S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Crafting Recipes and Materials — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Guide

Master crafting in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Find recipes and materials to turn scavenged junk into vital supplies and weapon modifications.

Crafting Recipes and Materials

Survival in the Zone often hinges on your ability to adapt and improvise. Crafting allows you to turn scavenged junk into vital supplies, from essential medical kits to powerful weapon modifications. Mastering the crafting system will significantly increase your survivability and effectiveness.

Getting Started with Crafting

To craft items, you'll need to find a workbench. These can be found in safe zones, faction bases, and sometimes in abandoned structures. Once at a workbench, access the crafting menu. You'll see a list of available recipes, provided you have the necessary materials.

Essential Crafting Recipes and Materials

Medical Supplies
  • Bandage:
    • Materials: 2x Cloth Scraps
    • Location: Cloth Scraps are commonly found on dead bodies, in abandoned tents, and in civilian structures.
    • Use: Restores a small amount of health.
  • Medkit:
    • Materials: 1x Bandage, 1x Antiseptic Wipe, 1x Sterile Gauze
    • Location: Antiseptic Wipes and Sterile Gauze can be found in medical facilities, abandoned first-aid stations, and on fallen medics.
    • Use: Restores a significant amount of health.
  • Antirad:
    • Materials: 1x Irradiated Water, 1x Herbs (various types)
    • Location: Irradiated Water can be collected from puddles in highly radioactive areas. Herbs are found growing in the wild, often near anomalies.
    • Use: Reduces radiation levels.
Ammunition and Weapon Maintenance
  • Basic Ammunition (e.g., 9x18mm PM):
    • Materials: 1x Gunpowder, 1x Bullet Casing, 1x Primer
    • Location: Gunpowder can be salvaged from spent grenades and some explosives. Casings and primers are often found near gunfights or in weapon caches.
    • Use: Creates a single round of ammunition.
  • Weapon Cleaning Kit:
    • Materials: 1x Oil, 1x Cloth Scraps
    • Location: Oil can be found in abandoned vehicles and workshops. Cloth Scraps are common.
    • Use: Improves weapon durability and reduces jamming chance.
Utility Items
  • Makeshift Detector:
    • Materials: 1x Wire, 1x Battery, 1x Small Metal Plate
    • Location: Wire and batteries can be salvaged from electronics like radios and flashlights. Metal plates are often found in industrial areas or on broken machinery.
    • Use: Detects nearby anomalies and artifacts, though with limited range and accuracy.
  • Molotov Cocktail:
    • Materials: 1x Glass Bottle, 1x Rag, 1x Fuel
    • Location: Glass bottles are ubiquitous. Rags are common. Fuel can be siphoned from vehicles or found in jerrycans.
    • Use: Thrown incendiary device effective against groups of enemies and some mutants.

Tips for Material Gathering

  • Loot Everything: Don't be picky. Even seemingly useless junk can be a component for a crucial item.
  • Prioritize Scavenging: When exploring, always keep an eye out for crafting materials. They are as valuable as any weapon or artifact.
  • Trade Wisely: Merchants often sell rare crafting components. Consider what you need most and if the price is worth it.
  • Deconstruct Unused Items: Some items, especially those found in caches or on specific enemies, can be deconstructed at a workbench to yield valuable crafting materials.