Tools — Pickaxe and Axe
Tools in Westland Survival are used to gather essential resources such as wood, stone, and ore. The primary tools you will rely on throughout the game are axes and pickaxes.
Getting Started: Crafting Basic Tools
Even brand-new players can craft the simplest tools without using any workbenches.
To do this, open the crafting menu by tapping the white anvil icon located in the main interface at the bottom of the screen. In the list, select either an axe or a pickaxe.
To craft the simplest pickaxe or axe, you will need:
— 3 Pine Logs
— 3 Rocks
These basic resources can be found in small quantities in starting locations, often lying directly on the ground. This system ensures that players are never left without the ability to craft essential tools. At the beginning of the game, a new player can find these resources even on their own Ranch.
Once you craft an Axe, you can chop trees to gather more wood. With a Pickaxe, you can break stones and mine ore. These resources will allow you to continue crafting and progressing.
Upgrading Your Tools
As your character develops, you will gain access to higher-quality tools. These tools last longer and are required to efficiently gather better-tier resources.
Advanced tools are crafted at the Tool Bench, which can be built at your Ranch.
Below, you can find a complete list of all available main tools and their characteristics.
| Axe | A basic tool for cutting trees down. | |
| Copper axe | A copper tool for getting wood | |
| Bronze axe | A decent axe made of bronze. No tree can withstand its might! | |
| Iron axe | Reliable and robust tool used for chopping all types of logs. | |
| Steel axe | A good, steel axe. The first choice of an experienced woodsman. | |
| Alloy axe | An excellent axe made of stainless steel. Even the mightiest trunks will fall! | |
| | Tungsten axe | An axe made of ultra-strong alloy handles any wood with ease. |
| | Molybdenum axe | Even more durable than a tungsten axe. |
| Pickaxe | Tool used for the extraction of stone and iron ore. | |
| Copper pickaxe | A copper pickaxe will work for mining ore and stone | |
| Bronze pickaxe | A pickaxe made of sturdy bronze is much better than one made of copper or stone | |
| Iron pickaxe | Reliable, durable tool used for the extraction of all types of stone and ore | |
| Steel pickaxe | A good steel pickaxe. Now it's time to hunt for gold! | |
| Сarrot Pickaxe | Doesn't seem practical for mining | |
| Alloy pickaxe | An excellent pickaxe made of stainless steel. It will serve you faithfully for many years. | |
| | Tungsten pickaxe | An incredibly strong and solid pickaxe easily splits any rock. |
| | Molybdenum pickaxe | Even more durable than a tungsten pickaxe. |
Tools — Fishing Rods
Once your character reaches Level 70, you can unlock the Fishing skill in the Wrangler Skill Tree. Learning this skill grants access to fishing and allows you to craft fishing rods.
Crafting Fishing Rods
After unlocking the Fishing skill, fishing rods become available for crafting at the Tool Bench. There are four tiers of fishing rods in the game:
| Ash Fishing Rod | A sturdy and flexible fishing rod. Sits well in hand and handles big fish pulls with ease. | |
| Cypress Fishing Rod | Lightweight and moisture-resistant. The perfect choice for fishing in swampy areas. | |
| Alder Fishing Rod | Light and resistant to frost and moisture. A reliable companion for snowy rivers and lakes, where silence is the best lure. | |
| Pecan Fishing Rod | Hard and durable. Holds large catches without trembling — the choice of patiens anglers and deep-water experts. |
All rods can be used to catch fish. The difference between them lies in their durability.
The higher the level of the location where you fish, the faster your rod’s durability will decrease. For higher-tier locations, it is recommended to craft higher-quality rods to ensure they last longer.
Where to Fish
Fishing is available in lake locations starting from Tier 4:
— Shallow Lake
— Bayou
— Glacier Lake
— Prickly Lake
You can check whether a location contains fish by viewing its description on the World Map.
How to Start Fishing
To begin fishing:
— Bring a fishing rod with you to a valid location.
— Look for special fishing spots within the area.
— These spots are marked with unique icons on the mini-map.
— When your character approaches one of these spots, a fishing button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
— Simply tap the button to start fishing.
Why You Need Fish
Fish are used to prepare meals in the Kitchen or at the Bonfire on your ranch. These dishes not only restore hunger but also provide valuable temporary stat bonuses to your character.
Special Fish – Buffalo Fish
There is also a rare type of fish in the game called Buffalo Fish. It can be caught with a certain chance in any fishing location.
Buffalo Fish can be cooked into Fried Fish at the Bonfire on your ranch.
This dish is especially valuable because gunsmith Santiago Garcia in Silverton has a particular fondness for it. In exchange for a certain number of Fried Fish, he can repair one of your equipped items.