Getting Started
Welcome to Tenebris! Your ultimate goal is to build a rocket and explore the solar system. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
Basic Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD | Move around |
| Space | Jump / Jetpack up (when enabled) |
| Left Click | Break blocks / Attack |
| Right Click | Place blocks / Interact |
| E | Open inventory and crafting menu |
| Escape | Pause menu |
| 1-6 | Select hotbar slot |
| Scroll | Cycle hotbar slots |
First Steps
- Punch trees to collect
Wood Logs - Open inventory (E) and craft logs into
Wood Planks - Craft planks into
Sticks - Mine
Stone and 
Coal from the ground - Build a
Furnace (8 stone) to smelt ores - Mine
copper, 
iron, and other ores - Progress through the tech tree to build machines
- Set up
power generation for advanced machines - Build rocket parts with the
3D Printer - Construct your
rocket and launch into space!
Tip: 
Torches provide light in dark areas. Craft them with 1 Coal + 1 Stick = 4 Torches.
Torches provide light in dark areas. Craft them with 1 Coal + 1 Stick = 4 Torches.
Power Generation
Many advanced machines require electrical power to operate. You must set up a complete power generation system to use them.
Power System Overview
Complete Power Chain
Hydro Generator
Place on water
→
Copper Pipes
Transfers steam
→
Steam Engine
Needs coal fuel
→
Cables
Carries electricity
→
Appliances
Now powered!
Setting Up Power (Step by Step)
- Place Hydro Generator on Water - The hydro generator must be placed on top of water to function. Find a lake or ocean and place it on the water's surface.
- Connect Copper Pipes - Run copper pipes from the hydro generator to your steam engine. Pipes carry steam from the water source.
- Place Steam Engine - Position your steam engine near your base. Connect it to the pipes from the hydro generator.
- Fuel the Steam Engine - Right-click the steam engine and add coal as fuel. The engine will consume coal to generate electricity.
- Run Cables to Appliances - Use cables to connect the steam engine to your powered machines. Cables can be placed on any surface.
Important: All four conditions must be met for power to flow:
- Hydro Generator is placed on top of water
- Copper pipes connect hydro generator to steam engine
- Steam Engine has coal fuel
- Cables connect steam engine to appliances
Machines That Require Power
The following machines will only function when connected to a powered steam engine via cables:
Electric Furnace
Smelts ores 5x faster with 2x yield. Required for Lithium and Cobalt.
POWER REQUIRED
3D Printer
Prints rocket parts and launch pad components.
POWER REQUIRED
Electronics Workbench
Crafts CPUs, RAM, motherboards and other electronics.
POWER REQUIRED
Computer
Advanced computing and automation.
POWER REQUIREDPower Components Crafting
Hydro Generator
6
3
→
1
Steam Engine
6
2
1
→
1
Copper Pipe
1
→
4
Cable
3
→
8
Pro Tip: Build your steam engine and powered machines on land near the water's edge. This minimizes the number of pipes you need while keeping your base dry!
Building Rockets
To launch into space, you need to build a complete rocket on a launch pad. All rocket parts are created using the 3D Printer.
Required Components
Launch Pad (7 blocks)
Launch Tower (1 segment)
Rocket Engine
Fuel Tank(s)
Command Module
Assembly Order
- Build a hexagonal launch pad (7 blocks in flower pattern - 1 center + 6 surrounding)
- Place launch tower segment adjacent to the pad
- Place the rocket engine on the center pad block
- Stack fuel tanks on top of the engine (more tanks = more fuel)
- Place command module on top of the stack
- Right-click the rocket to board and launch!
Flight Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD | Rotate (Pitch/Yaw) |
| Q / E | Roll left/right |
| Arrows | Strafe in any direction |
| Space | Main thrust (go up) |
| C | Descend (fire top thrusters) |
| Z / X | Decrease/Increase throttle |
| V | Exit rocket (when landed) |
Landing: To land safely, approach the surface slowly using C to descend. Touch down gently to avoid damage!
Crafting Recipes
Open your inventory (E) to access the crafting grid. Place items in the grid to craft.
Basic Materials
Wood Planks
1
→
4
Sticks
2
→
4
Torch
1
1
→
4
Glass
9
→
8
Machines & Storage
Furnace
8
→
Furnace
Storage Chest
8
→
Storage
Electric Furnace
6
2
1
→
Electric Furnace
Electronics Workbench
6
2
1
→
Electronics Workbench
Power & Connectivity
Copper Pipe
1
→
x4 Pipe
Cable
3
→
x8 Cable
Steam Engine
6
2
1
→
Steam Engine
Hydro Generator
6
3
→
Hydro Generator
Smelting
Turn raw ores into usable ingots using furnaces.
Furnace (Coal-Powered)
The basic furnace uses coal as fuel. Place ore in the input slot and coal in the fuel slot.
Copper Ingot
1
→
1
10 seconds
Iron Ingot
1
→
1
10 seconds
Gold Ingot
1
→
1
10 seconds
Aluminum Ingot
1
→
1
10 seconds
Electric Furnace (Requires Power)
Benefits: The electric furnace is 5x faster (2 seconds) and produces 2x ingots per ore! It also unlocks Lithium and Cobalt smelting.
Any Basic Ore (2x Yield)
1
→
2
2 seconds (5x faster!)
Lithium Ingot
1
→
2
2 seconds
Cobalt Ingot
1
→
2
2 seconds
Electronics Workbench
The Electronics Workbench crafts advanced components needed for the 3D Printer and Command Module. Requires power to operate.
CPU Chip
6
1
1
1
→
CPU Chip
RAM Module
3
3
→
RAM Module
Motherboard
8
1
→
Motherboard
Power Supply
6
2
1
→
Power Supply
Print Nozzle
3
1
→
Print Nozzle
Computer
3
1
4
1
1
2
→
Computer
3D Printer
6
1
1
1
1
→
3D Printer
3D Printer
The 3D Printer creates rocket parts and launch pad components. Requires power connection to operate.
Remember: The 3D Printer must be connected to a powered Steam Engine via cables to function!
Launch Infrastructure
Launch Pad Block
6
3
→
x7 Launch Pad
Print Time: 30s
Launch Tower Segment
9
→
Launch Tower
Print Time: 45s
Rocket Parts
Rocket Engine
12
3
1
→
Rocket Engine
Print Time: 60s
Medium Fuel Tank
10
1
→
Fuel Tank
Print Time: 45s
Command Module
5
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
→
Command Module
Print Time: 50s