Which skill should I level first?

Most beta routes start with Farming and Cooking for income, then Crafting for island upgrades. Your optimal order depends on whether you prioritize gold, research, or decor — see the route snapshot above.

Do skills reset between beta waves?

Beta progression rules vary by invite wave. Treat perk trees as planning reference until Qloud Games confirms EA persistence.

⚡ Skills

Loftia Skills Database — All 9Skills & Perk Trees

Browse perk counts and skill summaries from loftiacodex — open each skill for full perk lists and beta notes.

Beta notice: Skill perks and descriptions from loftiacodex.com/skills. Perk counts and unlock requirements may change at Early Access — verify in-game.

✓Last verified: June 2026

Quick Answer

For income loops: prioritize Farming and Cooking perks, then fund Crafting stations. For research completion: pair Foraging and Research with station donations. XP curves and perk effects stay beta est.* until EA.

Skills

Core activity trees

114

Perks

Beta-documented

Perk Pages

One per skill

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XP Rates

Beta est. at EA

Official Fact Check

Steam lists farming, fishing, crafting, cooking, and community play as core loops — matching the skill set documented on loftiacodex.com. Perk names and numeric bonuses are fan-transcribed beta data, not official patch notes.

Skill Priority Snapshot

If you want…	Best route	Why
Early gold and crops	Farming + Cooking perks first	Crop sales and kitchen dishes fund tool upgrades — see /best-crops for efficiency routes.
Research unlock speed	Foraging + Research + targeted donations	Foraged inputs feed bundles; Research perks may reduce donation friction — beta est.*.
Island build-out	Crafting + Salvaging + Repairing	Furniture, upcycling, and tool maintenance loops share material pipelines.
Social / co-op rewards	Community skill during Community Farm	Group adventures and hourly farm events scale with co-op play — perk effects beta est.*.

Jump Points

Farming skill route

Four growing methods and crop data.

Fishing skill route

Spots, rods, and fish donations.

Crafting loop

Stations, recipes, and upcycling.

Cooking loop

70 beta recipes and kitchen prep.

Farming

16 perks

Plant and harvest crops to grow into a true farmer. Cultivated Farmers save time, water and can clear plots in a single sweep.

Fishing

15 perks

Use your fishing rod to find your flow. Expert anglers catch fish faster and with less effort.

Crafting

17 perks

Craft and process materials to refine your technique. Skillful Crafters work faster, use fewer ingredients, and save energy.

Cooking

7 perks

Prepare meals to become a true chef. Seasoned Cooks will spend less ingredients, carry more dishes and prep food faster.

Foraging

12 perks

Use your Pruner and gather wild flora to deepen your roots. Proficient Foragers move faster, collect better, and carry more wildcraft goods.

Repairing

11 perks

Use your Wrench to fix what's broken and master the mechanics of repairing. Efficient Repairers work faster, carry more and spend less repair kits.

Research

11 perks

Complete bundles, inspire fellow Loftians, and find relics to deepen your understanding. Savvy Researchers use far less energy.

Salvaging

15 perks

Use your Hammer and collect scraps to become more resourceful. Handy salvagers are more efficient in gathering, finding and carrying resources.

Community

10 perks

Go on adventures, find datapads and complete group activities to boost your knowledge. Accomplished Loftians get more rewards and can stay longer on adventures.

Skills FAQ

Closed Beta records document 9 skills with 114 total perks across their trees. Perk names and unlock levels may change at Early Access.