Eventually, in The Last Caretaker, you’ll need more than a crowbar to survive. Opening up new regions and meeting tougher enemies requires you to be prepared with better weaponry. Doing so requires unlocking the blueprint for such weaponry through the Skill Tree and gathering the required materials.
This guide explains the crafting of weapons in The Last Caretaker, how to use them effectively, and lists every weapon currently available, along with their required materials and skill levels.
How Weapon Crafting Works in The Last Caretaker
The only thing you can use to defend yourself at the start of the game is a crowbar. As you progress more into the game and obtain more skill points, new weapons and blueprints are unlocked in higher tiers of the Skill Tree.
Materials required for each weapon include Alloy Frames, Battery Cells, and Cooling Radiators, though most use different types of ammo: Electricity, Petrol, or other specialized bolts.
Your first ranged weapon will probably be the Electric Pistol that you unlock at Skill Tier 3, which will introduce you to the weapon crafting system in the game.
All Craftable Weapons and Requirements
Below is a list of all craftable weapons in The Last Caretaker, along with the requirements to unlock, materials needed, and ammunition types.
| Weapon | Unlock Skill Level | Skill Points Required | Materials Needed | Ammo Type |
| Electric Pistol | 3 | 1 | 1x Battery Cell, 1x Alloy Frame, 1x Connector Ports, 1x Conduit Wiring | Electricity |
| Bolt Pistol | 5 | 2 | 1x Alloy Frame, 1x Storage Cylinder, 1x Cooling Radiator | Pistol Flex / Pistol Shard |
| Flamer Pistol | 7 | 2 | 1x Alloy Frame, 1x Connector Ports, 1x Storage Cylinder, 1x Cooling Radiator | Petrol |
| Flamethrower | 10 | 3 | 2x Alloy Frames, 1x Connector Ports, 1x Storage Cylinder, 1x Cooling Radiator, 1x Nano Mesh | Petrol |
| Bolt Rifle | 11 | 3 | 2x Alloy Frames, 1x Storage Cylinder, 1x Cooling Radiator, 1x Nano Mesh | Rifle Slam / Rifle Trace / Rifle Tri |
| Electric Rifle | 14 | 3 | 2x Battery Cells, 2x Alloy Frames, 1x Connector Ports, 1x Conduit Wiring, 1x Logic Chip, 1x Nano Mesh, 1x Magnetic Coil | Electricity |
| Bolt Sniper | 17 | 3 | 2x Alloy Frames, 1x Storage Cylinder, 1x Cooling Radiator, 1x Nano Mesh | Sniper Rod |
As you go up in skill tiers, recipes start getting more resource-intensive but far more powerful, especially electric-based and long-range weapons.
How to Craft Weapons
Unlock the Blueprint
Open your Skill Tree and invest some points into the weapon crafting tiers. This will unlock more advanced weapon recipes with each new tier.
Gather Materials
Gather materials through exploration, enemies, and crashed sites. Materials such as Alloy Frames and Battery Cells are frequently found in the first few zones, while Nano Mesh and Logic Chips appear in later areas.
Use the Fabricator
Head to your ship or point of interest with a Fabricator inside it. In the crafting menu, select the desired weapon you will craft and ensure you have all the materials needed.
Craft and equip. Once crafted, equip your weapon by moving it from the Backpack into the Holster located at the bottom of your inventory screen.
