Plan your next crafting run across 5 survival games. Select a game, pick an item, and see exactly what materials you need. All data sourced from official game Wikis, verified July 2026.
Data source: Official game Wikis, verified as of July 2026
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### 📖 Survival Crafting Quick Guide **Valheim:** Build a Workbench (10 Wood) first. Upgrade it with a Chopping Block and Tanning Rack for better gear. Always keep a Forge near your base for metal processing. Bronze is 2 Copper + 1 Tin. **Enshrouded:** Start with the Workbench, then build the Blacksmith (rescue him first). The Altar of Flame unlocks larger base areas. Rescuing NPCs unlocks entire crafting categories — prioritize them. **V Rising:** Castles need Blood Altars and Prison Cells. Unlock recipes by defeating V Blood carriers. Paper presses convert wood into paper. Gem cutting stations convert raw gems. **Sons of the Forest:** Use the Survival Book (press B) to view all recipe categories. GPS trackers mark cave entrances. The 3D Printer uses Printer Resin found in bunkers. **Grounded:** Build the Field Station first for research. Scanning resources at the Field Station unlocks recipes. Hide and weed stems are your main building materials. The Spinning Wheel converts plant fiber into rope.
### ❓ Frequently Asked Questions **Why are my crafting stations showing locked recipes?** Most games require you to unlock recipes by finding schematics (Sons of the Forest), defeating bosses (V Rising), scanning items (Grounded), or crafting upgrades (Valheim). Check the progression guide for each game. **What should I craft first in a new game?** A basic weapon, a repair tool, a bedroll/spawn point, and storage. In Valheim: Workbench + Hammer. In Enshrouded: Workbench + Glider. In V Rising: Copper Weapons + Castle Heart. **How do I get more inventory space?** Valheim: Megingjord belt from Haldor the trader. Enshrouded: Upgrade your character skills. V Rising: Book of the Dead boss drop. Sons of the Forest: Craft a backpack. Grounded: Upgrade the Backpack at the Field Station. **Can I recycle or deconstruct items?** Valheim: No, but items can be stored indefinitely. Enshrouded: Yes, use the Salvage option at crafting stations. V Rising: Destroy items at the Castle Heart for partial material return. Sons of the Forest: Items can be stored but not recycled. Grounded: Items can be analyzed for unlocks but not deconstructed.