Getting Your Hands on Woodworking Tools

The Safehouse Customization feature in The Long Dark, which was introduced with Part Six of Tales From the Far Territory, is an exciting addition to the game. However, to properly engage with this system, players need to obtain the rare Woodworking Tools. These tools spawn in fixed locations, and finding them is crucial to customizing your safehouse. To get started, players must search for the following locations, which are highlighted below.

• Ash Canyon
• Bleak Inlet
• Zone of Contamination

Ash Canyon: A Great Starting Point

The first set of Woodworking Tools can be found in one of the sheds at Miner’s Folly in Ash Canyon. This location is ideal for players who want to get started with the Safehouse Customization feature. The nearby Gold Mine contains the Technical Backpack (+5 kilograms carry capacity) and Crampons (fewer sprains, better climbing, delayed falling through weak ice). The combination of these three items provides an excellent starting point for any fresh run. Additionally, players can grab the Ranger Stew recipe from the Foreman’s Retreat up the hill from where they pick up the Woodworking Tools, assuming they own the Tales From the Far Territory DLC. Bleak Inlet: The Last Resort Cannery

The Woodworking Tools found in Bleak Inlet are located at the Last Resort Cannery, the main attraction of this region. To access the tools, players must navigate the obstacle course as if they were entering the Cannery itself. The course involves climbing up a rope, hopping onto a boat, and making their way to the second building of the environmental puzzle. From there, players will find the Woodworking Tools on a table near a window. However, players should be aware that the presence of Timberwolves in this area can lead to difficulties. It is essential to have a plan in place to deal with them if they are active and hostile in the game. Zone of Contamination: Two Sets of Tools

The Zone of Contamination region contains two sets of Woodworking Tools. One is found on the second-to-last floor in the Concentrator building, on a table near the exit that takes players outside and leads to the Mountain Entrance of the Langston Mine. The second set is located just inside the Mountain Entrance of the Langston Mine, but requires the Mine Gate Key. This key can be obtained by working through the Buried Echoes Tale as part of the Tales From the Far Territory DLC. Since players essentially walk past the first set of tools to reach the second, it is recommended to grab the first set. Tips and Tricks

• Woodworking Tools weigh 1.5 kilograms and can be left behind if not carried. Grab multiple sets and leave them at the locations you wish to engage with Safehouse Customization.
• Woodworking Tools are required to craft a Furniture Work Bench, which is necessary for crafting most in-game furniture items.
• Players can craft some decorative items and small pieces of furniture with only the Woodworking Tools, such as a Coffee Table or Carved Figures.
• There are four total sets of Woodworking Tools in The Long Dark, with two found in the base game and two in the Tales From the Far Territory DLC.

Woodworking Tools in the Base Game and Tales From the Far Territory DLC

There are four total sets of Woodworking Tools in The Long Dark, with two found in the base game and two in the Tales From the Far Territory DLC. If players do not own the Tales From the Far Territory DLC, they are limited to the two base game sets. It is essential to note that the Woodworking Tools cannot be damaged or destroyed, but they can be left behind and forgotten. Players should be cautious not to drop them or leave them in places they won’t remember, as there are only four in the world. Alternative Locations for Safehouse Customization

If players are unsure which location to customize, they can try the following alternatives:

• Hunting Lodge in Broken Railroad
• Milton House or Paradise Meadows Farm in Mountain Town
• Farmstead in Pleasant Valley
• Mountaineer’s Hut in Timberwolf Mountain

These locations offer a range of customization options and can provide players with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. By following these tips and exploring the various locations, players can unlock the full potential of the Safehouse Customization feature in The Long Dark.