The Keeper's Handbook

The Tidewatch knowledge base โ€” keep the light burning, survive the night.

๐Ÿ”ฆ Lighthouse Upgrades

Anyone can chip supplies into an upgrade at the lighthouse; when its cost is filled it's built for the whole crew for the rest of the run. Each level costs more than the last (ร—1.6 ร— level^1.4). Upgrades reset when a run ends.

UpgradeUnlocksEffect
Bigger LensChapter 2 / night 2A bigger ring of light, per level.
Slow WickChapter 2 / night 2The lamp burns less oil, per level.
Warm HearthChapter 2 / night 2Faster healing inside the light.
Big Oil TankChapter 2 / night 4Hold more oil, per level.
Warm LanternsChapter 2 / night 4Hunger drains slower, per level.
Sweeping BeamChapter 3 / night 6A rotating beam of light sweeps the island (one full turn every 40 s). Needs Bigger Lens level 3 first.
Brute BellChapter 3 / night 6The bell slows Brutes. Ready before Brutes arrive on night 8. Needs Slow Wick level 1.
Twin BeamChapter 4 / night 10A second sweeping beam. Needs Sweeping Beam level 1.