Spring

Spring is a metal mechanical component produced from metal materials at a crafting station. This coiled metal piece stores and releases kinetic energy through compression and extension, making it an essential component in any mechanical system requiring motion, tension, or recoil. Springs have a distinctive spiral form and are manufactured from metal that has sufficient elasticity to return to its original shape after compression.

Spring is used in mechanical crafting recipes for devices and assemblies requiring stored energy or movement mechanisms. A notable application is airship parts construction, where Springs contribute to the mechanical systems that enable flight and propulsion. Other mechanical items, weapons with tension-based mechanisms, and complex devices in the crafting tree also call for Springs as components. The airship system in particular makes Springs a critical material for players pursuing aerial mobility.

Because Springs appear in airship parts and other high-tier mechanical crafting, players with goals around aerial exploration should prioritize building a Spring stockpile alongside other mechanical components like Screws, Sprockets, and Steamer Machine Parts. Craft Springs in batches when metal materials are abundant to prepare for future mechanical projects. Storing Springs with other mechanical components in a dedicated inventory section helps streamline complex crafting sessions where multiple component types are needed together.