Tree trunk
| Tree trunk | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Basic Info | ||
| Cultures: | ||
| Weight: | 500 lbs | |
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| Flammable: | Yes | |
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| Required By: | Block of Wood, Pine Tree, Raft, Spruce Tree | |
| Crafting Information | ||
| Skills Required: | Timbercraft | |
| Tools Required: | Axe | |
| Prefers: | Woodsman's Axe | |
| Ingredients: | Tree | |
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Tree trunks are necessary for most crafting and building materials. They can also be used instead of a table in the final step of tanning. They are obtained by felling fully-grown trees; each tree produces one tree trunk (unless a companion exploit is used). In order to fell a tree, an axe must be used, with a woodsman's axe being the best at this. Tree trunks may also be found in the wilderness, representing trees that have fallen naturally.
To use a tree trunk for constructions, it must first be converted into logs with the timbercraft skill. The timbercraft skill can also be used to turn tree trunks into boards or blocks of wood.
A tree trunk is too heavy (500 lbs) to be picked up and must therefore be moved or pushed. If possible, it is recommended to first convert it into its lighter log counterpart (400 lbs) before hauling to help delay fatigue. The best method of transporting either tree trunks or logs long distances is by water. Simply move a tree trunk or log onto the same tile as a waterside raft or punt, cease hauling and shove off. However, there is a limit to how much a watercraft can carry.
Usage
A tree trunk weighs 500 lbs, ten times as much as a slender tree trunk. Tree trunks cannot be picked up and carried, and must instead be slowly hauled by the player m) or pushed into a particular direction, one tile at a time. These activities put a high strain on the player's Fatigue rating. In addition to moving them on land, tree trunks can also be transported via watercraft. This is by far the fastest option and avoids the fatigue problem.
Uses in construction
In construction, a tree trunk is used for the following structures:
| Item | Type | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy deadfall bear trap | Trap | 3 tree trunks |
Uses in crafting
In crafting, a tree trunk is used for the following tools and weapons:
| Item | Type | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Raft | Watercraft | 3 tree trunks |
Gallery
A single tree trunk
The player character next to an unprocessed tree trunk and a trunk processed into a log
See also
- Slender tree trunk - The thinner equivalent produced by younger trees felled by the player character.
- Log - A processed tree trunk, usable for building construction.
