You can gain great benefits using Workshop Contraptions and Recipes in Blue Prince. It speeds up your progress through buffs which are helpful for easier runs at higher ranks. Obviously, getting them all takes time, but the effort you put into is all worth it in the end!
The Workshop in itself is an exceptional room in the game. It allows you to use objects unearthed during exploration to craft Contraptions. However easy that may sound, it’s not-there are prerequisites to it that must be met. First, you have to find and draft the Workshop Room, and then you must have all your materials ready for crafting the Contraptions. Read along to find out everything about Workshop Contraptions and Recipes in Blue Prince.
All Workshop Contraptions and Recipes in Blue Prince
There are eight unique Workshop Contraptions and Recipes in Blue Prince, each offering a special ability or bonus to help you get the most out of your run. These tools can greatly improve your progress and make surviving higher ranks much easier. Here’s a breakdown of each Contraption, what it does, and the items required to craft it:
- Pick Sound Amplifier: Increases your chances of picking high-sensitivity locks. Requires a Lockpick and a Metal Detector.
- Detector Shovel: Boosts your chances of finding Coins and Keys, including while digging. Needs a Shovel and a Metal Detector.
- Power Hammer: Lets you knock down weak brick walls. You’ll need a Sledgehammer, Battery Pack, and Broken Lever.
- Jack Hammer: Enhances rewards from mining dig spots. Requires a Shovel, Battery Pack, and Broken Lever.
- Electromagnet: Increases your chances of drafting Mechanical Rooms and automatically collects Coins and Keys when entering a room. Requires a Compass and Battery Pack.
- Lucky Purse: Doubles the amount of Coins you gain. You’ll need a Coin Purse and a Rabbit’s Foot.
- Burning Glass: Allows you to ignite certain surfaces and light candles. Needs a Magnifying Glass and Metal Detector.
- Dowsing Rod: Points to rooms likely to contain more items while drafting. Requires a Shovel and Compass.
Tips for Using Workshop Contraptions in Blue Prince
Now that you know how to craft Contraptions, here are a few helpful tips to improve your experience:
- The Workshop Room has two doors on opposite ends and won’t appear if a door opens into a room that borders the estate walls.
- Stockpile Ivory Dice or draft rooms like the Library or Classroom, which let you reroll your options, making it easier to find the Workshop.
- Adding the Conservatory to your Draft Pool can improve your odds of encountering the Workshop.
- Use a Wrench to access the Workshop for the first time.
- Try drafting the Coat Room to store extra items for future use.
That’s everything you need to know about Workshop Contraptions and Recipes in Blue Prince. Now, it’s time to dive in, craft your tools, and make your way toward Room 46.
