⚔️ Tools Guide
Every tool in the Dumb Ways to Build game explained: how the Nail Gun builds, how the Sledgehammer demolishes and which one to carry.
Published September 10, 2026 · Last updated September 12, 2026
Quick Answer: What Tools Do You Actually Need?
Dumb Ways to Build checks two primary tools: the Nail Gun for fast construction and the Sledgehammer for demolition and clearing. Every other tool — demo charges, rope, scrap metal — is situational. The Nail Gun is S-tier for every job type; the Sledgehammer is A-tier for Crisis and Master Builder where debris blocking is common.
| Job Type | Primary Tool | Secondary | Situational |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Nail Gun | — | Rope for wide gaps |
| Crisis | Nail Gun + Sledgehammer | Demo Charges | Scrap Metal for reinforcement |
| Master Builder | Nail Gun + Sledgehammer | Demo Charges + Rope | Everything |
Tools: The Complete List
Every tool in Dumb Ways to Build serves a specific purpose. The Nail Gun creates fixed joints between planks. The Sledgehammer destroys structures and clears debris. Demo Charges blow up large obstacles. Rope creates suspension bridges across wide gaps. Scrap Metal reinforces weak points.
- Nail Gun — primary construction tool, creates fixed joints
- Sledgehammer — demolition and debris clearing
- Demo Charges — large-scale destruction of obstacles
- Rope — suspension bridges and swing points
- Scrap Metal — reinforcement for weak structures