Tools
There are many tools to use within the world of Eco. Keep in mind, that in order to obtain certain resources, you MUST use the designated tool to collect them.
Tiers
The different tool tiers differ by how many calories you use per action.
For example, the wooden shovel takes 50 calories per dig action. An iron shovel takes only 5 calories.
Damaged Tools
Damaged/broken tools can still be used, but the calorie cost of using them drastically increases (5x).
Tools can be repaired at the toolbench.
Types of tools
Axe
The Axe is a tool used for chopping Trees.
There are various tiers of axe that are available, and each one is craftable.
Stone Axe]]
Bow
The bow is used to hunt animals.
Hammer
The hammer is used to break crafted blocks.
Hoe
The hoe is used for tilling the ground in order to plant seeds.
Pickaxe
The pickaxe is used to mine stone and other raw materials from the planet.
Soil Sampler
The Soil Sampler gives a reading of the ground in the nearby area.
Road Tool
The Road Tool (previously known as Road Tamper) is used to create dirt roads. The Road Tool is a way of making roads. Using the tool on dirt will turn that block into a Dirt Road. The Steel Road Tool is an upgraded version of the Stone Road Tool.
Dirt roads will dry out in Desert biomes, but their respective Ramp won't.
Scythe
The scythe is used to clear weeds and to collect berries and other plant life.
Shovel
The shovel is used to dig up grass, dirt, and sand.
Machete
The machete is used to clear plants quickly.