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CraftingBy Max RobertsJon RyanBrendan Graeber+10.3k moreUpdated: May 9, 2015 7:44pm UTC

This page contains information on the Crafting mechanics of Dying Light.

In Dying Light, player can craft various items and weapons to aid them in their fight against the undead hordes plaguing Harran. Different items require different crafting components, which can be found throughout the game world by searching through chests, vehicles, tool boxes and various other containers.

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CRAFTING COMPONENTS
AlcoholBatteriesChemicalsDuct Tape
ElectronicsGauzeHousehold SuppliesMetalParts
NailsPlasticPower CableString
Tin CanToxicLichenUnderwaterAlgaeCommonPlant
FlourescentMushroomsBladeHunter GlandBolterTissue

Certain components are used for specific items or weapon upgrades, while others can be used to create multiple item types.

There are a variety of items that can be crafted in Dying Light - we've broken them down into three categories:

CRAFTING RECIPES
ConsumablesThrown ItemsWeapon Upgrades

Consumables

Consumables are items that can be used to aid the player in combat or recovery. These recipes are learned either by unlocking new skills or by completing missions and side quests.

MEDKIT
EffectRestore health 100 and stamina.
Required Materials01 Alcohol / 01 Gauze
Recipe UnlockComplete Awakening story mission.
NATURAL MEDKIT
EffectRestore health and stamina.
Required Materials03 Common Plants
Recipe UnlockComplete Incense Herbsside quest.
LOCKPICK
EffectUnlock doors / chests
Required Materials01 Metal Parts
Recipe UnlockComplete Awakening story mission.
STAMINA BOOSTER
EffectRepleneshes / increases stamina bar.
Required Materials01 Alcohol / 01 Toxic Lichen01 Underwater Algae / 01 Fluo Mushroom
Recipe UnlockUnlock Booster skill.
RESISTANCE BOOSTER
EffectReduced incoming damage
Required Materials02 Alcohol / 01 Common Plant
Recipe UnlockUnlock Booster skill.
SPEED BOOSTER
EffectIncrease movement speed
Required Materials02 Common Plant / 01 Underwater Algae
Recipe UnlockUnlock Booster skill.
NIGHT VISION BOOSTER
EffectImprove visibility in dark areas.
Required Materials01 Common Plant / 03 Underwater Algae
Recipe UnlockUnlock Booster skill.
CLOAK POTION
EffectBriefly become invisible to infected.
Required Materials01 Gauze / 03 Common Plant01 Bolter Tissue
Recipe UnlockComplete Witch's Quest side mission.
BOLTER POISON
EffectAdd toxic damage to weapons
Required Materials05 Common Plant / 01 Bolter Tissue01 Underwater Algae
Recipe UnlockComplete Siblingsstory mission.
SHIELD
EffectConstruct a shield for use in combat.
Required Materials01 Metal Parts / 01 Nails
Recipe UnlockUnlock Shield Crafting skill.
GRAPPLING HOOK
EffectTraverse high ledges with ease
Required Materials01 Metal Parts / 01 String
Recipe UnlockUnlock Grappling Hook skill.

Thrown Items

Thrown items can be crafted after unlocking skills, completing quests, or finding blueprints.

FIRECRACKERS
EffectLures zombies in desired direction.
Required Materials01 Plastic / 01 Household Supplies
Recipe UnlockBegin the First Assignment story mission.
MOLOTOV
EffectSet enemies on fire / light damage
Required Materials01 String / 01 Alcohol / 01 Gauze
Recipe UnlockComplete Awakening story mission.
THROWING KNIVES
Damage159
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 01 String
Recipe UnlockComplete First Assignment story mission.
THROWING STARS
Damage88
Required Materials01 Metal Part / 01 String
Recipe UnlockComplete Awakening story mission.
BURNING THROWING STARS
Damage25 + Fire Damage
Required Materials01 Metal Parts / 01 Chemicals / 01 Alcohol
Recipe UnlockLearn Elemental Throwing Stars skill.
EXPLODING THROWING STARS
Damage25 + Explosive Damage
Required Materials01 Metal Parts / 01 Chemicals01 Household Supplies
Recipe UnlockComplete Posters side quest.
FREEZING THROWING STARS
Damage25 + Paralysis
Required Materials01 Metal Part / 01 Underwater Algae01 Common Plant / 01 Fluo. Mushroom
Recipe UnlockLearn Elemental Throwing Stars skill.
FLARES
EffectCreate portable UV safe zone
Required Materials01 Plastic / 01 Chemicals01 Household Supplies
Recipe UnlockComplete Firebugside
SHRAPNEL GRENADE
Damage50
Required Materials01 Nails / 01 Household Supplies01 Chemicals / 01 Tin Can
Recipe UnlockLearn DIY Grenades skill.
FREEZE GRENADES
Damage10 + Paralysis
Required Materials01 Fluorescent Mushroom01 Common Plant / 01 Tin Can
Recipe UnlockLearn DIY Grenades skill.
TOXIC GRENADES
Damage25 + Toxic Damage
Required Materials02 Household Supplies01 Tin Can / 01 Toxic Lichen
Recipe UnlockLearn DIY Grenades skill.
EXPLODING TRAP BOMB
DamageMedium
Required Materials01 Plastic / 01 Chemicals01 Household Supplies
Recipe UnlockLearn Trap Bombs skill.
TOXIC TRAP BOMB
DamageLow + Toxic Damage
Required Materials01 Plastic / 01 Chemicals01 Household Supplies / 01 Toxic Lichen
Recipe UnlockLearn Trap Bombs skill.
SHRAPNEL TRAP BOMB
DamageHigh
Required Materials01 Chemicals / 01 Plastic01 Nails / 01 Household Supplies
Recipe UnlockLearn Trap Bombs skill.

Weapon Upgrades

AIRPORT SECURITY
AddsElectric Charge (Lvl. 2)
Base WeaponsPolice Baton, CrowbarMilitary Shovel
Required Materials01 Metal Part / 01 Duct Tape / 01 Plastic02 Batteries / 01 Power Cable
LearnedBlueprintfound in Slums
ALL-IN-ONE
AddsElectric Charge (Lvl. 2)Toxic Damage (Lvl. 2)
Base WeaponsShort Sword, Sickle, Machete, Blade2-Handed Sword, Cleaver, Khopesh
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 02 Duct Tape /02 Batteries / 01 Alcohol / 02 Toxic Lichen01 Electronics
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town
ALL-PURPOSE TOXIC STRIKER
AddsToxic Damage (Lvl 1)
Base WeaponsAny Melee
Required Materials01 Metal Part / 01 Common Plant01 Toxic Lichen
LearnedPurchased - Tower
ANGEL SWORD
AddsElectricity (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsShort Sword, Blade, Machete2-Handed Sword, Khopesh
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 02 Power Cable02 Aerosol / 02 Batteries / 02 Electronics02 Duct Tape
LearnedComplete Angel Sword side mission
BAD ASS
AddsImpact (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsSickle, Cleaver, Short Sword, Machete,Khopesh, 2-Handed Sword, Blade
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 01 Alcohol / 02 Aerosol02 Household Supplies / 02 Chemicals01 Electronics
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town.
BAD HANGOVER
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)Toxic Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsWrench, Hammer, Pick, Hatchet
Required Materials01 Metal Part / 01 String / 02 Aerosol02 Blade / 01 Nails / 01 Electronics
LearnedComplete Cease + Desist side quest
BARBERSHOP
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsCleaver, Blade, Long / Short Knife, Shovel
Required Materials02 Common Plants / 02 BladesGauze / Alcohol / Metal Part
LearnedBlueprintfound in Slums
BEN FRANKLIN'S KEY
AddsElectrical Damage (Lvl 1)
Base WeaponsAny Melee
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Plastic / Battery
LearnedPurchased in Tower
CATTLE STAMP
AddsBleeding Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsHammers
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Duct Tape / Gauze02 Blades / Nails
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums.
CLOUD 9
AddsToxic Damage (Lvl. 2)
Base Weapons2-Handed Axe / Hammer, Pickaxe
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 02 Duct Tape / Gauze02 Toxic Lichen / Common Plant
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town
CUT-N-GO
AddsImpact Bonus (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsCleaver, Sickle, Short Sword, MacheteKhopesh, Blade, 2-Handed Sword
Required MaterialsMetal part / Alcohol / Blade02 Chemicals / Power Cable
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town
DENTIST
AddsToxic Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsCrowbar
Required MaterialsMetal Part / String / Gauze02 Toxic Lichen / Common Plant
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums
ELECTRICIAN
AddsElectric Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsWrench, Hammer
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Nails / Plastic02 Batteries / Power Cable
LearnedComplete Electronic Parts side quest.
ELECTRICUTTER
AddsBleeding Damage (lvl 2)
Base WeaponsLong / Short Knife
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / Duct Tape / 02 Blades02 Batteries / Electronics / Alcohol
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums.
ELECTROCUTIONER
AddsElectric Damage (Lvl. 2)
Base Weapons2-Handed Sword / Axe / Hammer,Khopesh, Hatchet, Pickaxe
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Plastic / Power Cable02 Strings / 02 Batteries
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town
FASTBALL SPECIAL
AddsImpact Damage Bonus (Lvl 1)
Base WeaponsAny Melee
Required MaterialsMetal Part / ChemicalsHousehold Supplies
LearnedPurchased in Shops (Survivor Rank 7)
FILTHY BLADE
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)Toxic Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsLong Knife, Short Knife
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Electronics / 02 Blades02 Aerosol / Electronics
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums
FIRE LAUNCHER
AddsImpact Damage (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsPolice Baton, Baseball Bat, HatchetWrench, Pick, Hammer, Crowbar
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 02 Aerosol / Duct TapeElectronics / 02 Chemicals02 Household Supplies
LearnedComplete Salesman escort activity
FLAME BLADE
AddsBurning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsShort Sword, 2-Handed Sword, BladeKhopesh, Machete
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / String / Gauze02 Aerosol / Household Supplies
LearnedBlueprintfound in Old Town.
FLAP CLAP
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsShort Sword, 2-Handed Sword, SickleKopesh, Machete
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / Duct Tape / 02 BladesAlcohol / Gauze
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town.
GET MEDIEVAL
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsAxe(s), Pick, Pickaxe
Required MaterialsMetal Part / 02 String / Duct Tape02 Blades / Gauze
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town
GLOWING STICK
AddsElectricity (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsPipe, Crowbar, Police Baton, Baseball Bat
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Duct Tape / Electronics02 Aerosol / 02 Batteries / Power Cable
LearnedBlueprintfound in Slums.
GOD HAMMER
AddsElectricity (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsHammers, Axes, Pickaxe
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / 02 Strings / 02 Aerosol02 Batteries / Electronics / 02 Power Cable
LearnedPurchased in Old Town University
GRILL 'EM AND KILL 'EM
AddsElectricity (Lvl 2)Burning (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsWrench, Shovel, Cleaver, Sickle, Pick
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / Alcohol / 02 Aerosol02 Batteries / Electronics / Power Cable
LearnedComplete Gas Lighter side quest.
GTFO
AddsImpact Damage Bonus (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsLong Knife, Short Knife
Required MaterialsMetal Part / String / Power Cable02 Plastics / 02 Chemicals
LearnedBlueprint found in Old Town.
GTFO 2.0
AddsImpact Damage Bonus (Lvl 2)Burning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsLong Knife, Short Knife
Required MaterialsMetal Part / String / Electronics02 Chemicals / 02 Aerosol02 Household Supplies
LearnedComplete Fishing Spot escort activity.
HEAVY WELDER
AddsBurning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base Weapons2-Handed Hammer / Axe,  Pickaxe
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / Duct Tape / 02 AerosolGauze / Household Supplies
LearnedBlueprint found in slums
HOLY GHOST
AddsBleeding (Lvl 2)Electricity (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsShovel, Wrench, Short Sword, Blade, Pick,Hatchet, Small Hammer, Sickle, Cleaver,
Required Materials02 Metal Parts / Nails / 02 Batteries02 Duct Tape / Electronics / 02 Blades
LearnedComplete Werewolf escort activity.
HOME RUN
AddsImpact (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsShovel, Baseball Bat, WrenchHatchet, Small Hammer, Pick
Required MaterialsMetal Part / 02 Chemicals / NailsDuct Tape / Power Cable
LearnedBlueprintfound in Slums.
INDUSTRIAL-GRADE LEECH
AddsBleeding (Lvl 1)
Base WeaponsAny Melee
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Nails / Blade
LearnedBlueprintpurchased in Tower
POCKET LIGHTER
AddsBurning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsLong Knife, Short Knife
Required MaterialsMetal Part / Duct Tape / Gauze02 Aerosol / Household Supplies
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums.
ROOSTER
AddsBleeding Damage (Lvl 2)
Base Weapons2-Handed Hammer
Required Materials3 Metal Parts / 2 Blades / 2 Nails2 Duct Tape / Gauze
LearnedBlueprintfound in Old Town.
SURPRISE MFS!!!
AddsElectricityToxic Damage
Base WeaponsWrench, Small Hammer, Pick, Hatchet,Shovel, Bat, Police Baton, Crowbar
Required Materials2 Metal Parts / Alcohol / Electronics2 Toxic Lichen / 2 Strings / 2 Batteries
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums
TRU-ACTION ELECTRIC BASEBALL
AddsElectricity
Base WeaponsBaseball Bat
Required MaterialsMetal Part / 2 Nails / Plastic2 Batteries / Power Cable
LearnedBlueprint found in Slums.
ZAZHIGALKA
AddsBurning Damage (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsPolice Baton, Crowbar, Baseball Bat
Required MaterialsMetal Part / String / Nail2x Aerosol / Gauze
LearnedBlueprintfound in Slums.
ZOMBIE CLASSIC MOD
AddsElectricity (Lvl 2)
Base WeaponsMachete
Required MaterialsMetal Part / 2 Batteries / Duct TapePlastic / Power Cable
LearnedComplete Electric Machete side quest.
Adds
Base Weapons
Required Materials
Learned

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