Fallout 76 Items: 12 Crafting Recipes That Save You Caps and Time
Crafting in Fallout 76 can be a game-changer, especially when you’re trying to conserve Caps and streamline your gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned survivor or just starting in Appalachia, knowing the right recipes can make all the difference. Here are 12 essential crafting recipes that will help you save both time and resources—so you can focus on exploring and surviving.
1. Diluted Stimpaks
Stimpaks are always in high demand, but they can be expensive to buy or craft. Instead of using a full Stimpak, combine one with Purified Water at a Chemistry Station to create two Diluted Stimpaks. This doubles your healing potential without wasting extra resources.
2. Vegetable Starch (Adhesive Farm)
Adhesive is crucial for weapon and armor repairs. By planting Corn, Mutfruit, Tatos, and Purified Water at your CAMP, you can craft Vegetable Starch at a Cooking Station—yielding valuable Adhesive without scavenging endlessly.
3. Bullet Crafting (Ammosmith + Super Duper Combo)
Running low on ammo? Invest in the Ammosmith (Agility) and Super Duper (Luck) perks. With these, you can craft significantly more bullets per batch, reducing the need to constantly buy Fallout 76 Caps cheap from vendors or other players.
4. Healing Salve (Forest Recipe)
If you’re low on Stimpaks, this recipe (found in the Forest region) lets you craft a decent healing item using Bloodleaf and Soot Flower. It’s an early-game lifesaver and costs nothing but foraging time.
5. Glue (from Duct Tape and Wonder Glue)
Break down Duct Tape and Wonder Glue for Adhesive instead of selling them. This simple habit ensures you always have materials for repairs and mods.
6. Purified Water (Industrial Water Purifier)
Instead of buying Purified Water, build Industrial Water Purifiers at your CAMP. They generate free Purified Water over time, which you can use for crafting, selling, or hydration.
7. Radaway Dilution
Like Stimpaks, Radaway can be diluted at a Chemistry Station. One Radaway plus Purified Water makes two Diluted Radaways—perfect for minor radiation management.
8. Gunpowder (Cloth + Acid)
Rather than scavenging for Gunpowder, craft it using Cloth and Acid. This is especially useful if you’re making large amounts of ammunition.
9. Serums (If You Have the Recipe)
Mutation Serums are valuable, but buying them can be pricey. If you’ve unlocked the recipes (through player vendors or events), crafting them yourself can save thousands of Caps.
10. Cranberry Relish (XP Boost)
For an easy XP boost, cook Cranberry Relish using Cranberries, Sugar, Gourds, and Boiled Water. It grants +10% XP for an hour—great for leveling up faster.
11. Marine Tactical Helmet (For Profit Crafting)
This helmet requires Rubber, Glass, and Plastic—common materials. Crafting and selling them to vendors is a reliable way to hit the daily Cap limit without spending much.
12. Nuka-Grenades (Explosive Crafting)
If you enjoy explosives, Nuka-Grenades are powerful and cost-effective to craft. Combine Nuka-Cola with Frag Grenades and other materials for a high-damage throwable.
Final Tips for Efficient Crafting
Scrap junk items instead of selling them unless you urgently need Caps.
Workshop farming can provide steady material income if defended properly.
Check player vendors—sometimes, the best place to buy Fallout 76 Items is from fellow wastelanders at a fair price.