How To Build A Workbench in 7 Days To Die

How To Build A Workbench in 7 Days To Die

As a seasoned survivor of the post-apocalyptic wasteland in 7 Days To Die, I can’t stress enough the importance of having a workbench at your base. The game has evolved, and we can no longer pilfer existing workbenches to call our own. Instead, we must learn the art of crafting one ourselves, a task that may seem daunting for newcomers.


Having a workbench is crucial in the game ‘7 Days To Die’, as your homemade tools and weapons will wear out quickly over time. Unlike earlier versions of the game, players can’t simply dismantle an existing workbench and rebuild it at their base in ‘7 Days To Die’. Instead, they must learn how to craft one from scratch.

Due to the abundance of skills novice players must quickly grasp, it’s often the case that they delay constructing a workbench for an extended period. This guide aims to provide comprehensive information on the process of creating a workbench.

How To Craft A Workbench

How To Build A Workbench in 7 Days To Die

To build a workbench, you’ll first need to progress to Workstation level 10. Achieving this requires reading ten copies of the Forged Ahead magazine. You can find these magazines in mailboxes, piles of books, damaged workbenches and forges, as well as various other loot sources. Additionally, they can be bought from traders or obtained as rewards for completing certain missions.

After reading ten issues of Forged Ahead magazine, you’ll gain the skill to build a workbench. Building a workbench might seem expensive if you try to do it early in the game. However, once you break down the resources needed, acquiring them is quite simple. To construct a workbench, you will require the following:

  • 25 x Forged Iron
  • 20 x Mechanical Parts
  • 5 x Duct Tape
  • 100 x Nails
  • 100 x Wood

Getting The Materials To Craft A Workbench

How To Build A Workbench in 7 Days To Die

Instead of crafting forged iron in a forge, those without access can acquire it in one of two ways: buy some from a trader, or disassemble specific items using a wrench. Items such as vehicles and streetlights may contain forged iron when dismantled with a wrench.

As a seasoned mechanic with years of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that mechanical parts are most reliably obtained by disassembling old vehicles using a trusty wrench. The satisfying click-clack sound of the wrench turning is music to my ears and brings back memories of countless hours spent in garages. However, if time is of the essence or you’re looking for specific parts that are hard to come by, there’s always the option of purchasing them from traders when they have them in stock.

In many treasure chests or similar finds, you’ll often discover duct tape. You can even make your own duct tape by blending glue with bits of fabric. On the other hand, wood is abundant and easily found. No matter which game biome you’re in, there will always be trees to chop down for more wood.

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2024-08-02 17:04