Road to Vostok Crafting Guide

Crafting in Road to Vostok — Overview

Crafting happens at your shelter workbench — not in the field. Gather on runs, return to craft, then redeploy with better supplies. The loop rewards planning shelter visits alongside loot circuits.

Crafting Station Setup

Unlock the workbench via the Generalist crafting intro quest in Village. Once active, every shelter you own can use it. Categories: Cooking, Tools & Equipment, Medical, Weapon Maintenance.

Cooking System

• Cooked Fish: Raw Fish + Fuel → higher calories, ~0.3kg — excellent ratio when fishing is on your route.
• Improved Field Ration: 3× canned goods + cooking materials → better than base Field Ration for long Vostok prep.
• Herbal Remedy: 2× medicinal herbs + container → emergency antiseptic stand-in for Lotion.

Fishing in Road to Vostok

Fishing spots exist on Area 05 water features. Raw fish are weak until cooked. Spots respawn — weave them into patrol loops to reduce trader dependency.

Tool & Equipment Crafting

• Improvised Flashlight Battery: electronics scrap extends flashlight runtime.
• Weapon Cleaning Kit: cleaning materials + oil — prevents degradation misfires.
• Rope/Cordage: fabric scraps — advanced recipes and shelter upgrades.

Material Farming Locations

• Electronics: abandoned interiors, wrecks, panels near Village.
• Cleaning supplies: Farm hardware sheds, workshops.
• Herbs: east/southeast forests.
• Fuel: wrecks and containers along Highway approach (Guard risk).
• Fabric: residential buildings and clothing spots in Village.

Crafting Priority Guide

1. Weapon cleaning kits — maintain primary weapon every few heavy fights.
2. Cooked fish — once you have spots + fuel, replace canned food on non-Vostok runs.
3. Herbal Remedy stock — five-plus backups reduce Doctor downtime.
4. Enhanced Field Rations — craft before Vostok for inventory efficiency.

See the broader survival loop while planning crafting milestones.

❓ Crafting FAQ

Can I craft weapons in Road to Vostok? ▾

Not in Early Access v1.0. Crafting covers food, basic medical, tools, and weapon maintenance. Full weapon crafting may arrive later per the roadmap.

Where do I find medicinal herbs? ▾

Forest zones east and southeast of Village — small distinctive plant clusters. Add a herb loop to your patrol circuit.

Can crafted items replace trader medical purchases? ▾

Herbal Remedy substitutes for Lotion in emergencies. Medkits and Tourniquets still come from traders in v1.0.

Does weapon condition matter? ▾

Yes — degraded weapons misfire more often. Keep weapons clean; in Vostok a misfire can be fatal.

Are crafting materials worth trading for? ▾

Usually no — loot them instead. Fuel can be an exception if you avoid Highway-adjacent areas.