Overview
Workbenches are the core crafting stations in Starsand Island. They come in three tiers (I, II, III), and upgrading them unlocks access to more advanced tools, vehicles, processing stations, and building items. Upgrades are gated behind Crafter profession certifications from Zerine. Always upgrade the Worktable first at each tier, because Furnace and Cutter upgrades require the matching Worktable tier to be in place.
Workbench Types
Station | Function | Availability |
|---|---|---|
Primary crafting station. Handles tools, furniture, building materials, vehicles, storage containers, and most items. | Available from game start | |
Smelts ores into ingots, processes raw materials into refined components. | Unlocked early through the Crafter questline | |
Cuts wood into planks, stone into bricks, and other material processing. | Unlocked alongside the Furnace |
Crafter Profession Requirements
Each workbench tier is gated behind a Crafter certification level. You advance by completing quests from Zerine at her General Store (open 24 hours). Each completed certification unlocks new blueprints for purchase at the store, including upgrade blueprints for your workbench stations.
Certification | Quest Objective | Reward | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
Apprentice Crafter | Gather materials and craft a Skateboard, then meet Neona at G-Power Bike. | Apprentice Certificate, 1,000 Gold, 50 Zerine Affection | Worktable I recipes, basic tool blueprints |
Junior Crafter | Craft an Ore Analyzer (2 Copper Sheet + 8 Hardwood), collect 5 Common Ore Chunks, obtain 5 Ancient Gear Parts, then craft Verdant Breeze rollerblades (2 Bronze + 3 Radiant Core + 5 Ancient Gear Parts). | Junior Certificate, 1,000 Gold, 70 Starsand, 50 Zerine Affection | Worktable II upgrade blueprint, Furnace II, Cutter II |
Intermediate Crafter | Purchase the Energy Converter blueprint and build one for Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost. | Intermediate Certificate | Energy Converter recipes, Realm Box, advanced station blueprints |
Senior Crafter | Craft a new vehicle type. | Senior Certificate | Worktable III upgrade blueprint, advanced tools |
Expert Crafter | Complete the final crafting trial. | Expert Certificate, Expert Crafter Title | Endgame automation (Mining Robot, Sentry Robot, Irrigation Robot, advanced sprinklers) |
Tier Progression
Tier I (Apprentice)
Available from the start. Covers basic tools, starter furniture, and basic building materials. Most early-game crafting happens at Tier I stations.
Tier I Tools
Tool | Materials |
|---|---|
Axe | 2 Stone, 2 Softwood |
Stone Pickaxe | 2 Stone, 2 Softwood |
Stone Hoe | 3 Stone, 3 Softwood |
Wooden Watering Can | 5 Softwood |
Bug Net | 2 Softwood, 2 Fiber |
Wooden Rod | 6 Softwood, 4 Fiber |
Slingshot | 2 Softwood, 2 Fiber |
Worktable I also crafts 50+ other items including coops, furnaces, storage boxes, and planting equipment.
Tier II (Junior)
Unlocked by reaching Junior Crafter certification. You must build Worktable II first; it is required to craft Furnace II and Cutter II. This tier is the biggest early-game power spike, opening up metal tools, the first ranged weapons, and water vehicles.
Tier II Tools (Selection)
Tool | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Impact Axe | 10 Copper, 10 Fluorite, 5 Softwood | Major upgrade over the basic Axe |
Impact Pickaxe | 10 Copper, 10 Fluorite, 5 Softwood | Major upgrade over the Stone Pickaxe |
Wide Hoe | 8 Copper, 8 Softwood, 1 Stone Hoe | Tills a wider area |
Bronze Watering Can | 20 Copper, 1 Wooden Watering Can | Larger water capacity |
Chrono Rod | 10 Fiber, 3 Copper Ingot, 1 Wooden Rod | Upgraded fishing rod |
Plume Bow | 5 Hardwood, 6 Carbon Line | First ranged weapon |
Brush | 2 Softwood, 2 Wool | For grooming animals |
Golden Slingshot | 1 Slingshot, 3 Gold Ore | Upgraded slingshot |
4 Iron Nail, 4 Bronze, 1 Bronze Watering Can | Automates crop watering |
Worktable II also unlocks 25+ new crafting stations including the Beehive, Breeding House, Gear Smith, and Poultry Station.
Key Tier II Upgrade Costs
Upgrade | Materials Required |
|---|---|
Furnace I to Furnace II | 5 Bronze + 5 Stone Brick + Furnace II Blueprint |
Upgrading an existing station costs fewer materials than building a new higher-tier station from scratch. The old station is replaced in place and retains all lower-tier recipes.
Tier III (Senior/Expert)
Each Tier III workbench upgrade requires a Mini Reactor, crafted at the Energy Converter. The Energy Converter is an advanced crafting station unlocked at Intermediate Crafter. Building the reactor chain takes significant mid-game resources, so start gathering materials early.
Tier III Tools (Selection)
Tool | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|
6 Meteor Plank, 5 Chip, 6 Eternal Alloy, 8 High-Performance Wire Set | Fastest tree cutting in the game | |
6 Meteor Plank, 5 Chip, 6 Eternal Alloy, 8 High-Performance Wire Set | Fastest mining in the game | |
Impact Hammer | 4 Hardwood Plank, 4 Iron Sheet, 2 Radiant Crystal, 3 Bronze, 1 Impact Pickaxe | Mines gold and primorite nodes |
Machete | 4 Hardwood Plank, 4 Iron Sheet, 2 Radiant Crystal, 3 Bronze, 1 Impact Axe | Upgraded axe for hardwood |
Fishing Net | 10 Rubber, 30 Carbon Line, 10 Iron Sheet, 5 Premium Wood Plank | Catches multiple fish at once |
Powered Hoe | 5 Premium Wood Plank, 3 Starflare Crystal, 3 Alloy, 5 Rubber | Tills large farm plots efficiently |
Mechanical Tiller | 5 Alloy, 5 Premium Wood Plank, 5 Prism, 5 High-Performance Wire Set | Automated tilling |
Worktable III also unlocks vehicles (Speedboat, Lightning Car, flight vehicles), alpaca barns, advanced animal housing, teleporters, and mining robots.
Energy Converter and Mini Reactor
The Energy Converter is the gateway station to Tier III. It produces the battery-type items needed for advanced upgrades and automation.
Energy Converter Recipe
Crafted at Worktable II after purchasing the blueprint from Zerine (requires Intermediate Crafter):
Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
Alloy | 4 | Furnace II (1 Gold Ingot + 1 Iron Ingot + 1 Copper Ingot + 1 Coal each) |
Magnet | 3 | Furnace II (4 Magnetite + 1 Coal each) |
Starflare Core | 2 | Furnace II (4 Primorite + 1 Coal each) |
Gear | 3 | Gear Smith (1 Tin Ingot each) |
Prism | 2 | Gear Smith (3 Glass Brick each) |
Energy Converter Products
Product | Materials | Used For |
|---|---|---|
Solid-State Battery | 1 Radiant Crystal, 2 Tin Ingot, 1 Iron Sheet | Mid-tier power components |
| Mini Reactor | 1 Starflare Crystal, 2 Magnet, 2 High-Performance Wire Set | Upgrading Worktable, Furnace, and Cutter to Tier III |
Perpetual Reactor | 1 Lunar Crystal, 2 Diamond, 2 High-Performance Wire Set, 2 Magnet | Teleporters, Robot Terminals, and other endgame structures |
How to Upgrade
Advance your Crafter profession to the required tier by completing certification quests from Zerine.
Purchase the upgraded workbench blueprint from Zerine's General Store.
Build Worktable upgrades first. Furnace and Cutter upgrades require the matching Worktable tier to already be in place.
Gather the materials listed in the blueprint.
Approach the station you want to upgrade, open its menu, and press the Upgrade button in the bottom-left corner.
The upgrade replaces the old station in place. All recipes from the previous tier are retained.
Tips
Prioritize Crafting profession advancement. Nearly every other profession depends on crafted tools and stations.
Always upgrade Worktable first at each tier, since Furnace and Cutter upgrades require the matching Worktable tier.
The jump from Tier I to Tier II is the biggest early-game power spike. Rush the Junior Crafter certification when you can.
Zerine's General Store is open 24 hours, so you can buy blueprints at any time of day.
Start gathering Mini Reactor materials early if you want Tier III. The crafting chain through the Energy Converter requires ores from the Moonlit Forest.
All higher-tier stations retain recipes from lower tiers. Worktable III can craft everything from Tier I and II.
Keep old tools in storage rather than selling them. Many higher-tier tool recipes consume the previous version as a crafting ingredient (e.g., Wide Hoe requires 1 Stone Hoe).
Upgrading an existing station costs less materials than building a brand-new higher-tier station from scratch.
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