With over 470 items in Storage Hunters: Open World, knowing which items are worth hauling and which to leave behind is the difference between profit and wasted time. This tier list ranks items from S-Tier (legendary must-haves) down to C-Tier (common junk), based on base value, weight efficiency, mutation potential, and overall profit impact.
How This Tier List Works
Items are ranked based on four criteria:
- Base Value - The item's selling price without any mutations
- Value-to-Weight Ratio - How much cash you earn per unit of weight
- Mutation Potential - How valuable the item becomes with common mutations
- Availability - How commonly the item appears in containers
| Tier | Description | Value Range | Mutation Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Legendary, game-changing items | 5,000+ base | Secret: 250,000+ |
| A | High-value, consistently profitable | 1,000-5,000 base | Gold: 4,000-20,000 |
| B | Solid everyday earners | 300-1,000 base | Gold: 1,200-4,000 |
| C | Common items, marginal profit | 50-300 base | Gold: 200-1,200 |
S-Tier Items (Legendary)
These are the most valuable items in Storage Hunters: Open World. Finding one without a mutation is profitable; finding one with a mutation is life-changing.
| Item | Base Value | Weight | Value/Weight | Best Area | Gold Value | Secret Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire Dominus | 5,000 | 8 | 625 | Shipyard | 20,000 | 250,000 |
| Camping Backpack | 2,000 | 5 | 400 | Farmyard/Shipyard | 8,000 | 100,000 |
| Golden Trophy | 3,500 | 7 | 500 | Shipyard | 14,000 | 175,000 |
| Ancient Relic | 4,000 | 10 | 400 | Shipyard | 16,000 | 200,000 |
| Premium Safe Box | 2,500 | 12 | 208 | Shipyard | 10,000 | 125,000 |
S-Tier strategy: These items should always be your first priority when loading your vehicle. If you find one with any beneficial mutation, it goes directly to your shop for immediate sale. Never leave an S-Tier item behind, even if it has the Dirty mutation (0.8x), because 0.8 x 5,000 = 4,000 cash is still excellent.
A-Tier Items (High Value)
A-Tier items are the backbone of a profitable Storage Hunters: Open World session. They appear regularly in Farmyard and Shipyard containers and provide reliable income.
| Item | Base Value | Weight | Value/Weight | Best Area | Gold Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Camera | 1,500 | 4 | 375 | Back Alley/Farmyard | 6,000 |
| Industrial Generator | 1,800 | 15 | 120 | Farmyard | 7,200 |
| High-End Laptop | 1,200 | 3 | 400 | Back Alley | 4,800 |
| Gold Watch | 1,000 | 2 | 500 | Back Alley/Farmyard | 4,000 |
| Power Tools Set | 900 | 8 | 113 | Farmyard | 3,600 |
| Antique Clock | 1,200 | 5 | 240 | Farmyard | 4,800 |
| Expensive Painting | 1,500 | 6 | 250 | Shipyard | 6,000 |
| Silver Cutlery Set | 800 | 3 | 267 | Farmyard | 3,200 |
A-Tier strategy: These items are always worth hauling. Prioritize the ones with the highest value-to-weight ratio (Gold Watch, High-End Laptop, Vintage Camera). When weight capacity is limited, choose A-Tier items with ratio above 200 over those with ratio below 200.
B-Tier Items (Solid Earners)
B-Tier items form the bulk of your earnings in the Back Alley and early Farmyard. They are profitable but not exceptional.
| Item | Base Value | Weight | Value/Weight | Best Area | Gold Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Speaker | 500 | 3 | 167 | Back Alley | 2,000 |
| Power Drill | 500 | 5 | 100 | Farmyard | 2,000 |
| Farm Saddle | 400 | 8 | 50 | Farmyard | 1,600 |
| Small TV | 600 | 10 | 60 | Back Alley | 2,400 |
| Vintage Magazine | 300 | 1 | 300 | Back Alley | 1,200 |
| Cookware Set | 400 | 6 | 67 | Back Alley | 1,600 |
| Musical Instrument | 700 | 7 | 100 | Farmyard | 2,800 |
| Leather Jacket | 500 | 4 | 125 | Back Alley | 2,000 |
B-Tier strategy: Haul these when you have spare weight capacity after loading A-Tier and S-Tier items. Prioritize B-Tier items with high value-to-weight ratios (Vintage Magazine at 300 is exceptional for its weight).
C-Tier Items (Common Junk)
C-Tier items are the most common items in the game, found primarily in Junk Yard containers. They are barely profitable without mutations.
| Item | Base Value | Weight | Value/Weight | Best Area | Gold Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Chair | 50 | 8 | 6 | Junk Yard | 200 |
| Old Newspaper | 30 | 1 | 30 | Junk Yard | 120 |
| Torn Poster | 40 | 1 | 40 | Junk Yard | 160 |
| Cracked Mug | 60 | 2 | 30 | Junk Yard | 240 |
| Dirty Rag | 25 | 1 | 25 | Junk Yard | 100 |
| Rusty Can | 20 | 2 | 10 | Junk Yard | 80 |
| Broken Lamp | 80 | 5 | 16 | Junk Yard | 320 |
| Old Shoe | 35 | 2 | 18 | Junk Yard | 140 |
C-Tier strategy: Only haul C-Tier items when you have excess weight capacity and no better options. A Gold-mutated C-Tier item can be worth hauling (200-320 cash), but a Dirty-mutated or non-mutated C-Tier item should generally be left behind.
Item Value with Mutations Summary
This table shows how mutations transform item tiers:
| Tier | Base Value Range | Gold (4x) | Void (35x) | Secret (50x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2,000-5,000 | 8,000-20,000 | 70,000-175,000 | 100,000-250,000 |
| A | 800-1,800 | 3,200-7,200 | 28,000-63,000 | 40,000-90,000 |
| B | 300-700 | 1,200-2,800 | 10,500-24,500 | 15,000-35,000 |
| C | 20-80 | 80-320 | 700-2,800 | 1,000-4,000 |
Best Items by Area
Different areas have different item pools. Here is where to find the best items:
| Area | Best Items | Item Tier Range | Recommended Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard | Broken Lamp, Old Shoe, Cracked Mug | C-Tier | Haul everything, volume over quality |
| Back Alley | Vintage Magazine, Gold Watch, Portable Speaker | B-A-Tier | Prioritize A-Tier, skip C-Tier |
| Farmyard | Power Tools, Antique Clock, Farm Saddle | A-B-Tier | Focus on A-Tier, skip B-Tier with low ratio |
| Shipyard | Vampire Dominus, Golden Trophy, Ancient Relic | S-A-Tier | Prioritize S-Tier, always haul A-Tier |
Best Items for Mutation Farming
When hunting for mutations, certain items have the best profit potential because of their high base values:
| Item | Base Value | Gold (4x) | Silver (2x) | Void (35x) | Secret (50x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire Dominus | 5,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | 175,000 | 250,000 |
| Ancient Relic | 4,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 | 140,000 | 200,000 |
| Golden Trophy | 3,500 | 14,000 | 7,000 | 122,500 | 175,000 |
| Camping Backpack | 2,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 |
| Premium Safe Box | 2,500 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 87,500 | 125,000 |
These items are the ultimate targets for Shipyard mutation farming. A single Secret-mutated Vampire Dominus is worth more than hours of normal gameplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable item in Storage Hunters: Open World? The Vampire Dominus, with a base value of 5,000 cash. With a Secret mutation (50x), it becomes worth 250,000 cash, making it the most valuable single item in the game.
How many items are in Storage Hunters: Open World? There are over 470 unique items across all categories, including household, electronics, agricultural, industrial, and rare collectible items.
Should I leave C-Tier items behind? In most cases, yes. C-Tier items without mutations are barely worth the weight capacity. However, if your vehicle has spare capacity after loading all higher-tier items, hauling a few C-Tier items is better than leaving the space empty.
Do items have different drop rates in different containers? Yes. Each container type has a specific loot pool with different item probabilities. The Diamond Safe has the best loot pool in the game. See our All Containers Guide for loot pool details. Visit the official Roblox page to start collecting.
Related Guides
- Mutation Tier List Ranked - Mutation rankings
- Container Value Tier List - Container profitability
- Best Areas for Profit Tier List - Area comparison
- All Mutations Explained - Complete mutation reference