Start with database entries
Use the structured shelves when you already know the boss, ore, location, item, or skill name and need the best route page quickly.
A structured database layered on top of the guide library
Core Keeper database
Find the right answer by category, route problem, or next step.
Use this page like a library index: open one structured entry first, then leave for the exact full guide.
This page works best when it helps you narrow the question fast. Start with the database if you know the game object, or switch to the guide shelves if the problem is broader.
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Switch to guide shelves
Use the section index below when the blocker still is broad, like progression order, farming routine, or update confusion.
Use map and tools too
If one shelf still feels too wide, hand off into the interactive map or one of the practical helper tools.
When to use the database
The database works best when the player already knows the kind of thing they need.
You know the object
Start here when you already know the boss, ore, item, or landmark name.The structured shelf is faster than scanning full guides when the object itself is already clear.You know the stage
Use the roadmap or progression shelf when the save is really out of sequence.The next useful page is often about order, not the object you first typed into search.You know the place
Use map and location shelves when the blocker is a route, exit, or biome question.A world-level answer usually comes before the exact page title does.You know the support type
Use food, crafting, equipment, biomes, or pets when the next page is about support flow instead of one boss or ore.That keeps the database useful even when the problem is really a loadout, base, or route-support question.You only know the symptom
Use Tools or Fixes when the player problem is still too vague for one shelf.These helpers narrow the shape of the problem before you go deeper into the library.Entity families
Browse by the kind of Core Keeper object or system the player is actually trying to solve.
Database family
Combat loadouts
Weapons, armor, accessories, boss prep, and skill choices for players who are losing fights or changing builds.
Database family
Cooking and farming
Recipes, crops, fish, food purpose, pets, farm storage, and support loops for repeatable sessions.
Database family
World routing
Map, biomes, biome resources, locations, ores, stations, and route-support entries for long trips.
Database family
Progress and maintenance
Boss drops, merchants, progression, co-op, updates, and returning-player checks for old or shared saves.
Problem-to-shelf router
Use the database like a lookup desk: start with the player problem, then move into the exact shelf.
Player problemFirst shelfSecond check
I died to a boss but do not know whether to change weapon, armor, food, or arena.
Bosses
Weapons / Armor / Recipes
I want to cook useful food, not just combine random ingredients.
Recipes
Crops / Fish / Food
I know the biome but not what is worth farming there.
Biome Resources
Map / Ores / Locations
A workbench or station is blocking the next upgrade.
Stations
Crafting / Ores / Items
A boss is dead and I do not know what the drop changes.
Boss Drops
Boss Order / Progression
I need a merchant, pet, or farm support route before the next long session.
NPCs, Pets, Crops
Pets / Crops / Tools
When not to stay in the database
A useful database should also tell players when another surface will solve the problem faster.
SymptomBetter routeWhy
You typed one item name, but the real problem is stage order.
Progression or Boss Order
A single item page cannot tell you whether the save is too early, too late, or missing a boss unlock.
You know a biome name, but not the landmark, lane, or return path.
Map
The map gives a route anchor first, then the database can finish the lookup.
The same guide worked before, but after an update it feels off.
Current Version
Version drift is a maintenance problem before it is a database problem.
A modded save disagrees with normal item, boss, or route advice.
Mods
A vanilla baseline has to be rebuilt before database entries can be trusted.
You only know that the next session feels stuck.
Tools
Tools narrow the blocker into boss, ore, map, build, food, update, or support flow first.
Database architecture
The database should work like a second navigation system, not a side shelf that only appears after search fails.
Choose by object
Start with a structured entry when you already know the ore, item, boss, or location name.
This is what makes the database feel like a real second axis of the site instead of just another list of article links.
Choose by route
Switch to a hub when the blocker is really stage order, map trust, or route timing.
The database should help you leave quickly when the problem is wider than one entity or drop.
Choose by support flow
Use food, crafting, equipment, biomes, or pets when the next answer is a support routine rather than a raw object search.
That is what gives the database more width than a simple boss-and-item index.
Choose by session state
Use co-op or updates when the real blocker is a shared world, version drift, or a stale baseline.
That gives multiplayer and returning-player problems a proper shelf instead of hiding them inside general guides.
Choose by tool
Use tools when the object is not clear yet but the player problem already has a shape.
That is where the route tools, progress check, and ore-priority decisions become stronger than passive browsing.
Choose by update context
Send returning players to the update center before they trust a stale route inside the database.
This keeps the database tied to live route value instead of looking like a frozen archive of references.
Most direct object search
Open the exact item, ore, boss, or location page when the name is already known.This keeps the database useful as a fast handoff layer instead of another broad browsing list.Broad problem cleanup
Switch to progression or tools when the save is out of order and the object still is not clear.That keeps the site aligned with how players actually ask for help: first the symptom, then the exact shelf.Live maintenance surface
Recently reviewed entries stay visible so the shelf does not feel frozen in place.Readers should see which routes were checked recently and which ones still need a fresh look.Structured categories
These are the main database shelves for repeated player questions.
Materials and tools
Items
Open a structured entry for the exact item that is slowing the run, then jump to the best full page.
Admin KeyOpen the Admin Key guideFiberOpen the Fiber guide
Category size18 live entriesMining routes
Ores
Compare ore tiers, access requirements, and the point where a farming loop stops paying off.
Iron OreOpen the Iron Ore guideTin OreOpen the Tin Ore guide
Category size15 live entriesFight preparation
Bosses
Start from the arena problem, then move to the fight page that matches the wipe pattern.
GlurchOpen the Glurch guideGhormOpen the Ghorm guide
Category size19 live entriesBiomes and landmarks
Locations
Use map clues, unlock checks, and route pages before committing to a long search.
Azeos WildernessOpen the Azeos Wilderness guideThe PassageOpen the Passage guide
Category size22 live entriesWhat to do next
Progression
Keep the save moving with boss order, unlock timing, and clean next-step handoffs.
Core Keeper ProgressionOpen the progression guideBoss OrderOpen the boss order guide
Category size15 live entriesBuild decisions
Skills
Use the skill entries as practical starting points for mining comfort, combat pacing, and utility picks.
Utility SkillsOpen the utility skills guideMining SkillsOpen the Tin Ore entry
Category size15 live entriesCooking and buffs
Food
Pick meal goals by boss prep, travel safety, farming loops, and the mistake the food needs to cover.
Boss Food SetupOpen the Food Buff ChooserTravel Food StackOpen the Return Trip Checker
Category size15 live entriesBenches and base flow
Crafting
Use crafting entries when the next blocker is a bench, station, automation step, or support routine.
Bench Upgrade PathOpen the Progress ChecklistDrill SetupOpen the Drill Planner
Category size15 live entriesGear and setups
Equipment
Compare practical gear baselines for melee, ranged, mining, movement, and boss-ready support.
Boss-Ready KitOpen the Biome Prep ChecklistMining KitOpen Mining Skills
Category size15 live entriesMelee, ranged, magic, and summon damage
Weapons
Compare weapon roles by build, boss timing, route safety, and whether the upgrade actually fixes the current fight.
Copper Sword BaselineOpen Build PlannerIron Sword CheckOpen Build Planner
Category size12 live entriesDefensive sets and role gear
Armor
Use armor entries to decide whether the problem is survival, set bonuses, repair timing, or the wrong role for the next route.
Copper Armor BaselineOpen Boss Prep CheckerTin Armor TransitionOpen Boss Prep Checker
Category size12 live entriesRings, necklaces, and set pieces
Accessories
Use accessory entries when a build needs movement, fishing, mining, boss damage, magic, summon support, or safer recovery.
Movement Ring SlotOpen Build PlannerBoss Damage Ring SlotOpen Build Planner
Category size12 live entriesCooking combinations and meal goals
Recipes
Find meal purposes by boss prep, mining comfort, travel, farming, fishing, scouting, and recovery instead of cooking blindly.
Boss Damage MealOpen Recipe FinderBoss Recovery MealOpen Recipe Finder
Category size12 live entriesSeeds, harvests, and farm support
Crops
Use crop entries when the farm must support food, buffs, fiber, wood, light, money, or repeat boss attempts.
Heart Berry ReserveOpen Farming GuidesBomb Pepper RouteOpen Farming Guides
Category size12 live entriesFishing targets and cooking support
Fish
Use fish entries when a meal, biome route, or fishing setup needs a clearer target before another long water session.
Starter Fish RouteOpen Fishing GuideClay Caves Fish RouteOpen Fishing Guide
Category size12 live entriesCompanions and support roles
Pets
Compare pets by combat role, support value, egg handling, and whether a pet helps the route or just adds another side project.
Subterrier RoleOpen Pet Egg GuideEmbertail RoleOpen Pet Egg Guide
Category size12 live entriesMerchant rooms and unlocks
NPCs & Merchants
Use merchant entries when boss drops, room requirements, shop access, or seasonal vendors are blocking the next setup.
Merchant Room BaselineOpen Progression RouteCaveling Merchant CheckOpen Progression Route
Category size12 live entriesWorkbench and crafting station routes
Stations
Use station entries when a bench, pot, anvil, electronics table, automation table, or incubator is the real unlock.
Basic Workbench RouteOpen Base & AutomationCooking Pot RouteOpen Base & Automation
Category size12 live entriesSouls, summoning, and post-fight unlocks
Boss Drops
Use boss-drop entries to check what a fight unlocks, what to keep, what to place, and what page should come next.
Glurch Drop HandoffOpen Boss Order HelperGhorm Drop HandoffOpen Boss Order Helper
Category size12 live entriesWhat each biome is worth farming
Biome Resources
Use biome-resource entries to decide why a zone is worth visiting before mixing scouting, farming, and boss prep into one trip.
Dirt Biome Resource PlanOpen Biome Route PlannerClay Caves Resource PlanOpen Biome Route Planner
Category size12 live entriesWorld route shelves
Biomes
Open biome entries when the question is access, first trip planning, return paths, or what the zone is best for.
Azeos WildernessOpen the Azeos Wilderness guideSunken SeaOpen the Sunken Sea guide
Category size15 live entriesCompanions and livestock
Pets & Farm
Use pet and farm entries for eggs, cattle movement, stable routes, and base support routines.
Pet EggsOpen the pet egg guideMove CattleOpen the cattle guide
Category size13 live entriesShared sessions
Co-op
Use co-op entries when invites, version match, shared saves, or host setup are the real blocker.
Invite FlowOpen the invite flow pageVersion MatchOpen the version match page
Category size15 live entriesVersion checks
Updates
Use update entries when an old route, modded save, or returning-player baseline needs a fresh recheck.
Returning Player ReviewOpen the returning-player checklistModded Save RecheckOpen the mods-after-update checklist
Category size18 live entriesHigh-value entry points
These structured entries are the kind of database pages that should solve real route choices, not just define terms.
bosses
Boss Prep Checker
Open this when the boss name is clear but the weak prep layer is not.
Guide handoffOpen Boss Prep CheckerBest forKnown boss attempts.
locations
Map Marker System
Open this when old route markers no longer explain what they were supposed to mean.
Guide handoffOpen the map guideBest forOld-save cleanup.
progression
Route Audit
Open this when the save has several possible goals and none of them clearly owns the next session.
Guide handoffOpen progression guideBest forUnsticking broad saves.
weapons
Rune Song Project
Use this when a legendary weapon project is tempting but might slow the main save.
Guide handoffOpen Build PlannerBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
armor
Scarlet Armor Route
Use this when outer-biome fights need survival more than another side farm.
Guide handoffOpen Boss Prep CheckerBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
accessories
Movement Ring Slot
Use this when the build loses more time to travel, dodging, or recovery than raw damage.
Guide handoffOpen Build PlannerBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
recipes
Boss Damage Meal
Use this when a fight is stable but needs a shorter kill window.
Guide handoffOpen Recipe FinderBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
crops
Heart Berry Reserve
Use this when basic healing and early meals keep running out.
Guide handoffOpen Farming GuidesBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
fish
Sunken Sea Fish Route
Use this when water routes need dedicated fishing prep.
Guide handoffOpen Fishing GuideBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
pets
Pet Egg Storage
Use this when eggs are filling chests and nobody remembers which one matters.
Guide handoffOpen Pet Egg GuideBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
npcs
Merchant Room Baseline
Use this when merchants are unlocked but not moving in because the room setup is wrong.
Guide handoffOpen Progression RouteBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
stations
Cooking Pot Route
Use this when ingredients exist but food never turns into useful session support.
Guide handoffOpen Base & AutomationBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
boss-drops
Post-Boss Core Check
Use this when the player won a major fight but forgot to check the Core or new dialogue.
Guide handoffOpen Boss Order HelperBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
biome-resources
Desert Resource Plan
Use this when Galaxite, temples, and late projects compete for the same trip.
Guide handoffOpen Biome Route PlannerBest forTurning a named object or system into one useful next action.
food
Boss Food
Open this when a boss attempt needs a meal plan matched to the wipe pattern.
Guide handoffOpen boss food guideBest forBoss attempts.
equipment
Boss-Ready Kit
Open this when the fight is chosen but the equipment support is not stage-correct.
Guide handoffOpen Boss Prep CheckerBest forFight readiness.
ores
Iron Ore
Open this when early upgrades are blocked and you need a dependable first mining loop.
Guide handoffOpen the Iron Ore guideBest forSetting up the first repeatable mine-and-return loop of the save.
ores
Galaxite Ore
Open this when late-game gear is ready but the desert route is still too wide and costly.
Guide handoffOpen the Galaxite Ore guideBest forConverting a huge desert biome into one controlled ore route.
bosses
Glurch
Open this when the first boss is available but repeated jumps or panic movement are ending the attempt.
Guide handoffOpen the Glurch guideBest forResetting the first boss fight around movement and arena shape, not raw damage.
locations
The Passage
Open this when the next biome is technically available but the first trip keeps going badly.
Guide handoffOpen the Passage guideBest forSetting expectations for the first dangerous entry into the biome.
progression
Boss Order
Open this when two different fights look possible and the save needs one clean direction.
Guide handoffOpen the boss order guideBest forStopping the back-and-forth between two viable boss targets.
skills
Melee Skills
Open this when close-range play is working in spirit but still feels riskier than it should.
Guide handoffOpen the Glurch entryBest forSupporting a close-range style with cleaner commitment and retreat windows.
food
Boss Food Setup
Open this when a fight is reachable but one mistake still ends the attempt too quickly.
Guide handoffOpen the Food Buff ChooserBest forChoosing food for a specific fight instead of carrying random meals.
crafting
Bench Upgrade Path
Open this when crafting is blocked but you are not sure whether the missing step is ore, station order, or progression.
Guide handoffOpen the Progress ChecklistBest forAvoiding random material farming when the real blocker is station order.
equipment
Boss-Ready Kit
Open this when the fight is chosen but the loadout still feels improvised.
Guide handoffOpen the Biome Prep ChecklistBest forChecking whether gear is truly ready or just close enough to try once.
biomes
Azeos Wilderness
Open this when the biome is unlocked or nearly unlocked and Scarlet, farming, or first routes are starting to overlap.
Guide handoffOpen the Azeos Wilderness guideBest forSeparating unlock timing from ore efficiency.
pets-farm
Pet Eggs
Open this when an egg or pet plan is distracting from the route you actually need next.
Guide handoffOpen the pet egg guideBest forKeeping pet hatching organized around the current save stage.
co-op
Invite Flow
Open this when the room exists but players are not actually joining the same world cleanly.
Guide handoffOpen the invite flow pageBest forFixing the first shared-session step before deeper troubleshooting.
updates
Returning Player Review
Open this when an old save no longer feels trustworthy after a patch or long break.
Guide handoffOpen the returning-player checklistBest forResetting an old save without reopening the whole library.
co-op
Shared Save Ownership
Open this when the world works, but nobody is fully sure who owns the save or where the backup lives.
Guide handoffOpen the shared save pageBest forKeeping one shared world stable over time.
updates
Progression Recheck
Open this when the overall save order changed and the next milestone no longer feels obvious.
Guide handoffOpen the progression reset pageBest forResetting the route order after a long break or patch.
updates
Patch Changes Recheck
Open this when the patch itself is the main reason the old guide mix stopped feeling safe.
Guide handoffOpen the patch-changes pageBest forDeciding what to reopen first after a patch.
Guide shelves
Use one row to choose the right article shelf when the question is still bigger than one game object.
SectionBest whenExample page
Ore and materials18 live pages
Find one resource, compare ore tiers, or decide what to do with an ore boulder.
Best Early Game Weapons in Core KeeperItem Search
Bosses and fights13 live pages
Open preparation, arena, recovery, and post-fight pages.
Core Keeper Atlantean Worm GuideFight Help
Map and locations13 live pages
Narrow landmarks, biome access, routes, and search clues.
Core Keeper Map GuideLocation Help
Progression11 live pages
Find the next milestone, boss order, and what to do after a win.
Best Boss Order in Core KeeperBoss Order
Builds and mods11 live pages
Compare practical loadouts and a clear baseline for mod questions.
Best Crit Build in Core KeeperBuild Setup
Farming and routines10 live pages
Use repeatable food, fishing, money, and base loops.
Best Base Layout in Core KeeperEfficiency Guide
Update notes30 live pages
See which returning-player pages have been updated for changes.
Core Keeper Atlantean After Update ChecklistUpdate Help
Beginner help2 live pages
Start a new save with fewer wasted materials and detours.
Core Keeper Beginner GuideBeginner Help
Live working set
These are the shelves that should feel active instead of decorative.
Item Hunting
Ore and materials
Find one resource, compare ore tiers, or decide what to do with an ore boulder.
Live pages18 items in this shelfBest Early Game Weapons in Core KeeperItem Search
Browse all ore and materialsBoss Answers
Bosses and fights
Open preparation, arena, recovery, and post-fight pages.
Live pages13 items in this shelfCore Keeper Atlantean Worm GuideFight Help
Browse all bosses and fightsMap Help
Map and locations
Narrow landmarks, biome access, routes, and search clues.
Live pages13 items in this shelfCore Keeper Map GuideLocation Help
Browse all map and locationsRoute Planning
Progression
Find the next milestone, boss order, and what to do after a win.
Live pages11 items in this shelfBest Boss Order in Core KeeperBoss Order
Browse all progressionPower Builds
Builds and mods
Compare practical loadouts and a clear baseline for mod questions.
Live pages11 items in this shelfBest Crit Build in Core KeeperBuild Setup
Browse all builds and modsEfficiency
Farming and routines
Use repeatable food, fishing, money, and base loops.
Live pages10 items in this shelfBest Base Layout in Core KeeperEfficiency Guide
Browse all farming and routinesVersion Watch
Update notes
See which returning-player pages have been updated for changes.
Live pages30 items in this shelfCore Keeper Atlantean After Update ChecklistUpdate Help
Browse all update notesStarter Path
Beginner help
Start a new save with fewer wasted materials and detours.
Live pages2 items in this shelfCore Keeper Beginner GuideBeginner Help
Browse all beginner helpWhere to go after the database
Once the category is clear, leave for the page that finishes the job.
Open FixesUse blocker-shaped pages when the player already knows what feels wrong.Open the mapUse the world view when the shelf still needs a route or landmark check.Open SearchUse exact phrases when the guide name or boss name is already known.Open All PagesUse the full directory if you want to browse the whole library by shelf.
Useful shortcuts
Mix the database with the map and tools whenever one shelf still feels too broad.
Open the interactive mapUse landmarks and biome markers when the location matters more than the article title.Boss Order HelperChoose your current stage and get the cleanest next fight route.Boss Prep CheckerCheck arena, food, healing, gear, and reset readiness before another boss attempt.Ore Priority ToolCompare the current blocker against the ore tier or route that should own the next session.Ore Route PlannerChoose Copper, Tin, Iron, Scarlet, Octarine, Galaxite, or Pandorium by stage and blocker.Biome Route PlannerChoose the next biome route by stage, target, and first-trip purpose.Build PickerPick melee, ranged, mage, summon, or farming support by the problem it solves.Build PlannerChoose a playstyle and see weapon, armor, accessory, skill, food, and next-page recommendations.Recipe FinderChoose a meal purpose and jump into matching recipe, crop, fish, and food database routes.Food Purpose PickerChoose boss, mining, travel, farming, money, or scouting food before cooking.Returning Player AuditAudit an old save by break length, patch doubt, map clutter, or modded baseline.Map Marker CleanerDecide whether old map notes should be kept, renamed, deleted, or rechecked.Returning Player CheckChoose the best first reset page after a patch, break, mod mismatch, or shaky old save.Progress ChecklistTrack the key milestones in this browser without creating an account.Return Trip CheckerConfirm the safest way back before a route gets too long or too noisy.Food Buff ChooserPick the meal type that matches boss prep, farming, travel, or a long return session.Co-op BaselineCheck invite flow, version match, shared save ownership, and latency before the session starts.Update RecheckChoose the right re-entry page after a patch, a long break, or a stale route baseline.Support Shelf FinderChoose food, crafting, equipment, biome, or pet shelves when the blocker is support flow.Drill PlannerDecide whether a drill, power lane, or boulder route is worth the next setup pass.Biome Prep ChecklistCheck what to pack before a longer biome push, dungeon sweep, or late-game route.
Database maintenance
Readers can see who keeps the shelves current, what gets rechecked, and where to send a better clue.
Section desk
Core Keeper Editorial DeskIndependent guide maintenance and reader corrections
Revision note
When route order, item value, or category fit changes, the shelf is reopened.Meaningful recommendation, layout, and media changes are logged on the corrections page.
Feedback route
Send the page, the object, and the exact mismatch you hit.If a guide missed your case, send the page URL, game version, and the exact step, screenshot, or route cue that felt wrong.