Factories
Factories are placeable structures that produce items (and therefore money) over time. They're the cornerstone of the server economy and the most consistent way to build long-term wealth.
The image shows the Factory interface, with each button and detail explained below.
How they work
- A factory takes up an entire chunk (16×16) and cannot be removed once placed.
- Built from factory parts, most of which are looted from chests; the PvP Arena drops them most often. The foundation, however, can only be bought from the Base Utilities seller at spawn.
- Construction is done at a crafting table, placing the parts in the correct configuration.
- Once placed they produce continuously, even while the chunk is unloaded or you're disconnected.
- To collect, right-click the sign on the factory's obsidian block, then press Get Storage to transfer production into your inventory ready to sell at spawn.
Foundation prices
- Foundation Level 1 — $5,000
- Foundation Level 2 — $20,000
- Foundation Level 3 — $35,000
Upgrades
The same menu has an Upgrade Factories button leading to two options. Costs scale with both the factory type and the current upgrade level.
- Upgrade Efficiency — increases hourly production. Each tier adds 10%, capped at 300%.
- Upgrade Storage — increases the maximum amount of product held before pickup. Same scaling: +10% per tier, capped at 300%.
Sign in to use the Factory Upgrade Calculator and plan your upgrade path.
Hiding factories
You can conceal a factory underground, as long as it had a clear view of the sky before you covered it, using non-natural blocks such as cobblestone, sandstone stairs or snow blocks. Natural blocks can't be placed above a factory, which keeps obvious hiding methods off the table.
Factory types
Click a factory name for detailed information, crafting recipes and upgrade statistics.
Higher-tier factories: Ammo Factory, Iron Refinery, Nuclear Reactor.
Factory tiers
Factories are divided into three tiers, with higher tiers generally offering better returns:
| Tier | Factories |
|---|
| Tier 1 | Lumber Mill, Mill, Wind Farm |
| Tier 2 | Concrete, Oil Pump, Solar Plant |
| Tier 3 | Ammo, Iron Refinery, Nuclear Reactor |
Raiding factories
When you find an enemy faction's factory, you can blow it up with C4 to claim both its current stored production and a random number of parts that drop in the centre of the chunk. However, a factory inside a claimed faction's territory cannot be destroyed or stolen from until that faction's flag has been taken first.