Crafting Stations — Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct Guide

Master crafting in Atomic Heart. Learn how to use crafting stations, what resources you need, and what items you can create for survival.

Transform raw materials into vital supplies and powerful upgrades at the ubiquitous crafting stations scattered throughout Facility 3826. Mastering the crafting system is essential for maintaining your arsenal and ensuring your survival against the facility's robotic inhabitants.

Crafting stations are designated points of interaction within the game world where Major P-3 can utilize collected resources to create new items, upgrade existing weapons, and craft ammunition. These stations are your primary hub for resource management and character progression outside of the skill tree. They are often found in safe zones, near vending machines, or strategically placed throughout levels.

What You Can Craft:

At a crafting station, you can typically create or modify the following:

• Ammunition: Crafting ammo for your various firearms is a primary function. This ensures you're never caught without the means to fight back. Different ammo types might require different combinations of resources.
• Health Kits: As mentioned in the Health Kits section, these vital consumables can be crafted to ensure you always have a way to recover from damage.
• Weapon Upgrades: You can use Metal and other components to apply permanent upgrades to your weapons, increasing their base stats like damage, accuracy, or fire rate.
• Weapon Mods: Crafting specific weapon mods allows you to further customize your firearms with unique effects, elemental damage, or improved handling.
• Consumables: Beyond health kits, you might be able to craft other useful items like energy cartridges or temporary buffs.

Resources Required:

The primary resources you'll need for crafting are:

• Metal: The most common crafting material, used for a wide variety of items and upgrades. Found in abundance throughout the facility.
• Polymers: Used for more advanced crafting, including certain weapon mods and specialized items.
• Chemicals: Essential for creating ammunition and certain consumables.
• Electronics: Required for crafting more complex items and weapon upgrades.
• Other Components: Various other rare materials might be needed for specific high-tier items.

These resources are primarily acquired through looting containers, lockers, defeated enemies, and exploring hidden areas.

How to Use a Crafting Station:

1. Locate a Crafting Station: Look for the distinct icon on your map or in the environment.
2. Interact with the Station: Approach the station and press the designated interaction button.
3. Navigate the Crafting Menu: The menu will display all available crafting options, categorized by item type (Ammo, Consumables, Weapons, Mods).
4. Select an Item: Choose the item you wish to craft or upgrade.
5. Check Resource Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary resources listed.
6. Craft or Upgrade: If you have the resources, select the 'Craft' or 'Upgrade' option.

Prioritizing which items to craft and upgrade is crucial. Always ensure you have a good stock of ammunition and health kits. Then, focus on upgrading your primary weapons and crafting mods that complement your playstyle. Crafting stations are your lifeline; use them wisely.