How to Get and Use the Chainsaw in Satisfactory

 

    

 

Unlocking the Chainsaw

 

     To get your hands on a Chainsaw in Satisfactory, you first need to unlock it through the game’s research and crafting system. Here’s how:

 

     1. Upgrade Your HUB: Start by placing your HUB and basic miners on nearby resource nodes to kickstart material generation.

 

     2. Research “Tier 2 – Part Assembly”: This step will unlock the Assembler, which is crucial for crafting advanced items.

 

     3. Set Up Your Assembler: Configure your Assembler to produce Reinforced Iron Plates and Screws. You'll need these for the Chainsaw.

 

     4. Research “Tier 2 – Obstacle Clearing”: This is the final hurdle. Once unlocked, you can craft the Chainsaw.

 

    

 

Crafting the Chainsaw

 

     Once you've unlocked it, crafting the Chainsaw is a straightforward process:

 

     1. Gather 5 Reinforced Iron Plates, 25 Iron Rods, 160 Screws, and 15 Cables.

     2. Head to your Equipment Workshop.

     3. Use the materials to craft the Chainsaw.

 

    

 

Using the Chainsaw

 

     With your new Chainsaw in hand, it’s time to start clearing out those overgrown areas. Here’s how to make the most of it:

 

     1. Equip the Chainsaw: Open your inventory (press Tab) and slot the Chainsaw into one of your hands.

     2. Fuel Up: Make sure you have Solid Biofuel in your inventory. This is essential as the Chainsaw runs on it.

     3. Cutting Down Flora: Approach any flora (trees, shrubs, small rocks) and use the Chainsaw by pressing the left mouse button. The Chainsaw has an area-of-effect (AoE) that clears everything within a 5-meter radius of the targeted object.

 

    

     4. Harvesting: Once the flora is cut down, all resources from the destroyed items (wood, leaves, and small rocks) will be transferred to your inventory.

 

     The Chainsaw consumes Solid Biofuel at a rate of 75 MW. Solid Biofuel has an energy value of 450 MJ, so one unit will last about six seconds of continuous use. Here’s a quick tip: Crafting Solid Biofuel involves turning Biomass (which you get from leaves and wood) into Solid Biofuel at your craft bench.

 

 

Tips and Tricks

 

     - Efficient Clearing: Use the Chainsaw in dense areas with lots of trees and shrubs to make your resource collection faster and more efficient.

     - Rock Glitch: If you find small rocks obstructing your path, target nearby plants with the Chainsaw to potentially clear them out as well.

     - Inventory Space: If your inventory is full, the Chainsaw will only cut down the targeted flora, and no items will be added to your inventory.

 

     The Chainsaw is a game-changer in Satisfactory, transforming your resource-gathering experience from slow and manual to fast and efficient. Whether you're clearing land for expansion or stocking up on essential materials, mastering the Chainsaw will significantly boost your productivity in the game. So, fire up your chainsaw, get out there, and start chopping!