Crafting Materials & Where to Find Them — The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Guide

Find all crafting materials like scrap and vital supplies in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Scavenge efficiently to craft better shivs and gear.

In the unforgiving streets of post-apocalyptic New Orleans, crafting is your lifeline. From shivs to shotguns, and bandages to powerful stat-boosting edibles, you'll constantly be on the hunt for materials. Understanding what to look for and where to find it efficiently will save you countless trips and keep you well-equipped.

General Scavenging Tips

• Loot Everything: Seriously. Even seemingly useless items like old cans or broken toys can be broken down into valuable components at your crafting benches.
• Check Every Corner: Materials often hide in plain sight or in obscure locations. Look under beds, inside cabinets, on shelves, and behind debris.
• Break Down Duplicates: If your backpack is full of common items you don't immediately need, break them down at the crafting bench in your bus. This frees up inventory space and gives you raw materials.
• Prioritize Upgrades: Early on, focus on upgrading your crafting benches at the bus. Higher-tier benches allow you to craft more advanced items and break down more complex materials.
• Listen for the "Glint": Sometimes, valuable items will have a subtle visual glint, especially in darker areas. Keep an eye out!

Common Materials & Their Sources

These are the bread and butter of your crafting endeavors. You'll need them in abundance for basic weapons, tools, and medical supplies.

• Scrap Metal:
  • Description: Versatile and essential for weapon crafting and repairs.
  • Where to Find: Abundant in nearly all locations. Look for metal objects like broken appliances (toasters, radios), car parts, tools (wrenches, hammers), and even some furniture. Particularly common in industrial areas like Via Corolla and the Comptoir.
  • Strategy: Always prioritize picking up metal objects. Break down any metal weapons you don't plan to use for a quick influx of scrap.
• Wood Scraps:
  • Description: Used for handles, blunt weapons, and some structural components.
  • Where to Find: Everywhere! Wooden furniture (chairs, tables, dressers), broken crates, wooden planks, and even some decorative items. The Ward and Old Town are good for this.
  • Strategy: Don't overlook small wooden items. They add up quickly.
• Cloth:
  • Description: Crucial for bandages, improvised armor, and some weapon components.
  • Where to Find: Residential areas are your best bet. Look in bedrooms (clothes, curtains, bedding), bathrooms (towels), and living rooms (sofas, rugs). Bywater and Via Corolla often have good cloth yields.
  • Strategy: Always grab clothing items, rags, and any fabric you see.
• Adhesive:
  • Description: Binds components together, vital for more complex crafts.
  • Where to Find: Often found in garages, workshops, and utility areas. Look for duct tape, glue bottles, and sometimes even in toolboxes. The Ward and Comptoir can be good sources.
  • Strategy: Adhesive is less common than scrap or wood, so grab it whenever you see it.

Advanced Materials & Specialized Locations

As you progress, you'll need rarer materials for high-tier weapons, advanced medical supplies, and powerful consumables.

• Gunpowder:
  • Description: Essential for crafting ammunition.
  • Where to Find: Military outposts, police stations, and gun stores. Look for ammunition boxes, spent casings, and sometimes in specific containers within these locations. The Reserve (late-game) and areas with heavy Tower or Reclaimed presence are prime spots.
  • Strategy: Ammunition is always in demand. Prioritize areas known for combat or military presence.
• Herbs (Various Types):
  • Description: Used for crafting medical supplies, poisons, and stat-boosting consumables.
  • Where to Find:
    • Green Herbs: Common, found in gardens, parks, and overgrown areas. Good for basic bandages.
    • Red Herbs: Less common, often found in more secluded or protected garden patches. Used for stronger healing items.
    • Blue Herbs: Rarest, typically found in specific, often hidden, locations or after completing certain quests. Crucial for advanced medical and special concoctions.
  • Strategy: Explore every outdoor area thoroughly. Some herbs blend into the environment, so keep a sharp eye out.
• Electronics:
  • Description: Required for crafting advanced tools, traps, and some unique weapons.
  • Where to Find: Offices, schools, and abandoned tech stores. Look for broken radios, circuit boards, laptops, and other electronic devices. Via Corolla (especially the school) and Old Town can yield these.
  • Strategy: Electronics are often small and can be easily missed. Check desks, shelves, and behind counters.
• Chemicals:
  • Description: Used for crafting explosives, advanced medical items, and some weapon modifications.
  • Where to Find: Hospitals, laboratories, and some industrial facilities. Look for cleaning supplies, medical chemicals, and sometimes in specific containers. The Hospital (a later-game area) is a goldmine for these.
  • Strategy: Chemicals are often found in hazardous areas, so be prepared for a fight.

Remember, the world of Saints & Sinners is dynamic. While general locations are consistent, specific item spawns can vary slightly with each excursion. Happy hunting, Tourist!