mountain How to Get Stone in StarRupture

Quick Answer

Stone is found everywhere in StarRupture. Hit small rocks with any tool to get 5-10 stone, or mine large boulders for 20-40 stone. You need stone for early tools, furnaces, and building foundations.

Stone is the most abundant resource in StarRupture. You'll find it in every biome:

Small Rocks (5-10 Stone Each)

• Scattered everywhere on the ground
• Found in all biomes
• Respawn after 5 minutes
• Can be gathered with bare hands (slow) or any tool

Large Boulders (20-40 Stone Each)

• Found in rocky areas and mountains
• Require a pickaxe to mine
• More efficient than small rocks
• Respawn after 10 minutes

Best Locations for Stone

• Mountain biome: Highest concentration of boulders
• Rocky hills: Good mix of small and large rocks
• Grasslands: Scattered small rocks everywhere
• Desert: Many exposed rocks on flat terrain

Step 1: Get a Pickaxe

While you can gather stone with bare hands, it's very slow. Craft a pickaxe for much faster gathering:

• Basic Pickaxe: 5 wood, 5 stone - Gathers at normal speed
• Stone Pickaxe: 5 wood, 10 stone - 2x faster
• Iron Pickaxe: 10 wood, 20 iron - 3x faster

Step 2: Target Large Boulders

Large boulders give 3-4x more stone per hit than small rocks. Focus on these for efficiency:

• Look for gray/brown large rocks
• Found in clusters in rocky areas
• Take 5-10 hits to break with stone pickaxe
• Yield 20-40 stone each

Step 3: Gather While Exploring

Stone is so common that you can gather it passively:

• Hit rocks while walking between locations
• Gather during resource runs for other materials
• Break rocks near your base for easy access

Gathering Speed Comparison

Stone is essential for early game progression. Here's what you'll need it for:

Early Game (Days 1-3)

• Stone Tools: Pickaxe, axe, hammer (10-15 stone each)
• Furnace: Smelt ores (20 stone)
• Campfire: Cook food (10 stone)
• Stone Walls: Basic defense (5 stone per wall)

Mid Game (Days 4-10)

• Stone Foundations: Building bases (10 stone each)
• Crafting Stations: Various stations need stone
• Stone Structures: Stronger than wood buildings

How Much Stone You Need

• Day 1: 300+ stone (tools and furnace)
• Day 2-3: 200+ stone per day (building)
• Day 4+: 100+ stone per day (maintenance)

Learn more about resource priorities in our early game resource guide.

• Upgrade your pickaxe early: Stone pickaxe doubles gathering speed
• Focus on boulders: 3-4x more efficient than small rocks
• Gather near your base: Clear rocks around your base for easy access
• Don't hoard stone: It's abundant, use it freely for building
• Gather while exploring: Hit rocks as you travel to build up stock
• Mark boulder clusters: Note locations with many boulders on your map

• Complete Resource Guide - All resources explained
• Crafting Guide - What to craft with stone
• How to Get Copper - Another essential resource
• How to Get Iron - Upgrade from stone tools

Q: Can I run out of stone in an area?

Small rocks respawn after 10-15 minutes, so you won't run out. Large boulders don't respawn, but there are thousands scattered across the map. If your area runs low, explore nearby regions - stone is abundant everywhere.

Q: Should I use stone tools or upgrade to iron immediately?

Use stone tools on day 1-2, then upgrade to iron on day 3. Stone tools are 2x faster than basic tools and cheap to craft. Iron tools are 3x faster but require more resources. The stone tool phase is essential for efficient early game progression.

Q: How much stone should I stockpile?

Keep at least 50 stone in storage at all times for emergency repairs and crafting. Aim for 200+ stone in your first week. Stone is used constantly for building, tools, and furnaces. It's better to have too much than run out when you need it.

Summary

Stone is everywhere in StarRupture. Craft a stone pickaxe, target large boulders in rocky areas, and you'll have all the stone you need. Use it for tools, furnaces, and building foundations in the early game.