π― RimWorld Survival Handbook
Just landed and don't know what to do? Keep getting wiped by raids? Colonists having mental breaks and fighting each other?
This guide starts from zero β telling you what to do at each step, why, and in what order.
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π Guide Index
π Survival Guide P0
Colonist selection Β· Landing terrain Β· First 3 days checklist Β· Week one survival Β· The "FoodβShelterβDefenseβResearch" loop
π 4 cards Β· ~6 min read β
π Base Building P0
7 room layout specs Β· Freezer double-wall + airlock design Β· Power grid planning Β· Cleanliness & beauty Β· Stone vs wood walls
π 4 cards Β· ~5 min read β
βοΈ Combat & Defense P1
Killbox design Β· Trap corridors Β· Weapon tier list Β· Armor selection Β· 6 raid types & counter strategies
π 5 cards Β· ~8 min read β
π§βπΎ Pawn Management P1
Work priority golden rules Β· Mood system quick reference Β· Trait selection guide Β· Bionics & implants Β· Schedule management
π 5 cards Β· ~7 min read β
π¬ Tech Tree P2
Standard research order table Β· Tribal vs New Arrivals differences Β· 9 key tech milestones Β· Research speed tips
π 4 cards Β· ~5 min read β
π§© Mods P2
Essential framework mods Β· 7 UI mods Β· 7 gameplay expansions Β· 5 content mods Β· 10-step load order
π 5 cards Β· ~6 min read β
π Biomes & Terrain P2
10 biomes difficulty ranking Β· 5 terrain types compared Β· 7 hidden selection factors Β· 4 extreme weather counters
π 4 cards Β· ~6 min read β
π Animals & Livestock P2
Taming priority table Β· Training & work Β· Pen vs free-range Β· Common mistakes & tips
π 4 cards Β· ~5 min read β
π° Trade & Economy P2
Orbital trade Β· Ground caravans Β· Wealth & raid difficulty Β· Trading tips Β· Drop pod logistics
π 5 cards Β· ~6 min read β
βοΈ Crafting & Production P2
Core production chains Β· Equipment material guide Β· Medicine production Β· Sculpture money printing Β· Efficiency tips
π 5 cards Β· ~7 min read β
π Royalty DLC DLC
Empire title system Β· Psycasting powers Β· Royal permits Β· New weapons & armor Β· Bestowal ceremonies
π 5 cards Β· ~6 min read β
π‘ Ideology DLC DLC
Meme system Β· Precepts & mood Β· Rituals & celebrations Β· Role system Β· Relic pilgrimages
π 5 cards Β· ~6 min read β
𧬠Biotech DLC DLC
Children & reproduction Β· Genetic modification Β· Mechanitor & mechanoids Β· Sanguophages Β· Pollution management
π 5 cards Β· ~7 min read β
πͺ± Anomaly DLC DLC
Monolith research Β· Containment system Β· Entity bestiary Β· Dark technologies Β· Newbie survival guide
π 5 cards Β· ~6 min read β