Assassin's Creed 3 Crafting Recipes Guide

Crafting items through recipes has become an integral element for adventure and RPG games lately, and the simple enjoyment and goodies obtained from the art is extremely rewarding. This guide focuses on Assassin’s Creed 3 Crafting Recipes to ensure you have everything you need for situations.

Crafting in Assassin’s Creed 3 holds an equally robust stature, with criteria and requirements similar to conventions. It expands the bomb-crafting art found in Assassin’s Creed Revelations, and applies that successful formula to a much large range of items.

For more help on Assassin’s Creed 3, read our Outfits, Naval Missions and Almanac Pages Guide.

Assassin’s Creed 3 Crafting Recipes

The crafting is handled through the accounting book menu, which can be accessed in the study room of your homestead manor. However, this isn’t the only place – thankfully, the homestead is easily accessible to you from just about any general store.

Crafting greatly contributes to your Homestead community, which in turn allows you to get more recipes, more material, and hence more crafting options.

Crafting recipes are found either lying around the map, or can be discovered by hit and trial (randomly mixing different ingredients/items together).

The former is an extremely tedious process for finding desired recipes for specific items, while the latter is easier, but can be costly as the ingredients are lost completely after a failed attempt.

If you’re too lazy to find all the recipes, or don’t want to risk discovering them yourself, then feel free to use this list of craft-able items and their recipes.

Alcohol

Ales

You need Barley, Barrels and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Ales.

Ciders

You need Apples, Barrel and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Ciders.

Spirits

You need Barley, Barrels, Rye and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Spirits.

Clothing

Belts

You need Belt Buckles, Cow Hide and Level 1 Tailor to craft Belts.

Clothes

You need Buttons, Linsey-woolsey and Level 1 Tailor to craft Clothing.

Shoes

You need Belt Buckles, Hare Pelt and Level 1 Tailor to craft Shoes.

Boots

You need Belt Buckles, Fox Pelt and Level 2 Tailor to craft Boots.

Coonskin Hat

You need Raccoon Pelt, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Coonskin Hat.

Fox Tail Scarf

You need Fox Tail, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Fox Tail Scarf.

Hats

You need Beaver Pelt and Level 2 Tailor to craft Hats.

Moccasins

You need Elk Pelt, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Moccasins.

Quilts

You need Dyes, Linsey-woolsey, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Quilts.

Tool Belts

You need Belt Buckles, Cow Hide, Nails and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Tool Belts.

Wigs

You need Dyes, Sewing Threads, Wool and Level 2 Tailor to craft Wigs.

Fine Clothing

You need Buttons, Linsey-woolsey, Wolf Pelt and Level 3 Tailor to craft Fine Clothing.

Fine Hats

You need Beaver Pelt, Hare Pelt and Level 3 Tailor to craft Fine Hats.

Fine Shoes

You need Beaver Pelt, Belt Buckles and Level 3 Tailor to craft Fine Shoes.

Consumables

Arrow

You need Iron Ore, Kindling, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Arrows.

Bait

You need Hare Meat, Poultry Meat, Vegetables and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Bait.

Cartridge

You need Lead Ore and Level 1 Blacksmith to craft Cartridge.

Poisoned Dart

You need Lead Ore, Sulfur, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 2 Doctor to craft Poisoned Dart.

Rope Dart

You need Cow Hide, Flax, Weapon Blades, Level 2 Blacksmith and Level 1 Tailor to craft Rope Dart.

Snare

You need Cow Hide, Kindling and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Snare.

Smoke Bomb

You need Black Powder, Clay, Dyes and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Smoke Bomb.

Trip Mine

You need Black Powder, Clay, Flints and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Trip Mine.

Food

Bread

You need Eggs, Flour, Milk and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Bread.

Deer Jerky

You need Rock Salt, Venison and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Deer Jerky.

Deer Marrow Soup

You need Deer Marrow, Fresh Water, Vegetables and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Deer Marrow Soup.

Jugged Hare

You need Hare Meat, Vegetables and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Jugged Hare.

Meat Pies

You need Flour, Hare Meat and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Meat Pies.

Salt

You need Rock Salt and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Salt.

Salted Elk Meat

You need Elk Meat, Rock Salt and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Salted Elk Meat.

Shepherd’s Pie

You need Pork, Poultry Meat, Vegetables and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Shepherd’s Pie.

Smoked Elk Meat

You need Elk Meat, Maple Lumber and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Smoked Elk Meat.

Tea

You need Honey, Rosemary and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Tea.

Venison Heart

You need Deer Heart, Vegetables and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Venison Heart.

Inventions

Joseph Priestley Soda Apparatus

You need Fresh Water, Glass Bottles and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Joseph Priestley Soda Apparatus.

Kite and Key

You need Kindling, Linsey-woolsey and Level 2 Tailor to craft Kite and Key.

Leyden Jar

You need Copper Ore, Fresh Water, Glass Bottles and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Leyden Jar.

Orrery

You need Copper Ore, Rosewood Lumber, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Orrery.

Busybody

You need Iron Ore, Sand and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Busybody.

Watt Steam Engine

You need Fresh Water, Iron Ore and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Watt Steam Engine.

Electrostatic Generator

You need Copper Ore, Iron Ore, Sand, Level 4 Blacksmith and Level 3 Doctor to craft Electrostatic Generator.

Franklin Stove

You need Iron Ore, Silver Ore and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Franklin Stove.

Glass Armonica

You need Charcoal, Sand and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Glass Armonica.

Crafting Materials

Barrels

You need Oak Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Barrels.

Candles

You need Beeswax and Level 1 Tailor to craft Candles.

Disinfectant

You need Apples and Level 1 Doctor to craft Disinfectant.

Glass Bottles

You need Sand and Level 1 Blacksmith to craft Glass Bottles.

Linsey-woolsey

You need Flax, Wool and Level 1 Tailor to craft Linsey-woolsey.

Nails

You need Iron Ore and Level 1 Blacksmith to craft Nails.

Paper

You need Flax, Oak Bark, Level 1 Tailor and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Paper.

Sewing Threads

You need Wool and Level 1 Tailor to craft Sewing Threads.

Weapon Blades

You need Charcoal, Iron Ore and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Weapon Blades.

Weapon Handles

You need Maple Lumber and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Weapon Handles.

Dyes

You need Beeswax and Level 2 Tailor to craft Dyes.

Flints

You need Iron Ore, Lead Ore, Limestone and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Flints.

Belt Buckles

You need Copper Ore and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Belt Buckles.

Buttons

You need Hickory Lumber and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Buttons.

Black Powder

You need Lead Ore, Rock Salt, Sulfur and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Black Powder.

Flour

You need Wheat and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Flour.

Inks

You need Madder, Level 2 Tailor and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Inks. You obtain madder from Huntress.

Medication

Stomachache Medicine

You need Catnip, Charcoal, Glass Bottles and Level 1 Doctor to craft Stomachache Medicine.

Bandages

You need Disinfectant, Linsey-woolsey, Level 1 Doctor and Level 1 Tailor to craft Bandages.

Cold Medicine

You need Barley, Catnip, Glass Bottles and Level 1 Doctor to craft Cold Medicine.

Pomade

You need Bear Grease, Deer Marrow and Level 1 Doctor to craft Pomade.

Soap – You need Bear Grease, Charcoal, Rosemary and Level 1 Innkeeper to craft Soap.

All-Purpose Remedy

You need Glass Bottles, St. John’s Wort and Level 2 Doctor to craft All-Purpose Remedy.

Cough Syrup

You need Glass Bottles, Honey and Level 2 Doctor to craft Cough Syrup.

Insect Repellent

You need Catnip, Glass Bottles and Level 2 Doctor to craft Insect Repellent.

Daffy’s Elixir

You need Barley, Glass Bottles, Rye and Level 2 Doctor to craft Daffy’s Elixir.

Medical Equipment

You need Disinfectant, Iron Ore, Level 2 Blacksmith and Level 4 Doctor to craft Medical Equipment.

Poisons

You need Glass Bottles, Sulfur and Level 2 Doctor to craft Poisons.

Snakebite Antidote

You need Glass Bottles, Snakeroot and Level 2 Doctor to craft Snakebite Antidote.

Digestive Tonic

You need Flax, Glass Bottles and Level 2 Doctor to craft Digestive Tonic.

Eye Drops

You need Glass Bottles, Rosemary and Level 3 Doctor to craft Eye Drops.

Stiffness Remedy

You need Elk Antlers, Elk Heart and Level 3 Doctor to craft Stiffness Remedy.

Skin Irritation Remedy

You need Glass Bottles, Rosemary, St. John’s Wort and Level 3 Doctor to craft Skin Irritation Remedy.

Hysteria Medicine

You need Castoreum, Glass Bottles and Level 4 Doctor to craft Hysteria Medicine.

Medical Charts

You need Inks, Paper and Level 4 Doctor to craft Medical Charts.

Metalwork

Mining Tools

You need Iron Ore, Maple Lumber, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Mining Tools.

Woodworking Tools

You need Hickory Lumber, Iron Ore, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Woodworking Tools.

Plows

You need Iron Ore, Walnut Lumber, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Plows.

Lanterns

You need Candles, Iron Ore, Level 2 Blacksmith and Level 1 Tailor to craft Lanterns.

Silver Rings

You need Silver Ore and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Silver Rings.

Brass Rings

You need Copper Ore, Fresh Water and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Brass Rings.

Golden Rings

You need Gold Ore and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Golden Rings.

Special Items

Smoke Bomb Pouch Upgrade

You need Cow Hide, Sewing Threads and Level 1 Tailor to craft Smoke Bomb Pouch Upgrade.

Snare Pouch 1

You need Wolf Pelt, Sewing Threads and Level 1 Tailor to craft Snare Pouch 1.

Trip Mine Pouch 1

You need Fox Pelt, Sewing Threads, Cow Hide and Level 2 Tailor to craft Trip Mine Pouch 1.

Land Convoy

You need Oak Bark, Oak Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Land Convoy.

Land Convoy Capacity Upgrade

You need Pine Lumber, Kindling and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Land Convoy Capacity Upgrade.

Rope Dart Pouch 1

You need Sewing Threads, Hare Pelt and Level 1 Tailor to craft Rope Dart Pouch 1.

Twin Holsters

You need Wolf Pelt, Rosewood Lumber and Level 2 Tailor to craft Twin Holsters.

War Tomahawk

You need Special Iron Ingot and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft War Tomahawk.

Broken Sword Knife

You need Special Iron Ingot, Weapon Blades and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft Broken Sword Knife.

Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 1

You need Hare Pelt and Level 1 Tailor to craft Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 1.

Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 2

You need Deer Pelt, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 2.

Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 3

You need Fox Pelt, Sewing Threads and Level 3 Tailor to craft Cartridge Pouch Upgrade 3.

English Flintlock Pistol

You need Fox Flints, Oak Lumber, Special Iron Ingot, Level 2 Blacksmith and Level 2 Woodworker to craft English Flintlock Pistol.

French Coat Pistol

You need Iron Ore, Flints, Special Iron Ingot and Level 2 Blacksmith to craft French Coat Pistol.

Iron Blade War Club

You need Ash Lumber, Special Iron Ingot, Level 1 Blacksmith and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Iron Blade War Club.

Naval Convoy

You need Spruce Lumber, Oak Bark, Bear Grease and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Naval Convoy.

Poison Dart Pouch Upgrade

You need Hare Pelt, Sewing Threads, Beaver Pelt and Level 2 Tailor to craft Poison Dart Pouch Upgrade.

Quiver 1

You need Cow Hide, Ash Lumber, Level 1 Tailor and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Quiver 1.

Italian Flintlock

You need Maple Lumber, Flints, Special Iron Ingot, Level 3 Blacksmith and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Italian Flintlock.

Naval Axe

You need Special Iron Ingot, Hickory Lumber, Level 3 Blacksmith and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Naval Axe.

Naval Convoy Capacity Upgrade

You need Maple Lumber, Kindling and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Naval Convoy Capacity Upgrade.

Naval Duckfoot

You need Special Iron Ingot, Lead Ore and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Naval Duckfoot.

Royal Pistol

You need Silver Ore, Flints, Special Iron Ingot and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Royal Pistol.

Lincoln’s Sword Replica

You need Special Iron Ingot, Silver Ore and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Lincoln’s Sword Replica.

Royal Navy Sea Service Flintlock

You need Gold Ore, Flints, Special Iron Ingot and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Royal Navy Sea Service Flintlock.

Small Saddle Bags

You need Sewing Threads, Copper Ore, Level 4 Blacksmith and Level 3 Tailor to craft Small Saddle Bags.

Medium Saddle Bags

You need Sewing Threads, Silver Ore, Level 4 Blacksmith and Level 3 Tailor to craft Medium Saddle Bags.

Large Saddle Bags

You need Gold Ore, Sewing Threads, Level 4 Blacksmith and Level 3 Tailor to craft Large Saddle Bags.

Washington’s Battle Sword

You need Silver Ore, Special Iron Ingot and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Washington’s Battle Sword.

War Supplies

Horseshoes

You need Iron Ore, Nails and Level 1 Blacksmith to craft Horseshoes.

Ship Masts

You need Spruce Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Ship Masts.

Ship Sails

You need Linsey-woolsey, Sewing Threads and Level 2 Tailor to craft Ship Sails.

Swords

You need Weapon Blades, Weapon Handles and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Swords.

Ammunition

You need Black Powder, Iron Ore and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Ammunition.

Firearms

You need Flints, Iron Ore, Weapon Handles and Level 3 Blacksmith to craft Firearms.

Saddles

You need Beaver Pelt, Cow Hide and Level 3 Tailor to craft Saddles.

Artillery

You need Flints, Iron Ore, Oak Lumber, Level 4 Blacksmith and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Artillery.

Officer Swords

You need Silver Ore, Weapon Blades, Weapon Handles and Level 4 Blacksmith to craft Officer Swords.

Woodworking

Buckets

You need Pine Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Buckets.

Crates

You need Walnut Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Crates.

Fishing Rods

You need Sewing Threads, Spruce Lumber and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Fishing Rods.

Furniture

You need Pine Lumber, Walnut lumber and Level 2 Woodworker to craft Furniture.

Fine Furniture

You need Hickory Lumber, Pine Lumber, Walnut Lumber and Level 3 Woodworker to craft Fine Furniture.

Torches

You need Black Powder, Pine Lumber, Level 3 Blacksmith and Level 1 Woodworker to craft Torches.

How To Get Crafting Materials

You can buy these materials from different Artisans around Homestead. If that’s not enough, you can hunt and skin the animals to get these materials:

  • Farmers: Hides, Wool
  • Hunting: Bear Grease
  • Huntress/Hunting Materials: Pelts
  • Lumberer: Lumbers, Barks, Kindling, Charcoal
  • Miners: Ores, Limestone

While the above general materials are easy to farm, following special materials will require you to complete a mission or help people around Homestead.

Special Iron Ingots – Complete the mission for the Miners in the Homestead to get it. If you need more Ingots for your crafting needs, look for a chest behind your Manor.

You can find its pin-point location in this guide.