How to get water and power in your base in Icarus

Getting water and power in Icarus allows players to upgrade their bases with advanced technology. Upon reaching Tier 3 and Tier 4 in the Tech Tree, explorers have to establish a utility network to run advanced electric machinery like the Chemistry Bench, Electric Furnace, and Refrigerator. While water is available in abundance, finding an efficient way to power Tier 4 equipment can be challenging.

This article explains how you can get water and power in the game.

How to obtain water and power in Icarus

To get water and power in Icarus, you have to craft some Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 equipment. Each piece of equipment requires specific crafting materials, which can be found in the Tech Tree tab, along with the corresponding crafting stations.

Water Borer (Image via RocketWerkz/YouTube @Fortizar)

Here's a complete list of the equipment and their required materials:

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Once the necessary machinery has been crafted, you can start setting them up in your base.

Water and power setup (Image via RocketWerkz/YouTube @Fortizar)

Here's how to set up the equipment in your base:

1. Place the Water Borer onto a Geyser.
2. Set up the Wind Turbine for power, and place the Advanced Battery Rack for storage.
3. Install the Water Barrel under a basic roof setup and the Tier 3 Rain Reservoir to store water.
4. Use the Electricity Tool to connect the Wind Turbine to the Battery Rack and the Water Borer.
5. Finally, use the Water Pipe Tool to connect the Water Borer to your Crop Plots and your containers, like a reservoir and barrel.

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The Wind Turbine generates a whopping 1,750 power. Of this, 1,000 units are used to run the Water Borer, while the remaining 750 units are stored in the network battery systems.

The Water Borer is specifically designed for Geysers and is a crucial item for obtaining water and power in Icarus. It requires 1000 power and, in return, produces 1000 units of water, which can be distributed to multiple crop plots. The stored water and power serve as a reliable backup, ensuring your base continues to function even during fluctuations in production.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh