Funnel Runners Tools

Repair-Critical Equipment

Tools are the backbone of Funnel Runners looting. Supernova Studios LLC separates tools from gadgets, consumables, and collectables so players know what is mandatory for escape. Every 20-minute run ends in failure if your squad cannot match tools to van problems.

Common Tool Types

• Wrenches and sockets: Engine and wheel hardware for repair minigames
• Jack and lug tools: Required for flat tire fixes on mobility systems
• Wire kits and pliers: Electrical faults on battery and dash systems
• Pry bars: Forced entry into locked suburban buildings
• Multipurpose kits: Rare spawns that cover multiple problem types

Looting Tools Efficiently

After diagnosing the van at spawn, mark which tools you need before sprinting into random houses. The American Suburbs biome places hardware stores and garages at varying distances—check map generation patterns to plan routes. When a tornado destroys a store you needed, backup plans become critical under escalating storms.

Tools in Co-op

Groups of up to 8 players should avoid duplicating the same wrench while missing a jack entirely. Team strategies often assign a "loadout leader" who tracks tool ownership via voice chat. Tools stay at the van between repair phases so the driver always knows what is available.

Tools Versus Gadgets

Gadgets assist but rarely replace tools outright. A scanner gadget might highlight a shed with a wrench inside, but the wrench item still occupies your tool slot. Read the gadgets guide for synergy combos.

Launch and Item Discovery

Full tool tables ship with the Steam release on July 16, 2026 at $14.99. Study how to play and wishlist on Steam to experience the repair loop firsthand.