There’s a lot of despair associated with swinging a Rusty Axe at your fortieth tree while your zombie coworker, who has apparently unionized, refuses to work faster in Graveyard Keeper 2. It doesn’t take long to notice that the game gates almost everything behind mastery bonuses hidden in tool tiers most players don’t even realize exist. Yet upgrading your axe is the difference between “adequate corpse-adjacent businessman” and someone whose Smithing zombies still respect him.
Our tool guide maps the whole progression for every tool, every material cost, every unlock. That way, you can get the most out of your equipment and your zombie hordes in Graveyard Keeper 2.
How to Use Tools in Graveyard Keeper 2

Just picking up your first rusty axe isn’t enough to get into the swing of things. Instead, you’ll need to open up your inventory and equip your tools before you can use them. Whenever you first pick up a new tool, open your inventory. Then, select the tool to equip it.
Once you do, you’ll be able to use the tool to interact with items in the world, such as using a shovel to dig graves or an axe to chop wood. Even if you have the tool in your inventory, these actions will have a red icon until you actually equip said tool.
How to Unlock and Upgrade Every Tool in Graveyard Keeper 2
If you want to run a smooth operation, you’re going to need the right tools. Here’s every tool and upgrade on offer, plus how to get each one.
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