The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across my Heartopia homestead. My energy flagged as I struggled to find the last handful of black walnuts needed to finish an order for a luxury vanity. Failure meant angry customers. Success, however, meant expansion and a brighter future.
Heartopia revolves around crafting. At its core is the strategic use of resources and materials to build, cook, and decorate.
Crafting materials come in all shapes and sizes. You’ll need resources to build your house, create decor, and more. Food items form an integral part of cooking recipes, giving you the stamina to explore even farther.
Here’s a quick rundown of all the materials and where to find them in Heartopia.
Disclaimer: Some items are yet to be discovered.
How to find all crafting materials in Heartopia
My grandfather, a master carpenter, always said, “The right wood makes all the difference.” In Heartopia, he would have been right at home. The crafting items detailed below will allow you to build your dream house and furnish it to your liking.
| Resource | How to find | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Bring down trees; the best farming locations are in the Forest areas. | ChairSofaBookshelvesBasic furniture |
| Branch | Harvest bushes that are scattered all around the map. | Required for basic crafting items and small decor |
| Rare Timber | Chop thicker trees that are found in the Suburb area. Occasionally sold at the Acorn General store. | Premium furniture like farmhouse beds, vanity mirrors, and more |
| Roaming Oak Timber | Help Oak-Oak after finishing Astralis in Forest. Oak-Oak spawns three times daily at random locations, allowing you to get up to three Roaming Oak Timber. | Required for premium crafting and garden decor |
| Black Walnut | Chop down Black Walnut trees that are commonly found in the plains in the northeast. | Required for high-end furniture and luxury items |
| Bamboo | Go to the Forest areas and harvest Bamboo plants. | Required to make Asian-themed furniture and fences |
| Stone | Can be collected from the road, cliffs, and forest areas. | Used for making foundations and pathways |
| Coal | Go inside caves, and you’ll find different ores to mine. | Used as a fuel for crafting and smelting |
| Flawless Flourite | A light-blue crystal rock will rotate near the home plots daily. You can mine Flawless Flourite from there. | Used in premium decor and lighting furniture |
Where is the best place to find wood in Heartopia?
The best places to find wood are the Forest areas, where trees are abundant. Don’t forget to explore the Suburbs for rare timber, and keep an eye on the Acorn General store for special deals.
How to find all cooking materials in Heartopia
I once made a mushroom stew so bad, it nearly cleared the town square! Thankfully, the ingredients in Heartopia are far easier to manage. The following table lists every item you can find and use in various cooking recipes.
| Resource | How to find | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | You can find them on trees near your home. Chop down the trees to collect them. | Used in cooking recipes. You can also gift them or consume directly to restore stamina. |
| Blueberry | You can find them on trees near your home plot. Chop the trees to collect them. | Used for cooking and stamina restoration. |
| Button Mushroom | Can be foraged from Flower Field. | Required in different recipes. |
| Black Truffle | You’ll find black mounds scattered all around Forest Island. | You can sell for gold or use in premium recipes. |
| Matsutake | You’ll find Matsutake hidden under trees in the Spirit Oak Pine Forest. | Required in extremely special cooking recipes. |
| Mandarin | Chop down the trees once the fruits have grown and matured. Can be found near your home plot. | Used for cooking and stamina restoration. |
| Oyster Mushroom | Onsen Mountain. | Required in extremely high-valued recipes. |
| Penny Bun | Forest. | Required in more complex recipes. |
| Raspberry | Chop down the trees once the fruits have grown and matured. Can be found near your home plot. | Can be used in different recipes, or you can consume directly to restore some of your stamina. |
| Shiitake | Can be foraged from Flower Field. |
How do I restore stamina quickly in Heartopia?
For quick stamina boosts, consume apples, blueberries, or raspberries found near your home plot. These resources not only restore stamina, but also serve as essential ingredients in various cooking recipes.
Are there any resources that are only used for selling?
Yes, black truffles, found scattered around Forest Island, are an example. While they can be used in premium recipes, they’re often sold for gold, providing a steady income stream. Think of them as liquid assets, easily converted when you need to upgrade your tools or expand your land.
Mastering resource management in Heartopia is like learning to paint with all the colors of the wind – it requires knowing where to find them. The game’s world operates like an ecosystem; everything is interconnected. Now that you know what the world offers, will you become a master crafter or the richest merchant in Heartopia?