The exact tech tree order for a first playthrough
Every skipped tech point compounds. Rush these five unlocks in order and you'll clear Level 30 twice as fast as any freeform build.
Updated 2026-07-26
Key takeaways
- ✓Tier 1 (Levels 1–8): survive night
- ✓Tier 2 (Levels 8–18): factory
- ✓Tier 3 (Levels 18–30): power
- ✓Tier 4 (Levels 30–45): end game
Tier 1 (Levels 1–8): survive night
Palbox → Wooden Bow → Small Feed Box → Berry Plantation → Sphere Assembly Line I.
Tier 2 (Levels 8–18): factory
Assembly Line I → Primitive Furnace → Bow → Mega Sphere → Cake → Breeding Farm.
Tier 3 (Levels 18–30): power
Electric Heater → Cooler Box → Ranch Tier 2 → Small Power Generator → Assault Rifle.
Tier 4 (Levels 30–45): end game
Missile Launcher → Legendary Sphere → Homing Missile Launcher → Rocket Launcher.