Voidtrain leather is an essential raw material used throughout your early- and mid-game journey through the Void. You need it to craft your first protective gear, expand your carrying capacity, and upgrade advanced equipment once you build Workbench II.
Unlike basic metals, leather cannot be smelted from raw nodes floating along the tracks; you primarily acquire it by hunting specific Void creatures or scavenging through depot events.
Where to Find and Farm Leather
Leather comes from several biological and salvage sources across the Void. The following table details every confirmed drop source and how to obtain it based on game data.
| Source | Method | Details and Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Void Fish | Shoot, punch, or pull with the Grappling Hook | Small, peaceful creatures swimming in schools. Drops leather, fat, and organic seeds. |
| Void Sharks | Defeat during train travel | Attacks periodically. Official patch updates increased leather and fat yields alongside research samples. |
| Leeches | Destroy leeches attached to train wagons | Latches onto your train and reduces speed. Drops leather upon destruction. |
| Depot Slot Machines | Spend tokens acquired from enemy outposts | Rolls random rewards, including stacks of leather, scrap metal, or iron bars. |
| Abandoned / Derailed Trains | Search floating train wreckage in the Void | Interactive salvage crates can roll leather among random resources. |
| Strange Chests | Loot containers on tracks or puzzle hubs | Can contain basic biological items, including leather. |
| First Rofleemo Quest | Complete initial Rofleemo rescue | The rescued Rofleemo gifts a starting batch of leather to build its bed. |
Practical Farming Method
- Craft a Grappling Hook early: Chasing Void fish by swimming out into zero gravity burns travel time. The Grappling Hook allows you to snag swimming fish directly from the edge of your train platform.
- Clear the Void Shark immediately: When the shark appears, defeat it with your revolver or primary weapon. Taking it down clears the hazard from your path and provides a reliable burst of leather, fat, and research items.
- Save your first Rofleemo leather: When rescuing your first Rofleemo from amber in the depot, the creature rewards you with leather. Do not spend this initial batch on personal suits right away; the main storyline requires you to craft a bed for your new crew member first.
Workbench I Recipes Using Leather
During the early stages of Voidtrain, raw leather is processed at Workbench I to provide basic survival stats and initial inventory expansion.
| Item | Leather Required | Additional Materials | Purpose / Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandage I | 1 | Unstable Chemicals (crafted at Lab) | Restores character health |
| Simple Backpack | 2 | 2 Copper Pipes, 2 Iron Bars | Expands player inventory capacity |
| Leather Suit I | 4 | 2 Bolts | Unlocks the ability to equip armor plates |
Building Leather Suit I should be your top gear priority at Workbench I. The base suit itself serves as a frame; crafting and inserting consumable armor plates into the suit absorbs incoming combat damage during depot and outpost shootouts.
Processing Sturdy Leather at Workbench II
As you advance your tech tree past the steam era and unlock Workbench II, raw leather becomes an input component for higher-tier crafting materials.
| Product | Ingredients | Crafting Station |
|---|---|---|
| Sturdy Leather | 1 Leather + 1 Sealant | Workbench II |
Sturdy Leather is required for advanced gear upgrades:
| Product | Sturdy Leather Required | Crafting Station | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Backpack | 2 | Workbench II | Further increases personal carrying capacity |
| Leather Suit II | 4 | Workbench II | Upgrades armor capacity (supports additional armor plates) |
Note that intermediate conversion costs and recipes may vary across specific experimental builds, so always verify requirements directly at your in-game Workbench II station.
Crafting Book Decor Recipes
Leather is also utilized in small amounts to craft comfort and decorative items using the Crafting Book. Decorating your train improves crew happiness for assigned Rofleemo pets.
| Decor Item | Leather Required | Crafting Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Armchair | 1 | Crafting Book |
| Luxury Armchair I | 1 | Crafting Book |
| Luxury Armchair II | 1 | Crafting Book |
| Luxury Armchair III | 1 | Crafting Book |
| Ship Carpet | 1 | Crafting Book |
| Luxury Bed | 2 | Crafting Book |
| Raider Bed | 2 | Crafting Book |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you craft raw leather from basic materials?
No. Raw leather cannot be crafted at workbenches or smelters. It is strictly gathered from biological drops (Void fish, sharks, leeches) or scavenged from chests, abandoned train wrecks, and depot slot machines.
What is the maximum inventory stack size for leather?
Base default item stacks cap at 10 to 30 depending on initial player settings, but world settings allow the stack multiplier to be increased up to 10x (stacking up to 100 per slot) following official patch updates.
Why won't my Rofleemo let me build its bed after the quest?
If you used the leather awarded during the Rofleemo rescue quest to craft Bandage I or Leather Suit I, you will not have enough remaining leather to build the bed. You will need to hunt floating Void fish or check depot slot machines to gather the missing amount before you can assign your Rofleemo.
