You'll have to craft a lot during your time in Voidtrain, but you wont have access to a lot early on. This is due to the multi-phase research tree, which requires you to gather lots of materials to unlock new buildings and other useful features. In our Voidtrain Research Guide, we'll go over how research works, and each phase you must unlock along the way.
If you're after more information on the train itself, we have you covered — many of the research unlocks will make your train even better. We also have guides for the helpful Rofleemos, and how to get the most out of your guns.
Voidtrain Research Guide
Research is a vital part of your journey in Voidtrain, and is available early on. Once you're acclimatized to your new train, you'll be asked to create a Research Table. Crafted via 2 Scrap Metal and 2 Wood, the Research Table is where you'll view your currently available research and the materials you need. Completing research is as simple as having the required materials on hand, then selecting the research in research table. While it does take a few seconds to complete each research topic, you don't need to use any fuel.
The entire research tree is split into phases. Completing all research from one phase will let you move onto the next, which continues until you've completed everything. Sometimes, one piece of research will require a crafted item that must also be unlocked via research in the same tree. Outside of stat upgrades, you still need to make the actual items as well once research is completed — this generally requires the same materials used to complete the research.
Voidtrain Research List
| Name | Tier | Unlocks | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smelter I | 1 | Smelter I, Copper Bar | 2 Scrap Metal |
| Container I | 1 | Container I | 1 Wood, 1 Iron Bar |
| Workbench I | 2 | Workbench I, Bolts | 1 Iron Bar, 3 Wood |
| Basic Components I | 2 | Gear, Spring | 1 Iron Bar |
| Copper Components | 2 | Copper Pipe, Copper Wire | 1 Copper Bar |
| Lab I | 3 | Lab I, Unstable Chemical | 1 Wood, 1 Copper Wire, 1 Spring |
| Chemical Components | 3 | Grease, Resin | 2 Unstable Chemical |
| Basic Components II | 4 | Forcer, Bearing | 1 Iron Bar, 1 Grease |
| Container Rack I | 4 | Container Rack I | 1 Iron Bar, 1 Wood, 1 Bolt |
| Kitchen I | 5 | Kitchen I, Grilled Organics, Water Flask | 1 Bolt, 1 Wood, 1 Copper Pipe, 1 Gear |
| Sterilizer | 6 | Sterilizer | 1 Unstable Chemical |
| Bandage I | 6 | Bandage I | 1 Leather, 1 Sterilizer |
| Garden | 7 | Garden, Void Plant, Strange Plant | 1 Wood, 1 Bolt, 1 Organics |
| Armory I | 8 | Armory I | 1 Spring, 1 Wood, 1 Copper Pipe |
| Powder | 8 | Powder | 1 Unstable Chemical, 1 Wood |
| Ammo Box | 8 | Ammo Box | 1 Powder, 1 Iron Bar |
| Leather Suit I | 9 | Leather Suit I | 2 Leather, 2 Bolt |
| Armor Plate I | 9 | Armor Plate I | 1 Iron Bar |
| Max Satiety I | 9 | +100 Max Satiety (hunger meter) | 3 Cooked Organics |
| Grappling Hook I | 10 | Grappling Hook I | 1 Iron Bar, 1 Spring, 1 Copper Pipe, 1 Bolt |
| Small Backpack | 10 | Small Backpack | 1 Wood, 1 Leather, 1 Bolt, 1 Copper Pipe |
| Charcoal | 10 | Charcoal | 1 Wood, 1 Chemical |
| Crusher | 11 | Crusher, Ice Crushing, Coal Crushing | 1 Iron Bar, 1 Gear, 1 Forcer, 1 Bolt |
| Pressing | 11 | Coal Briquette | 1 Forcer, 2 Gear, 1 Bearing |
| Water Bidon | 11 | Water Bidon | 3 Ice, 1 Unstable Chemical |
| Ram I | 11 | Ram I | 1 Iron Bar, 1 Spring, 1 Bolt |
| Steam Engine | 12 | Steam Engine | 4 Iron Bar, 4 Gear, 2 Forcer, 2 Copper Pipe, 2 Bolt |
| Smelter II | 13 | Smelter II, Steel Bar | 2 Iron Bar, 2 Bolt, 2 Gear, 2 Copper Pipe |
| Zinc Extraction | 13 | Zinc will spawn in the void | 3 Copper Wire, 3 Resin |
| Brass Casting | 13 | Brass Bar | 3 Copper Bar, 3 Zinc |
| Workbench II | 14 | Workbench II, Sturdy Bolts | 2 Steel Bar, 2 Wood, 2 Brass Bar, 2 Bolt |
| Brass Wire | 14 | Brass Wire | 2 Copper Wire, 2 Brass Bar |
| Brass Pipe | 14 | Brass Pipe | 2 Copper Pipe, 2 Brass Bar |
| Container II | 14 | Container II | 2 Wood, 2 Iron Bar, 2 Bolt |
| Boiler Upgrade I | 15 | +50 Max Steam Capacity for Steam Engine | 3 Steel Bar, 3 Brass Pipe, 3 Gear |
| Ammunition I | 15 | Can carry more of all ammo types | 4 Leather, 4 Bolt, 4 Copper Wire |
| Lab II | 16 | Lab II, Sealant | 2 Brass Bar, 4 Wood, 2 Brass Wire, 2 Sturdy Bolt |
| Thickener | 16 | Thickener | 2 Unstable Chemical, 2 Zinc, 2 Resin |
| Sturdy Wood | 16 | Sturdy Wood | 2 Wood, 2 Thickener |
| Gatherer's Station | 17 | Gatherer's Station | 2 Sturdy Wood, 2 Steel Bar, 1 Brass Wire, 1 Damper |
| Damper | 17 | Damper | 1 Steel Bar, 2 Sealant, 1 Spring |
| Winch Drive | 17 | Increases distance of winch (can be made before having Winch. Winch is unlocked during story) | 1 Damper, 2 Sturdy Bolt, 2 Brass Pipe |
| Boiler Upgrade II | 18 | +50 Max Steam Capacity for Steam Engine | 3 Steel Bar, 3 Brass Wire, 3 Spring |
| Traction I | 18 | Increases max train length by 1 | 2 Damper, 2 Gear, 2 Sturdy Bolt |
| Train Armor | 19 | Train Armor | 2 Steel Bar, 2 Bolt |
| Max Health I | 19 | Increases max health by 25 | 4 Bandage |
| Effective Cooling | 19 | Reduces water consumption of engines by 25% | 3 Brass Pipe, 3 Sealant |
| Acid Gathering | 20 | Acid | 2 Sealant, 2 Brass Wire |
| Rubber | 20 | Rubber | 2 Acid, 2 Resin |
| Sturdy Leather | 20 | Sturdy Leather | 2 Leather, 2 Grease |
| Leather Suit II | 20 | Leather Suit II | 2 Sturdy Leather, 2 Sturdy Bolt, 2 Brass Wire |
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