Core Keeper: Complete Gear Progression & Crafting Guide
Master the equipment hierarchy in Core Keeper with detailed guides on weapon tiers, armor sets, tool upgrades, and crafting requirements. Progress from basic copper tools to legendary scarlet equipment for ultimate mining and combat efficiency!
Equipment Progression Overview
Core Keeper features a structured equipment progression system with distinct tiers representing different stages of game advancement. Each tier provides significant improvements in mining speed, combat effectiveness, and survival capabilities.
Progression Tiers
🪨 Stone Age
Basic tools and weapons made from stone and wood. Essential for early survival and initial resource gathering.
🔶 Copper Era
First metal equipment providing moderate improvements. Critical for accessing deeper mining areas.
⚙️ Iron Age
Substantial power increase for mid-game challenges. Enables efficient resource processing and base development.
💰 Gold Period
Advanced equipment with special properties. Required for challenging biomes and boss encounters.
🔴 Scarlet Epoch
Legendary gear with unique abilities. Ultimate equipment for end-game content and maximum efficiency.
💎 Crystal & Special
Unique equipment with special effects. Often obtained from bosses, events, or rare crafting recipes.
Tool Progression
Pickaxe Evolution
| Pickaxe | Material | Mining Speed | Durability | Special Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pickaxe | Stone ×10, Wood ×5 | Slow | 50 uses | Basic mining capability |
| Copper Pickaxe | Copper Bar ×5, Wood ×10 | Medium | 150 uses | Mines copper and tin efficiently |
| Iron Pickaxe | Iron Bar ×8, Wood ×15 | Fast | 300 uses | Mines iron and gold ores |
| Gold Pickaxe | Gold Bar ×12, Iron Bar ×4 | Very Fast | 500 uses | Chance for double ore drops |
| Scarlet Pickaxe | Scarlet Ore ×20, Gold Bar ×8 | Extreme | 1000 uses | Area mining effect, auto-smelt |
| Crystal Pickaxe | Crystal ×15, Scarlet Ore ×10 | Ultimate | 1500 uses | Beam mining, ignores hardness |
Axe Development
| Axe | Material | Chopping Speed | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Axe | Stone ×5, Wood ×5 | Slow | Basic wood collection |
| Copper Axe | Copper Bar ×3, Wood ×8 | Medium | Faster tree cutting |
| Iron Axe | Iron Bar ×6, Wood ×12 | Fast | Chance for extra wood |
| Gold Axe | Gold Bar ×8, Iron Bar ×3 | Very Fast | Auto-collect saplings |
| Scarlet Axe | Scarlet Ore ×15, Gold Bar ×5 | Extreme | Area chopping, instant tree fall |
Weapon Progression
Sword Tier List
| Sword | Damage | Attack Speed | Special Effects | Crafting Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Sword | 5 | Fast | Basic melee weapon | Wood ×10 |
| Copper Sword | 12 | Medium | Standard early game weapon | Copper Bar ×5, Wood ×5 |
| Iron Sword | 25 | Medium | Reliable mid-game damage | Iron Bar ×8, Copper Bar ×2 |
| Gold Sword | 40 | Fast | Critical hit chance bonus | Gold Bar ×10, Iron Bar ×4 |
| Scarlet Sword | 65 | Very Fast | Life steal, fire damage | Scarlet Ore ×25, Gold Bar ×8 |
| Boss Weapons | 75-100 | Varies | Unique boss-specific abilities | Boss drops + crafting |
Ranged Weapons
🏹 Basic Bow
Wood ×15, String ×3
Damage: 8, Range: Medium
Early game ranged option
🎯 Recurve Bow
Iron Bar ×5, String ×5
Damage: 18, Range: Long
Improved accuracy and power
🔫 Crossbow
Gold Bar ×8, Iron Bar ×6
Damage: 30, Range: Very Long
High damage, slow reload
💥 Scarlet Bow
Scarlet Ore ×20, Gold Bar ×10
Damage: 45, Range: Extreme
Explosive arrows, piercing shots
Armor Progression
Armor Set Tiers
| Armor Set | Defense | Set Bonus | Material Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth Armor | 5 | +5% movement speed | Fabric ×20, String ×10 |
| Copper Armor | 15 | +10% mining speed | Copper Bar ×30, Fabric ×15 |
| Iron Armor | 30 | +15% damage resistance | Iron Bar ×40, Copper Bar ×10 |
| Gold Armor | 50 | +20% gold find, shine effect | Gold Bar ×50, Iron Bar ×20 |
| Scarlet Armor | 80 | +30% all stats, life regeneration | Scarlet Ore ×60, Gold Bar ×30 |
| Boss Armor Sets | 90-120 | Unique boss-specific bonuses | Boss materials + high-tier resources |
Specialized Armor Types
⛏️ Mining Armor
Bonus mining speed, ore detection, reduced tool wear
Best for: Resource gathering expeditions
⚔️ Combat Armor
High defense, damage bonuses, critical hit chance
Best for: Boss fights and dangerous areas
🏃 Mobility Armor
Movement speed, jump height, reduced fall damage
Best for: Exploration and quick travel
💎 Magic Armor
Mana regeneration, spell power, elemental resistance
Best for: Spellcasting and magical combat
Crafting Station Progression
Essential Crafting Stations
| Station | Tier Unlocked | Primary Function | Upgrade Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Workbench | Stone Age | Craft basic tools and items | → Enhanced Workbench |
| Enhanced Workbench | Copper Era | Craft metal tools and armor | → Advanced Workbench |
| Advanced Workbench | Iron Age | Craft complex mechanical items | → Master Workbench |
| Master Workbench | Gold Period | Craft legendary and magical items | → Ancient Forge |
| Ancient Forge | Scarlet Epoch | Craft ultimate end-game equipment | Final tier |
| Specialized Stations | Various | Armor stand, weapon smith, etc. | Sidegrades and specializations |
Accessory & Jewelry Progression
Essential Accessories
💍 Rings
Provide stat bonuses and special abilities. Multiple ring slots allow for combination strategies.
📿 Amulets
Powerful neck items with significant bonuses. Usually limited to one equipped at a time.
🧤 Gloves
Improve tool efficiency, mining speed, or combat effectiveness depending on type.
👢 Boots
Movement enhancements, jump improvements, and special traversal abilities.
Notable Accessory Examples
- Miner's Ring: +15% mining speed, chance for double ore
- Warrior's Amulet: +20% melee damage, life steal
- Explorer's Boots: +25% movement speed, water walking
- Scholar's Gloves: +30% magic damage, mana regeneration
- Lucky Charm: Increased rare drop chance, critical hit rate
Enchantment & Upgrade Systems
Equipment Enhancement Methods
⚡ Enchanting
Add magical properties to equipment using enchantment tables and rare materials.
🔧 Upgrading
Improve existing equipment stats using upgrade stations and enhancement materials.
✨ Socketing
Insert gems and crystals into socketed equipment for additional bonuses.
🎨 Refinement
Improve equipment quality through multiple refinement stages for maximum stats.
Progression Roadmap
Early Game (Level 1-20)
- Goal: Establish basic survival, gather copper and tin
- Equipment: Stone → Copper tools and weapons
- Key Crafting: Basic workbench, copper armor set
- Milestone: Defeat first boss, establish secure base
Mid Game (Level 20-40)
- Goal: Expand mining operations, gather iron and gold
- Equipment: Iron → Gold tools and weapons
- Key Crafting: Advanced workbench, specialized armor sets
- Milestone: Defeat multiple bosses, automate resource processing
Late Game (Level 40-60)
- Goal: Acquire scarlet ore, complete main story
- Equipment: Gold → Scarlet tools and weapons
- Key Crafting: Master workbench, legendary equipment sets
- Milestone: Defeat final boss, optimize all equipment
End Game (Level 60+)
- Goal: Min-max equipment, complete achievements
- Equipment: Fully optimized scarlet + boss gear
- Key Crafting: Ancient forge, perfect enchantments
- Milestone: Complete all content, help other players
Crafting Resource Management
Resource Prioritization Guide
- Essential Early Resources: Copper, Tin, Wood, Stone
- Mid-Game Focus: Iron, Gold, Gems, Special plants
- Late-Game Requirements: Scarlet Ore, Crystal, Boss materials
- Always Stockpile: Common materials for repairs and basic crafting
- Strategic Reserves: Rare materials for emergency crafting
Multiplayer Gear Coordination
In multiplayer servers, coordinating equipment progression can maximize team efficiency.
Team Role Specialization
- Tank: Heavy armor, high defense, aggro management equipment
- Damage Dealer: Maximum damage weapons, critical hit gear
- Support: Healing and buff equipment, utility items
- Miner/Gatherer: Mining efficiency gear, inventory expansion
- Crafter: Crafting speed bonuses, material efficiency gear
Troubleshooting Equipment Issues
❌ Equipment Breaking Too Fast
Use higher durability materials, carry repair kits, invest in durability enchantments.
⚔️ Insufficient Damage Output
Upgrade to next tier weapons, apply damage enchantments, use combat potions.
🛡️ Low Defense Survival
Wear complete armor sets, use defense accessories, learn enemy attack patterns.
⛏️ Slow Mining Progress
Upgrade pickaxe tier, use mining speed accessories, apply mining buff foods.
Pro Tip: Always maintain backup equipment sets for different activities. Keep a mining set, combat set, and exploration set ready to swap based on your current objectives!