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Outbound Materials Guide

Every crafting material in Outbound by tier, source and best biome. Pair with the recipes page to plan a full gathering session.

Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)

Material reference table

MaterialTierSourceToolBest biome
LumberT1TreesAxeStarting Area, Coast
FibreT1Tall grassHandStarting Area
Scrap MetalT1Small rocksPickaxeStarting Area, Canyons
WaterT1Rivers, tide poolsBucket / Rainwater TurbineStarting Area, Coast
Common MineralsT2BouldersPickaxeCanyons (densest)
CoalT2Surface seamsPickaxeCanyons (densest)
Copper WireT2Craft (Workshop)Workshop T1 recipe
ElectronicsT2Industrial structuresPickaxeCanyons only
Natural RubberT2Rubber treesSteel Axe (tap)Canyons south cliff
HoneyT2Beehive trees, duskSteel AxeCanyons
GlassT2Beach silica depositsPickaxeCoast
SaltT2Tide pools + flatsHandCoast
PearlsT2Oyster pickupsHandCoast
Hardened MetalT3Shipwreck zonesSteel PickaxeCoast
CasingsT3Shipping cratesAxe or PickaxeCoast
Strong WeaveT3KelpHandCoast shallows
Adamant MetalT4Mountain peaksReinforced PickaxeMountains central
Chrome OreT4Glacial faceReinforced PickaxeMountains north
Rose MineralsT5Crystalline outcrops (6 nodes)Reinforced PickaxeMountains only

Tier progression at a glance

  • T1 \u2014 Starting Area: Lumber + Fibre + Scrap Metal + Water.
  • T2 \u2014 Canyons / Coast: Common Minerals, Electronics, Glass, Salt, Pearls.
  • T3 \u2014 Coast: Hardened Metal, Casings, Strong Weave.
  • T4 \u2014 Mountains: Adamant Metal, Chrome Ore.
  • T5 \u2014 Mountains: Rose Minerals (only 6 nodes).

Tools required by tier

  • T1\u2013T2: Starter Axe + Starter Pickaxe.
  • T2 (Honey, Rubber): Steel Axe (Workshop T2).
  • T3 (Hardened Metal): Steel Pickaxe (Workshop T2).
  • T4\u2013T5 (all Mountain ores): Reinforced Pickaxe (Workshop T3).

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