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CRAFTING // LOG.v2

📦 66 RECIPES
Rope

Rope

⚡ ESSENTIALMEDIUM
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Rags6x Rags Rags6x Rags
💡 TIP:

Essential for early game. If you can't find rope, cut up clothes into rags to craft this. Required for constructing fence/shelter kits and fishing rods.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Rope Belt
⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
RagsRags
📁 Basic Materials☆
Rope (Improvised)

Rope (Improvised)

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Pile of Guts1x Pile of Guts
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

An excellent alternative if you kill an animal but lack rags. Guts must be fresh (not rotten) to craft.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Bone Fishing Hook

Bone Fishing Hook

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Bones1x Bones
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

Harvest bones from any animal (chicken, deer, etc.) or human bodies. Keep a few in your inventory; they take almost no space and guarantee food near water.

📁 Fishing☆
Bone Knife

Bone Knife

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Bones1x Bones
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

A lifesaver when you have no metal tools. Has low durability compared to metal knives but can perform all skinning and crafting actions.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Improvised Spear
📁 Basic Materials☆
Spear

Spear

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Long Wooden Stick1x Long Wooden Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Bone KnifeBone Knife
💡 TIP:

Excellent melee range. Keeps zombies at a distance, preventing them from hitting you. Can be thrown for high damage.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Wooden Fishing Hook

Wooden Fishing Hook

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick1x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

The last resort hook. Very low durability; likely to break after catching one or two fish.

📁 Fishing☆
Simple Fishing Rod

Simple Fishing Rod

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Long Wooden Stick1x Long Wooden Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Combine with a hook (baited with a worm) to fish. Dig for worms using a knife or shovel on dirt surfaces.

📁 Fishing☆
Small Fish Trap

Small Fish Trap

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
PET Bottle1x PET Bottle
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

Passive food generation. Place in water with bait (worms/guts) to catch Bitterlings or Sardines. Great for staying hidden while gathering food.

📁 Fishing☆
Improvised Gas Mask Filter

Improvised Gas Mask Filter

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Plastic Bottle1x Plastic Bottle
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Dust MaskDust Mask
💡 TIP:

Functions similarly to a standard filter but with lower capacity/durability. Critical for entering toxic zones if you lack military gear.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Filter Refill (10%)
📁 Basic Materials☆
Filter Refill (10%)

Filter Refill (10%)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Improvised Gas Mask Filter1x Improvised Gas Mask Filter Charcoal Tablets1x Charcoal Tablets
💡 TIP:

Charcoal tablets can recharge a filter. Useful to extend your time in contaminated zones without finding a pristine filter.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Improvised Gas Mask Filter
📁 Basic Materials☆
Short Stick (x3)

Short Stick (x3)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Long Wooden Stick1x Long Wooden Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

Breaking down firewood is useful if you over-collected fuel and now need crafting components for a splint or kit.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Short Stick (x3)

Short Stick (x3)

MEDIUM
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Firewood1x Firewood
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HatchetHatchet
💡 TIP:

Breaking down firewood is useful if you over-collected fuel and now need crafting components for a splint or kit.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Plank (x4)

Plank (x4)

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Wooden Log1x Wooden Log
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

The core component for base walls and crates. Requires a hacksaw or handsaw; axes cannot craft planks from logs.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Burlap Strips

Burlap Strips

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Sack1x Burlap Sack
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

The base material for Ghillie suits and wraps. Don't craft this if you intend to make a Courier Bag.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Ghillie HoodGhillie BushragGhillie TopGhillie SuitGhillie Rifle Wrap
📁 Basic Materials☆
Sharpened Stick

Sharpened Stick

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Long Wooden Stick1x Long Wooden Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

Used for cooking food over a fire manually. Safe, reusable, and easy to replace.

📁 Basic Materials☆
Metal Wire

Metal Wire

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Barbed Wire1x Barbed Wire
TOOLS REQUIRED:
PliersPliers
💡 TIP:

Allows you to reclaim metal wire from barbed wire if you need to build a gate or tripwire trap.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
TripwireRabbit SnareFish Net Trap
📁 Basic Materials☆
Tripwire

Tripwire

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Metal Wire1x Metal Wire
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Wooden StickWooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Can be armed with a grenade (unpin it first!) or a flare. Devastating trap for doorways. Hard to see in grass.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Metal Wire
📁 Basic Materials☆
Rabbit Snare

Rabbit Snare

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Metal Wire1x Metal Wire
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Wooden StickWooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Passive hunting. Place in forests where rabbits populate. Check back later for a dead rabbit (food/pelt).

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Metal Wire
📁 Basic Materials☆
Fish Net Trap

Fish Net Trap

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Metal Wire1x Metal Wire Netting1x Netting
💡 TIP:

Catches fish passively in water. Requires netting, which is often found at boats along the coast.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Metal Wire
📁 Fishing☆
Rope Belt

Rope Belt

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Rope1x Rope
💡 TIP:

Allows you to attach a knife, sheath, or canteen to your waist, freeing up inventory space. Very low profile.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Rope
📁 Gear☆
Ghillie Hood

Ghillie Hood

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Strips2x Burlap Strips Netting1x Netting
💡 TIP:

Provides excellent head concealment. Can be painted Green or Mossy using spray paint (if available in patch) or naturally crafted from green materials.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Burlap Strips
📁 Gear☆
Ghillie Bushrag

Ghillie Bushrag

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Strips4x Burlap Strips Netting2x Netting
💡 TIP:

Covers shoulders. Good balance between concealment and material cost. Cannot wear a backpack with this.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Burlap Strips
📁 Gear☆
Ghillie Top

Ghillie Top

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Strips6x Burlap Strips Netting3x Netting
💡 TIP:

Covers upper body. Higher heat insulation—watch out for overheating in summer/daytime.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Burlap Strips
📁 Gear☆
Ghillie Suit

Ghillie Suit

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Strips10x Burlap Strips Netting4x Netting
💡 TIP:

Full body concealment. Massive trade-off: You cannot wear a backpack. Best used by a sniper with a teammate to carry loot.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Burlap Strips
📁 Gear☆
Ghillie Rifle Wrap

Ghillie Rifle Wrap

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Strips2x Burlap Strips Netting1x Netting
💡 TIP:

Essential for snipers. Breaks up the straight black line of a rifle barrel, making you much harder to spot in bushes.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Burlap Strips
📁 Gear☆
Armband (Green/Raincoat)

Armband (Green/Raincoat)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Raincoat1x Raincoat
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

Used for Identify Friend Foe (IFF) in groups. Raincoat armbands come in various bright colors.

📁 Gear☆
Armband (White/Rags)

Armband (White/Rags)

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Rags1x Rags
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Sewing KitSewing Kit
💡 TIP:

The cheapest team identifier. Be careful: white stands out clearly against dark environments.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Rags
📁 Gear☆
Rags

Rags

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Shirt1x Shirt
TOOLS REQUIRED:
KnifeKnife
💡 TIP:

The most common medical item. ALWAYS disinfect rags with alcohol, iodine, or disinfectant spray before using on wounds to prevent infection.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
RopeArmband (White/Rags)Wooden Splint
📁 Gear☆
Improvised Courier Bag

Improvised Courier Bag

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Burlap Sack1x Burlap Sack
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Low capacity (30 slots) but very low profile. Good for stealth runs where a large mountain backpack would give you away.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Improvised Backpack
📁 Backpacks☆
Improvised Backpack

Improvised Backpack

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Improvised Courier Bag1x Improvised Courier Bag Wooden Stick3x Wooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Upgrades capacity to 42 slots. Still low profile and craftable entirely from nature and industrial scrap.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Improvised Courier Bag
📁 Backpacks☆
Leather Courier Bag

Leather Courier Bag

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Wild Boar Pelt1x Wild Boar Pelt
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

More durable than burlap. Requires hunting a boar or deer. Has a distinct natural look.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Improvised Leather Backpack
📁 Backpacks☆
Improvised Leather Backpack

Improvised Leather Backpack

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Leather Courier Bag1x Leather Courier Bag Wooden Stick3x Wooden Stick
💡 TIP:

63 Slots. A fantastic mid-tier backpack that is craftable. Waterproof and durable.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Leather Courier Bag
📁 Backpacks☆
Leather Sack

Leather Sack

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Tanned Leather5x Tanned Leather
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Leather Sewing KitLeather Sewing Kit
💡 TIP:

Requires Garden Lime to tan the leather first. Can be dyed different colors using nails (dark) or bark.

📁 Backpacks☆
Drysack Bag (Green)

Drysack Bag (Green)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Drysack1x Drysack
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
📁 Backpacks☆
Drysack Bag (Orange)

Drysack Bag (Orange)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Drysack1x Drysack
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
📁 Backpacks☆
Drysack Bag (Yellow)

Drysack Bag (Yellow)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Drysack1x Drysack
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
📁 Backpacks☆
IV Saline Bag

IV Saline Bag

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Saline Bag1x Saline Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED:
IV Start KitIV Start Kit
💡 TIP:

Restores hydration and speeds up natural blood regeneration. Safe to use on anyone (no blood type match needed).

📁 Medical☆
IV Blood Bag

IV Blood Bag

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Blood Collection Kit1x Blood Collection Kit
TOOLS REQUIRED:
IV Start KitIV Start Kit
💡 TIP:

Instantly restores blood. MUST MATCH BLOOD TYPES. O- is universal donor. Using wrong blood type will kill the patient.

📁 Medical☆
Wooden Splint

Wooden Splint

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Rags4x Rags Wooden Stick2x Wooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Fixes a broken leg. Allows you to jog (not sprint) immediately. Without a splint, you can only crawl or limp slowly.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Rags
📁 Medical☆
Wooden Splint

Wooden Splint

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Bandage (100%)1x Bandage (100%) Wooden Stick2x Wooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Fixes a broken leg. Allows you to jog (not sprint) immediately. Without a splint, you can only crawl or limp slowly.

📁 Medical☆
Food on Stick (Pear)

Food on Stick (Pear)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Pear1x Pear
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Sharpened StickSharpened Stick
📁 Survival☆
Food on Stick (Steak)

Food on Stick (Steak)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Steak1x Steak
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Sharpened StickSharpened Stick
📁 Survival☆
Fireplace

Fireplace

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick1x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Rags or Paper or Oak Bark or Light BarkRags or Paper or Oak Bark or Light Bark
💡 TIP:

Can be placed inside houses (in existing fireplaces) to hide the light. Requires fuel (logs/sticks) to burn long.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Stone Oven
📁 Survival☆
Stone Ring

Stone Ring

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Fireplace Kit1x Fireplace Kit Stone8x Stone
💡 TIP:

Prevents the fire from despawning quickly and allows you to attach cooking pots/pans directly.

📁 Survival☆
Stone Oven

Stone Oven

MEDIUM
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Fireplace1x Fireplace Stone16x Stone
💡 TIP:

Best cooking upgrade. Allows multiple slots for cooking meat/pots simultaneously. Good heat buffer for cold nights.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Fireplace
📁 Survival☆
Hand Drill Kit

Hand Drill Kit

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick1x Short Stick Oak Bark or 1x Light Bark1x Oak Bark or 1x Light Bark
💡 TIP:

Use this to start a fire if you have no matches. Has a chance to fail if it's raining or you are cold/shaking.

📁 Survival☆
Torch

Torch

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick1x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RagsRags
💡 TIP:

Portable light source. Also provides heat. Can set enemies/zombies on fire if hit.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Torch (Refuel)
📁 Survival☆
Torch (Refuel)

Torch (Refuel)

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Torch1x Torch
TOOLS REQUIRED:
FatFat
💡 TIP:

Adding animal fat significantly increases the burn duration of the torch.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Torch
📁 Survival☆
Stone Knife

Stone Knife

⚡ ESSENTIALEASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Small Stone1x Small Stone Small Stone1x Small Stone
💡 TIP:

The ultimate fresh-spawn tool. Look for small stones on hiking trails or railway tracks. Allows you to skin chickens and cut bark immediately.

📁 Tools☆
Nailed Baseball Bat

Nailed Baseball Bat

MEDIUM
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Baseball Bat1x Baseball Bat Nails13x Nails
💡 TIP:

Increases damage and bleed chance compared to standard bat. Good mid-tier zombie killer.

📁 Weapons☆
Barbed Baseball Bat

Barbed Baseball Bat

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Baseball Bat1x Baseball Bat Barbed Wire1x Barbed Wire
💡 TIP:

High bleed chance. Intimidating look. Slightly better than nailed bat for PvP due to bleed mechanics.

📁 Weapons☆
Improvised Spear

Improvised Spear

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Bone Knife1x Bone Knife
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Long Wooden StickLong Wooden Stick
💡 TIP:

Excellent reach. Strong against zombies (can stun-lock them). Throwing it is silent and high damage.

⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Bone Knife
📁 Weapons☆
Plastic Bottle Suppressor

Plastic Bottle Suppressor

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Plastic Bottle1x Plastic Bottle
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Duct TapeDuct Tape
💡 TIP:

Works on most rifles. Very low durability (lasts 1-3 shots max). Use for a single stealth kill, then discard.

📁 Weapons☆
Sawed-off Revolver

Sawed-off Revolver

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Revolver1x Revolver
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

Reduces weight and size (fits in vest/backpack). GREATLY reduces accuracy and range.

📁 Weapons☆
Sawed-off BK-43

Sawed-off BK-43

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
BK-431x BK-43
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

Reduces weight and size. Sawed-off BK-43 on 'Double' fire mode is a one-tap kill at close range.

📁 Weapons☆
Sawed-off BK-18

Sawed-off BK-18

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
BK-181x BK-18
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

Reduces weight and size. Fits in a backpack, making it a decent backup single-shot rifle.

📁 Weapons☆
Sawed-off Mosin 91/30

Sawed-off Mosin 91/30

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Mosin 91/301x Mosin 91/30
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

Reduces weight and size. Significantly reduces accuracy and range, but still packs a punch.

📁 Weapons☆
Sawed-off Blaze

Sawed-off Blaze

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Blaze1x Blaze
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HacksawHacksaw
💡 TIP:

Reduces weight and size. The double-shot capability remains deadly at close to medium range.

📁 Weapons☆
Plastic Explosive (Remote)

Plastic Explosive (Remote)

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Plastic Explosive1x Plastic Explosive
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Remote Detonation UnitRemote Detonation Unit
💡 TIP:

Used for raiding bases. Safe to place and detonate from a distance. Very rare loot.

📁 Explosives☆
Improvised Explosive

Improvised Explosive

HARD
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Protective Case1x Protective Case
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Electrical Repair KitElectrical Repair Kit
💡 TIP:

A homemade IED. Can be placed as a mine or triggered remotely. Requires a grenade or explosive stored inside to function.

⛓️ CRAFTS INTO:
Improvised Explosive (Remote)
📁 Explosives☆
Improvised Explosive (Remote)

Improvised Explosive (Remote)

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Improvised Explosive1x Improvised Explosive
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Remote Detonation UnitRemote Detonation Unit
⚠️ REQUIRES CRAFTED ITEMS:
Improvised Explosive
📁 Explosives☆
Fence Kit

Fence Kit

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick2x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Used to MARK the location of a wall. You still need logs (shovel) and planks (hammer/nails) to build the actual wall. Can be picked up if no logs are attached.

📁 Base Building☆
Flag Pole Kit

Flag Pole Kit

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick3x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Prevents items in your base from despawning (45-day refresh). Flag lowers over time; if at the bottom, your loot is vulnerable to cleanup.

📁 Base Building☆
Shelter Kit

Shelter Kit

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick4x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Marks a spot for a small shelter (Leather, Tarp, or Stick shelter). Great for solo woodland stashes. Stick shelters blend perfectly into forests.

📁 Base Building☆
Watchtower Kit

Watchtower Kit

EASY
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Short Stick4x Short Stick
TOOLS REQUIRED:
RopeRope
💡 TIP:

Marks the spot for a large tower. Requires significantly more resources than a fence. Can be built up to 3 stories high.

📁 Base Building☆
Wooden Crate

Wooden Crate

MEDIUM
AMOUNT:
1
INGREDIENTS:
Plank8x Plank Nails16x Nails
💡 TIP:

50 Slot storage. Can be buried underground (requires shovel). The meta for hiding loot from raiders. Persists for 14 days if buried, 45 days if above ground.

📁 Base Building☆