Solve · Current tool rule · Verified August 18, 2026
How to Break Crackstone in Sandustry
Use the current official rule and ignore older claims that reduce Crackstone to a single explosive solution.
Quick answer
What to do
The current publisher-hosted Wiki says Shovel and Gun do not affect Crackstone, while all other digging tools destroy it. If a tool fails, confirm the material, the tool category and the current game version.
Current verified rule
Crackstone is a hard naturally generated material. The official page states that the Shovel and Gun do not affect it and that other digging tools destroy it. When broken, it leaves no material behind.
Which tools break Crackstone?
The current Crackstone entry explicitly lists Rocket Launcher, Drill, Laser and Void Gun as tools that damage it. Shovel and Gun do not. Availability depends on research progress, and this guide does not claim that one working option is always cheapest or fastest.
Does the Drill break Crackstone?
Yes. The official Crackstone page includes Drill among the damaging tools, and the Drill page describes it as a powered excavation tool acquired through Research. If it does nothing, check that the Drill has power and that the target is actually Crackstone.
If the block still does not break
- Confirm the target is Crackstone rather than another hard material.
- Confirm you are not using Shovel or Gun.
- Check that the selected tool has the resources or energy it requires.
- Compare the in-game build and official page with this guide’s verification date.
Why old search results disagree
Sandustry is in Early Access and guides can outlive mechanic changes. We prioritize the current publisher-hosted page over a secondary snippet or an undated video. If your game behaves differently, send the build number and a reproducible description through the contact page.