Point of crafting materials?

ok call me a noob, but can someone explain what the point of crafting materials are, it seems crafting is a bit redundant or is it an endgame sort of thing

From the Log -> Tutorials:

There are other, useful info in Tutorial section as well. Go check it out.


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