Making money quickly is crucial in My Time at Sandrock to upgrade your workshop, buy essential materials, and progress through the game. Whether you’re just starting out or are further along in your Sandrock adventure, knowing the most efficient ways to earn Gols can significantly enhance your gameplay. This guide breaks down the top strategies for making fast money, from early-game tactics to more advanced methods.
Early Game Money Making: Quick and Accessible
When you first arrive in Sandrock, your resources and options might be limited. However, there are still effective ways to boost your initial income.
Fishing Frenzy (Even Post-Nerf)
Fishing remains a viable early-game money-making method, even after recent adjustments. Participating in the “Fishing Day” event is particularly lucrative. While it requires an 800 Gol investment (200 Gols per attempt, twice per day, totaling four attempts), the rewards can be substantial. You’ll catch a variety of fish, including valuable Emperor Fish, which sell for a good price. Additionally, you’ll earn badges during the event that can be exchanged for special items, further increasing your potential earnings. Focus on mastering the fishing mechanics early on to take full advantage of this consistent income stream.
Daily Commissions: Your Reliable Gol Source
The most straightforward way to make money fast in My Time at Sandrock is by completing daily commissions. Check the Commission Board each day and select the most rewarding commission that you can realistically finish within the same day. This provides a consistent and reliable source of income. Prioritize commissions that align with your current skills and available resources for maximum efficiency.
Mid-Game Money Making Strategies: Expanding Your Income Streams
As you progress in Sandrock and unlock more tools and areas, new and more profitable money-making opportunities become available.
Llama Slaughter and Flexible Fiber: Crafting for Profit
Slaughtering llamas and other docile critters can be a surprisingly effective mid-game money strategy. Continuously hunt these animals until the “elite” versions appear. Slaughtering elite critters yields Flexible Fiber, a valuable crafting material. Purchase clothing recipes from the clothing vendor that require Flexible Fiber. Craft these clothes and sell them when the market price is high (aim for 750 Gols or more for lower-end pieces). As you advance, you can craft higher-end clothing items that sell for thousands of Gols each, significantly boosting your income. Slaughtering stronger creatures, like Flurpees and bats, will provide even more Flexible Fiber and other desirable materials, further enhancing your profits.
Workbench Crafting and Smart Selling: Turning Resources into Revenue
Take a close look at your workbench crafting recipes. The interface shows you the quantity of each item you can craft and the required materials. Identify items you can craft in large quantities due to an abundance of materials. Crucially, evaluate the selling price of these crafted items. Instead of selling raw materials directly, craft them into finished products. For example, excess stone, a common resource from mining, can be crafted into stools or tables and sold to vendors like ACG Construction or Paulie for a higher profit margin than selling raw stone. Always check the market prices to maximize your selling gains.
Ruin Diving and Hazardous Ruins: Loot and Sell Excess Treasures
Exploring ruins, especially hazardous ruins, is essential for obtaining relics, materials, and ores needed for game progression. However, ruin diving also yields a significant amount of extra items that can be sold for profit. These include ACK chips (after obtaining one of each type), books, and gear items you don’t need. Save these items and sell them when the market is high to capitalize on your ruin exploration efforts.
Late-Game & Advanced Money Making: Long-Term Investments and Strategies
Once you’ve established yourself in Sandrock, you can leverage more advanced and often passive income methods for substantial wealth accumulation.
Data Discs and Event Badges: Converting Extras into Cash
As you progress, you’ll likely accumulate data discs and event badges that become less crucial for your immediate needs. Find ways to convert these surplus items into cash. For data discs, consider purchasing items from the Church using discs and then selling those items for Gols. Similarly, if you have excess event badges and have claimed the rewards you desire, exchange the remaining badges for sellable items to generate additional income.
Animal Husbandry: Raising Chicks and Cows for Profit
In the later stages of the game, building a coop and raising chicks and cows becomes a profitable long-term investment. Purchase chicks when they are priced at 100 Gols or less and raise them to full size. Fully grown chickens can be sold for around 600 Gols each. Cows, while slower to mature, can be bought for as low as 155 Gols when the market is low and sold for approximately 1850 Gols when fully grown. Animal husbandry provides a relatively passive income stream, requiring only feeding and occasional pen cleaning (which can be automated later with Ack or other helpers).
Key Money-Saving Tips: Maximize Your Gols
Beyond direct money-making methods, smart spending habits and strategic relationship building are crucial for maximizing your overall wealth in Sandrock.
Vendor Relationships: Discounts and Savings
Focus on building relationships with key NPCs, especially vendors. Prioritize Gale to unlock the 25% discount on land purchases, saving you a significant amount of Gols in the long run. Work on Gale’s relationship early and consistently by gifting him Red Tea (early game) or Tea Tables (once you have access to iron). Gust is another valuable contact for discounts on house and facility purchases and upgrades. Albert can help reduce material requirements for crafting and building. Vendor discounts significantly reduce your expenses, effectively increasing your available Gols.
Market Patience: Buy Low, Sell High
Patience is key to maximizing profits in My Time at Sandrock’s market. The market fluctuates, and prices can dip as low as 70%. For items you need to buy, such as chicks, cows, seeds, and salt, wait for market dips to purchase them at the lowest possible prices. Conversely, when selling crafted items or loot, wait for market highs to maximize your selling price. Avoid impulsive buying and selling; patience in the market will significantly increase your overall wealth accumulation.
Conclusion: Strategic Play for Financial Success in Sandrock
Making fast money in My Time at Sandrock involves a combination of efficient money-making activities and smart financial habits. By utilizing early-game methods like fishing and commissions, transitioning to mid-game strategies like crafting and ruin diving, and leveraging late-game options like animal husbandry and market manipulation, you can build a thriving workshop and achieve financial success in Sandrock. Remember to be patient, strategic, and always look for opportunities to maximize your Gol earnings and minimize your expenses.
