7 Days to Die: How To Get Clay Fast

Finding resources in 7 Days to Die is vital for early-game progression, and one of the most vital resources you can gain access to is clay. Clay is one of the most basic resources you can find in the game but is used to craft one of the most important early-on crafting stations - the forge. 

In this guide, we are going to tell you exactly how to gain clay in 7 Days to Die, as well as some of the best things you can use it for.

How To Get Clay Fast In 7 Days To Die

Getting clay in 7 Days to Die is actually quite simple: by hitting the floor. But, doing it this way will only grant you one piece of clay (or clay soil) at a time. To get the most stacks of clay, you're going to want to make yourself a shovel. An iron or steel one is best as this grants you the most clay, but to start out, a stone one will do. 

In order to make a basic shovel you will need a few basic ingredients; five small stones, three plant fibers, and three pieces of wood. When you have this, simply dig at any area of topsoil and it's raining clay! 

There aren't any particular areas or ground textures that offer more or less clay, so wherever you are you will be able to grab as much as you need, and believe me, you will need a lot to make some important items. 

Best Crafting Recipes Using Clay

It takes 60 clay soil in order to craft the forge, and as soon as you can do this, it opens up a bunch of new recipes at your fingertips. Some of the best recipes you can craft using clay are:

• Anvil
• Brick blocks
• Cooking grill
• Cooking pot
• Forged iron or Forged steel
• Nails
• Bullet tips

These are just a select few of the items you can craft using clay, so you'll want to stock up on this easy-to-collect resource. 

There you have it! You now know how to gain clay in 7 Days to Die! If you want to find out whether the game can be played with players from across all platforms, check out our article here, and keep an eye out for more 7 Days to Die guides.