How to effectively chop wood in May Summer Car: a guide for beginners and pros

Preparation of firewood in May Summer Car is not just a routine task, but an important element of gameplay that affects the comfort of your virtual home. Properly split logs burn faster in the stove, take up less space in your inventory, and save game time. However, many players encounter problems: the ax becomes dull too quickly, the logs turn out uneven, and the process takes hours instead of minutes.

In this article we will look at all the nuances - from choosing an instrument to the secrets of mastery that experienced players use. You will learn how to avoid common mistakes, what hidden mechanics affect the quality of firewood, and how to optimize the process for maximum efficiency. And also - a unique trick using game physics to speed up the chopping by 2 times.

If you are just starting to learn MSC, this guide will help you save dozens of gaming hours. If you are a veteran, you may find a couple of life hacks here that you didn’t know about. Forward to a warm fireplace and a cozy home!

1. Choosing a tool: which ax is best for chopping wood

B May Summer Car There are several types of axes available, and their parameters greatly influence the process. Main characteristics worth paying attention to:

• 🪓 Blade sharpness - a dull ax requires more effort and breaks more often
• 🏋️ Weight — heavy axes stab faster, but tire the character
• 🛠️ Strength - cheap models break after 10-15 logs
• 💰 Price — from 50 to 300 coins in the store Teimo's Shop

For beginner players we recommend standard ax for 150 coins - it offers the best balance of price and quality. Experts often choose heavy ax for 300 coins, despite its high cost: it splits logs in 1-2 hits and lasts 3 times longer than its budget counterparts.

Important nuance: the game has hidden "convenience" parameter, which depends on the ratio of the weight of the ax and the strength of your character. If your hero is weak (low level Strength), a heavy ax will slow down the process - it’s better to start with a light version and pump up your strength to 70+ units.

2. Preparation of logs: optimal size and humidity

Before you take up an ax, you need to properly prepare the raw materials. B MSC There are three key parameters of logs that affect splitting:

Size:

• 🌲 Big logs (diameter 30+ cm) - split into 4-6 logs, but require maximum strength
• 🪵 Average (15-30 cm) - the best option for beginners (2-4 logs at a time)
• 🪓 Little ones (<15 cm) - pricks in 1 hit, but provides little firewood

Humidity:

• 💧 Raw logs (freshly cut) - pricks worse, but burns longer
• ☀️ Dried up (sat for 1-2 game days) - the best option for chopping
• 🔥 Overdried (laid for >3 days) - pricks easily, but burns in 10 minutes in the oven

Pro tip: if you need a lot of firewood quickly, use medium dried logs. They give a good balance between the number of logs and the effort required. For long burning (for example, overnight) it is better to prick raw big logs - they will smolder for 40+ minutes.

How to speed up drying of firewood?

Place the logs next to the stove or fireplace at a distance of 1-2 meters. In 1 game hour they will dry to an optimal state (visually become lighter).

3. Splitting technique: step-by-step instructions for maximum efficiency

Now let's move on to the process itself. B May Summer Car chopping wood is implemented taking into account physics, so it is important not only where to hit, but also how to stand. Here is the optimal sequence of actions:

1. Step up to the deck Chopping Block (it is located next to the barn)
2. Take the log from inventory (key E) and place it on the deck
3. Stand so that the character is turned to the deck at an angle of 45 degrees
4. Click LMB for swing and RMB to strike at the moment of maximum lifting of the ax
5. After the first blow, rotate the block 90 degrees (key R) and repeat

Key points:

• ⏱️ Timing - the impact should occur at the top of the swing (the sound will be louder)
• 🎯 Accuracy — you need to aim at the center of the block, not along the edge
• 🔄 Rotate — after each blow, turn the block, otherwise it will get stuck

Experienced players use double strike technique: hit with an ax twice in a row without pausing (quick press LMB → RMB → LMB → RMB). This requires a high level of strength (>80), but speeds up the process by 40%.

Check the sharpness of the ax (indicator in inventory)

Select logs of optimal size (15-30 cm)

Place a bucket of water nearby (in case of fire)

Wear gloves (reduces damage if you miss)

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4. Secret mechanics: how to speed up the process by 2 times

B May Summer Car There are several hidden features that greatly simplify the preparation of firewood. Here are the most useful ones:

1. Physics of logs:

If you put a block of wood on the deck vertically (not horizontally), it will crack in 1-2 hits, regardless of size. To do this:

1. Take the log and bring it to the deck
2. Clamp Shift and rotate with the mouse to a vertical position
3. Let go Shift - the block of wood will remain standing
4. Strike from top to bottom

2. Combo attacks:

At high strength level (>90) you can use series of three strikes without pauses:

LMB → RMB → LMB → RMB → LMB → RMB

This only works with a heavy ax and gives +50% chopping speed.

3. Automatic styling:

If you put a firewood box Firewood Box right behind the deck (at a distance of 1 meter), the logs will be automatically placed there, saving time on carrying.

5. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced players sometimes make mistakes that slow down the process or damage the instrument. Here are the most common:

Error	Consequences	How to fix
Using a blunt ax	Requires 3 times more hits, ax breaks faster	Sharpen your ax on a whetstone (Grindstone) for 5 coins
Chopping wet logs	The logs turn out crooked, the ax gets stuck	Dry the wood for 1-2 in-game days or chop it at the stove
Wrong angle of impact	The ax ricochets, the log does not split	You need to aim at the center at an angle of 60 degrees
Character overexertion	Strength drops to 0, you have to rest for 10+ minutes	Take breaks every 5 minutes or drink energy drinks

The error with stuck ax. If this happens:

1. Do not try to pull the ax out by force - this will reduce its strength
2. Take another ax and gently hit the protruding blade
3. If that doesn't help, use Crowbar (scrap) from inventory

6. Optimization of storage and use of firewood

Chopping the wood is only half the battle. It is important to store and use them correctly so as not to waste time. Here are the best practices:

Storage:

• 📦 Use firewood boxes (Firewood Box) - they hold up to 50 logs
• 🏠 Keep the main supply in the shed, and a small reserve (10-15 logs) next to the stove
• ☔ Cover the firewood with a tarpaulin (Tarp), if they lie outside, wet logs burn worse

Usage:

• 🔥 To quickly heat up the oven, use birch logs - they burn hotter
• ⏳ For long burning (overnight) put pine or spruce - they smolder longer
• 🌡️ The optimal temperature in the house is 18-22°C (at 15°C the character begins to freeze)

Professional life hack: if you need to quickly heat up your house, use combination of 2 birch and 1 pine logs. Birch gives quick heat, and pine maintains heat. This mixture warms the room to 20°C in 5 minutes and stays warm for 30+ minutes.

How to make endless firewood?

In creative mode (Creative Mode) you can duplicate logs through your inventory. In normal mode this bug does not work, but you can use the mod Infinite Firewood (installed via MSC Mod Loader).

7. Advanced Strategies for Firewood Farming

If you want to make firewood harvesting your main source of income or simply like to optimize processes, these strategies are for you:

1. Automated sawmill:

Build next to your house:

• 🪵 Sawmill (Sawmill) for sawing logs
• 🪓 3-4 decks (Chopping Block) for parallel splitting
• 🚜 Trolley (Wheelbarrow) for transporting firewood

This system allows you to process up to 200 logs per hour.

2. Firewood trade:

B MSC firewood can be sold:

• 🏪 Teimo's Shop — 2 coins per log (minimum price)
• 🚢 Port — 3 coins, but must be carried on a cart
• 🏡 Neighbors – 4 coins, but demand is limited (maximum 50 logs per day)

3. Seasonal harvesting:

In winter, wood burns 20% faster, so in the fall it’s worth chopping up a supply for 3-4 in-game months. In the summer, it is better to focus on sales - the demand for firewood falls, but prices for other resources rise.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

How much firewood do you need for winter?

For one oven (Small Stove) for 3 months of winter you will need about 1500 logs (with round-the-clock heating). For the fireplace (Fireplace) - about 2000, since it is less effective.

Tip: if you sleep 8 hours, you can reduce the supply to 800 logs - the temperature drops more slowly at night.

How to fix a broken ax?

A broken ax cannot be repaired - only thrown away (Drop) and buy a new one. However, you can extend the life of the tool:

• Sharpen it regularly Grindstone (every 20 logs)
• Do not stab frozen logs (they damage the blade)
• Use gloves (Gloves) - they reduce wear by 10%

Is it possible to chop wood without a log?

Technically yes, but it is extremely inefficient:

• Chance to split a log - 30% (versus 90% with a deck)
• The ax dulls 2 times faster
• The character spends 3 times more energy

The exception is if the log is already cracked and hanging on the fibers. In this case, you can finish him off without a deck.

What's the fastest way to chop 100 logs?

Use this sequence:

1. Buy a heavy ax (300 coins)
2. Increase your strength to 90+ (exercises with Dumbbells)
3. Take 20 medium dried logs
4. Use vertical splitting technique + combo strikes
5. Place a firewood box behind the deck.

If done perfectly, you will chop 100 logs in 8-10 minutes of game time.

Where can I get free logs?

Several ways:

• 🌳 Forest near the house - fell trees with an ax (gives 3-5 logs per tree)
• 🏗️ Construction site - sometimes there are scraps of logs left behind
• 🗑️ Landfill - you can find broken furniture that can be split
• 🎁 Quests - some neighbors give logs for help (for example, Help Teimo)

The best option for beginners is the forest: one tree = 15 minutes of ax work = 5 logs.