RimWorld Tools & Mods
Use local RimWorld 1.6 data to plan crops, food, rooms, power, production, weapons, armor, medicine, animals, trade, caravans, storytellers, and more. Mod recommendations and guide links remain below the calculators.
Essential Mods
Harmony
Essential framework mod required by many other mods. Provides the foundation for mod compatibility and functionality.
HugsLib
Lightweight library mod that provides shared functionality for many popular mods. Essential for mod stability.
RimHUD
Completely redesigned user interface that provides better information display and improved usability.
Work Tab
Advanced work priority management with detailed scheduling and priority controls for better colonist management.
Map Reroll
Allows you to regenerate maps without changing the world seed, perfect for finding the ideal starting location.
Allow Tool
Adds useful tools for area management, including "Allow All" and "Forbid All" commands for better resource control.
Featured Guides & Tools
Baby & Pregnancy Tool (Biotech)
Biotech baby checklist: DLC gate, “Try for baby” blockers, 18-day gestation math, and caregiver priorities from Core defs.
Crafting XP Grind Planner (1.6)
Stop wasting mats: one-screen quick guide + code-backed planner for the 4,000 XP/day cap, best training bills, stonecutting trap, and the Crafting 8 component jump.
Medicine & Bleeding Guide
Stop colonists from bleeding out: tend priorities, medicine tiers, and the medical loop that keeps raids from becoming body bags.
Corpse Mood & Disposal Fixes
Fix rotting corpses tanking mood: burial, cremation, freezer routing, Ideology precepts, and a quick action checklist that actually works.
Animal Feeding Planner
Stop animal starvation: diet match cards, pen workflow, roofed shelf routing, winter reserves, and the warg exception from Core defs.
Animal Feeding Planner (Poster Tool)
Stop animal starvation fast: diet match cards, pen-marker workflow, roofed shelf/barn routing, winter reserve planner, and the warg exception backed by local 1.6.4633 Core defs.
Toxic Fallout Timer & Survival Toolkit
Exact toxic-fallout timer from local 1.6.4633 defs (days + ticks), plus a 24-hour checklist, toxic buildup thresholds, food/animal triage, and a fast "why is this permanent?" troubleshooter.
Freezer Airlock Fix Guide
Stop freezer meltdowns: double-door airlocks, cooler venting, insulation, and foot-traffic rules that keep food frozen.
Freezer Builder & Cooler Count Tool
Freezer planner for 1.6.4633: quick build checklist, live cooler / power calculator, local code anchors for spoilage and temperature equalization, and kitchen-flow fixes that stop food from thawing.
Laboratory Builder & Research Speed Tool
Build a lab that actually counts in 1.6. Includes a room-role predictor and a research-speed calculator using real 1.6.4633 values: cleanliness curve, temperature cutoff (9-35C), not-in-room penalty (0.8), and analyzer link rules.
Plasteel Planner & Source Guide
Every vanilla plasteel source ranked by speed and control. Scanner timing calculator, mech salvage yields, trade planner, and budget tool — all from 1.6 Core defs.
Baby Planner & Pregnancy Tool
Fast yes/no (Biotech required), “Try for baby” troubleshooting, an 18-day due-date calculator (from Core defs), and baby-care priorities.
Tech Tier Guide
Interactive guide to understanding faction tech levels, weapons, and combat strategies across different technological eras.
Temperature Management
Complete guide to managing temperature, hypothermia, and heat stroke. Includes clothing recommendations and base design tips.
Biosculpter Pod Setup Tool
Poster-style setup guide for RimWorld biosculpter pods with clean-room math, cycle planning, and fast troubleshooting.
Mod Installation Guide
Steam Workshop (Recommended)
- Subscribe to mods on Steam Workshop
- Launch RimWorld
- Go to Mods menu
- Activate desired mods
- Arrange load order (important!)
- Restart the game
Manual Installation
- Download mod files
- Extract to RimWorld/Mods folder
- Launch RimWorld
- Activate in Mods menu
- Set proper load order
- Restart the game
Important Notes
- Always check mod compatibility before installation
- Load order matters - framework mods should load first
- Backup your saves before adding new mods
- Some mods require a new game to work properly