My Time at Sandrock: Items - how to upgrade? My Time at Sandrock guide, walkthrough

Sometimes when you create items, you will not be able to create them of the right quality. On this page of the My Time at Sandrock game guide, we suggest how to improve machines, items and materials with the Refiner.

Last update: 05 August 2022

This page of the guide contains tips on upgrading items. We explain how to build the Refiner, acquire the necessary materials and purchase upgrades.{TOC H2}

How to build the Refiner?

You need the following materials to build the Refiner:

1. Refiner Blueprint - can be researched at the Research Center for a fee of 8 Data Discs. The completed blueprint will be delivered to your mailbox after three days.
2. Bronze Blade x1 - can be crafted at the Worktable by using 4x Bronze Bars (can be smelted in the Furnace) and 2x Copper Gear (can be processed in the Grinder).
3. Copper Screw x12 - can be processed in the Grinder by using 6x Bronze Bars (can be smelted at the Furnace).
4. Marble Slab x2 - can be processed in the Processor by using 4x Marble Brick (can be smelted in the Furnace).
5. Rubber Shell x3 - can be processed in the Processor using 12x Rubber (can be obtained by processing Rubber Scrap in the Recycler).
6. Hardwood Stick x2 - can be processed in the Processor by using 8x Hard Wood (can be obtained by cutting down surrounding Deadwood).

Use the materials on the blueprint at the Assembly Station and set up the Refiner in your workshop.

How to upgrade items with the Refiner?

Interact with the Refiner machine to view the list of owned items you can upgrade. In the middle of the screen you'll find information on the resources needed to upgrade the item. Then click the Refine item.

A window will appear, comparing the stats of the base item with its upgraded version. If the changes are to your liking, click Take new stats.

You can use the Refiner to upgrade the following objects:

1. Machines - the already crafted machines can be upgraded. This can grant them additional properties, such as shortening the material production time or reducing their water and fuel consumption.
2. Materials - the higher the materials' quality is, the higher the chance of crafting better machines and items.
3. Weapons and tools - upgrading these can increase their stats and grant additional properties, such as lowering Stamina use.
4. Furniture, clothing and accessories - upgrading these can increase the stat bonuses they grant or give them additional stat bonuses.