When to use this shelf
Start here when stations is already the named blocker and the player needs a practical route, not a broad article wall.
Workbench and crafting station routes
Stations database
Browse stations entries that lead into real Core Keeper routes.
Use station entries when a bench, pot, anvil, electronics table, automation table, or incubator is the real unlock.
These entries answer the first practical question, then hand off into the full page that solves the route, fight, farming loop, or progression problem in full.
12 live entriesCommon mistakes includedLinked to deeper pages
What to watch for
The common mistake is treating a database entry like a definition. Use it to decide timing, purpose, next page, and what not to farm yet.
Good next click
If this shelf still feels too broad, use the database index, tools hub, or map before opening several unrelated guides.
When to use this shelf
Use the category after the object is clear, not before.
Know the object already
Start here when the player already knows which item, ore, or boss they need.This shelf is fastest once the object itself has been named.Need one clearer route
Use the shelf when the route is the problem, not the entire save.The entry list points to the next practical page instead of another broad browse step.Need the next handoff
Leave the shelf once the next page is obvious.The linked guide, map, or tool should take over after the database entry narrows the need.Quick entry index
Use one row to pick the right entry before you start bouncing across multiple pages.
EntryRole or PurposeWhere or UnlockBest UseNext Page
Basic Workbench RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Cooking Pot RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Furnace RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Anvil RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Electronics Table RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Automation Table RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Cartography Table RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Incubator RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Distillery Table RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Railway Forge RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Boat Workbench RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Upgrade Station RouteAug 2026
stations
Use this entry after the name or system is clear, but before spending a full session on the wrong route.
Turning a named object or system into one useful next action.
Open Base & Automation
Open the shelf
Open the exact database page that matches the blocker you are dealing with now.
Aug 2026
Basic Workbench Route
Basic Workbench Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when the starter base still lacks a clean crafting anchor.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Cooking Pot Route
Cooking Pot Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when ingredients exist but food never turns into useful session support.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Furnace Route
Furnace Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when ore comes home but upgrades still stall.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Anvil Route
Anvil Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when weapons, armor, or tools are blocked by station order.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Electronics Table Route
Electronics Table Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when power, drills, or automation become the next bottleneck.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Automation Table Route
Automation Table Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when boulder farming or base flow should become repeatable.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Cartography Table Route
Cartography Table Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when map planning, co-op notes, or route labeling needs a proper base station.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Incubator Route
Incubator Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when pet eggs are ready but hatching feels disconnected from the main route.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Distillery Table Route
Distillery Table Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when potion or support crafting needs its own routine.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Railway Forge Route
Railway Forge Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when long return paths need infrastructure instead of more walking.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Boat Workbench Route
Boat Workbench Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when Sunken Sea travel needs proper setup before the first serious water route.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Aug 2026
Upgrade Station Route
Upgrade Station Route is a practical Core Keeper database entry for players who need to decide where it fits, when to use it, and which deeper page should come next.
Use this whenUse this when old gear might be worth improving instead of replacing.Common mistakeOpening several broad guides before naming the actual blocker.Next page after thisOpen Base & Automation
Companion routes
Use these when this shelf still leaves the real answer a little too broad.
Open the database indexUse the wider database when this shelf is close but not quite the right object type.Open the tools hubUse tools when the problem is still a decision, route, or checklist rather than one exact entity.Open the interactive mapUse the map when the route depends on biome, landmark, or return-path context.
Where to go after this shelf