Preferred Resources & Crafting

Master crafting in The Long Dark! Learn about blueprint availability, crafting stations like the Forge and Workbench, and essential recipes. Your survival depends on it!

Hey there! So you're diving into the harsh world of Blackfrost: The Long Dark II and want to get a handle on crafting? Smart move. Knowing what you can make and where you can make it is key to surviving out there. Let's break down the crafting system so you can get the most out of it. ## Overview Crafting is your go-to menu for making all sorts of useful items, from bandages to better tools. You can access it from the Survival Menu, usually by hitting the 'K' key or clicking the hammer and anvil icon. On the left side of the crafting screen, you'll see tabs to filter your blueprints. You can sort by categories like: * Fire Starting * First Aid * Clothing * Tools * Decorations Below those, you can further filter by *where* you can craft an item. This is super important because some things you can whip up anywhere, while others need a specific station. The crafting locations are: * Anywhere * Work Bench * Forge * Ammunition Work Bench * Active Fire * Furniture Workbench ## Blueprint Availability Now, not all blueprints are just lying around waiting for you. In the story mode, Wintermute, you'll often need to find specific blueprints to craft certain items. These usually unlock as you progress through missions. Keep an eye out! For Survival Mode, it's a bit more straightforward. Most blueprints are unlocked from the get-go. The only exception is the [Noisemaker](https://thelongdark.fandom.com/wiki/Noisemaker "Noisemaker") blueprint, which you'll only unlock after finding one in the game world. ## List of Blueprints When you're crafting, the time it takes can really vary. A few things affect this: * Tools: Using [Simple Tools](https://thelongdark.fandom.com/wiki/Simple_Tools