The Last Caretaker Items Database
Complete database of all items, materials, and equipment in The Last Caretaker. Find crafting costs, unlock requirements, stats, and locations for every item.
Data Status
- Core item data baseline: 2025-11-12
- Update 4/5 additions (Salvage Gyro, engine cylinders, Recovery Grinder, and the announced Update 5 tools) added 2026-07-08 from the official wiki and verified walkthroughs — entries marked "Tier ?" have no public stats yet
- Verify stats and recipes in your in-game build menu before committing resources
Understanding The Last Caretaker Item System
Power Equipment
Power equipment includes cables, extenders, solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and generators. These items are essential for building your electrical infrastructure and maintaining power to all your facilities. Each tier of equipment offers improved performance and efficiency.
- • Cables: Electric, Fuel, and Water (1m per item, 20m max per run)
- • Extenders: Connect up to 4 cables
- • Solar Panels: Tiered output (verify in-game values)
- • Wind Turbines: Variable output
- • Batteries: Small to Medium capacity
Raw Materials
Raw materials are the foundation of crafting in The Last Caretaker. Understanding where to find materials and how to manage your inventory efficiently is crucial for survival. Different materials have different rarities and uses.
- • Common: Plastic, Copper, Metal, Rubber
- • Uncommon: Silicon, Lithium, Engine Parts
- • Rare: Advanced Circuits
- • Weight matters for inventory management
Item Tiers and Progression
The Last Caretaker uses a tier system (1-3) to organize equipment by complexity and power level. Tier 1 items are basic equipment you'll unlock early in the game, requiring common materials and 1-2 skill points. Tier 2 items offer improved performance and require more skill points and uncommon materials. Tier 3 items represent the pinnacle of technology, requiring significant resources and advanced materials like silicon and advanced circuits.
Crafting and Resource Management
Every craftable item displays its material costs in the database. Planning your builds requires understanding these costs and ensuring you have adequate supplies. Common materials like plastic and copper are used extensively, so maintain large stockpiles. Uncommon and rare materials should be used strategically for high-value items. Use our Power Grid Calculator to estimate material needs for your electrical infrastructure.
Finding Items and Materials
Each raw material lists common locations where you can scavenge it. Ship wreckage sites are excellent sources of plastic and metal. Electrical rooms and power stations yield copper and electrical components. Research labs and advanced facilities contain rare materials like silicon and advanced circuits. Systematically exploring and documenting locations helps build efficient farming routes for materials you need most.
Skill Point Allocation
Most craftable items require skill points to unlock. Tier 1 items typically need 1-2 points, Tier 2 items need 2-3 points, and Tier 3 items require 4-5 points. Plan your skill tree progression carefully to unlock items in the order that best supports your survival strategy. Prioritize power infrastructure early (cables, basic generators) before moving to optimization (Efficiency Matrix, high-tier solar panels).
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Electric Cable
Tier 1Electric cable piece for power distribution. Each item adds 1 metre of length; a single run maxes out at 20 metres.
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Electric Cable Extender
Tier 1Allows connecting up to four electric cables to extend power distribution length.
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Fuel Cable
Tier 1Fuel cable piece for fuel distribution. Each item adds 1 metre of length; a single run maxes out at 20 metres.
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Fuel Cable Extender
Tier 1Allows connecting up to four fuel cables to extend fuel distribution.
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Water Cable
Tier 1Water cable piece for water distribution. Each item adds 1 metre of length; a single run maxes out at 20 metres.
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Water Cable Extender
Tier 1Allows connecting up to four water cables to extend water distribution.
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Lumilite Solar Panel
Tier 1Entry-level solar panel for renewable power generation.
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Lumimid Solar Panel
Tier 2Mid-range solar panel with improved power output.
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Lumimax Solar Panel
Tier 3Large solar panel with maximum power generation capacity.
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Whisper Wind-Power Generator
Tier 1Entry-level wind-power generator for consistent electricity production.
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Cyclone Wind-Power Generator
Tier 2Advanced-level wind-power generator with improved efficiency.
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High-Capacity Wind-Power Generator
Tier 3High-capacity wind-power generator for maximum wind energy capture.
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Efficiency Matrix
Tier 3Advanced upgrade that makes electricity, water, fuel and gas 10% more efficient.
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Consumable Battery
Tier 1Single-use battery that charges your internal battery a small amount.
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Small Battery
Tier 1Compact battery that provides a small amount of electricity storage.
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Medium Battery
Tier 2Mid-size battery that stores a larger amount of electricity.
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Small Electric Generator
Tier 2Small electric generator that converts petrol into electricity.
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Plastic
Tier 1Essential crafting material used in cables, batteries, and many structures. Highly versatile and commonly needed.
Copper
Tier 1Conductive metal essential for all electrical components. Required for power systems.
Rubber
Tier 1Flexible material used for fuel and water cables. Provides insulation and waterproofing.
Metal
Tier 1Structural material used for heavy equipment and construction. Essential for generators and wind turbines.
Silicon
Tier 2High-tech material required for solar panels and advanced electronics.
Lithium
Tier 2Battery component essential for energy storage. Moderately rare and valuable.
Advanced Circuit
Tier 3Complex electronic component used in high-tier equipment and upgrades.
Engine Parts
Tier 2Mechanical components necessary for building generators and motorized equipment.
Glass
Tier 1Transparent material used in construction and equipment. Required for greenhouse cultivation.
Fabric
Tier 1Textile material for clothing, filters, and soft components.
Wood
Tier 1Natural material for basic construction and fuel. Can be grown in greenhouses.
Concrete
Tier 1Heavy construction material for foundations and structural elements.
Salvage Gyro
Tier 17A light utility rotorcraft designed for high speed aerial navigation and transportation of cargo between platforms. Requires a Petrol Engine Cylinder and petrol to operate. Carries two DuraPacks on-board plus two hook cables for attaching objects.
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Petrol Engine Cylinder
Tier 9The entry-level petrol engine cylinder. Mounts directly behind the Salvage Gyro's pilot seat — the Gyro won't start without one. Crafted in the Fabricator under Module/Engine Booster.
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Petrol Engine Cylinder Booster
Tier 18Upgraded petrol engine cylinder (booster grade).
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Petrol Engine Cylinder Super Booster
Tier 22Top-grade petrol engine cylinder (super booster grade).
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Recovery Grinder
Tier ?Grinds scrap materials into Oil — the key input for Stainless Steel and Project Eden's First Roots quests. Needs electricity and a connected Oil tank to run.
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TideRipper Hand Jets
Tier ?Personal water mobility tool added in Update 5. Stats and recipe not yet documented in public sources — verify in-game.
Rhino Dismantler
Tier ?Heavy-duty dismantler added in Update 5. Stats and recipe not yet documented in public sources — verify in-game.
PECO Grid Scan 2000
Tier ?Scanning device in the PECO line, added in Update 5. Stats and recipe not yet documented in public sources — verify in-game.
Data Recovery Deck
Tier ?Data recovery station with a music playback function, added in Update 5. Stats and recipe not yet documented in public sources — verify in-game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each cable in The Last Caretaker?
Each cable item (electric, fuel, or water) adds 1 meter of length, and a single cable run maxes out at 20 meters. Use extenders to connect up to 4 cables together for longer runs.
What are the most important materials to stockpile?
Plastic and copper are the most critical materials. They're used in virtually all electrical infrastructure. Metal is essential for generators and wind turbines. Silicon and lithium become important for advanced equipment.
Should I build solar panels or wind turbines?
Solar panels provide consistent, predictable power during daylight hours. Wind turbines offer variable output but work day and night. A balanced approach using both provides the most reliable power supply. Higher tiers provide more output, so verify values in the in-game build menu.
How does the Efficiency Matrix work?
The Efficiency Matrix is a Tier 3 upgrade that improves all resource efficiency by 10%. This applies to electricity, water, fuel, and gas consumption. It's expensive (requires 5 advanced circuits) but worthwhile for large, established bases.
Where can I find advanced circuits?
Advanced circuits are rare components found in research labs, control rooms, and advanced machinery. They can also be crafted, though the recipe requires significant resources. Save them for critical high-tier equipment.
Related Tools & Resources
Power Grid Calculator
Calculate cable lengths, extenders, and material costs for your electrical infrastructure.
Guides & Tutorials
Comprehensive guides for power grid setup, resource farming, and complex management.
All Calculators
Five free tools: power grid, skill tree, efficiency, Lazarus readiness, and resources.