Find out about Weapon and Item Crafting in Death Stranding in this guide. This includes what you can create, their uses, how to make them, and more!
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How to Craft Items & Weapons
Craft at the Delivery terminal

You will only be able to craft items and weapons through the Chiral Printer that can be found in the Delivery Terminal. Select the Fabrication option to start the crafting process!
Check Out What the Private Room Is HereRequires Active Chiral Network
The Chiral Printer requires a connection to the Chiral Network for it to function. Be sure you have a network active in the Delivery Terminal.
Check Out More About Chiral NetworkNeed Materials to Craft

Similar to other games, crafting in Death Stranding will require a set number of materials per craftable item. Depending on the item, the required materials may vary.
Check Out the All Materials List HereUnlock Recipes via Story Progression, Upgrading Buildings

Recipes for most of the items, weapons, & gears can be unlocked by simply going through the story. There are some that can be unlocked by upgrading specific buildings in the world.
Check Out How to Unlock Design DataWhat Can You Craft?
Weapons

Weapons are important to have as you travel through the world. They'll be able to protect your from Mules, DTs, and any other danger that might come your way.
Check Out the Combat Gameplay Article HereWeapon Crafting Recipe
Weapon | Material Requirement |
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![]() | - 32 Resins -80 Metals |
![]() | - 32 Resins - 80 Metals |
![]() | - 100 Resins - 160 Metals |
![]() | - 140 Metals |
![]() | - 150 Metals - 60 Special Alloys |
![]() | - 170 Metals |
![]() | - 180 Metals - 80 Special Alloys |
![]() | - 40 Resins - 80 Metals |
![]() | - 64 Resins - 170 Metals |
![]() | - 4 Chiral Crystals - 4 Metals |
![]() | - 5 Metals |
![]() | - 15 Metals |
![]() | - 140 Metals |
![]() | - 30 Resins - 80 Metals |
Equipment

Equipment protects you from being injured. This can include boots, exoskeletons, and other items that Sam's wears.
Check Out the All Gears List HereEquipment Crafting Recipe
Equipment | Material Requirements |
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![]() | - 8 Resins |
![]() | - 16 Resins - 12 Metals |
![]() | - 160 Resins - 120 Ceramics |
![]() | - 160 Resins - 120 Ceramics |
![]() | - 160 Resins - 120 Ceramics |
![]() | - 120 Resins - 160 Ceramics |
![]() | - 120 Resins - 160 Ceramics |
![]() | - 20 Resins - 20 Ceramics |
![]() | - 20 Resins - 20 Ceramics |
Tools

Tools are equipment Sam can use to go through the world. Ladders, Anchors, PCC and other things can be crafted in the Delivery Terminal.
Tools Crafting Recipe
Tool | Material Requirements |
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![]() | - 20 Metals |
![]() | - 16 Resins |
![]() | - 32 Resins - 40 Metals |
![]() | - 30 Chiral Crystals - 64 Resins - 80 metals |
![]() | - 16 Chrial Crystals - 8 Resins |
![]() | - 6 Chiral Crystals - 6 Resins |
![]() | - 10 Metals |
Vehicles

Make it easier to traverse through the world by creating Vehicles. Some vehicles are better fit for bringing specific cargo so plan ahead.
Check Out the Vehicles List HereVehiclesCrafting Recipe
Vehicle | Material Requirements |
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![]() | - 96 Resins - 120 Metals |
![]() | - 220 Metals - 160 Ceramics |
Reverse Trike: Long Range | - 240 Metals - 160 Ceramics |
![]() | - 200 Metals - 160 Ceramics - 48 Special Alloys |
![]() | - 220 Metals - 180 Ceramics - 96 Special Alloys |
![]() | - 320 Metals - 224 Ceramics |
![]() | - 280 Metals - 256 Ceramics - 48 Special Alloys |
![]() | - 240 Metals - 224 Ceramics - 96 Special Alloys |