Return to Moria is an intricate and challenging survival-crafting game that’ll test even those genre veterans. Since the game throws you inside the dark corridors of Khazad-dûm, you’ll need to find ways to survive and keep your foes at bay. Plus, exploring is a huge part of the game, meaning you won’t stay in a place forever. So, if you want to expand your horizons and stay alive, we’ve prepared a list of the best items you should craft first in Return to Moria.
While many would think tools are a must, and yes, they are, there are other items you’ll need due to the game’s mechanics and need for exploration. That is why we’ll focus on things you need for your various camps in the game. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
1. Stone Hearth
The most essential item in Return to Moria, and one you should always craft first wherever you go, is the Stone Hearth. This item allows you to build a base wherever you are. You can cook with it, craft coal, and it also provides heat and a light source so you don’t fall into despair. Always bring the necessary materials for it. To craft it, you need the following:
- Stone x18
- Coal x15
- Wood Scraps x20
2. Furnace
Building a furnace as soon as possible is crucial if you’ve established a base. Most of the time, you’ll dig through the Mines of Moria and might find many materials. Eventually, your inventory will run out. That’s why a furnace always comes in handy. You can plop it down, put some ores, and craft great weapons and armor. You need the following items to craft it:
- Stone x20
3. Forge
A Furnace is nothing without a Forge, meaning you need one too. Having one of these items in your base will make things much easier as you can craft as many weapons and armor as you want, provided you have the materials. Some recipes are expensive, but once you have the materials, the Forge crafts them instantly. It is a handy thing to have, especially when a horde comes for you. You need these items to make it:
- Iron Ingot x5
4. Bedroll
Like in Minecraft and other games of the genre, your bed serves as a checkpoint. You need to put one down and claim it to have a “safe” spot. So, if you perish against the dangers lurking in Khazad-dûm, you’ll return to the last bedroll you claimed. They are easy and cheap to make. Here are the materials:
- Cloth Scraps x5
5. Repair Smithy
The reason why we didn’t include weapons as the first items you should craft in Return to Moria is that if you find the right items, you can keep repairing everything you have. By building a Repair Smithing, you can repair your weapons and armor by using Metal Scraps. This comes in handy as you don’t have to waste your precious resources to make a weapon anew again. To craft it, you’ll need the following:
- Iron Ingot x5
6. Meal Table
One of the first things you’ll learn during the tutorial is managing your hunger. This can affect your stamina and leave you weak against enemy attacks. Plus, mining requires you to be in perfect condition, so a good meal goes a long way. Having a Meal Table next to a Stone Heart of Campfire is great, as you can cook several meals and eat them with your other friends. To make it, gather these items:
- Wood Scraps x10
Let’s sum up which are the first items you should build in Return to Moria.
- Stone Hearth
- Furnace
- Forge
- Bedroll
- Repair Smithy
- Meal Table
