Raft throws you into a fight for survival, and a key element of that fight is having enough space. Expanding your raft upwards with a second floor is a great way to maximize your living area. This guide helps you create a second floor without relying on mods.
We’ll explore two effective methods: building with pillars and a pillar-free approach using wedge pieces. The pillar method offers a straightforward approach, while the wedge technique allows for a more creative, floating floor design. Both methods prioritize efficiency and resource management, ensuring you get the most out of your Raft expansion.
How to build a second floor with pillars in Raft?
To build a second floor with pillars, you need to have the following materials stocked for use:
- Nail slots
- Wood
- Solid wood frame (optional, but recommended for added strength and aesthetics)
1. Plan your floor
The key to building a successful second floor is to plan where to place your beams. You’ll want to create a solid wood frame around the perimeter of your floor, making sure that each beam is supported by something below it.
Consider the image above. The middle portion has nothing to support the frame from underneath, so you’ll skip adding frames there unless there’s a beam for support.
2. Build your frame
Start by building your solid wood frame around the perimeter of your floor. You can use nail slots to secure the beams in place. Leave space for your floorboards and any additional beams you’ll need to add later.
3. Add beams and floorboards
Once your frame is in place, you can start adding beams and floorboards. Try to minimize the number of poles you use by thinking carefully about where each beam will touch. For example, you can place a pole in a corner and then build your floorboards around it rather than placing a pole in the middle of the floor.
A common mistake that players make is placing pillars close to each other, which take up space and resources. Remember to place a single pillar on each corner of the floor. That way, a 4×4 floor will only need four pillars.
4. Repeat and refine
Continue adding beams and floorboards, repeating the process until you’ve completed your second floor. Don’t be afraid to experiment and refine your design as you go.
5. Adding a staircase
Once your second floor is complete, you can add a staircase to connect it to the floor below. Simply build a series of stairs leading up to your second floor, and you’ll be able to walk up and down with ease.
How To Build Second Floor Without Pillars In Raft?
The idea behind this method is to use corner wedge pieces to create a single square block, which will serve as the foundation for our floating floor. This approach is different from the traditional floor foundation and requires more creativity and patience.
You need to have to following materials to build a floor without pillars:
- Nail slots
- Wood
- Wedge pieces
1. Building the Platform
Start by building a 10×10 platform using pillars and corner wedge pieces. Place pillars around the perimeter to provide support for the platform. Use the paint mill to know how much room you’ll need.
2. Adding the Wedge Pieces
Rotate the corner wedge pieces to create a single square block. This will be the foundation for your floating floor. Place the wedge pieces carefully, as they will hold the entire platform together.
3. Removing the Pillars
Once you’ve added the wedge pieces, you can remove the pillars. This will leave you with a floating floor supported only by the wedge pieces.
The magic happens here; you can see your floor floating mid-air. The wedge pieces hold the platform together, creating a square block not attached to the ground.
