Wood (Item ID 5)
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Spawns wood, a fundamental building material used for structures, tools, and fuel.
Syntax
admincheat GiveItemNum 5 1 1 falseExample
admincheat GiveItemNum 5 50 1 false💡 Notes
Wood is stackable up to 100. Works on all platforms including Mobile.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Build foundations
Use wood for early-game bases; upgrade to stone later for better protection.
Fuel source
Burn wood in campfires or forges; it's efficient for cooking and smelting.
Spawn in bulk
Spawn 500 wood at once to speed up large construction projects.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Wood not stacking
Check your inventory weight; wood stacks to 100, so split stacks if needed.
Command error
Use 'admincheat' exactly as shown; on single-player, 'cheat' also works.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Using wood for end-game bases
- Not keeping wood dry to avoid decay
👍 Pros
- Versatile for crafting and building
- Lightweight compared to stone
- Renewable resource
👎 Cons
- Vulnerable to fire and dinos
- Requires gathering or spawning
- Not as durable as stone or metal