Guides
Beginner walkthroughs, advanced strategies, and how-tos.
Area Progression — Junk Yard to Shipyard
The four-area unlock order, what loot each area produces, and the cash and reputation thresholds the community has verified.
beginnerAuction Tips — Avoid Common Bidding Mistakes
Patterns to look for in locker previews, when to walk away, and how to read NPC bid behaviour.
intermediateBest Accessories — Head, Back, and Wrist Slot Picks
All 16 accessories ranked by slot — base sell price, stat bonus role, and recommended early-game build.
intermediateGetting Started with Storage Hunters: Open World
A complete first-session guide — controls, the five-step auction loop, your first locker, and the cheapest gamepasses worth considering.
beginnerHow to Bid in Auctions
The mechanics of bidding — proximity zone, increment timing, and reading what NPC buyers are willing to pay.
beginnerMutation Strategy — How Stacking Actually Works
All 24 mutations, the additive (not multiplicative) stacking math, and which stacks pay back most against the auction price.
intermediateStores Guide — Grading, Cleaning, Repair, and More
The five in-game stores in Storage Hunters: Open World and what each one does to your loot before resale.
beginnerVehicles Overview — Hauling Capacity and Open-World Movement
Catalogue of vehicles in Storage Hunters: Open World — capacity, role in the auction loop, and customisation options.
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