Summary Snapshot
- You can scavenge for raw materials to craft tools, weapons, and bunker upgrades.
- All crafting is done at a Crafting Bench located inside the bunker.
- The Sledgehammer is a high-priority item needed to expand the bunker and clear paths.
- You have to use an Incinerator to smelt Scrap into Iron Bars for advanced items.
Crafting is really the fundamental mechanic if you are trying to survive the absolutely unforgiving world of Misery. You will spend most of your time scavenging through the dangerous, radiation-filled Exclusion Zone, but taking those raw materials and turning them into real tools, weapons, or bunker upgrades is the one thing that guarantees long-term survival. Success truly comes down to smart resource management and knowing exactly what items you should be crafting first.
Essential Crafting Recipes Listed Out
You will do all of your crafting right at the Crafting Bench inside your bunker in Misery. A lot of these recipes are absolutely essential for moving forward in the game, but some others are really there for comfort or when you get into the late-game expansion phase. Here is a look at some of the main recipes you can access at the standard Crafting Bench:
| Crafting Recipe | Description | Required Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Table | A crafting bench that can be used to create structures and items. | 20x Iron Bar, 30x Wood, 15x Glass, 10x Electronics |
| Busel Detector | The Busel Detector was developed by the Sirzez to search for artifacts in the anomalous fields. The closer the artifacts, the stronger the arrow oscillates. | 3x Iron Bar, 5x Electronics |
| Lamp | Put it on a wall and power it to light up a room. | 3x Scrap, 3x Electronics |
| Cable | A cable that can be used to transmit energy and power devices. | 5x Scrap, 2x Electronics |
| Concrete Floor | A concrete floor that can be installed in a bunker. Don’t forget to put a wall under it. | 2x Cement, 1x Bottle of Water |
| Wooden U Stairs | A U-shaped wooden staircase | 5x Wood |
| Wooden L Stairs | A L-shaped wooden staircase | 5x Wood |
| Wooden Window | A wooden window that can be used to decorate a concrete window wall. | 1x Scrap, 3x Wood |
| Dwarf Generator | A dwarf running inside the wheel will generate 5 units of power per second for you. Just don’t forget to give him Vooka to drink. | 1x Dwarf, 20x Wood, 3x Iron Bar, 2x Insulating Tape |
| Splitter | Splits one power source into three. | 1x Scrap, 3x Electronics |
| Combiner | Combines two power sources into one. | 1x Scrap, 3x Electronics |
| Car Battery | A machine battery capable of storing 1,200 units of power. | 20x Plastic, 15x Scrap, 3x Electronics |
| Switcher | A switch that can be used to extend a charge or cut it off. | 1x Scrap, 3x Electronics |
| Gun Cleaning Kit | A gun cleaning kit that can be used to craft weapons at the crafting bench and clean weapons from your inventory. | 1x Deer skin, 1x Insulating Tape, 1x Scrap |
| Metal Railing | A metal railing that can be insulated if there is a support underneath it. | 5x Scrap |
| Wooden Wind Turbine | A wooden wind generator that produces 1 unit of power per second. Place it in windy places. | 10x Plastic, 10x Scrap, 1x Iron Bar, 1x Insulating Tape |
| Small Crop | A small pot in which you can grow plants. | 5x Plastic, 2x Wood |
| Concrete Window Wall | A concrete window wall that can be installed in a bunker. | 2x Cement, 1x Bottle of Water |
| Cupboard | A wooden cupboard used to store items. | 1x Scrap, 25x Wood |
| Sledgehammer | A sledgehammer that can break a concrete wall in the bunker. | 10x Scrap, 2x Iron Bar, 3x Wood |
| Sewing Machine | A sewing machine that can be used to mend and repair broken items using a sewing kit. | 10x Wood, 10x Scrap, 2x Iron Bar |
| Advanced Crafting Bench | An advanced crafting bench that can be used to create structures and items. | 20x Iron Bar, 20x Scrap, 20x Wood, 20x Electronics |
| Crafting Bench | Used to craft items. | 7x Scrap, 10x Wood |
| Concrete Wall | Building item used to form the walls of your bunker. | 2x Cement, 1x Bottle of Water |
| Concrete Door Frame | Building item necessary for planting down doors. | 2x Cement, 1x Bottle of Water |
| Metal Door | A door that can be installed in the Concrete Door Frame. | 5x Scrap, 1x Iron Bar |
FAQs
What Is the Absolute Highest Priority Item to Craft When Starting a New Game in Misery?
The Sledgehammer should definitely be one of the first things you craft. Sure, you might get lucky and find one during your first few scavenging trips, but it is totally crucial for breaking down big obstacles. That includes the concrete walls inside your bunker so you can actually expand your usable space. It is also something you absolutely need to break those blocked wooden paths out in the zone.
###Which Crafting Recipe Unlocks the Ability to Grow My Own Food?
The Small Crop recipe is what lets you start growing plants, which gives you a sustainable source of food so you can manage your Hunger and Thirst stats. You will need 5x Plastic and 2x Wood to make it.
How Do I Obtain the Necessary Iron Bars Required for Advanced Recipes Like the Chemical Table?
You typically will not find Iron Bars lying around directly. Instead, you have to get them by smelting raw Scrap using the Incinerator. This process works at a 1:1 ratio. Once you have enough Iron Bars collected, that is when you can go after the more advanced equipment, like the Chemical Table or the Advanced Crafting Bench.
Where Can I Reliably Source Electronics, as They Seem Scarce for Many Recipes?
Electronics are a very common component for critical recipes like the Busel Detector and anything related to power management. You usually get them by being really thorough when you loot containers, cabinets, and structures you dismantle during your excursions out into the zone in Misery.
