Best Starting Vehicle to Buy in Roadcraft
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If you're wondering what to buy first in Roadcraft, we’ve thought about it, done some research, and talked to other players about it…
Ultimately, you’ll want to skip the fancy scouts and go straight for the cargo truck with a crane. It might not be a beauty, but it's easily the most useful early game vehicle by a long shot.
Why the Cargo Crane Truck is the Smart Pick
You’ll constantly need to load and unload stuff like steel beams, slabs, and pipes. Doing it by hand or with that slow rusty crane is painful.
With a built-in crane, you can handle almost every basic mission solo. No need to keep dragging multiple vehicles across the map just to finish one delivery.
Yes, it costs around 30k, but that investment pays off fast. Especially when you're trying to move cargo without juggling attachments or babysitting a separate crane truck.
Other Popular First Picks (and Why They’re Not as Good)
You might think about going for the dump truck first, which does make sense if you’re grinding sand missions... but you’ll still need a crane later.
You also might wanna upgrade their dozer early due to the painfully slow rusted one, but that’s a luxury, not a necessity.
And if you're thinking about buying another scout truck? Don’t. The free ones already do their job well enough for exploration and scanning.
When to Expand Your Fleet
Once you’ve got the crane truck, then look into upgrading your dump truck or bulldozer depending on what missions you’re focusing on. But don’t get ahead of yourself... the crane truck carries the early game.
Final Blurb & FAQ
It’s tempting to blow your cash on something cool right away, but Roadcraft is all about utility. The crane truck does the heavy lifting, literally and figuratively, and will save you loads of time and frustration.
FAQ
Q: What’s the best first vehicle to buy in Roadcraft?
The cargo truck with a built-in crane is your best first purchase.
Q: Is the dump truck a good early option?
It helps with sand missions, but it’s less flexible than the crane truck.
Q: Should I buy another scout early on?
No, the free scouts handle early game exploration just fine.
Q: Is the rusty crane good enough for now?
Not really... it’s slow and frustrating. A truck with a crane is much better.
Q: How much does the crane truck cost?
Around 30,000 credits, depending on the map and store.
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