My Time at Sandrock, in addition to being a good simulator, has several RPG mechanics. One of the most basic is Knowledge which resembles XP, allowing you to level up your skills and unlocking other ways to interact with the game. Learn a little more about how it all works in this quick guide.
How does Knowledge work in My Time at Sandrock?
After reaching level 5, the Knowledge menu is unlocked, allowing the player to start allocating earned points to various skill trees. There are four types of knowledge: gather, combat, workshop, and social.
Knowledge is basically a set of skills that you can invest points in to gain additional attributes.
Each knowledge is categorized in tiers, unlocked by investing the maximum number of points in the previous tier.
How do I earn XP in My Time at Sandrock?
Knowledge experience is gained from performing the corresponding action (gather, combat, workshop, and social), such as gathering scraps to gain gathering experience or socializing with Sandrock citizens to gain social experience.
After obtaining the required amount of experience, you will see a lightbulb appear near your stamina bar. That means you’ve leveled up and have an unspent skill point.
How to respec Skills in My Time at Sandrock
Fang offers Acupuncture that resets your knowledge trees. The cost of acupuncture varies based on the number of knowledge points earned per knowledge tree, with the initial cost of 10 goals per knowledge point.
Gathering Skill Tree
| Knowledge | Levels |
|---|---|
| Basic Gathering Knowledge | Tier 1 – EXP gained by gathering increased by 10% – Increase EXP gained from recycling by 10% – Gathering Knowledge EXP from scavenging increased by 10% Unlocks: Herbal Knowledge Picker-upper Knowledge |
| Basic Wood Knowledge | Tier 1 – EXP gained from logging and kicking trees increased by 10% – Gathering Knowledge EXP from logging and kicking trees increased by 10% Unlocks: Advanced Wood Knowledge |
| Basic Stone Knowledge | Tier 1 – EXP from mining increased by 10% – Gathering Knowledge EXP from mining increased by 10% Unlocks: Advanced Stone Knowledge |
| Stamina Knowledge | Tier 1 – Stamina Points Max+5% – Stamina Points Max+5% Unlocks: Stamina Recovery Knowledge |
| Herbal Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Gathering Knowledge – Get twice as much dew when collecting herbs – Gain a small chance to find a four leaf clover when collecting herbs |
| Picker-upper Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Gathering Knowledge[1] Get twice as many Dregs when digging through junk piles[2] Gain a small chance to find gold and diamonds in junk piles |
| Advanced Wood Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Wood Knowledge[1] 2 points of stamina returned by logging and kicking 10%[2] When kicking trees, there is a small chance you’ll knock out everything that would be available[3] Gain a 10% chance to get extra materials when logging |
| Advanced Stone Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Stone Knowledge – 10% chance to return 2 points of stamina on a hit when mining with the Pickhammer – Gain a 10% chance to get extra materials when mining Unlocks: Gunpowder Finding Knowledge Fuel Finding Knowledge Gem Finding Knowledge Disc Finding Knowledge |
| Stamina Recovery Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Stamina Knowledge – Stamina restored by ordering food increased by 10% – Food recovers 10% more stamina |
| Gunpowder Finding Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Advanced Stone Knowledge – When mining, gain a 10% chance to receive an extra Nitre when you find a first one |
| Fuel Finding Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Advanced Stone Knowledge – When mining, gain a 10% chance to receive an extra Power Stone when you find a first one |
| Gem Finding Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Advanced Stone Knowledge – When mining, gain a 10% chance to receive an extra gem when you find a first one |
| Disc Finding Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Advanced Stone Knowledge – When mining, gain a 10% chance to receive an extra Data Disc when you find a first one |
Combat Skill Tree
| Knowledge | Levels |
|---|---|
| Long range Knowledge | Tier 1 – Damage increased with long-range weapons by 5% |
| Basic Melee Knowledge | Tier 1 – Melee weapon damage increased by 5%Unlocks Dagger Novice Spear Novice Sword and Shield Novice Heavy Sword Novice |
| Survival Knowledge | Tier 1 – Maximum HP increased by 20%- Gain 20% more HP when using items |
| Dagger Novice | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Melee Knowledge – Learn a 3 hit combo with the Daggers – Learn a 4 hit combo with the Daggers – Critical hit damage with daggers increased by 10% |
| Spear Novice | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Melee Knowledge – Learn a 3 hit combo with the Spear – Learn a 4 hit combo with the Spear – Learn a 5 hit combo with the Spear |
| Sword and Shield Novice | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Melee Knowledge – Learn a 3 hit combo with the Sword and Shield – Learn a 4 hit combo with the Sword and Shield – Learn a 5 hit combo with the Sword and Shield |
| Heavy Sword Novice | Tier 2 Requires: Basic Melee Knowledge – Learn a 5 hit combo with the Heavy Sword – Learn a 5 hit combo with the Heavy Sword – Learn a 5 hit combo with the Heavy Sword |
Workshop Skill Tree
| Knowledge | Levels |
|---|---|
| Learner Knowledge | Tier 1 – Gain 10% more EXP when constructing things on the Assembly Station – Workshop Knowledge EXP gained from making things on the Assembly Station increased by 10% Unlocks: Quality Goods Knowledge |
| Mass Production Knowledge | Tier 1 – Gain 10% more EXP from making items on the Worktable – Workshop Knowledge EXP gained from items made on machines or at your worktable increased by 10% Unlocks: Fuel Saving Knowledge Water Conservation Knowledge Time Management Knowledge |
| Yard Knowledge | Tier 1 – Max stat increase from furniture increased by 10% Unlocks: Planting Knowledge Storage Knowledge |
| Quality Goods Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Learner Knowledge – Better chance to get high quality items from the Assembly Station – Better chance to get high quality items from the Worktable and machines Unlocks: Quality Master Knowledge |
| Fuel Saving Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Mass Production Knowledge – Fuel usage slowed by 10% – Fuel usage slowed by 10% |
| Water Conservation Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Mass Production Knowledge – Water used by machines slowed by 10% – Amount of dew needed to make water decreased by 2 |
| Time Management Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Mass Production Knowledge – Improve machine production by 10% – Improve machine production by 10% |
| Planting Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Yard Knowledge – The growth of crops is sped up by 10% – Get 10% more crops from a harvest – Get 10% more crops from a harvest |
| Storage Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Yard Knowledge – Price of unlocking new backpack slots decreased by 5% – Price of unlocking new backpack slots decreased by 5% Unlocks: Expansion Knowledge |
| Quality Master Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Quality Goods Knowledge – Even better chance to get high quality items from the Assembly Station – Even better chance to get high quality items from the Worktable and machines |
| Expansion Knowledge | Tier 3 Requires: Storage Knowledge – Price for new land decreased by 5% – Price for new land decreased by 5% |
Social Skill Tree
| Knowledge | Levels |
|---|---|
| Social Butterfly Knowledge | Tier 1 – Social Knowledge EXP gained from interacting with townsfolk in day-to-day life increased by 10% |
| Commission Knowledge | Tier 1 – Social Knowledge EXP gained from completing commissions increased by 10% Unlocks: Quality Bonus Knowledge Chart-topper Knowledge Quick Delivery Knowledge |
| Social Activity Knowledge | Tier 1 – The social knowledge experience gained when socializing with NPC increased 10% – When you reach ‘friend’ status with someone in town, you can see them on the map |
| Quality Bonus Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Commission Knowledge – Reward received when turning in a high quality (higher than requested) commission increased by 10% beyond the initial bonus |
| Chart-topper Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Commission Knowledge – All commission rewards increase by 5% while ranked in the top 3 at the Commerce Guild |
| Quick Delivery Knowledge | Tier 2 Requires: Commission Knowledge – Reward gained when completing a commission the same day it’s issued increased by 5% |
