Survive the Backrooms Wiki
Materials are the supplies that keep a run alive, from food and fuel to scrap, Emeralds, junk, and prepared resources.
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| Name | Name | Rarity | Source | Usage | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScrapScrap is the main crafting material for upgrades and tools. | Scrap | Common | Containers and processed junk | Use it on bench upgrades and survival tools. | Use it on bench upgrades and survival tools. |
| FoodFood keeps hunger from turning a safe route into a forced retreat. | Food | Common | Containers, hunting, or cooking | Keep a multi-day buffer before portals. | Keep a multi-day buffer before portals. |
| WoodWood supports early crafting and campfire safety planning. | Wood | Common | Breakable objects and furniture | Use it for fuel planning and basic upgrades. | Use it for fuel planning and basic upgrades. |
| EmeraldsEmeralds are the premium progression currency for class unlocks. | Emeralds | Premium | Codes, gameplay, and achievements | Bank them toward a clear class target. | Bank them toward a clear class target. |
| Junk ItemsJunk items become useful when processed into crafting value. | Junk Items | Common | Maze clutter and loot spots | Carry it when inventory space and return timing are safe. | Carry it when inventory space and return timing are safe. |
| Campfire FuelCampfire fuel protects the base when night threats become active. | Campfire Fuel | Important | Wood, fuel items, or conversion | Reserve fuel before darkness approaches. | Reserve fuel before darkness approaches. |
| Raw FoodRaw food is useful but should be improved when cooking is available. | Raw Food | Common | Food sources and containers | Use in emergencies or cook during safe camp windows. | Use in emergencies or cook during safe camp windows. |
| Cooked FoodCooked food is a stronger reserve for trials and deep routes. | Cooked Food | Prepared | Cooking station or campfire | Save it for trials, rescues, and late-run pushes. | Save it for trials, rescues, and late-run pushes. |
Scrap is the main crafting material for upgrades and tools.
Obtain: Containers and processed junk
Use: Use it on bench upgrades and survival tools.
Food keeps hunger from turning a safe route into a forced retreat.
Obtain: Containers, hunting, or cooking
Use: Keep a multi-day buffer before portals.
Wood supports early crafting and campfire safety planning.
Obtain: Breakable objects and furniture
Use: Use it for fuel planning and basic upgrades.
Emeralds are the premium progression currency for class unlocks.
Obtain: Codes, gameplay, and achievements
Use: Bank them toward a clear class target.
Junk items become useful when processed into crafting value.
Obtain: Maze clutter and loot spots
Use: Carry it when inventory space and return timing are safe.
Campfire fuel protects the base when night threats become active.
Obtain: Wood, fuel items, or conversion
Use: Reserve fuel before darkness approaches.
Raw food is useful but should be improved when cooking is available.
Obtain: Food sources and containers
Use: Use in emergencies or cook during safe camp windows.
Cooked food is a stronger reserve for trials and deep routes.
Obtain: Cooking station or campfire
Use: Save it for trials, rescues, and late-run pushes.
Food and campfire fuel come first, then scrap for bench upgrades once survival is stable.
Badges track the milestones players use to measure progress, from first entry and crafting to rescues, trials, and deep survival.
ClassesClasses and team roles shape how players spend Emeralds, divide co-op jobs, and prepare for trials in Survive the Backrooms.
EntitiesEntities and hazards explain the threats that end runs, from night patrols and trial guardians to darkness, noise, and route traps.
CraftingCrafting systems turn scavenged resources into upgrades, maps, defenses, food stability, and trial preparation for longer runs.
BuildsCompare Survive the Backrooms class builds, co-op roles, gear priorities, and trial loadouts before spending Emeralds or scrap.
Task StagesUse a practical day-by-day task matrix for Survive the Backrooms, from base setup to trials, rescues, and late-night defense.
ProgressionMap your Survive the Backrooms progression from first campfire upgrades to trials, rescued friends, and the push toward day 99.
StrategiesRefine Survive the Backrooms strategy with food buffers, night rules, trial timing, class banking, and co-op role planning.