“How much can you make in Star Citizen with just the humble MultiTool with the salvage head? We find out.”
In this video, the YouTuber explores the possibility of salvaging hand tools in Star Citizen, specifically for players who don’t own specialized ships for scrapping. The YouTuber starts by visiting a supply store in Orison to purchase the necessary tool attachment for their multi-tool. After some initial technical issues, they successfully equip the salvage and repair attachment on their multi-tool.
Instead of using larger ships like the Reclaimer or Vulture, the YouTuber opts to use a smaller ship, the Pisces, for hand scrapping. They set a course for a location called Yellow to find debris and begin their salvage operations. They highlight that Daymar is also a viable option for finding scrap on the ground.
Upon arriving at the debris cluster, the YouTuber begins hand mining and filling canisters with recycled material composite (RMC). They encounter a minor setback when they realize they forgot to bring pre-built canisters, so they have to return to the station to purchase them. They eventually fill several canisters and show how to reload the tool with empty ones.
After about an hour of hand scrapping, the YouTuber returns to a station to sell the filled canisters. They encounter some difficulty in selling them quickly due to the game’s mechanics but conclude that although hand scrapping is not as profitable as using specialized ships, it can still be a viable alternative for new players or for making minor repairs on one’s own ship.
In conclusion, the YouTuber explores the potential income from salvaging hand tools in Star Citizen without specialized ships. Although they encounter some technical issues and find the process more tedious than using larger ships, they find that hand scrapping can still be a lucrative option for new players or for minor repairs.