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# Wood
One of the most needed materials in early-mid game period. Most items use wood as a crafting component. Wood is also often required to repair buildings and equipment.
Players can gather Wood by chopping down Trees, or Shipwrecks with a [Hatchet](/tribals.io-wiki/items/weapons-and-equipment/hatchet.md) or an [IronHatchet](/tribals.io-wiki/items/weapons-and-equipment/iron-hatchet.md). Players can also gather Stumps from the ground, or find Wood in Barrels or at the [Pirate Event](/tribals.io-wiki/special-events/pirate-event.md)! Palm trees respawn in 3-5 minutes after being completely cut down! Maple, fir, willow, and birch trees respawn in 5-8 minutes after being completely cut down! Shpiwrecks respawn in 30-40 minutes after being completely cut down!
Players can also use it to trade items for it in a [Vending Machine](/tribals.io-wiki/building-elements/vending-machine.md). Wooden [Structures](/tribals.io-wiki/structures.md) can be repaired using an [UpgradeHammer](/tribals.io-wiki/items/weapons-and-equipment/upgrade-hammer.md). [Storage](/tribals.io-wiki/building-elements/wooden-box-storage.md) can be upgraded using Wood. Players can also use Wood to: smelt materials, cook food and upkeep their bases.\
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Stackable up to 1000 pieces.
