Braced Door

Learn about the Braced Door in Core Keeper! Discover its uses, crafting, and how it helps you secure your base against the dangers of the underground.

Alright, let's talk about the Braced Door. It's one of those things that might not seem super exciting at first, but it's actually a pretty solid upgrade for your base's security.

Think of it as the regular wooden door's tougher cousin. It's got more health, which means it can take a few more hits before breaking. This is super handy when you're exploring deeper and the enemies start getting a bit more aggressive, or if you've got something valuable you really don't want them getting their grubby little hands on.

To get your hands on one, you'll need to head over to the Core Hammer. It's not too far down the tech tree, so you should be able to get it fairly early on. The main ingredients you'll be looking for are Wood and Iron. Wood is easy enough to find pretty much everywhere, but Iron will require you to do a bit of mining in the caves. Keep an eye out for those tell-tale greyish ore veins!

Crafting it is straightforward once you have the materials and the Core Hammer. Just open up your crafting menu, select the Braced Door, and bam! You've got yourself a sturdier entrance. Remember to place it where you want your main access point to be. While it's tougher, it's still a door, so enemies that can break doors will eventually get through if they're persistent enough. It's a good deterrent, but not an impenetrable fortress on its own.

So, to recap:

• What it is: A stronger version of the basic wooden door.
• Why use it: Better durability to keep enemies out longer.
• How to get it: Craft with Wood and Iron using the Core Hammer.

It's a simple upgrade, but definitely one worth making as you start to face tougher challenges in the underground. Happy building!