Updated for 1.2 Void & Voltage
Core Keeper Guides Hub
Stop guessing with 2,700+ ingredient combinations[cite: 70]. We've calculated the absolute Best-in-Slot (BiS) recipes and automation layouts to conquer the 1.2 endgame.
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Recipe Simulator
Test any ingredient combo and preview buffs before cooking.
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Golden Veg & Rarity
How to guarantee Rare and Epic dishes (+40% stat multiplier).
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Golden Vegetable Strategy
Add 1 golden veg to guarantee a Rare outcome (giving a massive +25% to all stats). Add 2 golden veg for an extra +15% multiplier (total +40%).
⚙️ 1.2 Auto-Farm Guide
Stop farming manually! Learn how to build a 100% AFK golden crop farm using the new Robot Arms.
Quick links
Cooking: best food tier lists
Pick a goal (boss DPS / mining / movement / defense / sustain), then use one page as your “default dish” reference.
Best Movement Speed Food
The ultimate tier list for exploration and running fast.
Best Melee Damage Food
Best-in-slot meals for face-tanking and melee boss fights.
Best Mining Food
Destroy walls instantly with these top mining recipes.
Best Boss Damage Food
Maximize your damage output against endgame bosses.
Best Magic Damage Food
Top food combinations for mage builds and magic DPS setups.
Best Ranged Damage Food
Optimized food for bow and ranged weapon builds.
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FAQ
Do food buffs stack in Core Keeper?
No, buffs of the same exact type do not stack. The last eaten dish will simply overwrite that specific buff. To maximize your stats, you must combine foods that offer different types of buffs.
Why not just list every single cooking combination?
Because there are over 2,700 possible ingredient combinations in the game! Instead of making you scroll through a giant spreadsheet, we calculated the math to only show you the "Best-in-Slot" (BiS) meals for your specific goals.
What’s the fastest way to pick food for my build?
Focus on one primary goal (like Boss Damage or Mining Speed), then add a secondary survival stat (like Max Health or Dodge). Use our tier lists below to find the exact two ingredients you need to farm.