''Note: this guide is a bit outdated. Some changes are to be considered for an update.''
Wurm is designed so that a player can start with nothing, and create every essential and craftable item. No starter gear, no weapons, no tools, just a shirt and pants, not even shoes! Noobs start with a starter kit, a set of starter items. These item differ a bit from the similar craftable, in peticular cant be improved. The set includes tools, steel and flint, bowl, compass, tent, backpack, belt, armor and weapon.