Weapons
Metal Bat — Weapon Recipe | Burglin' Gnomes
A close-range weapon for pest control, object hits, and emergency space-making. Craft it when rats, cockroaches, or hostile gnomes are costing runs.
Metal Bat materials
Metal Bat output and use
Craft it when rats, cockroaches, or hostile gnomes are costing runs.
Where to craft or route Metal Bat
Gnome WorldReturn here after extraction, bank materials, craft the next route tool, then start the next day only when the team knows the entry plan.The WellCheck the Well after every successful extraction. Backpack, Pickaxe, Metal Bat, Spring Shoes, and Potion Table are the early upgrades to compare first.
When Metal Bat is worth crafting
MechanicWorks as a sturdy melee option; keep fights short and use it to create an escape window.
Best scenarioPest rooms, break routes, and late-run defense when the team still knows the exit.
Risk noteDo not chase the human with melee unless the run is already a combat route.
Guide for Metal Bat and similar gear
Weapons, gear, and gadget crafting directoryUse the directory when comparing craft cost, equipment slots, utility, and route value.Threats Metal Bat helps handle
RatDo not stare at it in tight spaces. Back out, clear room clutter, then use Metal Bat, Marble Gun, Blowgun darts, or another real weapon.CockroachUse a quick weapon hit or throw objects when the route is safe. Leave once the task count registers.Evil GnomeClose doors and windows, avoid outdoor panic routes, use Metal Bat or ranged weapons, and bait them into moving hazards when possible.