Disappearing equipped tools

[ally12778]

I'm new to the game. I was running around with my bug net and it just disappeared from my hands, then the same thing happened with the pick axe and then the fire. So far ive had to repurchase the net and axe. Is this normal behavior or a bug?

[Azyh]

if you mean disappear, as in - was full durability and in tool belt or inventory and you where not even using it, and it was there one second and gone the next with no sound effect to indicate a change. then yes that is a bug (unless it was 'dropped' by accident)

if you mean 'disappear', as in - you where using it and then suddenly there was a strange sound and it was then 'gone' - then that is just the tool running out of durability and breaking. This is normal.

if the tool was broken, then just need to watch the green durability bar on the tool. When it is low, there are a few different options

1. let it break
2. sell it back to John
3. upgrade the tool to copper or iron - this will renew the durability
4. keep it in a create to repair later

When keeping near broken tools - you can purchase a repair table and repair kits from Franklyn. One repair kit will repair all tools in toolbelt and inventory at the same time. Many people keep a box of near broken tools for this reason.

Repair kits are not cheap and are more of a mid to late game item.
Though I am on my 2nd play through and it was the first thing i purchased from Franklyn.

For basic tools, i recommend keeping them and upgrading them to 'repair' durability that way. The repair kits are best used for alpha weapons and such.

[ally12778]

Thank you, they must have broken. I'll take your advice and store them once the green bar gets low, until franklyn shows up in the game. One other thing, I just noticed my bbq grill disappeared. I only used it one time but i can't remember if I stored it or left it out, is that normal behavior or a bug? I feel like the grill was expensive to have to replace after one use.

[Azyh]

Originally posted by ally12778:

Thank you, they must have broken. I'll take your advice and store them once the green bar gets low, until franklyn shows up in the game. One other thing, I just noticed my bbq grill disappeared. I only used it one time but i can't remember if I stored it or left it out, is that normal behavior or a bug? I feel like the grill was expensive to have to replace after one use.

BBQ from John is the red one with a lid that moves up and down. It is not a one time use item.

Check your pockets - could be that you picked it up my mistake.

Are you using controller or keyboard?

Getting used to the movement and buttons can take a little time.

Go easy on yourself and slow down. I have heard a few people have problems with accidentally dropping items or picking items up without meaning to. (when using controllers)

I hope you can find the BBQ and that it didn't disappear on you.

Also if you are running dev commands, or mods - these can also cause problems in game.