Description[ | ]
Tools are items whose function is to make destroying different blocks easier for the player. Different items are better for different tasks such as mining stone, digging clay and chopping wood. Many items can have multiple purposes, as most tools can be used as weapons in a pinch and vice-versa. However, an emphasis has been made to make tools less effective when attacking entities. This can also be seen in some mods for the tools (for example, the Fireman's Axe mod increases block damage, but decreases entity damage). Items also vary on how effective they are for each task. Using the wrong tool will take much longer and, in the case of butchering, might not give as many resources as with the proper tool.
Below the tools are grouped to five different categories by their main usage. A complete list of tools can be found from List of tools.
Construction Tools[ | ]
Construction (or Repair) tools are a subset of all the tools capable of repairing and upgrading different kinds of blocks.
| Icon | Name | Covering Attribute | Block Damage | Stamina Usage | Hit Range | Attacks / Min | Min Durability | Max Durability | Repair Item |
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Claw Hammer | 22 | 17.1 | 2.2 | 70 | 280 | 955 | Repair Kit | |
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Nailgun | 0.1 | 3 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Repair Kit | |||
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Stone Axe | 21.5 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 105 | 112 | 300 | Small Stone | |
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Taza's Stone Axe | 22.6 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 105 | 120 | 375 | Small Stone |
Butchering Tools[ | ]
Butchering Tools are a subset of all the tools used for obtaining additional resources from animal and human remains through butchering.
| Icon | Name | Covering Attribute | Block Damage | P. A. Block Dmg | Dmg. Multiplier | Stamina Usage | Hit Range | Attacks / Min | Min Durability | Max Durability | Repair Item |
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Bone Knife | 2.5 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 7.3 | 2 | 120 | 120 | 220 | Bone | |
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Candy Cane Knife | 5.5 | 11.0 | 1.6 | 8.2 | 2 | 120 | 462 | 1,200 | Repair Kit | |
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Hunting Knife | 5.3 | 10.6 | 1.6 | 8.2 | 2 | 120 | 462 | 1,154 | Repair Kit | |
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Machete | 21 | 42.0 | 1 | 19.2 | 2.3 | 55 | 288 | 673 | Repair Kit |
Disassemble Tools[ | ]
Disassemble Tools are a subset of all the tools used for obtaining additional resources from various mechanical and electrical objects through salvaging.
| Icon | Name | Covering Attribute | Block Damage | P. A. Block Dmg | Stamina Usage | Hit Range | Attacks / Min | Min Durability | Max Durability | Repair Item |
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Impact Driver | 58 | 116.0 | 24.7 | 2.4 | 50 | 500 | 1,100 | Repair Kit | |
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Ratchet | 48.5 | 97.0 | 21.8 | 2.4 | 50 | 300 | 900 | Repair Kit | |
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Wrench | 38.5 | 77.0 | 18.3 | 2.4 | 50 | 180 | 640 | Repair Kit |
Mining Tools[ | ]
Mining Tools are a subset of all the tools used for obtaining basic resources from all objects through mining.
| Icon | Name | Covering Attribute | Block Damage | P. A. Block Dmg | Stamina Usage | Hit Range | Attacks / Min | Min Durability | Max Durability | Repair Item |
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Auger | 20.7 | 2.35 | 300 | 1,400 | 4,200 | Repair Kit | |||
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Iron Pickaxe | 35.5 | 71.0 | 18.4 | 2.4 | 65 | 260 | 886 | Repair Kit | |
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Steel Pickaxe | 62.8 | 141.3 | 26.4 | 2.6 | 55 | 350 | 1,287 | Repair Kit | |
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Iron Shovel | 46 | 103.3 | 20.3 | 2.6 | 50 | 220 | 750 | Repair Kit | |
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Steel Shovel | 69 | 155.3 | 24.7 | 2.6 | 50 | 300 | 1,100 | Repair Kit | |
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Stone Shovel | 38.4 | 86.5 | 16.2 | 2.6 | 50 | 75 | 200 | Small Stone |
Woodcutting Tools[ | ]
Woodcutting tools are a subset of all the tools used for... cutting wood. Use this tool against a tree looking object and it will have not chance against you. In addition, you will obtain wood for activities.
| Icon | Name | Covering Attribute | Block Damage | P. A. Block Dmg | Stamina Usage | Hit Range | Attacks / Min | Min Durability | Max Durability | Repair Item |
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Steel Axe | 86.2 | 194.0 | 30.9 | 2.6 | 60 | 300 | 1,100 | Repair Kit | |
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Chainsaw | 24.3 | 2.35 | 300 | 1,400 | 4,200 | Repair Kit | |||
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Iron Fireaxe | 45 | 101.3 | 19.9 | 2.6 | 60 | 188 | 641 | Repair Kit | |
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Stone Axe | 21.5 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 105 | 112 | 300 | Small Stone | ||
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Taza's Stone Axe | 22.6 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 105 | 120 | 375 | Small Stone |
Special Tools[ | ]
Special Tools perform specific functions and don't fit any aforementioned category.
- Bucket - Used for picking up a block of water, changing into a Bucket of Water. RMB picks up water, while LMB puts it down.
- Paint Brush - Used for painting blocks with textures. Pressing and holding R with this tool equipped opens the texture selection window, allowing the player to choose their preferred texture. To change the texture of an object/block, Paint needs to be present in the player's inventory. RMB paints the object/block, while LMB will clear the texture to the original.
- Lockpick - User for opening various locked container found in POIs, such as gun safes and desk safes.
- Wire Tool - Used for adding wires between electrical devices. This allows linking various triggers, switches and machines together. RMB creates / connects wires between devices, while LMB clears a device of wires connected to it.
Traps and Triggers[ | ]
Apart from a variety of hand held tools, there is also a variety of placeable items that can help deal damage to enemies. The table below lists all of them, with additional stats. Among them are various types of mines, turrets and traps, both triggerable like Dart Trap or Blade Trap, but also giving out damage when walked upon like Wood Spikes and Barbed Fence Wire.
List of Tools and Traps[ | ]
Below is an auto-generated list of all Tools and Traps in 7 Days to Die.
