Graveyard Keeper 2 Resources
What to gather, what it becomes, and what to never run out of in the opening days.
Resource questions ("where do I find stone/leaves/...") are a top launch-week search cluster. The demo shows the opening economy clearly; deeper chains are launch-gated. Last verified: 2026-09-21 (demo build). Re-check after the 2026-09-22 launch..
Confirmed early resources
| Resource | Where it comes from (demo) | What it feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Wood / logs | Trees around the churchyard and forest edges | Planks and firewood via woodworking stations |
| Stone | Stone clusters and rocks on the ground | Blocks for graves, buildings and workstations |
| Sticks & loose stones | Ground pickups (hotbar slots 1–4) | First crafting steps and small recipes |
| Planks | Sawhorse (verified demo station) | Workstations, buildings, grave parts |
| Firewood | Chopping tech output | Furnaces and processing |
| Iron bars | Furnace output shown in the demo | Tools and advanced parts |
Stockpile rules for the opening days
- Wood before everything — it converts into more products than any other early resource.
- Keep a stone buffer — graveyard upgrades eat stone unpredictably.
- Don't sell raw materials early — processed goods pay better; see money guide.
- Refine near the source — stations placed next to stockpiles cut walking time; build mode rotates with [R].
Where to find specific materials
Specific spawn locations (clay, leaves, ore nodes beyond the opening area) are launch-gated: the demo map covers the starting region only. Post-launch, this section becomes a location table with map references.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Where do I find stone in Graveyard Keeper 2?
Stone clusters and loose rocks around the starting churchyard — the demo starts you next to both wood and stone.
What should I stockpile first?
Wood, then stone. Both feed the early tech tree, graveyard upgrades and every workstation chain.
Should I sell raw resources?
Avoid it early: processed goods (planks, bars) pay better and feed progression. The money guide covers safe early income.