Welcome to the Floating Frontier ☁️
Stranded among drifting islands and endless skies, Aloft drops you into a calm yet challenging world of crafting, gliding, and discovery. It’s part survival, part creative building, and entirely about mastering life in the clouds.
Whether you’re playing solo or co-op on a ChipHead-hosted server, these beginner tips will help you stay safe, build smart, and explore efficiently.
1. Gather the Essentials 🌿
Start by collecting everything within reach, you’ll need materials fast.
- Fiber: From tall grass and vines, essential for early tools
- Wood: Found in fallen logs and trees
- Stone: Scattered near island edges or cliffs
Combine these basics at your Crafting Table to make:
- Hand axe (for woodcutting)
- Pickaxe (for stone and ore)
- Glider frame (for exploration)
Pro Tip: Gather extra fiber early. It’s used in nearly every crafting recipe.
2. Build Your First Shelter 🏠
Aloft’s islands look peaceful, but harsh weather and flying debris can ruin your day. Build shelter as soon as you can.
- Place a Workbench to unlock more structures
- Build a Simple Roof to protect from storms
- Keep torches lit at night for warmth and safety
Your first base doesn’t need to be fancy, it just needs to keep you grounded while you learn the skies.
3. Learn to Glide 🌬️
Your glider is your lifeline. Mastering it is key to survival and exploration.
- Jump and deploy your glider from a high edge
- Use wind currents to gain altitude
- Avoid gliding during heavy storms, turbulence can send you spiralling
Bonus Tip: Look for glowing “wind nodes” between islands. These currents let you travel longer distances safely.
4. Manage Food and Energy 🍞
Even scientists in the sky need snacks. Keep your stamina up by eating regularly.
- Gather berries and mushrooms early on
- Build a Campfire to cook meals for longer buffs
- Avoid hunger dips, they reduce stamina and gliding control
Later, you’ll unlock wind-powered farms and cooking stations to automate your food supply.
5. Explore Nearby Islands 🗺️
Each island has unique resources, metals, seeds, relics, or hidden lore.
- Use your glider to scout safely
- Drop markers on explored islands
- Watch your stamina mid-flight; crashing means losing items or progress
Pro Tip: Bring repair kits and extra tools when exploring. You never know when you’ll find a rare resource.
6. Tame the Wind ⚡
Wind is everything in Aloft. It powers your islands, tools, and transport.
- Build sails or windmills early
- Face them into wind currents for maximum output
- Upgrade later to rotational platforms for moving structures
Aloft’s sky physics reward creative builders, experiment with angles and rotations to improve efficiency.
7. Work Together in Co-op 🤝
Aloft shines brightest in co-op. Split responsibilities to thrive faster:
- One player gathers, another builds
- Assign someone to handle wind systems
- Share storage and tools to avoid duplication
On a ChipHead-hosted server, your progress stays stable even with multiple players online, perfect for long-term worlds or community projects.
8. Keep Expanding 🌄
Once you’ve mastered one island, take your base mobile.
- Build air bridges and floating docks
- Attach sails or engines to turn your base into a flying fortress
- Harvest wind power to fuel movement between biomes
This is where Aloft truly opens up, the freedom to carry your world wherever the wind takes you.
Final Thoughts 💨
Aloft isn’t about racing through progress, it’s about creativity, balance, and serenity in the sky. Learn to glide, craft wisely, and embrace teamwork to make your floating home flourish.
With ChipHead hosting, you can explore, build, and experiment without lag or instability. Whether it’s your solo island retreat or a massive community of skyfarers, our servers keep every gust of wind smooth and every glider steady. ⚡🏝️
