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Workshop in Aloft

How To Craft In Aloft

Learning to build a Workbench will be one of the first Knowledge Stones you discover in Aloft. Crafting takes various resources and materials, combines them together, and creates something all new by…

January 20, 2025 | 04:21 EST

Cooking Plate and Campfire in Aloft

How To Cook In Aloft

Cooking is one of the main gameplay mechanics through Aloft. You will find new recipe lists, ingredients, and combinations throughout your journey, so it is best to learn how to cook efficiently at…

January 20, 2025 | 02:56 EST

Workbench in Aloft

Aloft Crafting Recipes List

Early on in Aloft, you will be introduced to crafting by using a Workbench. Crafting is vital to your survival throughout your journey, since your tools, drinking water, materials, resources, and…

January 17, 2025 | 04:35 EST

Pickaxe in hand to hunt resources.

Aloft Resources Guide: Crafting Material Locations

Aloft is a massive open-world crafting game and like other open-world titles, there are an immense amount of resources to collect. Our Aloft resources guide covers the game's crafting materials,…

January 16, 2025 | 01:38 EST

Aloft Ecosystem Guide - Cover Image Holding a Field Guide on a Cleared Island
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Aloft Ecosystem Guide

Our Aloft Ecosystem Guide tells you how ecosystems work in Aloft and what you need to do to repair the health of an island's environment. A Field Guide can tell you everything you need to know about…

January 15, 2025 | 02:57 EST

A Table-Map in the Center of a Wooden Room
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Aloft Map Guide

This guide will show you the Aloft map, explain the symbols on the map, and tell you what you can find in the different regions and biomes. How to View the Map You can only view the Aloft map by…

January 15, 2025 | 10:04 EST

A Player Ship Floating in the Sky Above Two Islands
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Aloft Ship Building Guide

Our Aloft Ship Building Guide tells you how to unlock ship building, how to get new ship parts, and the best way to build your home island ship! How to Unlock Ship Building You can unlock Aloft …

January 15, 2025 | 10:03 EST

An Island Ship Floating Through the Night Sky with the Aloft Logo on the Left Side of the Image
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Aloft Guide | Tips and Tricks for Beginners

This Aloft guide will teach you the basics of the game, explain the HUD, and give you a walkthrough for the first hour of the game. HUD Explanation Food: These two spaces show food that you have…

January 15, 2025 | 10:03 EST

Several Sheep and Alpacas Standing Inside of a Wooden Building Next to a Fence and Some Haystacks
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Aloft Animals Guide

There are plenty of animals to find in Aloft, and there are a number of reasons to add each to your island. Our Aloft animals guide will go over each animal you can find and how to take care of them…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

A Shipwreck Anchor Next to Some Bushes and Trees
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Aloft Knowledge Guide | How to Unlock New Items

There's a lot to craft in Aloft, but most recipes are locked behind various objects scattered across the world. Our guide to Aloft knowledge will show you how to unlock every important crafting…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

Several Farming Crops Inside of a Ship
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Aloft Farming Guide

Farming in Aloft is a good way to grow the ingredients you'll need to make meals, or obtain more Flax for sailing. Our guide to Aloft farming will go over how it works, and where you can get more…

January 15, 2025 | 10:02 EST

Obtaining an Ancient Book on the Farm.
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All Luma Island Ancient Book Locations

Our Luma Island Ancient Book Guide will go over where to find each of these collectables scattered across the island, and the rewards for doing so. Find Ancient Books Around Luma Island When…

November 23, 2024 | 06:26 EST

Standing in a pen full of Luma on the Farm.
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Luma Island Luma Guide

Our Luma Island Luma Guide will go over what these mysterious creatures do, and where you can find each across the game's maps. How Lumas Work Luma in Luma Island are a collection of 15 different…

November 20, 2024 | 07:48 EST

Standing next to a Jewelrycrafter's Workbench on the Farm.
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Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide

Our Luma Island Jewelrycrafter Guide will go over this counterpart to the Blacksmith Profession, including where to get each of the gems you need. How to Make Jewelry Jewelrycrafter in Luma…

November 20, 2024 | 06:10 EST

Standing next to a black and gold treasure chest on the beach with a dog.
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Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide

Our Luma Island Treasure Hunter Guide will go over how this profession works, including how to obtain materials via gathering and fishing. Treasure Hunting Treasure Hunter in Luma Island is a 1-…

November 20, 2024 | 05:37 EST

Standing in the mines next to a torch.
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Luma Island Mining Guide

Our Luma Island Mining Guide will go over how you can start obtaining ore, along with some of the hazards you'll face along the way. How to Get Ore and Gems Mining in Luma Island is a key part of…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Standing next to 6 Brewer casks on the farm.
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Luma Island Brewer Guide

Our Luma Island Brewer Guide will go over this drink counterpart to Cook, going over some of its quirks and things to keep in mind. How to Brew Brewer in Luma Island is a 1-star profession that…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Standing on the farm next to multiple stoves
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Luma Island Cook Guide

Our Luma Island Cook Guide will go over how to become the ultimate chef, including how to get ingredients and what you'll need for each tier. How to Cook Cook in Luma Island is one one of two…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Character standing with a pickaxe next to a crafting station and the mines.
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Luma Island Blacksmith Guide

Our Luma Island Blacksmith Guide will go over how this metalcrafting profession works, including what you'll need for each crafting recipe. Blacksmith in Luma Island is a 2-star difficulty…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Player standing on some crops next to trees, while a sprinkler waters plants behind.
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Luma Island Farming Guide

Our Luma Island Farming Guide will go over how to start building up your farm, including which crops and animals you can buy. Quicklinks: Basics | Crop Management | Crops | Animals How to Farm…

November 20, 2024 | 05:21 EST

How to Kill a Leyak in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image a Leyak Standing in the Cafeteria Entrance
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How to Kill a Leyak in Abiotic Factor

Our guide will tell you how to kill a Leyak in Abiotic Factor and how you can protect your base from this deadly floating alien. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist | LeyakTarasque |…

October 11, 2024 | 06:40 EDT

Abiotic Factor Cooking and Food Guide - Cover Image Portable Stoves with Pots and Pans
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Abiotic Factor Cooking and Food Guide

Our Abiotic Factor Cooking and Food Guide will tell you what benefits you get from food, how to cook, how Soup works, and more! Surviving the horrors of Abiotic Factor is going to take more than a…

August 19, 2024 | 09:54 EDT

Abiotic Factor Resources Guide - Cover Image Anvil Power Supply Unit and Oil on a Bench in the Cafeteria of Office Sector Level 1
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Abiotic Factor Resources Guide | Find Crafting Materials

This guide will tell you how to get the Abiotic Factor resources you'll need to craft useful items and build defenses for your base. There are tons of crafting materials to collect in Abiotic Factor…

August 19, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

How to Kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image IS-0059 Running Toward the Player in Corridor 04 of the Security Sector
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How to Kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill an IS-0059 Reaper in Abiotic Factor and how you can farm this frightening creature for valuable resources. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist |…

August 19, 2024 | 09:51 EDT

How to Kill a Symphonist in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image a Symphonist Standing Behind the Video Store in Flathill
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How to Kill a Symphonist in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill a Symphonist in Abiotic Factor and where you can find the Symphonist spawn points in the Flathill Portal World. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots |…

August 19, 2024 | 08:21 EDT

How to Kill the Tarasque in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image the Tarasque Charging at the Player
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How to Kill the Tarasque in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to kill the Tarasque in Abiotic Factor and open up access to The Mycofields Portal World in the Cascade Laboratories Sector. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots |…

August 19, 2024 | 07:22 EDT

How to Kill Security Bots in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image All Three Security Bots Hunting for the Player
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How to Kill Security Bots in Abiotic Factor

In this guide, we'll tell you how to kill Security Bots in Abiotic Factor and teach you the best strategies for defeating them quickly. Abiotic Factor Enemies: Security Bots | Symphonist |…

August 19, 2024 | 07:18 EDT

Abiotic Factor Trading Guide - Cover Image The Blacksmith and His Trading Station at the Forge in Manufacturing West
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Where to Find Every Abiotic Factor Trader

This guide will tell you where to find every Abiotic Factor Trader, and we'll also show you which items you can trade for new and useful crafting resources. You'll find a lot of resources as you…

August 19, 2024 | 04:51 EDT

Abiotic Factor Tram Guide - Cover Image Office Sector Plaza Trams with the Tram Station Key Superimposed
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How to Unlock Every Abiotic Factor Tram Station

This guide will tell you how to unlock every Abiotic Factor Tram Station and show you a map of where every Tram Station can take you. The GATE Facility in Abiotic Factor is pretty large — it's…

August 19, 2024 | 02:43 EDT

Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds Guide - Cover Image The Mycofields Portal Opened in The Labs
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Guide to Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds and Renewable Resources

Our guide to Abiotic Factor Portal Worlds tells you how to unlock Portal Worlds, how to prepare for them, and which renewable resources can be found inside. A big part of Abiotic Factor is traveling…

August 17, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

A fish swimming to the left as it's biting onto a fishing rod.
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Everything You Need To Know About Abiotic Factor Fishing

Our guide on Abiotic Factor Fishing will go over how you can craft a rod and start catching fish, along with why it's worth doing.  Quicklinks: Crafting a Rod | Catching Fish | Fish List While…

August 16, 2024 | 05:15 EDT

How to Open Locked Crates in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image GATE Security Crate in the Office Sector
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How to Open The Locked Abiotic Factor Crates

Our guide tells you how to open locked Crates in Abiotic Factor and what sort of loot you can expect to find inside these tantalizing treasure chests. There are plenty of resources to find in …

July 5, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

Abiotic Factor Weather Guide - Cover Image the Cafeteria Security Office Covered in Fog
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Abiotic Factor Weather Guide | When Does Fog Go Away?

This Abiotic Factor Weather Guide will tell you how Weather Events work, how to survive their unique challenges, and when they end. Abiotic Factor is plenty challenging with the constant threat of…

July 5, 2024 | 11:07 EDT

Server Room 01 in Office Sector Level 1 of Abiotic Factor.
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How to Setup an Abiotic Factor Server

Our Abiotic Factor Server Guide will go over how to create your own self hosted or dedicated server. Many server settings in Abiotic Factor relate to how fast Skill XP is gained, or how many…

May 2, 2024 | 01:43 EDT

Abiotic Factor Farming Guide - Cover Image Foiur Garden Plots with Tomatoes
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Abiotic Factor Farming Guide | How to Grow Food

This Abiotic Factor Farming Guide will tell you how to get started with farming and how you can use it to grow food and crafting resources. You'll need food and water to survive in Abiotic Factor,…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Crafting and Unlocks Guide - Cover Image Crafting Stations in the Cafeteria Security Office
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Abiotic Factor Crafting and Unlocks Guide

This guide will tell you how Abiotic Factor crafting works and how to unlock new crafting recipes. We also have a long list of crafting recipes! Crafting is a big part of Abiotic Factor — you'll…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

How to Use the Bathroom in Abiotic Factor - A Bathroom Stall in the Office Sector
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Abiotic Factor Bathroom Guide - You Gotta Go

This guide will tell you how to use the bathroom in Abiotic Factor and how you can use your poop to improve your base. No, really. Like many other survival games, Abiotic Factor requires you to find…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Cover Image showing Office Sector Level 1 Plaza Viewed from a Balcony
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Abiotic Factor Walkthrough

Our Abiotic Factor Walkthrough will go over how to complete the game's main objectives, plus some tips on dealing with certain enemies and obstacles. Office Sector Open the Cafeteria Door Once…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Power Guide - Cover Image Batteries on a Shelf
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Abiotic Factor Power Guide | Store Power at Night

Our Abiotic Factor Power Guide will tell you how the Power system works, how you can store Power overnight, and how you can split a Plug Socket into multiple wires. Part of building a base in …

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

How to Get a Vehicle in Abiotic Factor - Forklift on a Manufacturing Sector Road
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Abiotic Factor Vehicles Guide - How to Get Around Faster

This guide will tell you how to get Abiotic Factor vehicles and how you can use it to move your friends (and your items) around the map faster. As you can see from the map, the GATE Facility in …

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Cover Image showing the "Your Skills" Screen for a Paratheoretical Physicist.
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All Abiotic Factor Skills and Traits

This Abiotic Factor Skills and Traits Guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Jobs, Traits, and Skills of your character. A big part of Abiotic Factor is building your character at…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Medicine Guide - Cover Image First Aid Kit Storage on a Wall
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Abiotic Factor Medicine Guide | How to Heal Yourself

This Abiotic Factor Medicine Guide will tell you how to restore your Health and cure the various negative status effects that you can suffer from. Even the best gun won't stop you from occasionally…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Building Guide - Cover Image Bag Walls Outside of the Cafeteria Security Room
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Abiotic Factor Building Guide - How to Stay Safe

This Abiotic Factor Building Guide will tell you how building works and the location of the best place to build your base in the GATE facility. Surviving in Abiotic Factor takes more than a loaded…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

How to Get a Backpack in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image Basic Backpack Sitting on an Office Desk
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How to Get a Backpack in Abiotic Factor

This guide will tell you how to get a Backpack in Abiotic Factor after opening the Cafeteria Doors and how you can get bigger Backpacks later in the game. You'll pick up lots of different resources…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Map Guide - Cover Image Officer Sector Maps at an Angle
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Abiotic Factor Map Guide | All Sector Maps

This guide will show you every Abiotic Factor map that we've found so far and explain some of the hazards you'll encounter in each sector of the facility. Abiotic Factor takes place in a massive…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

How to Get Water in Abiotic Factor - Cover Image the Fountain in the Office Sector
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Abiotic Factor Water Guide - How to Collect, Produce, and Stay Hydrated

Our Abiotic Factor Water Guide will tell you how to get water and how you can use stuff around the office to get an infinite supply of renewable water. Surviving the hazards of Abiotic Factor is…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

Abiotic Factor Base Raid Guide - Cover Image Purple Lightning Inside of a Base
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Abiotic Factor Base Raid Guide | The Air Feels Strange

This guide will tell you about every Abiotic Factor Base Raid and what you can expect when the enemy attacks your base at night. Building a base will give you a safe haven in Abiotic Factor, but it'…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT

How to Get a Gun in Abiotic Factor - A Bloody Scientist Holding a Pistol in the Office Sector Cafeteria
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Abiotic Factor Guns Guide - Improved Weaponry

Our Abiotic Factor Guns Guide will tell you how to get a gun and how you can get more advanced weaponry in the Manufacturing Sector and beyond. Getting a gun is a big step in Abiotic Factor — it's a…

May 2, 2024 | 01:04 EDT