Starsand Island Tools Guide: Upgrades & Rare Equipment
Every tool in Starsand Island ranked by tier with full crafting materials, blueprint sources, upgrade chains, and details on rare equipment like the Water Wheel Bearing, Fish Traps, and endgame automated tools.
Starsand Island tools progress through five profession tiers, Apprentice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert, with each upgrade requiring materials, blueprints from specific shops, and a Worktable of the matching tier. The best tools include the Chainsaw, Electric Drill, Solar Rod, and Hydraulic Powered Hoe.
If you are looking for a Starsand Island tools guide that tells you which axe chops which tree, what each fishing rod does, and where to find the rare components for your endgame equipment, you are in the right place. Tools are the backbone of every profession in the game, farming, fishing, ranching, exploration, and crafting all run on equipment that gets measurably better as you climb the profession ladder. This guide covers every documented tool, its upgrade chain, crafting materials, and blueprint source, with honest notes on what the wiki does not yet document.
How Tool Upgrades Work
Every tool in Starsand Island follows the same progression logic:
- Reach the required Crafter certification rank with Zerine at the General Store. Certification levels are Apprentice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert.
- Purchase the blueprint from the right shop. Blueprints are not all in one place, they are spread across profession-specific vendors.
- Craft the tool at a Worktable of the matching tier. There are three Worktable tiers: I for starter tools, II for mid-game upgrades, and III for endgame equipment.
A critical rule that catches many players off guard: many upgraded tools consume the previous-tier tool as a crafting ingredient. The Impact Axe requires a basic Axe, the Machete requires an Impact Axe, and the Sharp Machete requires a Machete. Never sell or discard old tools, because you will need them later.
Where Each Blueprint Type Is Sold
| Blueprint Type | Shop | Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcutting & mining tools | Zerine’s General Store | Zerine |
| Farming tools | Happiness Seed Shop | Graminova |
| Fishing tools | AquaBlue Outpost | Delphin |
| Exploration tools | Exploration Club | Zephyria |
| Ranching tools | Green Pasture Ranch | Pastelle |
The Slingshot is a special case, its blueprint comes from Zephyria at the Exploration Club rather than the General Store, and you need it early to break the rock barrier blocking access to the Moonlit Forest.
Axes: The Woodcutting Chain
Axes chop trees for wood. Higher-tier axes cut faster, harvest rarer wood types, and consume less stamina per swing.
| Tool | Key Materials | Blueprint Source | Worktable | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | 2 Softwood + 2 Stone | Tutorial (Zerine) | I | Apprentice |
| Impact Axe | 10 Copper + 10 Fluorite + 5 Softwood + 1 Axe | General Store (shop price) | I | Junior |
| Machete | 4 Hardwood Plank + 4 Iron Sheet + 2 Radiant Crystal + 3 Bronze + 1 Impact Axe | General Store (2,500 Coins) | II | Intermediate |
| Sharp Machete | 5 Starflare Crystal + 5 Rubber + 1 Machete | General Store (7,000 Coins) | II | Intermediate |
| Chainsaw | 6 Meteor Plank + 5 Chip + 6 Eternal Alloy + 8 High-Performance Wire Set | General Store (22,000 Coins) | III | Senior |
The basic Axe harvests Softwood from palm and coconut trees plus Bamboo from bamboo groves, but cannot cut Banyan trees (Hardwood) or White Fig trees (Premium Wood). The Impact Axe unlocks Hardwood, which is needed for Worktable II, Furnace II, the Spinning Wheel, the Loom, and dozens of mid-game recipes. The Chainsaw is the endgame woodcutting option that cuts any tree in one or two swings.
Pickaxes: The Mining Chain
Pickaxes mine stone, ore, and crystals. Progression is more linear than axes because each upgrade is needed to reach the next layer of Moonlit Forest minerals.
| Tool | Key Materials | Blueprint Source | Worktable | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pickaxe | 2 Softwood + 2 Stone | Tutorial (Zerine) | I | Apprentice |
| Impulse Pickaxe | 10 Copper + 10 Fluorite + 5 Softwood + 1 Stone Pickaxe | General Store (shop price) | I | Junior |
| Impact Hammer | 4 Hardwood Plank + 4 Iron Sheet + 2 Radiant Crystal + 3 Bronze + 1 Impulse Pickaxe | General Store (2,500 Coins) | I | Intermediate |
| Blast Hammer | 20 Premium Wood + 5 Alloy + 5 Starflare Crystal + 5 Rubber + 1 Impact Hammer | General Store (8,000 Coins) | II | Intermediate |
| Electric Drill | 6 Meteor Plank + 5 Chip + 6 Eternal Alloy + 8 High-Performance Wire Set | General Store (22,000 Coins) | III | Senior |
The Stone Pickaxe handles surface rocks and the first room of the Moonlit Forest, mining Stone, Fluorite, Tin Ore, and Clay. The Impulse Pickaxe is required to mine Copper Ore and break Gravecrystals. The Impact Hammer unlocks Gold and Primorite nodes deeper in the forest.
Hoes and Watering Gear: The Farming Chain
Farming tools are sold at the Happiness Seed Shop by Graminova.
| Tool | Key Materials | Blueprint Source | Worktable | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hoe | 3 Stone + 3 Softwood | Tutorial | I | Apprentice |
| Wide Hoe | 8 Copper + 8 Softwood + 1 Stone Hoe | Happiness Seed Shop | I | Junior |
| Steel Wide Hoe | 4 Hardwood Plank + 2 Radiant Crystal + 1 Wide Hoe | Happiness Seed Shop | II | Intermediate |
| Mechanical Tiller | 5 Alloy + 5 Premium Wood Plank + 5 Prism + 5 High-Performance Wire Set | Happiness Seed Shop | II | Intermediate |
| Powered Hoe | 5 Premium Wood Plank + 3 Starflare Crystal + 3 Alloy + 5 Rubber | Happiness Seed Shop | III | Senior |
| Hydraulic Powered Hoe | 3 Eternal Alloy + 5 Meteor Plank + 1 Powered Hoe | Happiness Seed Shop | III | Expert |
The Mechanical Tiller is a pivotal upgrade, it replaces manual hoeing entirely with zero stamina cost, making large-scale farming viable. The Hydraulic Powered Hoe is the expert-tier endgame tool.
Watering and Sprinklers
| Tool | Key Materials | Blueprint Source | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Watering Can | 5 Softwood | Tutorial | Apprentice |
| Bronze Watering Can | 20 Copper + 1 Wooden Watering Can | Happiness Seed Shop | Junior |
| Sprinkler | 4 Iron Nail + 4 Bronze + 1 Bronze Watering Can | Happiness Seed Shop | Junior |
| Pressurized Sprinkler | 5 Rubber + 3 Glue + 1 Sprinkler | Happiness Seed Shop | Intermediate |
Sprinklers automate crop watering, and the Pressurized Sprinkler expands the coverage area. Both consume the previous watering can as an ingredient.
Fishing Rods: The Angler Chain
Fishing rods are sold at the AquaBlue Outpost by Delphin at Half-Moon Bay. The rod progression is extensive, spanning from a basic Wooden Rod all the way to the expert-tier Astra Rod.
| Tool | Key Materials | Blueprint Source | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Rod | 6 Softwood + 4 Fiber | Tutorial | Apprentice |
| Chrono Rod | 10 Fiber + 3 Copper Ingot + 1 Wooden Rod | AquaBlue Outpost | Apprentice |
| Silent Rod | 3 Copper Ingot + 2 Carbon Line + 3 Charcoal | AquaBlue Outpost | Junior |
| Cloud Rod | 3 Softwood Plank + 10 Fiber + 3 Copper Ingot | AquaBlue Outpost | Junior |
| Noble Rod | 1 Rod Shaft + 2 Fishing Line + 5 Bronze + 5 Iron Sheet + 5 Prism + 1 Chrono Rod | AquaBlue Outpost | Intermediate |
| Solar Rod | 1 Rod Shaft + 2 Fishing Line + 6 Alloy + 5 Spring + 5 Magnet + 1 Noble Rod | AquaBlue Outpost | Expert |
Several Senior-tier rods exist with identical crafting costs, the Lost Angler’s Rod, Divine Rod, and Dawnbreak Rod each require 5 Rod Shafts, 7 Fishing Line, and 10 Rubber. The Titanium Rod stands apart with its Eternal Alloy requirement. The wiki does not yet document the specific fishing bonuses or catch-type differences between these rods, so treat rod choice at that tier as a matter of personal preference until more data is available.
The Water Wheel Bearing: Senior Explorer Trial
The Starsand Island water wheel bearing location is one of the most frequently asked questions about mid-game progression. Here is what the wiki and walkthrough guides document:
The Water Wheel is located in the Moonlit Forest at Darkwater Shore, reached during the Senior Explorer certification trial. You cannot interact with it until you have progressed through the Intermediate Explorer trial and unlocked the ability to craft Water Arrows (which grow vines to cross gaps, similar to how Fire Arrows destroy them).
Steps to Activate the Water Wheel
- Start the Senior Explorer certification trial by speaking with Zephyria.
- Progress through the Harvest Yard until you reach the Water Wheel at Darkwater Shore.
- Free two spirits before attempting activation:
- The first spirit is trapped in a Grave Crystal in an ore-rich area, accessible by walking across a vine.
- The second spirit is trapped in a bubble near the water wheel. Free it using an arrow or slingshot.
- Repair the Water Wheel using Magnetite, Gold, and Primorite: these materials function as the bearing components.
- Activation opens access to the Grain Haven area and the Darkwater Shore zone.
After activation, grab the clue Zephyria asked for and return to report. The trial then leads into gathering Echo Beans and Eldergrains for the Expert Explorer quest with Youfang.
Fish Traps: Passive Fishing
The Starsand Island fish trap location and crafting process is well-documented by the wiki. Fish Traps are a passive fishing method that lets you collect fish and shrimp without actively casting a rod.
Unlock Requirements
- Progress through the Angler profession to Intermediate level (third tier).
- Complete the Apprentice Angler quest “Finny Roommates” (catch 10 fish, deliver to Solara).
- Complete the Junior Angler ship dock quest (speak to Marston on the beach, acquire a boat).
- Complete the Intermediate Angler Trial: speak to Bruce about finding a Glowfish in the Moonlit Forest. Glowfish spawn near the waterfall west of Dreamfall Garden, between Life Gate and Dreamfall Garden, or underneath the Waterwheel at Darkwater Shore.
After certification, the Fish Trap blueprint becomes available at the AquaBlue Outpost for 5,000 Coins.
Crafting and Use
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Crafting station | Worktable II |
| Materials | 4 Rubber + 3 Magnet + 3 Alloy |
| Bait | Advanced Fish Food (crafted on Chopper III: 50 Vegetable Juice + 1 Fruit Pulp + 1 Flour) |
| Bait capacity | Not documented on the wiki |
| Collection | Return the next in-game day to collect catches |
Place traps only in water bodies with visible fish spawning activity. Decorative water features and stagnant ponds will not work.
Ranching Tools
Ranching tools are sold at the Green Pasture Ranch by Pastelle.
| Tool | Materials | Purpose | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | 2 Softwood + 2 Wool | Grooming animals (requires Sheep access) | Junior |
| Milk Bottle | 1 Glass Pane | Collect milk from cattle | Intermediate |
| Electric Shearer | 4 Iron Sheet | Harvest wool from sheep | Intermediate |
| Ukelele | 3 Hardwood Plank + 3 Iron Sheet + 2 Leather + 2 Glue + 5 Carbon Line | Boost animal happiness | Intermediate |
Ranged Weapons and Combat Tools
Combat tools are needed for Moonlit Forest exploration, where enemies and breakable obstacles appear.
| Tool | Materials | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | 2 Softwood + 2 Fiber | Apprentice (from Exploration Club) |
| Golden Slingshot | 1 Slingshot + 3 Gold Ore | Junior (quest reward: Momo’s Gift) |
| Plume Bow | 5 Hardwood + 6 Carbon Line | Junior |
| Golden Bow | 1 Plume Bow + 2 Gold Ingot | Junior |
The Golden Slingshot blueprint is a quest reward from the Explorer quest chain (Momo’s Gift), not a shop purchase.
Endgame Automated Tools
The most powerful tools in the game are crafted at Worktable III and require rare materials from the deepest Moonlit Forest zones:
| Tool | Materials | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw | 6 Meteor Plank + 5 Chip + 6 Eternal Alloy + 8 High-Performance Wire Set | Cuts any tree in 1-2 swings |
| Electric Drill | 6 Meteor Plank + 5 Chip + 6 Eternal Alloy + 8 High-Performance Wire Set | Fastest mining in the game |
| Fishing Net | 10 Rubber + 30 Carbon Line + 10 Iron Sheet + 5 Premium Wood Plank | Catches multiple fish at once |
| Auto Fertilizer Box | 5 Premium Wood Plank + 2 Chip + 1 Mini Reactor + 2 Spring | Automated fertilization |
| Bug Trap | 4 Eternal Alloy + 3 Chip + 2 Lunar Crystal + 6 High-Performance Wire Set + 1 Spirit Cube II | Passive bug catching |
These tools represent the culmination of the Crafting and Exploration profession chains. The Chainsaw and Electric Drill share identical material costs, which tells you they are parallel endgame upgrades, one for wood, one for ore.
Tool Professions: Which Vendor Sells What
A quick reference for where to find each category of tool blueprint:
| Profession | Vendor | Tool Types |
|---|---|---|
| Crafting | Zerine (General Store) | Axes, pickaxes, worktables, furnaces, processing equipment |
| Farming | Graminova (Happiness Seed Shop) | Hoes, watering cans, sprinklers, tillers |
| Fishing | Delphin (AquaBlue Outpost) | Rods, fish traps, fish ponds, aquariums, choppers |
| Ranching | Pastelle (Green Pasture Ranch) | Brushes, shears, milk bottles, feeders, animal housing |
| Exploration | Zephyria (Exploration Club) | Slingshots, bows, impact hammers, blast hammers |
- NPC gift values, drop tables, and crop growth rates reflect community-documented data for Starsand Island.
- Cross-checked against official community logs, Steam patch updates, and in-game playthroughs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you upgrade tools in Starsand Island? +
Upgrade your Worktable by completing Crafter Certifications with Zerine at the General Store. Each certification tier (Apprentice through Expert) unlocks new tool blueprints. Many tools consume the previous-tier tool as a crafting ingredient, so never sell old equipment.
Where is the Water Wheel Bearing in Starsand Island? +
The Water Wheel is located in Moonlit Forest at Darkwater Shore, reached during the Senior Explorer certification trial. You need Magnetite, Gold, and Primorite to repair it. Free two trapped spirits before activating the wheel with the bearings to access the Grain Haven area.
How do you get the Fish Trap in Starsand Island? +
The Fish Trap blueprint unlocks at Intermediate Angler level. Complete the Glowfish quest for Bruce, then purchase the blueprint for 5,000 Coins at the AquaBlue Outpost (Delphin's shop at Half-Moon Bay). Craft it at Worktable II using 4 Rubber, 3 Magnet, and 3 Alloy.
What are the best tools in Starsand Island? +
The Chainsaw and Electric Drill are the top-tier gathering tools, both crafted at Worktable III with Meteor Plank, Chip, Eternal Alloy, and High-Performance Wire Sets. The Solar Rod is the best fishing rod, and the Hydraulic Powered Hoe is the expert-tier farming tool.