Solve · Current tool rule · Verified August 15, 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.
Choose an unlocked advanced digging tool
The Research page lists later tools such as Rocket Launcher, Drill and Laser, but availability depends on your research progress. This guide does not claim that one is always cheapest or fastest. Use a tool that is both unlocked and documented as a digging option in your current build.
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.