Building guides tend to show a finished result and skip the order of operations. For how to build hamstrings, the order is most of the difficulty.

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse.

The short answer

Lay out the footprint first, gather everything for one full stage, then build that stage completely before starting the next.

Plan the footprint first

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Lighting is the cheapest upgrade and the one people forget. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.

If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Treat the numbers as a guideline; your exact result depends on your setup and current version.

Building it stage by stage

People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough.

  • Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
  • Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
  • Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.
  • Test one change at a time instead of five at once.

Materials and how many you need

If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. Nothing below requires mods, paid tools or an account on some sketchy site.

There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Nothing below requires mods, paid tools or an account on some sketchy site. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem.

Mistakes worth avoiding

  • Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
  • Trusting a video thumbnail over the actual patch notes.
  • Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.
  • Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.

Frequently asked questions

How many materials do I need in total?

Plan for roughly a quarter more than the raw count suggests. Mistakes, decoration and expansion all eat into the margin.

What if it does not work for me?

Go back to the first step and confirm each assumption instead of retrying the last one. The failure is almost always earlier than it appears.

Is there a faster method?

Usually yes, and usually it is riskier. The route above trades a little speed for a much lower chance of having to start over.

Bookmark this if you expect to look up how to build hamstrings again after the next update.