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Materials and resources Guide
Use your next recipe and the route back to decide what to collect. The groups below are editorial organization, not a verified in-game rarity system or a complete list of materials.
Early collection priorities
Priority 1 — Scrap Metal
A basic crafting resource. Salvage suitable wrecks and discarded equipment with the appropriate tool.
Priority 2 — Rubber
Useful for tire-related crafting. Salvage suitable tires and check the actual recipe.
Priority 3 — Electronics
Useful for electrical crafting. Salvage suitable equipment and check its output.
Resource groups
| Material | Where to look | Main uses |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Metal Common | Use the Scrapper on suitable wrecks and discarded equipment | Basic crafting, repairs and parts |
| Rubber Common | Salvage suitable discarded tires | Offroad Tires, fuel tanks and other recipes |
| Glass Shards Common | Salvage suitable vehicles and objects containing glass | Repair Putty and Reinforced Headlights |
| Material | Where to look | Main uses |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Sheet Uncommon | Research the blueprint at the Fabrication Station after unlocking the Basic Workbench, then use a Tier 2 workbench to craft it from Scrap Metal ×6. | Panels, engines and tanks |
| Electronics Uncommon | Salvage Consumer Electronics and suitable devices | The Auto Parker, Roof Floodlights and other devices |
| Gear Uncommon | Craft at a Tier 1 workbench from Scrap Metal ×3. | Offroad Tires, The Auto Parker and related recipes |
| Carbonfiberglass Uncommon | Craft from Tree Candy ×2, Glass Shards ×2, Plastic ×6 and Fabric ×2. | All-Terrain Tires and Anticorrosive Panels |
| Pressurized Cartridges Uncommon | Check Pneumatic Deposit Boxes and compatible supplies | The Auto Parker and other recipes |
| Material | Where to look | Main uses |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals Rare | Check Hazmat Cabinets and suitable supply containers | Repair Putty and other repair or crafting recipes |
| Plasma Rare | Use the Impact Hammer on Plasma Generators near Spark Towers | Insulated Panels, LIM Shields and related recipes |
| Circuit Board Rare | Craft at a workbench from Plastic ×6, Electronics ×4 and Copper Wire ×2. | Resource Radar, Nitro Boost and LIM Shield |
| Material | Where to look | Main uses |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Candy Special | Use a Hand-Vac on Twisted Embers | Nitro Boost and other crafting recipes |
Efficient material management
Planning a collection route
- ▸ Choose stops that leave a viable route to the gateway
- ▸ Include facilities relevant to the materials your recipe requires
- ▸ Favor a lower-risk route over a detour through several hazards
- ▸ Check route conditions and storm information before extending the trip
Managing garage stock
- ▸ Keep enough Scrap Metal for expected repairs and planned recipes; 200 is not a universal requirement
- ▸ List the materials for the next upgrade before leaving
- ▸ Check the quantities you need and spare storage space before collecting basic materials
- ▸ Build a reserve of harder-to-find materials across successful returns
Using cargo storage
- ▸ Extra storage increases available slots; it does not guarantee twice the materials per excursion
- ▸ Prioritize needed materials and stack space rather than an unverified weight system
- ▸ Leave room for valuable finds later in the trip
- ▸ Accumulate harder-to-find materials over several safe returns
Crafting and resource planning
- ▸ Check which garage machines and recipes are actually unlocked
- ▸ Recycle unwanted parts with an appropriate unlocked facility rather than assuming Scrap Metal converts into every material
- ▸ Unlock the desired recipe before planning a dedicated material trip
- ▸ Prepare several useful recipes before leaving to reduce repeated trips
Frequently asked questions
Which materials should I collect early?
Prioritize the basic materials needed by your next actual recipe, such as Scrap Metal, Rubber and Electronics. Search roadside wrecks, vehicles and equipment with the appropriate tool. Do not assume every upgrade uses the same three materials.
How should I look for less common materials?
Check the resources shown for the junction and the recipe you want to complete. Visit suitable facilities while maintaining a route back. Keep anchor energy separate from inventory materials: it supports the ARC gateway return, while recipes use their listed crafting supplies.
Is collecting materials inefficient without more cargo storage?
More storage helps when the trunk fills before a safe return, but it is not a guaranteed doubling of yield. Check the real storage blueprint and mounting requirements at the Fabrication Station. A safe early return with useful materials is still worthwhile before those upgrades are available.
Where can I refill gasoline?
Look for fuel at suitable gas stations and siphon it from vehicles where available. Include a fuel stop when planning a route, and check fuel before leaving the garage. Extra tanks can extend range when unlocked; their capacity and recipe depend on the actual part.