Mastering the Art of Tool Upgrades in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

In Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, players will immerse themselves in the daily life of a small community focused on farming. Taking charge of crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and resource gathering is crucial for survival in the Forgotten Valley. To accomplish these tasks successfully, players must equip themselves with the appropriate tools. While a select few tools are initially provided at no cost, most of them are outdated, demanding considerable stamina and lacking efficiency.

As the farm expands and responsibilities multiply, the strain on players becomes evident, hindering their ability to operate optimally from the start of each day. To overcome this challenge and maximize profits in A Wonderful Life, upgrading tools is essential. This comprehensive guide offers players all the necessary information to master the art of tool enhancement.

How to Upgrade Tools in SoS: A Wonderful Life

At the beginning of the game, players will receive the following tools from Takakura:

Hoe - needed for tilling soil for crops

Sickle - needed to harvest Fodder or cut down withered crops

Watering Can - needed to water crops

Milker - needed to milk cows

This leaves them with three open tool slots holding a Brush, Clippers, and Fishing Rod. Eventually, Takakura will also gift players their first set of Clippers.

Unlike other tools, the Fishing Rod and Brush in this game must be purchased from a traveling salesman named Van. He visits the town on the third and eighth of each season. Each item costs 500G. However, if players find themselves short on cash, they can also sell their extra goods to Van.

Players can upgrade their tools after acquiring their initial set. There are three tiers of upgrades available, but it is necessary to purchase each tier in order, without skipping any. The initial tier consists of copper tools, which have the ability to cover up to three tiles and require less stamina to use.

To obtain these upgrades, players must approach Van and exchange their old tools for the new ones, paying the required cost. As the upgrades become progressively more expensive, players must ensure they are generating sufficient income to acquire all of them.

After purchasing the silver tools for 10,000G, players can enhance their efficiency by covering six tiles with less stamina consumption. Opting for the gold tools, priced at 50,000G, follows the same advantageous pattern and proves to be the most effective choice. As players expand their farm and progress, they will gradually gain access to these tools based on their cost and availability.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is now available for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.