[Dinkum]A must-see for beginners! Complete guide to the 2025 latest super useful practical techniques that you will definitely lose if you don't know[Dinkam]

Dinkum is an open world survival life simulation game inspired by the Australian wilderness. In this game, players land on a deserted island and build their own city through gathering, building, farming, hunting, fishing, exploring mines, etc. It combines laid-back elements like Animal Crossing with the depth of crafting and combat like Stardew Valley and Terraria, making it enjoyable for beginners and advanced players alike. Especially after the official release in 2025, the number of players increased rapidly with the appearance of the Nintendo Switch version, and the Japanese language support made it even easier to play.

The first hurdles that beginners run into are managing stamina, collecting materials, and making money more efficient. This article covers the core of underwater excavation, fishing, and hammer combat, as well as additional moves and early stage charts. If you read this, you will be able to clear the early stages smoothly and accelerate city development.

1. Thorough explanation of Dinkum's basic system: Permission points and licenses are the key

Before starting Dinkum, let's understand the basic system. Game progress is centered around “permission points” and “licenses.” Earn permission points by completing daily tasks, achieving achievements, and donating them to the museum, and then apply to Fletch (initial NPC) to purchase a license. License Lv1 is released from 250 points, and logging, mining, fishing, and hunting are given top priority. If you don't acquire these, you won't be able to use even basic tools.

Stamina is the lifeline of action. It is consumed by running, using tools, and fighting, and when it reaches zero, movement becomes extremely slow and the upper limit decreases over time. As a countermeasure, keep fruits (bush limes and apples) on hand and create a “meat skewer” (raw meat + mangrove stick, stamina recovery speed up for 15 minutes) on the cooking table. When your physical strength is zero, your money will be reduced by 20% and the durability of your tools will be reduced, so don't forget to cook to increase your defense power.

The basics of making money are fishing and catching insects. In the early stages, sell fruits and shells at John's shop to earn dink and obtain a fishing rod (1260 dink). Fish can be sold for more than 1000 dinks, and the appearance rate increases during rainy weather. Don't sell the material items (glowing discs, old gears), save them, and give them to Franklin, who will buy them at a high price.

Map generation is random, so rerolling is recommended. Ideally, start in a central area with a large area of ​​connected land, and avoid maps with many small islands. Place base tents in areas with dense biomes and repair teletowers (teleportation points) to increase movement efficiency. This will greatly reduce stress in the early stages.

2. Underwater excavation rescue technique: A method to reliably destroy ores and obstacles on the ocean floor and riverbed.

Underwater excavation points (x marks) are a valuable source of ore, but you cannot use a pickaxe without a diving helmet. This technique allows you to destroy underwater obstacles by turning them into terrestrial objects. It frequently appears on the ocean floor and in deep rivers, so it is essential from the beginning.

Step 1: Identify the target stone

Locate the stone (or excavation point) you want to break. Allows you to see the surrounding 8 squares even in deep water. If there is a large difference in height, you will not be able to use tools, so be aware of flattening.

Step 2: Completely surround it with ground

Use a shovel to mound soil around the stone in 8 squares (top, bottom, left, right, and diagonally) to bring it to ground level. Prevents submersion and allows you to use a pickaxe. Although it consumes the shovel's durability, it can be practiced immediately after obtaining the pickaxe in the early stages.

Step 3: Dig one square in the corner in a staircase pattern.

Choose one of the four corners of the enclosure and dig it to the same height as the stone. If you dig in steps, it will be easier to return and you will not make a mistake. Swing the pickaxe from the dug position to destroy the stone.

Step 4: Confirm results and perform post-processing

Once the stone is broken, the earthen wall is backfilled. If it is an excavation point, collect the contents (ore or rare items). You won't need it after you get the diving helmet (after the middle level of the mine), but it's revolutionary for leveling the ground and securing resources in the early stages.

The advantage of this move is that it consumes little stamina and can be completed by itself. As an example of failure, if the enclosure is incomplete, it will be submerged in water and the tool will become invalid. Practice in a shallow river.

3. Multi-limited fishing revolution technique: Catch sharks and marlin in an instant by moving the boat

Fishing is the royal road to making money and filling in picture books, but big fish (sharks, marlin) are violent and have a high failure rate. If you use a ship in multiplayer mode, you can move the moment it bites and have an easy victory. If you are on your own, we recommend using the strengthening food described below.

Preparation: Prepare fishing license Lv1 and iron fishing rod.

Apply for 250 points on Fletch. Buy a rod at John's store. A wooden boat (easy to craft) is sufficient for the ship. I'll be on board with my buddy.

Step 1: Move to the target location

The northern sea and island reefs (after the ban on flying has been lifted). The number of barracuda increases at night and during rainy weather.

Step 2: Throw the lure and wait for it to bite.

One person fishes and the other steers the boat. The float will sink and the “GO” display will indicate the start of lifting.

Step 3: Execute the ship movement at the moment of bite

When the fish start to move wildly, the boat operator accelerates the boat in the direction of the hook. It neutralizes the fish's resistance and makes reeling extremely fast. Sharks only have a stun effect, but are perfect for picture books and quests.

Usage scene: Earn more than 2000 dinks/fish

Donations to the museum will be used for permit points, cooking (enhance fishing with fish and chips), and aquaculture pond production. The tournament (Summer/Winter 22nd, Barracuda only, 2.5x purchase) will be a huge profit.

As a standalone tip, eat “Fish and Chips” to get a buff. Failure will result in a wrong winding timing, so practice is essential. With this technique, multi-purpose efficiency is more than 10 times greater.

4. Hammer stiffness cancellation that dramatically changes the battle: Overwhelms bush devils and crocodiles by reducing invincibility time

The hammer has high firepower, but it has a long recovery period after an attack and is often hit by bullets. Cancel by switching the hotbar to achieve continuous attacks. Can be applied from the beginning hunting license level 1 simple hammer.

Preparation: Get your hunting license and hammer

It will be unlocked at 250 points. Craft or buy.

Step 1: Perform a hammer attack

Swing down on enemies (bush devil, crocodile, glowing crocodile).

Step 2: Instantly switch hotbars

Immediately after attacking, slide the hotbar (number keys or stick) to another item (e.g. ice ax). Stiffness is immediately removed and invincibility time is shortened.

Step 3: Immediately return and unleash a series of attacks

Return it to the hammer for the next attack. DPS will be more than doubled. Evasion is also strengthened when used in combination with a spear.

The advantage is that it has good stamina efficiency and alpha enemies can be soloed. An example of a failure is being hit due to a delay in switching. Practice with weaker enemies.

5. Even more convenient! 5 additional practical techniques: A collection of small techniques that will help you immediately from the beginning

In addition to the original three techniques, we will also introduce carefully selected small techniques. All are Switch/PC compatible.

• Technique 1: Improve soil disposal efficiency with a wheelbarrow

  Collect soil from 10 times of land leveling and dump it into water or destroy it. Buy it at John's store and reset it when it's full.

• Technique 2: Capture birds with flickering torches

  Approach a flapping bird such as a parrot and hit Y repeatedly to confuse it and set a trap. This will be a collection/money measure.

• Tech 3: Create a task list with handwritten signs

  Fill out your “plan for tomorrow'' at the sign table. This will prevent you from forgetting when playing for the first time in a few days.

• Tech 4: Perform map marker optimization

  Increase search efficiency by turning on/off/fixing to north. Required for Switch version.

• Technique 5: Perform thunder egg utilization

  Eggs are created by thunderbolts in the rain. You will get rare resources.

These will cut your daily work in half.

6. Fastest progress chart in the beginning: Step by step until John opens his store.

Day1: Build a base

1. Set up a base tent in the center.
2. Set up a personal tent and setup permit (obtain a journal).
3. Harvest bush limes and cook them on a bonfire (3 stones + 2 eucalyptus logs).
4. Complete the daily with the insect catcher (butterfly). Save with a sleeping bag.

Day2-3: Obtain license & table saw

5. Accumulate permit points and obtain mining/logging/fishing Lv1.
6. Earn 5200 Dink by selling fruit and buy a table saw.

Day4-5: Complete construction & John migration

7. Give 3 stones + 1 campfire + 5 tin ore to Fletch.
8. Use the crude furnace to make the tin bar → wooden box recipe.
9. Clear John's request (random, once a day) and persuade him to immigrate.

Day6+: Obtain shop permit

10. Collect 15 boards + 2 tin boards + 16 nails and pay 75,000 dink (fishing money plan). It will be completed in one day of construction.

This will get you a metal detector and speed up your excavation. Be careful about debt.

7. Complete Troubleshooting Measures: Practical advice to prevent failures

• Out of stamina: Always carry meat skewers. Pause (single only) to stop time.
• Shortage of money: Fishing + animal traps (collection points) are available.
• Underwater failure: Complete the box.
• Combat deaths: Prioritize spear avoidance.
• Lost in the map: Repair the teletower.

8. Summary: Master Dinkum with these techniques! move on to the next goal

With this guide, I was able to master underwater excavation, boat fishing, hammer cancel, 5 additional techniques, and early chart. If you practice these, you will be able to break through the beginner's wall and move on to expanding the city and conquering the Deep Mine. The appeal of Dinkum is its unlimited freedom. Enjoy island life to the fullest from today. I sincerely hope that everyone can live their best Dinkum life.