Selling Scrap in Lethal Company

In the harrowing universe of Lethal Company, your team’s survival hinges on scavenging scrap from forsaken moons and moons and delivering it to The Company for credits. This process isn’t just about hauling metal—it’s a high-stakes ritual fraught with mechanical precision, strategic timing, and lurking dangers. Mastering scrap sales means understanding navigation, value fluctuations, placement protocols, and evasion tactics against the buyer’s monstrous appetite. This guide breaks it all down, from initial collection to cashing in, ensuring your crew hits quotas without becoming collateral.

Understanding Scrap: The Lifeblood of Your Operation

Scrap represents the core currency in Lethal Company, collectible items scattered across derelict facilities on various moons. These range from compact tools to bulky machinery, each with a base value scannable via your device’s right-mouse button for instant appraisal. Smaller pieces fit into the ship’s red storage locker, while larger ones rest on the floor—both contribute to your total haul visible on the ship’s manifest screen.

Not all scrap is created equal. High-value targets like electrified gears or massive engines fetch premium prices, but they demand careful handling to avoid injury during transport. Prioritize scanning everything before loading; this reveals the aggregate worth, helping you gauge if a run meets quota thresholds.

• Scan religiously: Right-click to assess value on-site.
• Categorize by size: Lockers for smalls, floor for heavies.
• Team coordination: Assign roles—one hauls, another guards against threats.

Navigating to The Company Headquarters

Selling doesn’t happen aboard your ship; you must pilot to The Company’s orbital hub, a neutral moon listed in your terminal’s navigation menu. After loading scrap post-mission, approach the terminal on the ship’s right side.

1. Enter moons and hit enter to view destinations.
2. Select or type the company building (or simply company for shortcut).
3. Input confirm to lock course.
4. Exit terminal, check left monitor for landing prompt, then pull the central lever to descend.

Landing positions your ship directly before the sales window—a narrow counter flanked by a yellow bell and a digital percentage display. This readout dictates your payout multiplier, fluctuating daily based on quota proximity.

Mastering the Sales Counter: Step-by-Step Process

With ship grounded, exit cautiously and approach the window. The prompt Sell appears upon interaction—press E to deposit items one by one.

Stack efficiently to minimize exposure. Once loaded, ring the bell sparingly—two or three chimes summon the processor. A grotesque tentacle emerges, grumbling as it whisks items away for valuation. A paycheck screen flashes totals post-collection. Avoid over-ringing; rapid presses trigger a vacuum pull, ragdolling players into the void—gear returns, but lives don’t.

Timing Your Sales: When Percentages Peak

The Company’s buy rate starts low (e.g., 50-77%) early in the three-day cycle, climbing toward 100% as deadlines loom. A 100-credit item at 50% yields only 50 credits; wait for 100%, and it’s full value.

• Day 1: 40-60%—scout and stockpile.
• Day 2: 70-90%—partial sells if risky.
• Day 3: 100%—ideal dump for quotas.

Monitor via terminal’s moons screen. Hold hauls until peaks unless emergencies demand credits for gear. Multi-day accumulation amplifies earnings, but risks ship overload or moon hazards.

Risks and Hazards at the Sales Window

The counter isn’t safe. The tentacle occasionally lunges at players, devouring them temporarily—lost items recycle, but downtime kills momentum. Ragdoll physics amplify dangers; one yanked crewmate cascades into others.

Countermeasures:

• Position distantly before bell-ringing.
• Designate a runner for deposits, others observe.
• Exit swiftly post-sale via landing lever.

Post-quota, rates reset—plan cycles meticulously to chain successes.

Advanced Strategies for Profit Maximization

Beyond basics, optimize with these tactics:

Scrap Prioritization Table

Diversify loads: Mix commons for bulk, rares for spikes. Use ship scanners for pre-flight totals. Co-op shines—communicate via proximity chat for efficient drops. Mods like SellMyScrap automate via commands (e.g., /sell all) on supported moons, but vanilla play demands manual finesse.

Quota Dynamics

Quotas escalate progressively—failures eject teams. Sales fund retries, ship upgrades, and entry fees. Track progress on terminals; aim 20-30% over targets for buffer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I check scrap value before selling?

Scan with right-mouse button on ship or moons—totals display near red locker.

Can I sell mid-mission?

No—must return to ship, navigate to Company. Partial sells possible anytime.

What if the tentacle grabs me?

Temporary death; respawn with gear intact. Avoid by spacing out.

Does percentage affect all items equally?

Yes—universal multiplier viewed at window.

Are there other sell locations?

Only Company building in vanilla; mods expand options.

Elevating Your Game: Long-Term Tips

Integrate sales into rotations: Farm low-risk moons early, high-reward late. Upgrade scanners for better detection. Study moon layouts for scrap hotspots—iteration builds mastery. In co-op, roles solidify: Scout, Hauler, Seller, Guard. Consistent 100% sells chain quotas, unlocking tougher (lucrative) contracts.

Scrap sales embody Lethal Company’s tension—rewarding risk with rhythm. Nail the process, and quotas crumble; falter, and The Company claims you. Practice in solo runs, then scale to crews for dominance.