In this guide you will find the materials you will need for shipbuilding in Lost Skies and details on the strengths and weaknesses of wood, metal, etc.
Shipbuilding Guide: All Crafting Materials
Mastering shipbuilding in Lost Skies starts with understanding the core materials—wood and metal. These essential resources are used in crafting everything from ship frames and armor to decorative elements and propulsion systems. This in-depth guide breaks down every material type, where to find them, their unique attributes, and how to use them effectively to optimize your builds.
Ship Crafting Materials
Wood & Metal Basics
- Primary Resources: Wood and metal are the foundation of all ship components.
- Impact Areas: Resilience, weight, and component effectiveness.
- Stat Clarifications:
- Stress Resistance and Hardness may not fully reflect resilience.
- Conductivity matters mostly for the Atlas Core and some internals.
How to Harvest Crafting Materials
Wood Collection
Use an Energy Saw on island trees to gather wood. Harvest yield depends on tree size.
- Large Trees: ~40 wood
- Small Trees: ~20 wood
- Unavailable: Saplings cannot be harvested
Common Wood Species by Rarity:
- Common: Birch, Pine
- Uncommon: Night Birch, Pillar Pine
- Rare: Redusian Birch, Apotheon Pine
Tip: Each island typically hosts one birch and one pine species.
Metal Collection
Mine ore with a Pulse Hammer from cave walls and island undersides.
- Yield: ~100 ore per node
- Dynamic Spawns: Ore types can change on island regeneration.
Ore Types by Rarity:
- Common: Iron
- Uncommon: Lead, Tin, Zinc, Copper
- Rare: Silver, Aluminium
Crafted Materials
Surface Loot (No Tools Needed)
- Small Branch – Basic wood found near forests.
- Scrap Metal – Found on island surfaces.
- Tarnished Saborian Alloy – Rare, Flawless-quality metal from ruins.
Crafted Materials
- Steel – Smelted from Iron Ore + Charcoal
- Bronze – Smelted from Copper Ore + Tin Ore
Other Essential Shipbuilding Resources
- Atlas Crystals – Power the Helm and Atlas Core; higher quality = more energy output.
- Cloth – Used for sails; quality affects sail power.
- Misc Items – Occasionally needed for decorative schematics but have no performance impact.
Wood Types Breakdown
Each type of wood offers unique advantages in resilience, weight, and ideal use cases.
| Wood Type | Description | Resilience Range | Weight Range | Best Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Branch | Lightweight starter wood | +1 | +9 | Starter ships, decorative |
| Birch | Lightest option, low durability | +18 to +22 | +10 to +9 | Propellers, masts |
| Pine | Balanced stats, versatile | +33 to +37 | +13 to +10 | General use |
| Pillar Pine | High strength, moderate weight | +56 to +60 | +15 to +11 | Structural frames |
| Night Birch | Visually unique, good for light builds | +22 to +26 | +12 to +11 | Masts, wings |
| Apotheon Pine | Strong average performer | +37 to +41 | +11 to +10 | Weapons, wings |
| Redusian Birch | Heavy but resilient | +43 to +47 | +14 to +11 | Propellers, weapon bases |
Metals Breakdown & Use Cases
Metals vary in use based on resilience, weight, and special properties. Categorized for clarity:
General Use Metals
These are versatile, effective in most ship parts.
| Metal | Resilience | Weight | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | +70 to +74 | +9 to +8 | Armor, frames |
| Iron | +48 to +52 | +8 to +7 | Weapons, engines |
| Bronze | +53 to +57 | +9 to +8 | Atlas cores, all-round use |
Specialized Use Metals
Effective in niche roles but limited in broader applications.
| Metal | Resilience | Weight | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnished Saborian Alloy | +75 | +5 | Light armor, sails |
| Aluminium | +32 to +36 | +6 to +5 | Propellers, sails |
| Copper | +31 to +35 | +9 to +8 | Atlas cores, internals |
| Silver | +19 to +23 | +10 to +9 | Internals, energy components |
Low Benefit Metals
Mostly decorative or secondary smelting materials.
| Metal | Resilience | Weight | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap Metal | +1 | +8 | Starter builds |
| Tin | +15 to +17 | +8 to +7 | Bronze smelting |
| Zinc | +28 to +32 | +8 to +7 | Decorative, possible future alloy use |
| Lead | +4 to +8 | +10 to +9 | Rarely useful, very heavy |
Optimization Tips for Shipbuilding
- Balance Weight vs. Function: Lightweight materials improve agility; high-resilience materials boost durability.
- Save Flawless for Key Builds: Rare quality items are best saved for optimized or high-end builds.
- Use Colored Wood for Storage: Different wood types make great visual cues for storage organization.
- Decor vs. Function: Some materials look good but offer no combat or speed advantages—choose wisely.
- Faster Builds = Lighter Materials: Use Birch, Aluminium, and Flawless metals where agility is key.
