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Getting Started
Havendock

Getting Started

New to Havendock? This guide covers the basics: hunger, thirst, happiness, research, settlers, and more to get your island colony thriving. Learn how to start!

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Getting Started

New to Havendock? This guide covers the basics: hunger, thirst, happiness, research, settlers, and more to get your island colony thriving. Learn how to start!

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Getting Started

New to Havendock? This guide covers the basics: hunger, thirst, happiness, research, settlers, and more to get your island colony thriving. Learn how to start!

Sections in this chapter (11)
Controls & UI — Havendock Guide
Learn the essential controls and UI elements in Havendock. This guide covers keybinds and interface tips to help you navigate and manage your settlement efficiently.
First Steps: Crash Landing & Initial Survival
New to Havendock? Learn the essential first steps for crash landing and survival. This guide covers initial resource gathering, basic needs, and getting your settlement started.
Character Creation
New to Havendock? This guide breaks down the basics of starting your settlement, from managing hunger and thirst to understanding settlers and research. Get your colony thriving!
Controls & User Interface — Havendock Guide
Master Havendock's controls and user interface with this guide, covering movement, interaction, inventory, and essential HUD elements.
Beginner Tips
New to Havendock? Get started with essential beginner tips covering the basics, islands, buildings, and common questions to help you build a thriving settlement.
Character Creation & Customization
Learn how to create and customize your character in Havendock. This guide covers all aspects of character personalization to get you started on your island survival journey.
Early Game Progression — Havendock Guide
Havendock early game guide: Efficient resource gathering, crafting essentials, settlement setup, and combat tips for a strong start.
Understanding the HUD & Status Effects
Decipher Havendock's HUD and understand critical status effects like hunger, thirst, and health to ensure your character's survival.
Basic Resource Gathering & Crafting — Havendock Guide
Learn the basics of resource gathering and crafting in Havendock. Discover how to find materials, manage hunger and thirst, and build essential structures to survive and thrive.
Resource Management Basics — Havendock Guide
Master Havendock's Resource Management. Learn to gather, store, and utilize wood, stone, food, and rare materials for survival, crafting, and base building.
Building Your First Haven
Learn to build your first haven in Havendock. This guide covers essential steps for constructing a secure and functional starting base for your settlement.

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