U4GM - Fallout 76 Items: 9 Crafting Recipes That Save You Caps
Caps are the lifeblood of Fallout 76, whether you’re trading with vendors, fast-traveling, or buying rare plans. But why spend hard-earned Caps when you can craft essential items yourself? Here are nine crafting recipes that will help you save Caps and become more self-sufficient in the wasteland.
1. Stimpaks (Healing)
Stimpaks are always in demand, but buying them can drain your Caps quickly. Instead, craft them using Blood Pack (1), Steel (1), and Antiseptic (1). Farm Blood Packs from creatures like ticks, and you’ll never need to buy Fallout 76 items cheap from vendors again.
2. Diluted Stimpaks
Stretch your Stimpaks further by crafting Diluted Stimpaks. Combine Purified Water (1) and Stimpak (1) at a Chemistry Station. This doubles your healing items without spending extra Caps.
3. RadAway
Radiation is a constant threat, but RadAway can be pricey. Craft it with Antiseptic (2), Glowing Fungus (1), and Plastic (1). Glowing Fungus is abundant in the Toxic Valley, making this a cost-effective alternative.
4. Diluted RadAway
Similar to Stimpaks, dilute your RadAway for more uses. Mix Purified Water (1) and RadAway (1) to save resources.
5. Vegetable Starch (Adhesive)
Adhesive is crucial for weapon and armor repairs. Craft Vegetable Starch at a Cooking Station using Corn (2), Tato (2), Mutfruit (2), and Purified Water (1). Plant these crops at your CAMP for a steady supply.
6. Gunpowder
Buying ammo eats Caps fast, but crafting your own starts with Gunpowder. Combine Acid (1) and Cloth (1). Acid can be mined or scavenged from toys, while Cloth is plentiful in pre-war money.
7. Psychobuff
This powerful chem boosts Strength and Damage Resistance. Craft it with Buffout (1), Mentats (1), and Psycho (1). While the ingredients require some farming, it’s cheaper than buying Fallout 76 Caps cheap for expensive chems.
8. Purified Water
Don’t waste Caps on water. Build Industrial Water Purifiers at your CAMP for a steady supply. Alternatively, boil Dirty Water at a Cooking Station (requires Wood).
9. Repair Kits (Improved)
While basic Repair Kits are earned from events, Improved ones can be crafted with Ballistic Fiber (2), Gear (2), Oil (2), and Screw (2). Ballistic Fiber is rare, but military ammo bags and certain events provide it.
Final Tips
Scavenge Wisely: Focus on collecting Antiseptic, Acid, and Ballistic Fiber to support your crafting.
CAMP Setup: Plant Mutfruit, Corn, and Tato for adhesive farming.
Bulk Crafting: Save time by crafting in large batches.
By mastering these recipes, you’ll rely less on vendors and keep more Caps for rare finds. And if you’re ever in a pinch, remember that U4GM offers insights on efficient resource management—so you can spend less time grinding and more time exploring Appalachia.