Tools Database
All 25 tools from the current official index, organized into three categories. Search every entry, compare research costs, see which materials each tool affects, and open source-checked details.
| Tool | Details | Category | Research | Related materials | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel | View | Excavation | — | Scoria, Dirt, Dune, Florinol Soil | Source-checked |
| Gun | View | Excavation | Tier 3 · 1,500 Gold | Scoria, Dirt, Dune, Florinol Soil | Research data |
| Rocket Launcher | View | Excavation | Tier 4 · 2,000 Gold | Scoria, Crackstone, Dirt, Dune | Related guide |
| Drill | View | Excavation | Tier 5 · 2,500 Gold | Scoria, Crackstone, Copper Ore, Dirt | Research data |
| Laser | View | Excavation | Tier 5 · 5,000 Gold | Scoria, Crackstone, Copper Ore, Dirt | Research data |
| Void Gun | View | Excavation | — | Scoria, Crackstone, Copper Ore, Dirt | Source-checked |
| Grabber | View | Utility | — | — | Source-checked |
| Flamethrower | View | Utility | Tier 2 · 400 Gold | Florinol Soil, Ice, Moss, Vine | Related guide |
| Flare Gun | View | Utility | Tier 1 · 150 Gold | — | Research data |
| Cryoblaster | View | Utility | Tier 2 · 1,000 Gold | Lava, Snow | Research data |
| Corraller | View | Utility | Tier 4 · 1,250 Gold | — | Research data |
| Flashlight | View | Utility | Tier 2 · 600 Gold | — | Research data |
| Vacuum | View | Utility | Tier 3 · 2,000 Gold | — | Research data |
| Grappling Hook | View | Utility | — | — | Source-checked |
| Locator | View | Utility | Tier 5 · 3,000 Gold | — | Related guide |
| Recall Shard | View | Utility | Tier 5 · 4,000 Gold | — | Research data |
| Volcanizer | View | Utility | — | — | Index record |
| Coloring Tool | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Caulk Blaster | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Precision Laser | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Prefabulator | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Wall Tool | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Demolisher | View | Construction | — | — | Source-checked |
| Marquee | View | Construction | — | — | Index record |
| Pipe Remover | View | Construction | — | — | Source-checked |
Names and categories were checked against the live Sandustry Official Wiki on August 24, 2026. Research tiers, costs, and uses come from its WIP Research page. Index-only records do not invent undocumented mechanics. Sandustry Official Wiki ↗
What the three tool categories cover
Excavation
6Digging equipment, from the starting Shovel to Energy-powered hard-material tools.
Utility
11Lighting, collection, temperature control, travel, scanning, and critter handling.
Construction
8Tools for building, editing, coloring, selecting, and removing factory structures.