📖 Base Building Guide - Create the Perfect Survival Base
🏠 Base Building Guide
Building an effective base is crucial for long-term survival in Don't Starve Together. A well-designed base provides safety, efficiency, and room for expansion as your colony grows.
📍 Location Selection
Choose your base location carefully - it will determine your survival success:
- Central Location: Near the center of the map for easy access to all biomes
- Resource Proximity: Close to Beefalo, Pig King, and renewable resources
- Water Access: Near ponds for fishing and ice in winter
- Flat Terrain: Easier to build and organize structures
🔥 Core Infrastructure
Every base needs these essential structures:
| Structure | Purpose | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Pit | Light, warmth, cooking | High |
| Science Machine | Unlock recipes | High |
| Alchemy Engine | Advanced recipes | High |
| Ice Box | Food preservation | High |
| Crock Pot | Advanced cooking | Medium |
🛡️ Defense Systems
Protect your base from threats:
- Tooth Traps: Place around perimeter for Hounds
- Walls: Stone or Hay walls for basic protection
- Lightning Rods: Prevent fire damage during storms
- Flingomatics: Automatic fire suppression
🌾 Food Production
Sustainable food sources for your base:
- Berry Bushes: Transplant near base for easy harvesting
- Grass Tufts: Renewable grass for tools and fuel
- Saplings: Constant supply of twigs
- Farms: Vegetables for Crock Pot recipes
A well-planned base is the foundation of survival. Take time to design your layout and expand gradually as your needs grow!