Saber Interactive's RoadCraft, released 20 May 2025, puts you in charge of a disaster recovery contractor working eight maps of roughly four square kilometres each. You clear wreckage, pour sand, pave asphalt, then hand the finished road to AI convoys that haul cargo while you go and build the next one. Terrain deforms permanently under weight, so the shortcut you rushed on trip one is the mud pit that strands a loaded truck on trip three.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness, factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame. New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Cargo hauler | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Dump truck | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Dozer | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Mobile crane | A | Balanced | Best available |
For detailed meta rankings, see our RoadCraft tier list.
A-Tier: Scout
Scout is a top-performing option in RoadCraft.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Tayga 6455B | A six wheel drive all terrain dump truck from the Eastern European lineup, originally imagined as a military logistics vehicle. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Four stage road building | A finished road wants sand dumped along the line, a dozer pass to flatten the bed, an asphalt paver driven slowly over it, then a roller to compact the surface. |
How to Play Scout
Scout focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Tayga 6455B does the damage and Four stage road building keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Cargo hauler
Cargo hauler is a strong option in RoadCraft.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Kronenwerk L-34 | A dozer that clears debris and, more importantly, grades poured sand into a flat bed. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Terrain deformation | Mud, sand and snow deform under weight and stay deformed for the rest of the map. |
How to Play Cargo hauler
Cargo hauler focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Pair Kronenwerk L-34 with Terrain deformation and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Dump truck
Dump truck is a strong option in RoadCraft.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | DS 135A 'Bunker' | An asphalt paver that lays the surface layer at walking pace. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Logistics routes | Once a path is drivable you draw a point to point route on the map and hand it to AI trucks that run cargo without you. |
How to Play Dump truck
Dump truck focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Logistics routes covers the gap DS 135A 'Bunker' leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Dozer
Dozer is a specialized option in RoadCraft.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Arling Roadworks 750R | An asphalt roller that compacts the fresh surface into a finished road. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Scrap recycling | Wood, metal and concrete debris scattered across each map feeds a recycler and comes back as steel beams, pipes and concrete slabs for bridges and buildings. |
How to Play Dozer
Dozer focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: This one leans on Scrap recycling rather than raw numbers, and Arling Roadworks 750R is what makes that trade pay off. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
A-Tier: Mobile crane
Mobile crane is a specialized option in RoadCraft.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Zikz 605E | A heavy equipment transporter that carries other machines on its bed. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Recovery Tokens | Recovery Tokens are the limited campaign currency for permanent map infrastructure such as sand refill stations and new vehicle spawn points. |
How to Play Mobile crane
Mobile crane focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Zikz 605E and Recovery Tokens pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Cargo hauler: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Scout once you understand core mechanics and have access to Tayga 6455B
- Keep a Dump truck setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Mobile crane for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary equipment first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Pour sand, then make at least two full dozer passes over it before the paver touches it. The paver follows the surface it is given, so a lumpy sand bed produces a road with gaps that trucks will get caught on for the rest of the map.
- Drive every logistics route manually once before you assign AI trucks to it. Automated convoys have no judgement about mud, fallen trees or a half finished bridge, and a jammed convoy blocks the road for everyone including you.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
More RoadCraft Guides
- RoadCraft RoadCraft Overview
- RoadCraft Tier List
- RoadCraft Walkthrough
- RoadCraft Beginner's Guide
- RoadCraft Tips & Tricks
- RoadCraft Weapons Guide
- RoadCraft Combat Guide
- RoadCraft Boss Guide
- RoadCraft Maps & Locations
- RoadCraft Crafting Guide
- RoadCraft Classes & Characters
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