Crafting is an important part of surviving in Permafrost. You need to collect resources, process materials, and use different crafting stations to create weapons, tools, clothing, heaters, ammunition, and other useful items. Knowing the recipes beforehand can help you avoid wasting valuable resources.
In this Permafrost Recipes Guide, we will cover the crafting recipes, required materials, and crafting stations for the items listed in the recipe database. Whether you need better equipment for exploring cold areas, weapons for defending yourself, or materials for upgrading your gear, you can use this guide to find the ingredients you need.
We will organize the recipes into different categories so you can quickly find what you want to craft. Keep in mind that some recipes do not have a clearly specified crafting station or crafting time, so check the available options in your game before gathering everything.
Permafrost Recipes Guide – All Crafting Recipes, Materials
To craft an item, collect its required materials and use the appropriate crafting station when one is specified. Different items require different resources, including Wood, Scrap, Cloth, Iron Ingots, Processed Plastic, Animal Fat, and other materials.
Here are the main crafting stations and their uses in the recipes listed below:
- Workbench: Used for tools, equipment, components, heaters, and other utility items.
- Weapon Bench: Used for ammunition, firearms, and gunpowder.
- Tailoring Bench: Used for clothing, armor, hats, gloves, and boots.
- Tanning Rack: Used to process pelts into Treated Hide and convert Treated Hide into Cloth.
- Stone Furnace: Used for processing metal ingots and Coal.
- Professional Smelter: Used for advanced metal processing, including Quality Metal and Moonrock Ingots.
- Makeshift Smelter: Can produce Quality Metal using Iron and Scrap.
Some recipes list no specific station. These are identified individually below rather than assigning them to an unconfirmed crafting station.
Permafrost Crafting Recipes List
The following sections cover the recipes by category, including the ingredients required for each item.
1. Basic Materials and Processing Recipes
These recipes are useful because many advanced items require processed materials. If you plan to craft weapons, clothing, or equipment, start by gathering the ingredients listed here.
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Components | 3 Scrap, 1 Wire | Workbench |
| Cloth | 1 Treated Hide | Tanning Rack |
| Quality Metal | 2 Iron Ingots, 2 Scrap | Professional Smelter |
| Quality Metal | 5 Iron, 5 Scrap | Makeshift Smelter |
| Gunpowder | 1 Coal, 2 Sulfur, 1 Scrap | Weapon Bench |
| Rope | 2 Cloth | Not specified |
| Oil | 5 Animal Fat | Not specified |
| Batteries | 1 Scrap, 1 Processed Plastic, 2 Chemicals | Workbench |
| Low Grade Fuel | 1 Animal Fat, 5 Processed Plastic, 2 Oil | Workbench |
| Chemicals | 1 Sulfur, 1 Low Grade Fuel | Workbench |
| Wire | 1 Copper Ingot | Workbench |
| Iron Ingot | 3 Iron, 3 Coal | Stone Furnace |
| Copper Ingot | 3 Copper, 5 Coal | Stone Furnace or Professional Smelter |
| Gold Ingot | 3 Gold, 5 Coal | Stone Furnace or Professional Smelter |
| Moonrock Ingot | 3 Moon Rock, 5 Coal | Professional Smelter |
| Coal | 5 Wood | Stone Furnace or Professional Smelter |
How to Make Quality Metal
Quality Metal has two listed recipes. You can use either of the following combinations:
- Professional Smelter: 2 Iron Ingots and 2 Scrap.
- Makeshift Smelter: 5 Iron and 5 Scrap.
Choose the recipe that works best with the resources and crafting station available to you.
How to Make Cloth
Cloth requires 1 Treated Hide at a Tanning Rack and produces 3 Cloth. Since many clothing recipes require several pieces of Cloth, producing it in advance can make crafting an entire outfit easier.
2. Permafrost Ammunition Recipes
Ammunition is crafted at the Weapon Bench in the listed recipes. Most ammunition recipes require Scrap and Gunpowder, while some higher-material-cost ammunition requires Quality Metal.
| Ammunition | Required materials | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 12ga Flare Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 2 rounds |
| 9x19mm Ammo | 2 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 10 rounds |
| 9x39mm Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 10 rounds |
| 7.62x51mm Ammo | 2 Quality Metal, 1 Gunpowder | 3 rounds |
| 5.45x39mm Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 10 rounds |
| 7.62x54mmR Ammo | 2 Quality Metal, 1 Gunpowder | 3 rounds |
| .45ACP Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 10 rounds |
| 5.56x45mm Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 10 rounds |
| 12 Gauge Ammo | 1 Scrap, 1 Gunpowder | 15 rounds |
| 7.62x39mm Ammo | 1 Quality Metal, 1 Gunpowder | 5 rounds |
Important: The recipe list uses slightly different names and capitalization for some ammunition types. Check the exact item name in your crafting menu when selecting a recipe.
How to Craft Gunpowder
Before making ammunition, you may need to craft Gunpowder.
Required materials:
- 1 Coal
- 2 Sulfur
- 1 Scrap
Crafting station: Weapon Bench.
After making Gunpowder, combine it with the required Scrap or Quality Metal to create the ammunition you need.
3. Permafrost Weapons and Firearms Recipes
The following weapons are listed as craftable items. Firearms require a Weapon Bench, while bows and some other weapons have no specific station listed or use the Workbench.
| Weapon | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| TR-22 Rudi | 4 Iron Ingots, 3 Weapon Parts | Weapon Bench |
| IZG | 4 Scrap, 1 Weapon Part | Weapon Bench |
| JPistol MK2 | 2 Iron Ingots, 1 Weapon Part | Weapon Bench |
| CKR-94 | 4 Iron Ingots, 5 Weapon Parts | Weapon Bench |
| Mrozny 91 | 4 Iron Ingots, 3 Weapon Parts | Weapon Bench |
| SG9 | 4 Scrap, 2 Components, 2 Weapon Parts | Weapon Bench |
| Crude Bow | 2 Wood, 1 Rope | Not specified |
| Simple Bow | 2 Wood, 1 Rope, 1 Component | Workbench |
| Compound Bow | 15 Scrap, 1 Rope, 3 Components | Workbench |
| Trap Bow | 4 Wood, 1 Simple Bow, 1 Rope | Workbench |
Which Weapon Recipes Should You Prepare For?
If you want to craft a bow, the Crude Bow requires 2 Wood and 1 Rope. The Simple Bow requires an additional Component, while the Compound Bow requires a larger amount of Scrap and Components.
For firearms, collect Weapon Parts and the appropriate metal or Scrap before using the Weapon Bench. The required ingredients vary by weapon, so check the table before crafting.
4. Permafrost Tools and Gathering Equipment Recipes
Tools are essential for collecting resources and preparing materials. The recipe list includes Stone, Flint, Copper, Iron, Quality Metal, and Moonrock equipment, along with refined versions of several tools.
Stone Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Axe | 2 Stone, 4 Wood | Not specified |
| Stone Pickaxe | 2 Stone, 4 Wood | Not specified |
| Stone Sledgehammer | 2 Stone, 4 Wood | Not specified |
| Stone Shiv | 1 Stone, 2 Wood | Not specified |
| Refined Stone Axe | 1 Stone Axe, 4 Stone, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Stone Pickaxe | 1 Stone Pickaxe, 4 Stone, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Stone Sledgehammer | 1 Stone Sledgehammer, 4 Stone, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Stone Shiv | 1 Stone Shiv, 2 Stone, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
Flint Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Axe | 2 Flint, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Flint Pickaxe | 2 Flint, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Flint Sledgehammer | 2 Flint, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Flint Shiv | 1 Flint, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Refined Flint Axe | 1 Flint Axe, 4 Flint, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Flint Pickaxe | 1 Flint Pickaxe, 4 Flint, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Flint Sledgehammer | 1 Flint Sledgehammer, 4 Flint, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Flint Shiv | 1 Flint Shiv, 2 Flint, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
Copper Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Axe | 2 Copper Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Copper Pickaxe | 2 Copper Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Copper Sledgehammer | 2 Copper Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Copper Shiv | 1 Copper Ingot, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Refined Copper Axe | 1 Copper Axe, 4 Copper Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Copper Pickaxe | 1 Copper Pickaxe, 4 Copper Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Copper Sledgehammer | 1 Copper Sledgehammer, 4 Copper Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Copper Knife | 1 Copper Shiv, 2 Copper Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
Iron Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Axe | 2 Iron Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Iron Pickaxe | 2 Iron Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Iron Sledgehammer | 2 Iron Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Iron Shiv | 1 Iron Ingot, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Refined Iron Axe | 1 Iron Axe, 4 Iron Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Iron Pickaxe | 1 Iron Pickaxe, 4 Iron Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Iron Sledgehammer | 1 Iron Sledgehammer, 4 Iron Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Iron Shiv | 1 Iron Shiv, 2 Iron Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
Quality Metal Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Axe | 2 Quality Metal, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Quality Pickaxe | 2 Quality Metal, 4 Wood, 1 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
| Quality Metal Shiv | 1 Quality Metal, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Scrap Axe | 8 Scrap, 15 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
| Scrap Pickaxe | 7 Scrap, 15 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
| Scrap Sledgehammer | 10 Scrap, 15 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
| Scrap Shiv | 5 Scrap, 10 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
Moonrock Tools
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Moonrock Axe | 2 Moonrock Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Moonrock Pickaxe | 2 Moonrock Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Moonrock Sledgehammer | 2 Moonrock Ingots, 4 Wood | Workbench |
| Moonrock Shiv | 1 Moonrock Ingot, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Refined Moonrock Axe | 1 Moonrock Axe, 4 Moonrock Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Moonrock Pickaxe | 1 Moonrock Pickaxe, 4 Moonrock Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Moonrock Sledgehammer | 1 Moonrock Sledgehammer, 4 Moonrock Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
| Refined Moonrock Knife | 1 Moonrock Shiv, 2 Moonrock Ingots, 1 Cloth | Workbench |
The recipe list also includes Wooden Arrows, which produce 3 arrows from 1 Wood. The station is not specified separately.
5. Permafrost Clothing and Armor Recipes
Clothing recipes are mainly crafted at the Tailoring Bench. Different sets use different combinations of Cloth, pelts, Treated Hide, Bones, Scrap, Copper Ingots, Iron Ingots, Quality Metal, and Processed Plastic.
Casual Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Casual Hat | 4 Cloth, 1 Rope |
| Casual Jacket | 9 Cloth, 3 Rope |
| Casual Gloves | 4 Cloth, 1 Rope |
| Casual Pants | 7 Cloth, 2 Rope |
| Casual Boots | 4 Cloth, 1 Rope |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Survivor’s Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Survivor’s Hood | 3 Cloth, 1 Deer Pelt |
| Survivor’s Uniform | 7 Cloth, 1 Deer Pelt |
| Survivor’s Trousers | 6 Cloth, 1 Deer Pelt |
| Survivor’s Gloves | 4 Cloth, 1 Deer Pelt |
| Survivor’s Boots | 4 Cloth, 1 Deer Pelt |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Tribal Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Tribal Cowl | 5 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Tribal Jacket | 8 Cloth, 6 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Tribal Gloves | 4 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Tribal Pants | 7 Cloth, 4 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Tribal Boots | 4 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Military Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Military Helmet | 7 Cloth, 2 Quality Metal |
| Military Jacket | 16 Cloth, 3 Quality Metal |
| Military Pants | 13 Cloth, 3 Quality Metal |
| Military Gloves | 8 Cloth, 2 Quality Metal |
| Military Boots | 8 Cloth, 2 Quality Metal |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Renegade’s Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Renegade’s Helmet | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
| Renegade’s Coat | 20 Cloth, 4 Copper Ingots |
| Renegade’s Pants | 10 Cloth, 4 Copper Ingots |
| Renegade’s Gloves | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
| Renegade’s Boots | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Utility Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Utility Hat | 7 Cloth, 3 Iron Ingots |
| Utility Jacket | 13 Cloth, 5 Iron Ingots |
| Utility Pants | 11 Cloth, 4 Iron Ingots |
| Utility Gloves | 7 Cloth, 2 Iron Ingots |
| Utility Boots | 6 Cloth, 2 Iron Ingots |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Technocrats Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Technocrats Helmet | 8 Cloth, 4 Scrap |
| Technocrats Jacket | 14 Cloth, 7 Scrap |
| Technocrats Pants | 12 Cloth, 6 Scrap |
| Technocrats Gloves | 7 Cloth, 4 Scrap |
| Technocrats Boots | 7 Cloth, 3 Scrap |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Scavenger Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Scavenger Hat | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
| Scavenger Jacket | 20 Cloth, 4 Copper Ingots |
| Scavenger Pants | 10 Cloth, 4 Copper Ingots |
| Scavenger Gloves | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
| Scavenger Boots | 6 Cloth, 2 Copper Ingots |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Hybrid Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Hat | 5 Cloth, 3 Treated Hide |
| Hybrid Jacket | 11 Cloth, 5 Treated Hide |
| Hybrid Pants | 9 Cloth, 4 Treated Hide |
| Hybrid Gloves | 6 Cloth, 3 Treated Hide |
| Hybrid Boots | 5 Cloth, 2 Treated Hide |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Moon Cult Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Moon Cult Helmet | 5 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Moon Cult Jacket | 8 Cloth, 5 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Moon Cult Pants | 7 Cloth, 4 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Moon Cult Gloves | 4 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
| Moon Cult Boots | 4 Cloth, 2 Bones, 2 Treated Hide |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Insulated Mountain Clothing Set
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Insulated Mountain Hat | 7 Cloth, 5 Processed Plastic |
| Insulated Mountain Jacket | 16 Cloth, 10 Processed Plastic |
| Insulated Mountain Pants | 13 Cloth, 8 Processed Plastic |
| Insulated Mountain Gloves | 8 Cloth, 5 Processed Plastic |
| Insulated Mountain Boots | 8 Cloth, 5 Processed Plastic |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Permafrost Clothing Recipes
The recipe list uses Permafrost as the recipe name but lists Lunar equipment as the output. These are the recorded combinations:
| Recipe name | Listed output | Required materials |
|---|---|---|
| Permafrost Cloak | Lunar Hood × 1 | 9 Cloth, 3 Moonrock Ingots, 2 Quality Metal |
| Permafrost Jacket | Lunar Jacket × 1 | 18 Cloth, 6 Moonrock Ingots, 3 Quality Metal |
| Permafrost Pants | Lunar Pants × 1 | 15 Cloth, 5 Moonrock Ingots, 3 Quality Metal |
| Permafrost Gloves | Lunar Gloves × 1 | 9 Cloth, 3 Moonrock Ingots, 2 Quality Metal |
| Permafrost Boots | Lunar Boots × 1 | 9 Cloth, 3 Moonrock Ingots, 2 Quality Metal |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
Note: The recipe names and outputs differ in this set. Check the actual crafting menu to confirm the output name before spending your materials.
Bear, Wolf, and Fox Head Hats
| Item | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Bear Head Hat | 4 Cloth, 2 Bear Pelts |
| Wolf Head Hat | 4 Cloth, 4 Wolf Pelts |
| Fox Head Hat | 4 Cloth, 4 Fox Pelts |
Crafting station: Tailoring Bench.
6. Permafrost Heaters and Survival Equipment
Heaters and shelter items are useful crafting options to consider when preparing for cold environments. The recipes below list the required materials without assuming any extra effects or bonuses.
Heater Recipes
| Heater | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Heater | 2 Cloth, 2 Chemicals | Workbench |
| Makeshift Heater | 2 Cloth, 2 Processed Plastic | Workbench |
| Electric Heater | 2 Cloth, 2 Batteries | Workbench |
Shelter and Lighting Recipes
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Tent | 8 Cloth, 2 Wood, 4 Rope | Workbench |
| Candle | 3 Animal Fat | Workbench |
| Oil Lamp | 1 Oil, 1 Scrap | Workbench |
| Glow Stick | 1 Processed Plastic, 1 Chemicals | Not specified |
| Moon Rock Desk Lamp | 1 Moon Rock | Workbench |
| Moon Rock Metal Standing Lamp | 1 Moon Rock, 2 Quality Metal | Workbench |
| Moon Rock Wood Standing Lamp | 1 Moon Rock, 2 Wood | Workbench |
| Moon Rock Scrap Standing Lamp | 1 Moon Rock, 2 Scrap | Workbench |
The recipe list does not specify a separate crafting time for the oil lamp or moonrock lamps. Their crafting station is listed where available.
Traps
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Trap | 2 Wood, 1 Rope | Workbench |
| Rat Cage | 2 Quality Metal, 1 Component | Not specified |
| Under Snow Trap | 1 Quality Metal, 1 Component | Workbench |
| Trap Bow | 4 Wood, 1 Simple Bow, 1 Rope | Workbench |
7. Permafrost Medical Recipes
Medical supplies can be crafted from materials such as Cloth, Chemicals, Herbs, Surgical Spirit, Wood, and Rope.
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Panacea | 2 Chemicals, 1 Herb | Not specified |
| Bandage | 2 Cloth, 1 Surgical Spirit | Workbench |
| Makeshift Bandage | 2 Cloth | Not specified |
| Makeshift Splint | 2 Wood, 1 Rope | Not specified |
If you are preparing supplies before an expedition, check which ingredients you already have before crafting. The recipes listed above do not specify the healing amount or duration of each medical item.
8. Permafrost Drinks and Consumables
The listed recipes include two simple drinks made from gathered ingredients.
| Item | Required materials | Crafting time listed |
|---|---|---|
| Improvised Tea | 5 Herbs | 3 |
| Improvised Coffee | 5 Coffee Beans | 3 |
No separate crafting station is specified for either drink in the recipe list.
9. How to Make Treated Hide
Treated Hide is a key material for making Cloth and several clothing sets. The listed recipes use animal pelts and Animal Fat at the Tanning Rack.
| Recipe | Required materials | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Treated Hide (Deer) | 1 Deer Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Muskox) | 1 Muskox Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Moose) | 1 Moose Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Wolf) | 1 Wolf Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Boar) | 1 Boar Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Fox) | 1 Fox Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Bison) | 1 Bison Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide | 1 Bear Pelt, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
| Treated Hide (Hare) | 2 Hare or Rabbit Pelts, 2 Animal Fat | 1 Treated Hide |
Crafting station: Tanning Rack.
The listed crafting time is 10 for these recipes. The Hare recipe requires two pelts, while the other listed animal recipes require one pelt each.
10. Permafrost Other Utility Recipes
The following recipes provide additional equipment and materials that do not fit into the main categories above.
| Item | Required materials | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 1 Scrap, 1 Processed Plastic, 2 Chemicals | Workbench |
| Components | 3 Scrap, 1 Wire | Workbench |
| Wire | 1 Copper Ingot | Workbench |
| Rope | 2 Cloth | Not specified |
| Oil | 5 Animal Fat | Not specified |
| Glow Stick | 1 Processed Plastic, 1 Chemicals | Not specified |
| Wooden Arrow | 1 Wood | Not specified |
These recipes overlap with the materials section because some items are used as ingredients in multiple crafting categories.
Crafting in Permafrost involves much more than creating weapons. You can process raw materials, make ammunition, prepare medical supplies, build shelter equipment, craft clothing sets, and upgrade your gathering tools.
The best approach is to check each recipe before collecting materials, process important ingredients ahead of time, and use the correct crafting station whenever one is specified. Keep this Permafrost Recipes Guide handy while playing so you can quickly check the ingredients you need for your next crafting project.
