a16 Construction Tool leveling methods?

[PrideGroupIsEvil]

Just gonna ask before bed, what are the most practical, and not mind numbing ways to level construction tools?

my guess is breaking down cars with a wrench is probably the way to do it...

but i also ask, does updrading a wood block with a wrench net more xp than with a stone axe? anyway, later.

[kkitts]

Raise Tool Smithing skill, then combine tools to max stat allowed (level listed in skill description box + 100). Example: Tool Smithing 7 = 350 level (base tool level) + 100 (combine with other like tools) = 450 max. Tools will be created at the base skill level in the skill description. Tool Smithing 10 = 500 + 100 = 600. Use of tools no longer upgrades the skill, only points put into the skill.

[Mana Burst]

Originally posted by kkitts:

Raise Tool Smithing skill, then combine tools to max stat allowed (level listed in skill description box + 100). Example: Tool Smithing 7 = 350 level (base tool level) + 100 (combine with other like tools) = 450 max. Tools will be created at the base skill level in the skill description. Tool Smithing 10 = 500 + 100 = 600. Use of tools no longer upgrades the skill, only points put into the skill.

I am fairly sure they mean the Construction Tool skill, which raises when you use any tool classed construction tool, not the Tool Smithing skill.

Honestly, I just go for the 'as you play' method. Use the tool when it's needed and it levels. I've also heard that there is an XP bonus when you break an object, so you can try smashing open gun safes with a sledgehammer, or a door with a fireaxe, then shift to the stone axe to get the last few hits and the xp boost for breaking the object.

[YamaKami]

Originally posted by Mana Burst:

I am fairly sure they mean the Construction Tool skill, which raises when you use any tool classed construction tool, not the Tool Smithing skill.

Yea that was my take on it as well. As you say too, one just uses a tool level that skill. It's no magic method, it's a simple and practical one.

[Azenogoth]

Upgrading walls and floors did the trick for me quite well.

[Soren]

Upgrading with a wrench does not give more exp. As the exp is given for the block upgraded, rather than the tool used to upgrade. Also, I think exp scales in regards to skills. So you would be getting more exp later on while using a wrench (since it's steel) and dealing higher damage with said wrench.

So I'd recommend upgrading blocks as an easy method early on. Easy and it usually accomplishes something most players already plan to do, build a base. Claw hammers aren't hard to get either. This method is only problematic if you plan to skip wood and go straight to rebar and concrete buildings. With that in mind, upgrading blocks is still an okay method later on. But finally using the skill for damaging blocks/cars would become more feasible as you level the skill and unlock steel. At least in theory.

One method you could do early on to unlock the required skill lvl for cement is use stone axes on clearing out all the grass near your base. I used that method to level my blade weapons though.

[Teresa]

I make an iron pickaxe and shovel asap, but I don't make a fireaxe. I continue using my stone axe for wood til I hit 30 construction tools.

I don't "grind" it any other way, and it is fairly painless.

[Soren]

Originally posted by Teresa:

I make an iron pickaxe and shovel asap, but I don't make a fireaxe. I continue using my stone axe for wood til I hit 30 construction tools.

I don't "grind" it any other way, and it is fairly painless.

That's the Mining Tool skill you' might be thinking of? Construction tools are things like a stone axe, claw hammer, nail gun, and wrench.

edit: Nevermind, didn't read your comment well enough the first time.

[Ad Massive]

Salvaging cars with a wrench, and building are the best ways to get xp for it without going out of your way for it.

Also I tend to get quite a lot of levels for it during my first few days of scavenging and mining and too.

[Dragorin]

Here's how I'm upping my construction tools. Normally I'm making iron tools on day 2. I craft a hammer asap. I'll need one for a workbench later anyways. Using the hammer I will clear all the grass around my base. Once that's done I'll go to a nearby wood house and waist some wood upgrading the floors walls and ceilings until I hit 20 construction. Most of the rest of my construction points come naturally as I'm doing other various things.

[dreamdancer642]

Claw hammer, hands down. Upgrade your base. You get the same xp per upgrade, but it's the fastest tool for the job and a lot easier to come by than wrenches.

You don't really need construction tool skill though. Apart from taking apart cars faster it's useless. Iron tools are far, far superior to stone axe with this update, so mining tools is the skill you want.

[Soren]

Originally posted by dreamdancer642:

Claw hammer, hands down. Upgrade your base. You get the same xp per upgrade, but it's the fastest tool for the job and a lot easier to come by than wrenches.

You don't really need construction tool skill though. Apart from taking apart cars faster it's useless. Iron tools are far, far superior to stone axe with this update, so mining tools is the skill you want.

You get more resources from cars with the bad mechanic perk, and that's gated to construction tool skill level. Which means more gas, more engines, more batteries, and more iron. I wouldn't say the skill is useless. As cars do feel like a somewhat limited resource that you eventually have to keep traveling further and further for. Especially in a multiplayer environment. However, people can definitely get by without the skill if they so desire.

[dreamdancer642]

Ah, yeah, to get the higher levels of bad mechanic, it's needed. I am back and forth on whether to invest in that. More harvest from cars is good, but limited perks leaves one looking for places to cut.

[dreamdancer642]

In MP, having someone with it is definitely of value. So yeah, probably claw hammer upgrading bases. And of course just harvesting cars.