TLDR:
- Cut trees, carry logs to the cutting station, and sell them for Coins. Mutated trees give bonus Gems automatically when chopped, so always prioritize them.
- Spend Coins on the Axe first, then upgrade it fully before buying the Chainsaw and switching over. Skip Hands and Dynamite upgrades early.
- Clawman is the best class in the game at 4,000 Gems but only appears in the RNG shop every 5 minutes. Get Ultimate Lumberjack first if Clawman is unavailable.
- Buy the Rusty Runabout early for hauling efficiency, then save Gems for the Stakebed Hauler and Timber Hauler as your two best Gem-value vehicles.
Chop A Forest is a Roblox idle-style chopping game where you cut down trees, haul logs to a cutting station, sell them for Coins and Gems, and progressively unlock better tools, classes, vehicles, and permanent upgrades. To progress optimally, you should know exactly what to buy and when. Spending on the wrong upgrades can slow your run significantly. So, this complete beginner's guide covers everything you need to know for the most efficient start.
How Do You Farm Gems and Coins in Chop A Forest?
Gems and Coins are the two main currencies in Chop A Forest and are earned differently and serve different purposes. Gems can help you get permanent items like classes, perks, and vehicles whereas Coins are for tools, upgrades, and temporary vehicles which last your playthrough.
How To Farm Coins
Your primary Coin source is cutting trees and selling the logs at the Log Chipper. Carry as many logs as your capacity allows per trip to maximize income per run. Mutated logs sell for significantly more than standard ones, so always prioritize cutting mutated trees first.
A secondary Coin source is the birds that occasionally land on tree stumps and logs. When you spot one, approach quickly and hit it with your punch or tool before it flies away. They provide a small bonus on top of your regular log sales.
How To Farm Gems
Gems drop automatically when you chop down a mutated tree. The rarer the mutation, the more Gems the tree drops:
- Common mutations like Golden and Candy drop 2-3 Gems per tree
- Rarer mutations like Frost: 6+ Gems per tree
- Higher rarities scale up significantly from there
Running mutated tree-heavy areas consistently nets over 100 Gems per run. On top of active play, your can claim your daily rewards for 25+ Gems per day and redeem any active codes for bonus Gems.
What Are the Best Classes in Chop A Forest?
Classes define your playstyle and provide permanent stat boosts for the duration of a run. They are purchased with Gems from the Class Shop, which refreshes its stock on RNG every 5 minutes. Here are the three best classes currently:
| Class | Cost | Buffs |
|---|---|---|
| Clawman | 4,000 Gems | +200% Power, +35% Walk Speed, +100% Sell Price, +100% Rare Tree Luck, +5 Carry Capacity |
| Lumber Legend | 2,700 Gems | +100% Power, +25% Walk Speed, +50% Sell Price, +50% Rare Tree Luck, +3 Carry Capacity |
| Ultimate Lumberjack | 1,600 Gems | +50% Power, +20% Walk Speed, +25% Sell Price |
RELATED: For more information on each class and which ones to get, check out our complete class tier list for Chop A Forest!
What Are the Best Tools in Chop A Forest?
Tools are the backbone of your playthrough and determine how fast you cut trees. Most of them can be bought with Coins from the Tool Shop, though some are Robux-only. Here's how to get all of them:
| Tool | Cost | How to Get | What It Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | 150 Coins | Starter Tool Shop | Cuts trees faster than punching. Your essential first purchase |
| Vacuum | 1,000 Coins | Starter Tool Shop | Sucks up nearby logs automatically. Useful mid-game. |
| Dynamite | 2,500 Coins | Outside Tool Shop | Blasts all trees in a radius. |
| Chainsaw | 7,500 Coins | Pine Wood Area Shop | Cuts trees significantly faster than the Axe. |
| Backpack | 175 Coins | Outside Tool Shop | Increases log carrying capacity. Must have. |
| Rainbowmaker | 35 Robux | Starter Tool Shop | Every tree cut becomes Rainbow mutation. |
| Trial Saw | 10 Robux | Starter Tool Shop | Cuts trees nearly instantly for 5 minutes. |
| Infinite Bag | 59 Robux | Outside Tool Shop | Unlimited log capacity. |
| Handsaw | TBA | TBA | Cuts trees much faster |
| War God | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Clawman | NA | Exclusive to Clawman Class | Cuts even faster. |
WARNING: Unlike vehicles, Robux-only tools are purchased temporarily and last only for the duration of your current playthrough and need to be purchased again.
What Are the Best Upgrades to Get in Chop A Forest?
Upgrades play a huge role in Chop A Forest. Each tool has up to three upgrade nodes, each upgradeable up to six times. Later upgrades cost progressively more, so spending Coins in the right order matters significantly. Here's how you should prioritize your upgrades:
| Upgrade | Priority | How to Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Axe | High | The best early-game upgrade investment. Max it out fully if you are not buying P2W tools. This is where most of your early Coins should go |
| Chainsaw | High | The moment you buy the Chainsaw, start maxing its upgrades and switch away from the Axe entirely |
| Gear | Medium | Upgrade progressively as your carry capacity increases and you move into new areas. Prioritize the Chipper Speed node to convert logs to Coins faster. Do not invest heavily in Walk Speed |
| Vacuum | Medium | Does not provide a significant improvement over manual collection early on. Save Vacuum upgrades for late game when you have spare Coins |
| Hands | Low | Only upgrade the Grasp node under Hands to grab more logs at once. Ignore all other Hands upgrades entirely since you will be moving to better tools quickly |
| Dynamite | Low | Not cost-effective in early areas. Save both the Dynamite purchase and its upgrades for later areas where the blast radius becomes more valuable |
What Are the Best Vehicles to Get in Chop A Forest?
Vehicles let you haul significantly more logs per trip. Coin-purchased vehicles last only for one run, whereas Gem and Robux vehicles are permanent. Here's all the 10 vehicles currently in Chop A Forest and which ones to get:
| Vehicle | Cost | Speed | Carry | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Runabout | 500 Coins | 36 | 50 | High |
| Farmhand Pickup | 2,800 Coins | 39 | 75 | Low |
| Timber Flatbed | 6,500 Coins | 42 | 100 | Medium |
| Stakebed Hauler | 300 Gems | 45 | 125 | High |
| Ridge Dumper | 600 Gems | 48 | 150 | Medium |
| Ranger 6x6 | 1,200 Gems | 51 | 175 | Low |
| Timber Hauler | 2,000 Gems | 54 | 200 | High |
| Big Timber Rig | 59 Robux | 57 | 225 | Medium |
| Ironwood 8x8 | 119 Robux | 60 | 260 | Medium |
| Timber King | 199 Robux | 64 | 300 | Medium |
How Do Mutations Work in Chop A Forest?
Mutations appear randomly on trees and multiply the Coin value of the logs produced when that tree is cut. They also drop Gems automatically on chop. Rarer mutations drop more Gems per tree, making mutated trees your primary Gem farming source.
| Mutation | Coin Multiplier | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Golden | 3x Cash | Rare |
| Candy | 4x Cash | Rare |
| Frost | 5x Cash | Epic |
| TBA | 6x Cash | Epic |
| TBA | 7x Cash | Legendary |
| TBA | 14x Cash | Mythic |
| TBA | 25x Cash | Divine |
| TBA | 40x Cash | God |
Always cut mutated trees before normal trees. Gems from mutations are autocollected on chop so you never need to manually pick them up. Upgrading the Mutation Luck permanent perk with Gems increases how frequently high-rarity mutations appear.
NOTE: All the mutations have not yet been discovered. We will update the table with the information as new mutations are found!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Buy the Axe at 150 Coins as your very first purchase. Do not waste any Coins upgrading your basic punches first. Then buy the Backpack for carry capacity and start saving for the Rusty Runabout at 500 Coins for hauling. Once you have a vehicle and a maxed Axe, start saving for the Chainsaw at 7,500 Coins.
The Class Shop runs on RNG and refreshes its available stock every 5 minutes. Not every class is guaranteed to appear. Clawman in particular is rarely in stock. Check the shop regularly every few minutes and keep Gems ready so you can buy it immediately when a class you want appears.
Coin vehicles are only usable for a single run, making them a recurring expense. The Rusty Runabout at 500 Coins is worth buying on Coin runs since the hauling boost easily pays for itself. For the late game, simply saving toward a permanent Gem vehicle instead.
For more on Chop A Forest, check out Chop a Forest Classes Tier List or Complete 99 Nights in the Forest Hard Mode Update Guide on Pro Game Guides!
