[Grabber]], [[Flamethrower]], or your [[Drones]]. These Upgrades cost [[Fluxite]] to unlock, which can be found naturally or produced using certain resources.

==Augments==
[[File:sandbg11.png|center|1000px]]
Scattered throughout the planet are [[Augments]], which provide upgrades to your Utility items like the [[Gun]], [[Rocket]], or [[Shovel]], as well as your person, allowing you to move faster or extend your boost speed and duration.

==Gameplay Tips & Tricks==
* Use the C key to select any structure you want to copy, then use CTRL+C to copy, and CTRL+V to paste for faster construction of repeated systems.

* When pursuing upgrades from [[Fluxite]], a great early investment is increasing the capacity and capabilities of your [[Grabber]], as being able to manually move larger chunks of material is especially helpful in the early game.

* The replace hotkey (default CTRL) is great for when you quickly want to readjust things in your factory. It’s especially handy once you unlock a better tier of conveyor belts and launchers if you’re otherwise happy with a layout but want to get things moving faster.

* Florinol batteries and power bricks are distinct sources of energy, with the former using dried [[Amethelis]] petals broken down into florin to fill the batteries, and the latter being made of copper molds filled with liquid copper.

* Capturing creatures you discover in your exploration with the [[Corraller]] is always a wise choice, as they can provide you with new sources of resources or processes for your factories as long as they are contained and used properly. For example, enough Lumlings in a location can create a small but constant supply of water.

* If you’re having trouble moving a resource up efficiently, consider if it can be converted into another state of matter to make the process easier. It might be better to convert it back closer to your other structures.

* With the right creativity, some of the ruins the ancients have already dug out and shaped may serve as useful layouts to integrate into your factory.

* When you’re trying to isolate a byproduct on a busy factory line, filter blocks are your best friend.

* [[Lava]] process spoiler: {{spoiler|To move lava, once you discover a location, find a way to freeze it (likely the [[Cryo Gun]]) until it’s solid [[cinder]]. Cinder can be mined out with your [[shovel]] or other tools. Once loose, the cinder can then be moved to a desired location. When the cinder is reignited from a hot enough source like a [[flamethrower]], it will then convert back into lava.}}

* Energy production process spoiler: {{spoiler|To achieve Energy production, you must follow this production method: [[Amethelis]] -> Use [[Steam]] to create Dry Amethelis -> Heat to turn Dry Amethelis into Florin (Gas) -> Cold to condense Florin into Florinol (Liquid)-> Florinol put into a Florinol Battery}}

* Some of the puzzles left behind by the ancients may require access to a tool or resource you may not have access to yet, and you should consider returning to it later if you feel too stuck. However, trying to create a solid bridge across teleporter gaps using freezing or other methods is often useful.

* If you do somehow end up trapped in a puzzle, use the unstuck command from the pause menu.

* Some weapons will be more effective at tackling certain types of obstacles. While it has more raw destructive power, a rocket launcher still pales in comparison to a flamethrower when coming across solid ice stalactites.

* While extremely power-hungry to fire for long, the laser has an incredible potential to tunnel through most obstacles you can find in the surface layers.

However you choose to build your massive factories, we hope this guide has helped you understand what Sandustry has to offer. Enjoy learning to produce, refine, and upgrade your centers of industry, and unlock new methods and resources!

|-|Community=
== List of Researches ==

See [[Research]]

== Materials Flow Chart ==
[[File:Materials flow chart.jpg|center|1000px]]
Credit for the Materials Flow Chart goes to user Knuks from the discord.

 

== Materials Sorted by Density ==
[[File:Density.png|center|1000px]]
Credit for this image goes to Metylene on from the discord.

Note: Lava goes between RedSand and Gold, not where it is currently. 

== Input/Output Ratios ==

[[File:Sandustry ratios.png|400px|center|1000px]]
The overall ratio of input/output materials is roughly : 2 sand : 3 water : 4 redsand = 3 gold : 8 Fluxite

Final outputs are highly dependent on the yield from burning Residue.

Very minor variation occurs during the plant stage.

Gold yield is probabilistic at Shaker stage but deterministic at later stages.

After using up all of a map's Redsand, the player is typically left with a very large volume of Amethelis

== Using Modloader Mac ==
'''MODLOADER MAY BE OUT OF DATE'''

This is a short tutorial which I will improve later.

Credit: @qwertyyyyyyy on discord

Download here: <nowiki>https://github.com/qtqgyt/sandustryresources/raw/refs/heads/main/SandustryMacOS.zip</nowiki>

To setup:

Download the file from the above link.

Unzip the file.

Install node.js: <nowiki>https://nodejs.org/dist/v18.20.8/node-v18.20.8.pkg</nowiki>

Open the pkg and setup node.js. Go the unzipped Sandustry folder.

Right click and select new terminal at folder.

Run these commands <code>npm i</code> <code>sudo npm install electron</code> <code>chmod +x launch.sh</code>

To launch: go to the Sandustry terminal and run <code>node index.js</code>

Additional info: add mods from discord like normal, nothing special needs to be done.
</tabber>

Research

2026-08-10T19:01:44Z

76561198027940923: added icon to recon drone

<div style="text-align:center;">
==This Page is WIP==
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|Aura}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
{| class="wikitable"
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 1</big></big></big>
|+
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
|-
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 2</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
|-
| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

|-
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
! colspan="3"|
|-
| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
|-
! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 4</big></big></big>
! colspan="2"| || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]][[Advanced Filter]] Unlocks the Advanced Filter which can filter multiple element types at once, including liquids and gasses. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || || [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] Drying & Condensing Unlocks the [[Steam Dryer]] to dry materials using [[Steam]] and the [[condenser]] to convert gasses into liquids using [[snow]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Rocket Launcher]] Unlocks the Rocket Launcher. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
|-
! colspan="3"| || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Mk.2 Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] and [[Launcher Mk.2]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Corraller]] Unlocks the Corraller to capture [[Critters]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"|
|-
! colspan="3"| || [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]] Unlocks the Hauler Drone for automated material transport. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[File:Recon_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recon Drone]] Unlocks the Recon Drone for scouting. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 5</big></big></big>
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
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|-
| 1|| 2|| 3|| 4|| 5|| 6|| 7|| 8|| 9
|-
|}

Research

2026-08-10T18:59:49Z

76561198027940923: added tier 4 prep for tier 5

<div style="text-align:center;">
==This Page is WIP==
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|Aura}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
{| class="wikitable"
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 1</big></big></big>
|+
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
|-
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
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| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
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<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
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| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]][[Advanced Filter]] Unlocks the Advanced Filter which can filter multiple element types at once, including liquids and gasses. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}} || || [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] Drying & Condensing Unlocks the [[Steam Dryer]] to dry materials using [[Steam]] and the [[condenser]] to convert gasses into liquids using [[snow]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Rocket Launcher]] Unlocks the Rocket Launcher. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Mk.2 Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] and [[Launcher Mk.2]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Corraller]] Unlocks the Corraller to capture [[Critters]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}|| ! colspan="2"|
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! colspan="3"| || [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]] Unlocks the Hauler Drone for automated material transport. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|3000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4"| || [[Recon Drone]] Unlocks the Recon Drone for scouting. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}}
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'''''{{GameTitle}}''''' is an automation, exploration, and base building strategy game developed by [[Lantto Games]] and published by Hooded Horse. Explore and mine fully destructible worlds. Automate increasingly complex production chains. Delve deep to uncover an ancient civilization’s powerful secrets and learn to love the sand in this factory game where every pixel is a valuable resource.

This wiki's goal is to become the community's repository of knowledge regarding {{GameTitle}}.

If you want to help, [[Special:UserLogin|just login on this page via Steam to automatically create a wiki account]].

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Materials|Materials]]'''

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! colspan="4" | '''Terrains'''
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| {{color box|color=#4A40B0}} [[Auralite Crystal]] || {{color box|color=#FFA500}} [[Copper Ore]] || {{color box|color=#FFFAB3}} [[Crackstone]] || {{color box|color=#926426}} [[Dirt]]
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| {{color box|color=#EED975}} [[Dune]] || {{color box|color=#339999}} [[Florinol Soil]] || {{color box|color=#8A2BE2}} [[Fluxite]] || {{color box|color=#ADD8E6}} [[Frostbed]]
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| {{color box|color=#222222}} [[Indestructible]] || {{color box|color=#AFEEEE}} [[Ice]] || {{color box|color=#FEDC00}} [[Limestone]] || {{color box|color=#0094B3}} [[Mooncrystal]]
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| {{color box|color=#1DAE1D}} [[Moss]] || {{color box|color=#8B7355}} [[Puff]] || {{color box|color=#8B0000}} [[Redsoil]] || {{color box|color=#2B2B2B}} [[Scoria]]
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| {{color box|color=#B6BCC1}} [[Shatterstone]] || {{color box|color=#DE9D10}} [[Solidite]] || {{color box|color=#808080}} [[Stone]] || {{color box|color=#1DAE1D}} [[Vine]]

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! colspan="4" | '''Solid'''
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| [[File:Aurixite.png|link=|16px]] [[Aurixite]] || [[File:Burnt_Residue_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Burnt Residue]] || [[File:Cinder_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Cinder]] || [[File:Copper.png|link=|16px]] [[Copper]]
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| [[File:Flower Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flower]] || [[File:Gold_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Gold]] || [[File:Ice_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Ice]] || [[File:Moonhop.png|link=|16px]] [[Moonhop]]
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| [[File:Prismite.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismite]] || [[File:Redsand_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Redsand]] || [[File:Sand Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sand]] || [[File:Seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Seed]]
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| [[File:Sunsand.png|link=|16px]] [[Sunsand]] || [[File:Voidbloom_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Voidbloom]] || [[File:Void_Husk.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Husk]] || [[File:Void_Petal.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Petal]]
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| [[File:Void_Seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Seed]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Liquid'''
|-
| [[File:Florinol.png|link=|16px]] [[Florinol]] || [[File:Lava_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Lava]] || [[File:Liquid_Copper.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Copper]] || [[File:Liquid_Gold_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Gold]]
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| [[File:Void_Juice.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Juice]] || [[File:Water.png|link=|16px]] [[Water]] || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Gas'''
|-
| [[File:Auralite.png|link=|16px]] [[Auralite]] || [[File:Depleted_Steam.png|link=|16px]] [[Depleted Steam]] || [[File:Florin.png|link=|16px]] [[Florin]] || [[File:Prismaline.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismaline]]
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| [[File:Steam_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Slushy'''
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| [[File:Residue_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Residue]] || [[File:Wet_Sand_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Wet Sand]] || [[File:Wet_seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Wet Seed]] ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Wisp'''
|-
| [[File:Amethelis_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Amethelis]] || [[File:Dry_Amethelis.png|link=|16px]] [[Dry Amethelis]] || [[File:Snow.png|link=|16px]] [[Snow]] ||

|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Tools|Tools]]'''

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Excavation'''
|-
| [[File:Shovel_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Shovel]] || [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Gun]] || [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Rocket Launcher]] || [[File:Drill_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Drill]]
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| [[File:Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Laser]] || [[File:Void_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Gun]] || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Utility'''
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| [[File:Grabber_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Grabber]] || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flamethrower]] || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Cryoblaster]]
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| [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Corraller]] || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Vacuum]] || [[File:Default_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Grappling Hook]]
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| [[File:Locator_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Locator]] || [[File:Recall_Shard_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recall Shard]] || [[File:Volcanizer_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Volcanizer]] ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Construction'''
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| [[File:Coloring_Tool_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Coloring Tool]] || [[File:Caulk_Blaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Caulk Blaster]] || [[File:Precision_Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Precision Laser]] || [[File:Prefabulator_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Prefabulator]]
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| [[File:Wall_Tool_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Wall Tool]] || [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Demolisher]] || [[File:Marquee_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Marquee]] || [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pipe Remover]]
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Buildings|Buildings]]'''

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! colspan="4" | '''Logistics'''
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| [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Belt]] || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] || [[File:Launcher_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Launcher]] || [[File:launcher_mk2.png|link=|16px]] [[Launcher Mk.2]]
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| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]] [[Advanced Filter]] || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Portal]] || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]] [[Clearing Frame]]
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| [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]] [[Aerokinetic Fan]] || || ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Production'''
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| [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Kinetic Press]] || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Planter Box]] || [[File:Synthesizer.png|link=|16px]] [[Synthesizer]]

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! colspan="4" | '''Blocks'''
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| [[File:Foundation_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Foundation]] || [[File:Critter_Fence_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Critter Fence]] || [[File:closed_door.png|link=|16px]] [[Door]] || [[File:Glass_Foundation_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Glass Foundation]]

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! colspan="4" | '''Economy'''
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| [[File:Collector_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Collector]] || || ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Lighting'''
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| [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Wall Light]] || || ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Fluids'''
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| [[File:Pipe_Crosssection_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pipe]] || [[File:Pump_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pump]] || [[File:Liquid_Vent_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Vent]] ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Special'''
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| [[File:Void_Rift_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Rift]] || [[File:Flux_Emanator_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Flux Emanator]] || [[File:Aura_Extractor.png|link=|16px]] [[Aura Extractor]] || [[File:Prismite_Well_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismite Well]]
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| [[File:Prismaline_Well_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismaline Well]] || || ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Thermal'''
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| [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Dryer]] || [[File:Condenser.png|link=|16px]] [[Condenser]] || [[File:Snowmaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Snowmaker]] || [[File:Smelter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Smelter]]
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| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] || [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] || [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pyro Dispenser]] ||

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! colspan="4" | '''Energy'''
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| [[File:Florinol_Battery_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Florinol Battery]] || [[File:Copper_Mold_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Copper Mold]] || [[File:Energy_Siphon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Energy Siphon]] || [[File:Energy_Connector_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Energy Connector]]
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| [[File:Steam_Turbine_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Turbine]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Misc'''
|-
| [[File:Retro_Console_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Retro Console]] || [[File:Game_Controller_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Game Controller]] || ||
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Logic|Logic]]'''
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| [[File:Precision_Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Linker]] || [[File:signalSwitchoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Switch]] || [[File:signalButtonoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Button]] || [[File:signalSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Sensor]]
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| [[File:signalPulseSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Pulse Sensor]] || [[File:signalPresenceSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Presence Sensor]] || [[File:signalBuffer1.png|link=|16px]] [[Buffer]] || [[File:signalToggleoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Toggle (T-FlipFlop)]]
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| [[File:signalLampoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Lamp]] || [[File:signalAnd.png|link=|16px]] [[AND Gate]] || [[File:signalOroff.png|link=|16px]] [[OR Gate]] || [[File:signalNotoff.png|link=|16px]] [[NOT Gate]]
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| [[File:signalNandoff.png|link=|16px]] [[NAND Gate]] || [[File:signalNoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[NOR Gate]] || [[File:signalXoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[XOR Gate]] || [[File:signalXnoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[XNOR Gate]]
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| [[File:signalRepeateroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Repeater]]
|}

{{Grid start|title=Drones}}
* [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]
* [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Digger Drone]]
* [[File:Recon_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recon Drone]]
* [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]]
{{Grid end}}

{{Grid start|title=Critters}}
* [[File:Shinelet_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Shinelet]]
* [[File:Lumling_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Lumling]]
* [[File:Redweaver_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Redweaver]]
* [[File:Voltblub_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Voltblub]]
* [[File:Voidgrazer.png|link=|16px]] [[Voidgrazer]]
{{Grid end}}

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|+ '''Stratocores'''
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| [[File:stratacore.png|link=|16px]] [[Earth Stratocore]]
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==This Page is WIP==
And will be updated until EA is out
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|Aura}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
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| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
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| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
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| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
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<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 2</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
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| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
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<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
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| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
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<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 4</big></big></big>
|}

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= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] , {{spoiler|[[Energy]]}} or {{spoiler|Aura}} in the Research tab.

==Research==
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| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |
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| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] [[Hover]] Unlocks Hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] Unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
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| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a [[Conveyor Belt]] but can allow certain elements to pass through. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] [[Sprint Boost]] Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Wall Light]] Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
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| ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Kinetic Press]] Unlocks the Kinetic Press to further process [[Burnt Residue]] into more [[gold]] and [[Seed]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}} || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Flamethrower]] Unlocks the Flamethrower to burn [[residue]], melt [[ice]] and vaporize [[Water]] into [[Steam]] that rises and becomes rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|400 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" |
|-
| [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] Unlocks the Burner Belt that ignites flammable materials when fueled by heat through a [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|500 Gold}}
|| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] Unlocks the Thermal Buffer which can store and distribute heat for nearby machines. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" | || [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]]s Unlocks Sweeper Drones to Easily collect materials from the ground. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|800 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] Unlocks the Flashlight to shine a light where you aim. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|600 Gold}}

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| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]][[Conveyor Portal]] Unlocks the Conveyor Portals wich allows elements to cross production lines without mixing. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 750 Gold}} || ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[CryoBlaster]] Unlocks the Cryoblaster which can produce infinite [[Snow]] that can freeze [[water]], solidify [[Lava]], or be steamed into rain. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
|-
<th colspan="9"> <big><big><big>Tier 3</big></big></big>
| ! colspan="2"| || [[File:Pipes_icon.png|link=|16px]]Fluids Unlocks the [[Pipe]], [[Pump]] and [[liquid Vent]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1250 Gold}}
|| || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Planterbox]] Unlocks the Planter Box to grow various crops. {{spoiler|[[Wet Seed]]s grows into a [[Flower]], wich yields [[Gold]] and [[Amethelis]] when harvested}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Gun]] Unlocks the Gun allowing for distance digging. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
! colspan="3"|
|-
| [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]][[Pyro Dispenser]] Unlocks the Pyro Dispenser shich fires flame bursts every 3 seconds when fueled by an adjacent [[Thermal Buffer]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]][[Clearing Frame]] A frame that works like a slow [[Conveyor Belt]] but moves things inside. {{spoiler|Good for clearing elements off static surfaces or pushing floating objects (e.g. [[Wet Seed]]s in [[Water]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1000 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3" | || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Vacuum]] Unlocks the Vacuum to collect materials in a tank. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2000 Gold}}
|| || [[File:activity_heatmap_icon.png|link=|16px]][[Activity Heatmap]] Unlocks the Activity Heatmap on the map Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|700 Gold}}
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! colspan="2"| || [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]][[Aerokinetic Fan]] Unlocks the Aerokinetic Fan which blows pedals and powders throught the air. {{spoiler|Good for moving large piles of [[Amethelis]].}} Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|1500 Gold}}
| ! colspan="3"| || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]][[Digger Drone]] Unlocks the Digger Drone which Digs autonomously. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|2500 Gold}} || ! colspan="2" |
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'''''{{GameTitle}}''''' is an automation, exploration, and base building strategy game developed by [[Lantto Games]] and published by Hooded Horse. Explore and mine fully destructible worlds. Automate increasingly complex production chains. Delve deep to uncover an ancient civilization’s powerful secrets and learn to love the sand in this factory game where every pixel is a valuable resource.

This wiki's goal is to become the community's repository of knowledge regarding {{GameTitle}}.

If you want to help, [[Special:UserLogin|just login on this page via Steam to automatically create a wiki account]].

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Materials|Materials]]'''

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Terrains'''
|-
| {{color box|color=#4A40B0}} [[Auralite Crystal]] || {{color box|color=#FFA500}} [[Copper Ore]] || {{color box|color=#FFFAB3}} [[Crackstone]] || {{color box|color=#926426}} [[Dirt]]
|-
| {{color box|color=#EED975}} [[Dune]] || {{color box|color=#339999}} [[Florinol Soil]] || {{color box|color=#8A2BE2}} [[Fluxite]] || {{color box|color=#ADD8E6}} [[Frostbed]]
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| {{color box|color=#222222}} [[Indestructible]] || {{color box|color=#AFEEEE}} [[Ice]] || {{color box|color=#FEDC00}} [[Limestone]] || {{color box|color=#0094B3}} [[Mooncrystal]]
|-
| {{color box|color=#1DAE1D}} [[Moss]] || {{color box|color=#8B7355}} [[Puff]] || {{color box|color=#8B0000}} [[Redsoil]] || {{color box|color=#2B2B2B}} [[Scoria]]
|-
| {{color box|color=#B6BCC1}} [[Shatterstone]] || {{color box|color=#DE9D10}} [[Solidite]] || {{color box|color=#808080}} [[Stone]] || {{color box|color=#1DAE1D}} [[Vine]]

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Solid'''
|-
| [[File:Aurixite.png|link=|16px]] [[Aurixite]] || [[File:Burnt_Residue_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Burnt Residue]] || [[File:Cinder_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Cinder]] || [[File:Copper.png|link=|16px]] [[Copper]]
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| [[File:Flower Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flower]] || [[File:Gold_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Gold]] || [[File:Ice_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Ice]] || [[File:Moonhop.png|link=|16px]] [[Moonhop]]
|-
| [[File:Prismite.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismite]] || [[File:Redsand_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Redsand]] || [[File:Sand Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sand]] || [[File:Seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Seed]]
|-
| [[File:Sunsand.png|link=|16px]] [[Sunsand]] || [[File:Voidbloom_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Voidbloom]] || [[File:Void_Husk.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Husk]] || [[File:Void_Petal.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Petal]]
|-
| [[File:Void_Seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Seed]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Liquid'''
|-
| [[File:Florinol.png|link=|16px]] [[Florinol]] || [[File:Lava_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Lava]] || [[File:Liquid_Copper.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Copper]] || [[File:Liquid_Gold_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Gold]]
|-
| [[File:Void_Juice.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Juice]] || [[File:Water.png|link=|16px]] [[Water]] || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Gas'''
|-
| [[File:Auralite.png|link=|16px]] [[Auralite]] || [[File:Depleted_Steam.png|link=|16px]] [[Depleted Steam]] || [[File:Florin.png|link=|16px]] [[Florin]] || [[File:Prismaline.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismaline]]
|-
| [[File:Steam_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Slushy'''
|-
| [[File:Residue_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Residue]] || [[File:Wet_Sand_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Wet Sand]] || [[File:Wet_seed.png|link=|16px]] [[Wet Seed]] ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Wisp'''
|-
| [[File:Amethelis_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Amethelis]] || [[File:Dry_Amethelis.png|link=|16px]] [[Dry Amethelis]] || [[File:Snow.png|link=|16px]] [[Snow]] ||

|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Tools|Tools]]'''

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Excavation'''
|-
| [[File:Shovel_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Shovel]] || [[File:Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Gun]] || [[File:Rocket_Launcher_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Rocket Launcher]] || [[File:Drill_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Drill]]
|-
| [[File:Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Laser]] || [[File:Void_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Gun]] || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Utility'''
|-
| [[File:Grabber_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Grabber]] || [[File:Flamethrower_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flamethrower]] || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flare Gun]] || [[File:Cryoblaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Cryoblaster]]
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| [[File:Coraller_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Coraller]] || [[File:Flashlight_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Flashlight]] || [[File:Vacuum_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Vacuum]] || [[File:Default_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Grappling Hook]]
|-
| [[File:Locator_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Locator]] || [[File:Recall_Shard_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recall Shard]] || [[File:Volcanizer_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Volcanizer]] ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Construction'''
|-
| [[File:Coloring_Tool_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Coloring Tool]] || [[File:Caulk_Blaster_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Caulk Blaster]] || [[File:Precision_Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Precision Laser]] || [[File:Prefabulator_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Prefabulator]]
|-
| [[File:Wall_Tool_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Wall Tool]] || [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Demolisher]] || [[File:Marquee_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Marquee]] || [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pipe Remover]]
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Buildings|Buildings]]'''

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Logistics'''
|-
| [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Belt]] || [[File:Conveyor_16x.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Belt Mk.2]] || [[File:Launcher_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Launcher]] || [[File:launcher_mk2.png|link=|16px]] [[Launcher Mk.2]]
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| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Filter]] || [[File:filter_mk2.png|link=|16px]] [[Advanced Filter]] || [[File:Portals.png|link=|16px]] [[Conveyor Portal]] || [[File:clearing_frame.png|link=|16px]] [[Clearing Frame]]
|-
| [[File:kinetic_field_emitter.png|link=|16px]] [[Aerokinetic Fan]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Production'''
|-
| [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Shaker]] || [[File:Kinetic_Press_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Kinetic Press]] || [[File:Planter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Planter Box]] || [[File:Synthesizer.png|link=|16px]] [[Synthesizer]]

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Blocks'''
|-
| [[File:Foundation_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Foundation]] || [[File:Critter_Fence_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Critter Fence]] || [[File:closed_door.png|link=|16px]] [[Door]] || [[File:Glass_Foundation_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Glass Foundation]]

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Economy'''
|-
| [[File:Collector_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Collector]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Lighting'''
|-
| [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Wall Light]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Fluids'''
|-
| [[File:Pipe_Crosssection_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pipe]] || [[File:Pump_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pump]] || [[File:Liquid_Vent_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Liquid Vent]] ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Special'''
|-
| [[File:Void_Rift_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Void Rift]] || [[File:Flux_Emanator_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Flux Emanator]] || [[File:Aura_Extractor.png|link=|16px]] [[Aura Extractor]] || [[File:Prismite_Well_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismite Well]]
|-
| [[File:Prismaline_Well_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Prismaline Well]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Thermal'''
|-
| [[File:Dryer.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Dryer]] || [[File:Condenser.png|link=|16px]] [[Condenser]] || [[File:Snowmaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Snowmaker]] || [[File:Smelter_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Smelter]]
|-
| [[File:Thermal_Buffer_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Thermal Buffer]] || [[File:Burner_Belt_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Burner Belt]] || [[File:Pyro_Dispenser_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Pyro Dispenser]] ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Energy'''
|-
| [[File:Florinol_Battery_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Florinol Battery]] || [[File:Copper_Mold_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Copper Mold]] || [[File:Energy_Siphon_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Energy Siphon]] || [[File:Energy_Connector_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Energy Connector]]
|-
| [[File:Steam_Turbine_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Steam Turbine]] || || ||

|-
! colspan="4" | '''Misc'''
|-
| [[File:Retro_Console_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Retro Console]] || [[File:Game_Controller_8x.png|link=|16px]] [[Game Controller]] || ||
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Logic|Logic]]'''
|-
| [[File:Precision_Laser_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Linker]] || [[File:signalSwitchoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Switch]] || [[File:signalButtonoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Button]] || [[File:signalSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Sensor]]
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| [[File:signalPulseSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Pulse Sensor]] || [[File:signalPresenceSensoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Presence Sensor]] || [[File:signalBuffer1.png|link=|16px]] [[Buffer]] || [[File:signalToggleoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Toggle (T-FlipFlop)]]
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| [[File:signalLampoff.png|link=|16px]] [[Signal Lamp]] || [[File:signalAnd.png|link=|16px]] [[AND Gate]] || [[File:signalOroff.png|link=|16px]] [[OR Gate]] || [[File:signalNotoff.png|link=|16px]] [[NOT Gate]]
|-
| [[File:signalNandoff.png|link=|16px]] [[NAND Gate]] || [[File:signalNoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[NOR Gate]] || [[File:signalXoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[XOR Gate]] || [[File:signalXnoroff.png|link=|16px]] [[XNOR Gate]]
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| [[File:signalRepeateroff.png|link=|16px]] [[Repeater]]
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Drones|Drones]]'''
|-
| [[File:Sweeper_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Sweeper Drone]] || [[File:Digger_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Digger Drone]] || [[File:Recon_Drone_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Recon Drone]] || [[File:Hauler_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Hauler Drone]]
|}

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|+ '''[[Critters|Critters]]'''
|-
| [[File:Shinelet_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Shinelet]] || [[File:Lumling_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Lumling]] || [[File:Redweaver_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Redweaver]] ||[[File:Voltblub_Icon.png|link=|16px]] [[Voltblub]]
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| [[File:Voidgrazer.png|link=|16px]] [[Voidgrazer]]
|}

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|+ '''Stratocores'''
|-
| [[File:stratacore.png|link=|16px]] [[Earth Stratocore]]
|}

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|+ style="font-weight:bold; font-size:1.25em; text-align:center;" | Rocket Launcher
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Rocket_launcher_Sprite.png|150px|class=pixelart]]
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! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | General Info
|-
! colspan="2" |Description
| Ranged excavation tool with large impact area.
|-
! colspan="2" |Damage Type
| Explosive
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! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | Upgrades
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! Upgrade !! Description !! Cost (per level)
|-
! Quick-Load System
| Reduces reload time. || 500/500
|-
! Extended Magazine
| Increases max ammo. || 500/500
|-
! Incendiary Warhead
| Explodes into a fire ball on impact, igniting nearby blocks. || 1000
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== Overview ==
The [[Rocket Launcher]] can be used as a ranged excavation tool, but its main benefit over the [[Gun]] is the fact that it can be used to destroy [[Crackstone]] due to its explosive damage type.

It can be obtained by purchasing it in Tier 4 in the [[Research]] tree for 2000 [[Gold]].

== Mechanics ==
The [[Rocket Launcher]] fires a missile that travels slowly for about 1.5 seconds before accelerating quickly. When the missile collides with a solid surface it explodes in a circle area of radius approximately 6 tiles from the impact point.

The missle can travel around 55 tiles before it will despawn if it has not hit anything.

== Tips ==

== Bugs ==

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= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
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==Research==
===Tier 1===
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

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| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks [[Hover]] mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun Unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}
===Tier 2===

Research

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<div style="text-align:center;">
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"

==Research==
===Tier 1===
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks [[Hover]] mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||[[File:minimap.png|link=|16px]]Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun Unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || [[File:sprint_boost.png|link=|16px]] Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}

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Research

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<div style="text-align:center;">
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"

==Research==
===Tier 1===
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks [[Hover]] mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun Unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}

Research

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<div style="text-align:center;">
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"

==Research==

|-
! colspan="7" | Tier 1
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks [[Hover]] mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||Map Unlocks the Map and Minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun Unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}

Research

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<div style="text-align:center;">
= Overview =

Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"

==Research==

|-
! colspan="7" | Tier 1
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||Map Unlocks the map and minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}

Research

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76561198027940923: full tier 1, may scrap

= Overview =
Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Research|Research]]'''
|-
! colspan="7" | Tier 1
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||Map Unlocks the map and minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || Sprint Boost Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding '''''Shift'''''. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|200 Gold}}|| || [[File:light_8x.png|link=|16px]]Wall Light Unlocks the wall-mounted [[Wall Light]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| Gold}}
|}

Research

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= Overview =
Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|+ '''[[Materials|Materials]]'''
|-
! colspan="7" | Tier 1
|-
| ! colspan="2" | || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate [[Gold]] and [[Residue]] from [[Wet Sand]]. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|20 Gold}} || ! colspan="4" |

|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics Unlocks the [[Conveyor Belt]] and [[Launcher]] Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|30 Gold}} || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover Unlocks hover mode. Toggle with '''''Space Bar''''' to float in place and phase through structures. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|50 Gold}} || ||Map Unlocks the map and minimap. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes|100 Gold}} || [[File:Flare_Gun_Icon.png|link=|16px]] Flare Gun unlocks the [[Flare Gun]] to light up dark areas. Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 150 Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter Unlocks the [[Filter]], Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through Cost: {{spoiler|blur=yes| 250 Gold}} || ! colspan="3"| || Sprint Boost|| || Wall Light
|}

Research

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Research

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Research

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Research

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Research

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Research

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76561198027940923: not sure how old Research is saved ask for it if needed

= Overview =
Research is the method by which players can unlock new [[Sandustry Wiki/Buildings|Buildings]] and [[Sandustry Wiki/Tools|Tools]]. This is done by spending [[Gold]] or {{spoiler|blur=yes|Aura}} in the Research tab.
{| class="wikitable"

|-
! colspan="7" | Tier 1
|-
| || || [[File:Shaker_8x.png|link=|16px]] Shaker || || || ||
|-
| || [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|link=|16px]] Logistics || || [[File:hover.png|link=|16px]] Hover || ||Map || Flare Gun
|-
| [[File:Filter_8x.png|link=|16px]] Filter|| || || || Sprint Boost|| || Wall Light
|}

File:Hover.png

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Materials

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Buildings

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76561198027940923: Begone Slag

== List of Buildings ==
[[File:Buildings.png|right]]
* [[File:Block_144px.png|16px]] [[Block]]
* [[File:Collector_8x.png|16px]] [[Collector]]
* [[File:Shaker_8x.png|16px]] [[Shaker]]
* [[File:Conveyor_8x.png|16px]] [[Conveyor Belt]]
* [[File:Launcher_8x.png|16px]] [[Launcher]]
* [[File:Filter_8x.png|16px]] [[Filter]]
* [[File:Pipe_Crosssection_8x.png|16px]] [[Pipe]]
* [[File:Kinetic_Slag_Press_8x.png|16px]] [[Kinetic Press]]
* [[File:Planter_8x.png|16px]] [[Planter Box]]
* [[File:Flux_Emanator_8x.png|16px]] [[Flux Emanator]]
* [[File:Pump_8x.png|16px]] [[Pump]]
* [[File:Liquid_Vent_8x.png|16px]] [[Liquid Vent]]
* [[File:Light_8x.png|16px]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Marquee_8x.png|16px]] [[Marquee]]
* [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|16px]] [[Demolisher]]
* [[File:X_Icon_8x.png|16px]] [[Pipe Remover]]