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New to 7 Days to Die? This guide breaks down the crafting system, from your first Toolbox to advanced stations like the Workbench and Forge. Learn what you need to survive!

Alright, let's talk about crafting in 7 Days to Die. Surviving the initial apocalypse is one thing, but staying alive and fighting back against those zombies? That’s where crafting comes in. The good news is, most of what you need to make isn't super complicated. You probably already know how to craft a lot of it. The tricky part is getting the tools to do it. But don't worry, with a little effort and this guide, you'll be a crafting pro in no time. ### Humble Beginnings To get started, the most basic crafting station you'll need is the Toolbox. You can make it with 8 pieces of rope, 10 pieces of wood, and 6 nails. Rope is easy to make from grass, wood comes from chopping trees, and you can get nails by breaking down wooden fences or chairs. Boom, your first crafting station! The Toolbox lets you make some basic stuff, but to really step up your game, you'll want some simple tools. Keep an eye out for Claw Hammers, Pliers, and Screwdrivers. These are super valuable in the wasteland. If you put these tools into your Toolbox, you'll unlock the ability to craft more complex stations. You can't craft these tools yourself, so your best bet is to search garages and hardware stores. ### Advanced Crafting Stations and Their Uses As you progress, you'll need more specialized crafting stations. It can be a lot to keep track of, so here’s a rundown: * Workbench: This is your main hub for crafting guns, tools, weapons, and even more advanced stations. You'll need to slot in a Hammer and Pliers and a Screwdriver to use it. * Forge: Use this to melt down raw minerals. You can craft Iron and Steel Ingots, ammo components, and upgrade your weapon mods here. Look for an Anvil, Advanced Bellows, and a Crucible to get the most out of it. * Munitions Work Station: Strictly for making ammo and bullets. It's a random spawn, but with some basic hand tools, you'll be ready to craft. * Recycling Station: Found only at traders. This breaks down items into their components. It has a purple background when active. You'll need a Lead Car Battery to power it, which it will drain over time. * Shredder: This machine crushes items into raw materials. Got a bunch of brass trophies? Throw 'em in to get brass! It needs a Propane Tank to run and will need to be refueled. This station is for breaking down items into a single component and also has a purple background. * Stitch bench: For all things armor. Breaking down armor here improves your crafting skills and unlocks cosmetic versions. * Table Saw: This station refines wooden logs into planks. You'll need a Table Saw Blade and some Gasoline to fuel it. * Concrete Mixer: Needs a Lead Car Battery to operate. * Gas Stovetop: Cook better food than you can over a campfire. Pop a Cooking Pot and a Beaker inside. * Iron Oven: Turns Super Corn into advanced dishes. A Baking Pan is recommended. * Distiller: Great for making drinks. Add a Cooking Pot and you'll be set. * Chem Station: Craft gasoline here. Requires a Beaker. * Mortar and Pestle: Used to extract seeds from crops and make dyes. You'll need to get a blueprint for this one from a Class Trainer. * Alchemy Table: For the aspiring Witch Doctor. You'll need a blueprint from a Class Trainer, plus a Hammer and Pliers and a Beaker. If you're not into Witch Doctor stuff, this station won't be much use. ### Finding Wild Crafting Stations Sometimes, you'll stumble upon crafting stations already built in the world. Lucky you! You can use them, but if you want one at your base, you can use a Wrench or similar tool to pick it up (it'll be in a repairable state). You can then use your Toolbox and Workbench to repair it with basic resources. If you can't find a station to salvage, don't worry. Visiting your local Class Trainer will let you buy quests that reward blueprints for all these stations. Crafting from scratch takes more resources than repairing, but the end result is the same.