apple How to Get Food in StarRupture

Quick Answer

Hunt small animals (rabbits, birds) for raw meat, gather berries from bushes, and cook food at a campfire for maximum nutrition. Always carry 5+ cooked food to avoid starvation. Cooked meat restores 40 hunger vs 15 for raw meat.

S-Tier: Cooked Meat

• Hunger Restored: 40 points
• Source: Cook raw meat at campfire
• Duration: Lasts 10 minutes in inventory
• Why best: Highest nutrition, easy to mass produce

A-Tier: Cooked Fish

• Hunger Restored: 35 points
• Source: Fish in rivers/lakes, cook at campfire
• Bonus: +5% health regeneration for 5 minutes
• Why good: Renewable near water sources

B-Tier: Berries

• Hunger Restored: 20 points
• Source: Berry bushes (respawn every 10 minutes)
• Advantage: No cooking required, instant consumption
• Why decent: Emergency food, easy to gather

C-Tier: Raw Meat

• Hunger Restored: 15 points
• Risk: 20% chance of food poisoning (-10 health)
• When to use: Emergency only, no campfire available
• Why avoid: Low nutrition, health risk

Best Animals to Hunt

Rabbits (Easiest): Found in plains and forests. 1-2 hits with basic weapon. Drops 2-3 raw meat. Respawns every 5 minutes.

Birds: Found near water. Use ranged weapon or quick melee. Drops 1-2 raw meat. Fast respawn (3 minutes).

Deer (Advanced): Found in forests. Requires better weapon. Drops 5-7 raw meat. Best meat source but harder to kill.

Hunting Tips

• Hunt during daytime - animals are easier to spot
• Craft a stone spear (5 wood, 3 stone) for efficient hunting
• Sneak (Ctrl key) to get closer before attacking
• Mark good hunting spots on your map
• Always carry a weapon when exploring

Berry Bushes

Look for bushes with red or blue berries. Press E to gather. Each bush gives 3-5 berries. Bushes respawn every 10 minutes, so mark their locations.

Mushrooms

Found in forests and caves. Restores 15 hunger. Warning: Some mushrooms are poisonous (red with white spots). Only gather brown or white mushrooms.

Farming (Advanced)

Unlock farming on day 5-7. Plant seeds near water. Crops take 2-3 in-game days to grow. Provides renewable food source. Best crops: wheat (bread), corn, potatoes.

Build a Campfire

Recipe: 10 wood + 5 stone

Place campfire inside or near your base. Add wood as fuel. Campfire lasts 10 minutes per wood.

How to Cook

1. Approach campfire and press E
2. Place raw meat or fish in cooking slots
3. Wait 30 seconds for cooking
4. Collect cooked food from output slot

Cooking Benefits

• 2.5x more hunger restored than raw food
• No risk of food poisoning
• Cooked food stacks to 10 (raw stacks to 5)
• Lasts longer before spoiling

How Much Food to Carry

• Exploring: 10+ cooked food
• Base work: 5+ cooked food
• Combat: 15+ cooked food (healing during fights)
• Long trips: 20+ cooked food + berries backup

When to Eat

Your hunger bar is in the bottom left. Eat when hunger drops below 75%. Don't wait until you're starving - low hunger reduces stamina and health regeneration.

Food Storage

• Store cooked food in chests (lasts 2x longer)
• Keep 50+ cooked food stockpiled at base
• Raw meat spoils in 1 day - cook it immediately
• Berries last 3 days in storage

• First Day Survival Guide - Essential survival tips
• Beginner's Guide - Complete starter guide
• How to Get Water - Water survival guide
• Early Game Resources - What to prioritize
• Crafting Guide - Learn to craft efficiently

Q: What happens if I run out of food?

Your health starts decreasing at 1 HP per minute when hunger reaches 0. You'll die in about 10 minutes without food. Always carry emergency berries. If desperate, eat raw meat despite the poisoning risk.

Q: Can I fish without a fishing rod?

No, you need a fishing rod (unlocked day 3-4). Craft it with 5 wood + 3 plant fiber. Fish near rivers and lakes. Fishing is slower than hunting but provides consistent food and is safer than combat.

Q: Is farming worth it early game?

Not until day 5-7. Farming requires seeds, tools, and time to grow crops. Focus on hunting and gathering first. Once you have a stable base and iron tools, farming becomes the best long-term food source.

Summary

Hunt rabbits and birds for meat, gather berries as backup, and always cook food at a campfire for maximum nutrition. Carry 5-10 cooked food at all times. Cooked meat is the best food source, restoring 40 hunger per item. Never let your hunger drop below 25% or you'll lose health.