Granite is mid‑game by design. Anchor on the map, run a short south corridor from BUFO, and the first granite pockets open right after the granite‑blocked log.
Early UI mentions Granite, but the world intends you to finish Bufo’s tool chain first—then gates flip from “nope” to “now”. Once you craft the upgraded pickaxe, corridors south of BUFO reveal stone → grass → granite log → pockets. Do one clean loop first.
Four cues to your first Granite pockets.
Common mistakes: forcing basement repairs too early; spending your last Granite on decor; night runs without anchors.
Quick Granite answers.
Plan safely with the Expedition Planner (/). Learn corridor reading in the Map Guide (/articles/winter-burrow-map-guide). Tool steps in the Pickaxe Guide (/articles/winter-burrow-pickaxe-guide).
Supply Tip 1
Use Planner; add tea/campfire if risk shows Danger.
Supply Tip 2
Keep at least 1 Granite reserved for tool crafting.
Supply Tip 3
Short loops first; night only with anchors.
Loose pieces spawn near Bufo’s larger area; once you craft the Granite Pickaxe, granite boulders open more nodes.
Extremely unlikely. Progress Bufo’s quests, craft the Granite Pickaxe, break granite gates, and Granite starts flowing.
With a small bag expect 2–3 loops. Check the planner; if the route shows Danger, add tea or drop a campfire mid-way.
Survival
Layer gear, stagger fires, and ration hot drinks so your expedition never drops into the danger zone.
Survival
How to progress Bufo’s chain to the upgraded pickaxe, where it changes the world, and a safe first route anchored to a labeled community map. Includes loadout advice and FAQs.
Survival
No minimap? No problem. Use a labeled community map and landmark grammar—shorelines, grass bands, hollow logs, and stone vs. granite gates—to navigate confidently. Includes two starter loops and FAQs.