Crafting in Subterra is an essential activity that complements the mining experience. For those curious about how to craft items, find the necessary recipes, and gather resources, you’re in the right place. Our comprehensive Subterra crafting guide and recipe compilation will walk you through everything you need to know, so let’s get started!
How to Craft in Subterra

To begin your crafting journey in Subterra, locate the Crafting Altar, situated on the right side of the main plaza. You can find its coordinates at X: 41, Y: -1, visible in the top left corner of your display.

Once you’ve reached the Crafting Altar, the next step is to equip your items from the inventory to your hotbar. Position them on the four pedestals located at each corner of the altar. If you follow the recipe correctly, the altar will illuminate, allowing you to interact with the central pedestal and craft your item. Here are some key points about the crafting process:
- You can stack identical items on a single pedestal.
- To cancel crafting and retrieve your resources, interact with the central pedestal.
- Some items may not display on the pedestal after placement, but they will still count toward the crafting process.
- Make sure to collect your crafted item after you’ve completed the process.
How to Discover Crafting Recipes
In Subterra, crafting recipes are primarily discovered as loot drops. Alternatively, you can craft items by referencing our list or other sources, even if you haven’t learned the recipe in-game. Upon your first crafting attempt, the recipe will then be permanently added to your codex located in the bottom left corner of your interface.
Complete Subterra Crafting Recipes List

Below is a comprehensive table featuring the crafting recipes available in Subterra. While some recipes remain undiscovered, we will continually update this list. If you find a recipe that’s not listed, feel free to share it in the comments!
| Item | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Small Health Potion | 1x Water Flask: Loot from chests, marble pots, and remains; purchasable from the merchant 2x Roots: Mine roots 1x Life Shard: Loot from chests, marble pots, and remains; purchasable from the merchant |
| Stone | 4x Rock/8x Rock/12x Rock/16x Rock: Mine stone blocks |
| Sticky C4 | 3x Slime Chunk: Drops from Slimes 1x C4: Loot from chests, marble pots, and remains; purchasable from the merchant |
| Small Sticky Bomb | 3x Slime Chunk: Drops from Slimes 1x Small Bomb: Loot from chests, marble pots, and remains; purchasable from the merchant |
Complete Subterra Crafting Resources List & Where to Find Them

Below is a detailed list of crafting resources available in Subterra, alongside their difficulty tiers and tips for gathering them. We’re committed to updating this information frequently to make your resource-farming journey as smooth as possible. Remember, all these materials can be acquired from monsters, chests, and other lootables, although the drop rates are typically low.
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingot | Tier: 3Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Smelt Raw Copper |
| Iron Ingot | Tier: 10Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Smelt Raw Iron |
| Silver Ingot | Tier: 14Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Smelt Raw Silver |
| Gold Ingot | Tier: 18Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Smelt Raw Gold |
| Diamond | Tier: 24Rarity: LegendaryHow to Get: Mine Diamond blocks (start spawning at Y: -250); drops from Gem Geodes |
| Coal | Tier: 1Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Mine Coal blocks |
| Life Shard | Tier: 1Rarity: UncommonHow to Get: Drops from monsters, chests, and other lootables |
| Water Flask | Tier: 1Rarity: UncommonHow to Get: Drops from monsters, chests, and other lootables |
| Slime Chunk | Tier: 1Rarity: UncommonHow to Get: Drops from monsters, chests, and other lootables |
| Roots | Tier: 1Rarity: CommonHow to Get: Mine Roots |
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