Graveyard Keeper: Unlock All Tech Tiers
Unlocking new technology tiers in Graveyard Keeper is the core progression system that lets you craft better tools, build advanced stations, and progress the story. This guide explains how to earn the required blue points, red points, and green points, and how to spend them to unlock every tier of technology.
What You’ll Need
- Access to the Tech Tree menu (press ‘T’ on PC, or the corresponding button on console).
- Blue, red, and green technology points. These are earned by performing specific actions and are not purchasable directly.
- Faith (for some later techs) and money (for buying recipes from the Astrologer or other NPCs).
- Relevant crafting materials to actually build the unlocked items (e.g., iron ingots, wood, stone).
Step-by-Step
- Understand the three point types:
- Red points – Earned from mining (stone, iron, marble), chopping wood, and combat. Used for most crafting and building techs.
- Green points – Earned from farming, cooking, and alchemy. Used for agriculture, cooking, and some alchemy techs.
- Blue points – Earned from studying items at the Study Table, writing, and some story actions. Used for advanced techs, especially in the Theology and Science branches.
- Open the Tech Tree: Press ‘T’ (PC) or the equivalent button on your platform. The tree is divided into branches (e.g., Carpentry, Writing, Alchemy, Church, etc.). Each branch has multiple tiers.
- Check the requirements for the next tier: Each tech node shows its cost in points (e.g., 10 red, 5 green). Some also require you to have a certain number of points already spent in that branch (the number shown at the top of the branch).
- Earn the required points:
- Red points: Mine stone and iron, chop trees, or kill slimes in the swamp. Early game, mining stone is the fastest.
- Green points: Plant and harvest crops (wheat, carrots, etc.), cook simple meals, or brew potions at the alchemy table.
- Blue points: Study items at the Study Table (requires a Study Table and paper). Studying a new item gives a one-time blue point bonus. Writing essays and books also gives blue points.
- Spend points to unlock a tech: Click on the tech you want to unlock. If you have enough points, the button will be active. Confirm the purchase. The tech is now unlocked, and you can craft the associated items or build the structure.
- Progress through tiers: Each branch has several tiers. To unlock tier 2 in a branch, you must spend a certain number of points in that branch (the requirement is shown at the top). For example, the Carpentry branch might require 10 points spent to unlock tier 2. Keep unlocking techs in that branch to meet the requirement.
- Use the unlocked tech: After unlocking, new recipes appear at the relevant crafting station (e.g., the Workbench, Anvil, or Kitchen). Build the station if you haven’t already, then craft the new item.
- Rinse and repeat: Continue earning points and unlocking techs. Prioritize techs that give you better tools (e.g., iron tools) or unlock essential stations (e.g., the Anvil, the Alchemy Table).
Common Mistakes
- Ignoring blue points: Blue points are the hardest to get early on. Many players get stuck because they don’t build a Study Table and study items. Always have a stock of paper and study any new item you find.
- Spending points on useless techs: Some techs are only useful later. Avoid spending points on techs you don’t need immediately, like advanced church decorations, until you have surplus points.
- Not checking the branch point requirement: You might have enough points to buy a tech, but if the branch’s total spent points is too low, you can’t unlock it. Always check the number at the top of the branch.
- Forgetting to build the required station: Unlocking a tech doesn’t give you the item; you still need to build the crafting station (e.g., the Anvil for iron tools) and have the materials.
Tips
- Focus on one branch at a time: It’s more efficient to fully unlock a branch (like Carpentry) before moving to another, because you get better tools and stations that help you earn other points faster.
- Study everything: Whenever you get a new item, take it to the Study Table and study it. This gives blue points and often unlocks new techs.
- Use the church for blue points: After you unlock the Church, you can perform sermons. The faith you earn can be used to buy blue points from the Astrologer (after completing his quests).
- Plant hemp early: Hemp gives you plant fibers for rope, and it’s a good source of green points. Also, hemp seeds can be studied for blue points.
- Don’t neglect alchemy: Alchemy gives green points and produces useful potions. Even if you don’t use potions, brewing simple ones (like health potions) is a quick green point farm.
Troubleshooting
- I have enough points but can’t unlock a tech: Check the branch’s total spent points requirement. If it’s not met, you need to unlock other techs in that branch first.
- I’m stuck with no blue points: Build a Study Table (requires 10 wood, 5 stone, 5 paper), then study items. If you have no paper, craft it at the Writing Desk (requires wood and plant fiber). Also, complete the Astrologer’s quests to get blue points.
- The tech is unlocked but I can’t craft the item: Make sure you have the correct crafting station. For example, iron tools require the Anvil, not the simple Workbench. Also, check that you have the required materials and that the station is built.
- I’m not earning points fast enough: For red points, mine stone in the quarry (east of the graveyard). For green points, plant a large field of wheat and cook bread. For blue points, study all the items you can, and write essays at the Writing Desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get blue points early in the game?
Build a Study Table and study items like body parts, organs, and any unique items you find. Also, complete the Astrologer’s initial quests, which reward blue points.
What is the fastest way to earn red points?
Mining stone and iron from the quarry is the fastest. You can also chop trees, but mining gives more points per action.
Can I respec my tech points?
No, there is no respec option. Plan your tech choices carefully, but don’t stress too much—you can eventually unlock everything.
Do I need to unlock all techs to finish the game?
No, you only need a subset to progress the story and reach the end. However, unlocking more techs makes the game easier and more enjoyable.
How do I unlock the Alchemy Table?
You need to unlock the Alchemy tech in the Alchemy branch of the tech tree (requires green points). Then build it at a crafting station.
Why can’t I study certain items?
Some items require a higher tier of Study Table or a specific tech (like ‘Study of the Dead’ for body parts). Check the item’s description and the Study Table’s requirements.
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