Component Crafting Priority Guide
Master your component progression with strategic crafting priorities. Learn which components to build first for optimal efficiency at every stage of the game.
Early Game Essentials (Tier 0-2)
Start here. These basic components are building blocks for everything else. Craft multiples and stockpile them for future needs.
Mid-Game Power Components (Tier 3-5)
Critical for establishing reliable energy systems. Prioritize these once you have basic structures in place.
Mid-Game Utility Components (Tier 3-5)
Quality-of-life improvements and specialized systems. Craft based on your chosen playstyle (exploration, combat, or efficiency).
Late Game Specialized Components (Tier 6+)
Advanced components for optimization and min-maxing. High material cost but significant performance gains.
Strategic Crafting Tips
Batch Crafting Strategy
Don't craft components one at a time. Plan ahead and gather materials for 5-10 units of each essential component. This prevents constant trips back to the crafting station and ensures you're never blocked by missing a single component during equipment assembly.
Progression Bottlenecks
Certain components appear in multiple recipes across different tiers. Identify these "gateway components" early and craft extras. Check the craft tree in the Resource Planner to see which low-tier components are needed for high-tier equipment.
Playstyle-Specific Priorities
Your component priorities shift based on playstyle. Combat-focused builds need armor and weapon components first. Exploration builds benefit from mobility and storage components. Power-focused builds should rush energy infrastructure components to unlock better generators and batteries.
Material Scarcity Awareness
Before committing to high-tier component crafting, verify you have access to required rare materials. Some components need materials only available in specific zones or from rare scrap types. Use the Resource Planner's scrap recommendations to ensure you can complete the entire craft tree.
Common Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
Rushing to high-tier components too early. You'll waste rare materials on items you'll replace quickly. Focus on establishing a solid base of mid-tier components first.
Ignoring component storage capacity. Crafting too many components at once can overflow your storage. Build storage upgrades before large crafting sessions.
Skipping "boring" utility components. Quality-of-life components like improved workbenches and storage systems pay massive dividends in time saved over a playthrough.
Crafting without checking recipes first. Some components require other components as ingredients. Always verify you have the complete crafting chain before starting.