# Gritlands

## Docs

- [Backpacks: Carry Capacity and Crafting in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/backpacks.md): Backpacks are the one customization item that affects gameplay — bigger capacity means more loot per run, but more to lose if things go wrong underground.
- [Barber and Salon: Hair, Colour, and Cosmetics in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/barber-and-salon.md): Change your hair, refresh your colour, shape your facial hair, and book cosmetic touch-ups — at Clips in Millside or The Chair in Grit City.
- [Jewellery and Watches: Flex Your Wealth in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/jewellery-and-watches.md): Stack chains, pick your earrings, and wear a watch that tells the world exactly where you stand — jewellery is Gritlands' sharpest signal of success.
- [Customization Overview: Look the Part in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/overview.md): Learn every way to shape your appearance in Gritlands — clothing, hair, ink, and jewellery — and understand how your look signals your progress.
- [Tattoos: Flash Designs and Artist Series in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/tattoos.md): Get inked at Inkwell Tattoo in Grit City — pick flash designs or limited artist series, place ink anywhere on your body, and build your look over time.
- [Wardrobe and Clothing: Build Your Look in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/customization/wardrobe.md): Discover every clothing slot, find out where your wardrobe lives at home, and follow the shopping ladder from Sal's basics to Pierpoint designers.
- [CASH and $GRIT: How the Two Gritlands Currencies Work](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/cash-and-stick.md): Learn how CASH and $GRIT work together in Gritlands — what each currency buys, where it comes from, and how to move value between them.
- [Crafting in Gritlands: From Raw Materials to Goods](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/crafting.md): Crafting converts raw materials into the tools, food, ammo, and medicine Gritlands runs on. Learn the three skills, how stations work, and what sells best.
- [Gathering: Mining, Fishing, Woodcutting, Scavenging](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/gathering.md): Master the four gathering skills in Gritlands — where to use each one, how nodes work, why your tools matter, and how carry weight affects your hauls.
- [GritBay: The Player-to-Player Marketplace in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/gritbay.md): GritBay is Gritlands' player-to-player marketplace. Learn how to list items, choose the right currency, price competitively, and find what you need fast.
- [Gritlands Housing: Your Path From Tent to Penthouse](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/housing.md): From a lakeside tent to a city penthouse, housing in Gritlands grows with you. See each tier, how rent and tax work, and what happens if you fall behind.
- [Grit City Jobs: Earn Reliable CASH on Each Work Shift](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/jobs.md): City jobs pay reliable CASH every shift regardless of market prices. Discover which jobs exist, what stats unlock them, and how pay scales as you progress.
- [The Fence: The Only Source of New CASH in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/economy/the-fence.md): The Fence is the only source of new CASH in Gritlands. Learn how it works, where to find nodes, and how to earn the most from every haul you bring in.
- [Combat Basics: How to Fight and Level Up in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/gameplay/combat-basics.md): Step through Gritlands' combat ladder — from Roger's cellar rats to the Drains — and learn which weapons to carry and exactly when to use them.
- [Player vs Player: Gritlands PvP Zones and Combat Rules](https://docs.gritlands.com/gameplay/pvp.md): Find out exactly which zones allow player combat in Gritlands, what you risk in each, and how to keep yourself alive when things turn hostile.
- [Risk and Loot: What You Can Lose in Each Gritlands Zone](https://docs.gritlands.com/gameplay/risk-and-loot.md): Understand exactly what you stand to lose in each area of Gritlands, and how to protect your hard-earned gains without playing it too safe.
- [The Drains: Underground Risks and Rewards in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/gameplay/the-drains.md): Learn how the Drains work, what lurks in the tunnels beneath Gritlands, and how to run them without losing everything you fought for.
- [Leveling Up: Milestones From Grit Lake to Grit City](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/leveling-up.md): Follow the level milestones that carry you from Grit Lake to Grit City and beyond, and learn what each stage unlocks for your build.
- [Skills and Stats: How to Grow Your Character in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/skills-and-stats.md): Discover how skills and stats work differently — one earned through action, the other trained over time — and plan your character build around both.
- [Staying Alive: Energy, Health, and Risk in Gritlands](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/staying-alive.md): Keep your energy up, manage your health, and learn exactly what you stand to lose — and what stays safe — when things go sideways in the Drains.
- [The Core Loop: How a Typical Gritlands Session Works](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/the-core-loop.md): Learn the six-step rhythm that shapes every Gritlands session, the three engines that drive the economy, and the one decision that defines every run.
- [The Phone: Central Hub for Stats, Maps, and Market](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/the-phone.md): Learn how to use your phone — the central menu that keeps your stats, inventory, marketplace, contacts, map, and wallet one tap away at all times.
- [What Is Gritlands? Game Overview, Premise, and Goals](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/what-is-gritlands.md): Discover the premise, core activities, and long-term goals of Gritlands — from a lakeside tent to a penthouse on top of Grit Tower.
- [Your First Hour in Gritlands: New Player Walkthrough](https://docs.gritlands.com/getting-started/your-first-hour.md): A step-by-step walkthrough of your opening session — from stepping off the bus at Grit Lake to your first sale, first meal, and first fight.
- [Gritlands Wiki: Survive, Trade, and Climb to the Top](https://docs.gritlands.com/index.md): Welcome to the Gritlands wiki — your complete guide to gathering, trading, fighting, and clawing your way from a tent to the penthouse.
- [Gritlands FAQ: Common New Player Questions Answered](https://docs.gritlands.com/reference/faq.md): Get straight answers to the most common questions new Gritlands players ask — from currencies and pay-to-win to your very first steps.
- [Gritlands Glossary: Every Key Term and Concept Explained](https://docs.gritlands.com/reference/glossary.md): Look up every key term in Gritlands — currencies, locations, mechanics, and more — so nothing in the game leaves you guessing.
- [Ironrow Docks and Beyond: What Lies Past Grit City](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/beyond.md): Sell raw goods at the best Fence rates in the game, fish the Pierpoint pier, and preview the crew systems, turf wars, and map expansions on the way.
- [Grit City: Jobs, Stats, Property, and the Big Time](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/grit-city.md): Land a job, train your stats, open a bank account, and start owning property in the dense downtown strip at the beating heart of the Gritlands.
- [Grit Lake: Tutorial Region and Starting Point Guide](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/grit-lake.md): Start your Gritlands journey at the quiet lakeshore — gather resources, learn the basics, and get your first CASH from Uncle Roger's side of the map.
- [Millside: Combat, Housing, and Your First Upgrades](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/millside.md): Rent your first real apartment, upgrade your tools at the Millworks anvil, and learn to fight in the Backlot before the Shallow Drains test your nerve.
- [The Gritlands Regions: A Complete Tour of the World](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/overview.md): Learn the full layout of the Gritlands — from the quiet lakeshore where you start to the neon-lit city skyline you're climbing toward.
- [The Shallow Drains: Your First Underground Experience](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/shallow-drains.md): Go underground for the first time beneath Millside — mostly PvE, better loot than the surface, and one PvP corridor where real stakes kick in.
- [The Deep Drains: Full Open PvP and the Best Rewards](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/the-drains-deep.md): Enter the most dangerous zone in the Gritlands — full open PvP, tombstone loot rules, and the richest ore and contraband in the entire game.
- [The Quarry: Mining Hub Between Grit Lake and Millside](https://docs.gritlands.com/regions/the-quarry.md): Mine ore in tiers, learn the "good stuff is deeper" rule, and fuel the Millside economy loop at this safe but rewarding pit stop between regions.