Crafting is one of the most important systems in Sand. While exploring towns, forts, lighthouses, coral fields, and enemy Tramplers can provide valuable loot, relying entirely on random drops is rarely the best strategy. Learning crafting recipes allows you to convert common resources into ammunition, weapons, clothing, explosives, and advanced equipment whenever you need them.
Many players spend their early expeditions hoarding Scrap Metal, Fabric Scraps, and Weapon Parts without realizing how valuable these materials become later. A handful of seemingly worthless resources can eventually turn into powerful firearms, specialized ammunition, or equipment needed for difficult expeditions.
This guide covers all currently known crafting recipes, including weapons, ammunition, explosives, clothing, and utility items.
Sand Raiders of Sophie Crafting Recipes Guide – Ammo, Weapon
Different recipes require different workbenches.
Basic crafting can be completed at any workbench, while advanced weapons and upgrades usually require:
- Advanced Workbench
- Fort Workbench
- Large Armament Workshop
Whenever possible, try to secure access to higher-tier workbenches since many of the best weapons cannot be crafted at standard stations.
Ammo Crafting Recipes
Ammunition is one of the most frequently crafted items in the game. Manufacturing ammo yourself can save valuable Crowns and ensure you never run out during long expeditions.
8x21mm Ammo
Required materials:
- 5 Scrapped Ammo
- 5 Scrap Metal
This ammunition is commonly used by pistol-class weapons and is relatively cheap to manufacture.
9x42mm Ammo
Required materials:
- 5 Scrapped Ammo
- 5 Scrap Metal
A versatile ammunition type used by several firearms throughout the game.
12ga Ammo
Required materials:
- 5 Scrapped Ammo
- 5 Fabric Straps
Essential for shotgun users. Always keep a healthy supply if you’re running close-range loadouts.
11x54mm Ammo
Required materials:
- 1 High Grade Gunpowder
- 25 Scrap Metal
This ammunition is primarily associated with the Petros rifle family and represents one of the more expensive ammo recipes.
Because the Petros delivers high damage and excellent accuracy, the crafting cost is generally worth it.
Advanced Ammunition Recipes
Once basic ammo production becomes routine, players can begin manufacturing upgraded rounds.
8×21 HV Ammo
Required materials:
- 20 Basic 8x21mm Ammo
- 2 Coral Dust
High-Velocity rounds improve combat effectiveness and are ideal for difficult engagements.
9×42 HV Ammo
Required materials:
- 10 Basic 9x42mm Ammo
- 2 Coral Dust
These upgraded rounds provide improved performance compared to standard ammunition.
12ga Slugs
Required materials:
- 10 Basic 12ga Ammo
- 2 Metal Rods
Unlike traditional shotgun shells, slugs focus damage into a single projectile.
Benefits include:
- Better range
- Increased precision
- Improved armor penetration
Many experienced shotgun users prefer slugs during outdoor combat.
Mounted Weapon Ammunition
Players operating Tramplers must keep mounted weapons supplied with ammunition.
40mm Autocannon Shell
Required materials:
- 2 Scrapped Ammo
- 2 Scrap Metal
The cheapest mounted ammunition recipe currently available.
70mm Shotgun Cannon Shell
Required materials:
- 5 Scrapped Ammo
- 5 Fabric Straps
Designed for the powerful Shotgun Cannon platform.
Extremely effective at close range.
80mm Cannon Shell
Required materials:
- 5 Scrapped Ammo
- 5 Scrap Metal
Used by Naval Cannons and other heavy artillery systems.
Always keep extra shells stored before major engagements.
Weapon Crafting Recipes
Crafting weapons is often more reliable than waiting for lucky crate drops.
Many early firearms require only basic resources, making them accessible even for newer players.
Blitz PPS-5 Pistol
Crafting requirements:
- 25 Scrap Metal
Workbench:
- Any Workbench
The PPS-5 is one of the easiest firearms to obtain through crafting.
Its low cost makes it a popular starter weapon.
Blitz 10R Pistol
Crafting requirements:
- 4 Weapon Parts
- 4 Metal Rods
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
The Blitz 10R offers improved performance over basic sidearms and serves as a solid mid-game pistol.
Drobulet Shotgun
Crafting requirements:
- 25 Scrap Metal
Workbench:
- Any Workbench
One of the strongest early-game close-range weapons.
Perfect for:
- Building raids
- Ambushes
- Defensive encounters
Drobulet Shotgun (Vertical Choke)
Crafting requirements:
- 1 Drobulet Shotgun
- 25 Scrap Metal
Workbench:
- Any Workbench
The Vertical Choke upgrade tightens pellet spread and improves medium-range performance.
Many players consider it a direct upgrade over the standard version.
Pepper Mill Shotgun
Crafting requirements:
- 4 Fabric
- 4 Metal Rods
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
The Pepper Mill is a powerful shotgun designed for aggressive close-quarters combat.
It performs especially well inside towns and industrial complexes.
M82 Rifle
Crafting requirements:
- 4 Metal Rods
- 4 Weapon Parts
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
The M82 is one of the most versatile rifles available.
Its balance of damage, range, and accuracy makes it useful throughout the game.
Petros Rifle Upgrade Recipes
The 1874 Petros Rifle is unique because it supports both scopes and suppressors.
This allows players to customize it into several specialized variants.
Add Scope to Petros Rifle
Required materials:
- 1 Petros Rifle
- 2 Optic Lenses
- 2 Weapon Parts
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
This upgrade transforms the weapon into the Petros Sniper Rifle.
Benefits include:
- Improved long-range accuracy
- Easier target acquisition
- Better reconnaissance capability
Add Silencer to Petros Rifle
Required materials:
- 1 Petros Rifle
- 5 Metal Rods
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
The suppressor greatly reduces firing noise.
Ideal for:
- Stealth gameplay
- Solo expeditions
- Ambushes
Crafting the Silenced Sniper Petros
Method 1:
- 1 Petros Sniper Rifle
- 5 Metal Rods
Method 2:
- 1 Silenced Petros Rifle
- 2 Optic Lenses
Workbench:
- Advanced Workbench or Fort Workbench
This version combines both upgrades and is widely considered the strongest Petros variant.
Explosive Crafting Recipes
Explosives can completely change the outcome of a fight.
Time Bomb
Required materials:
- 2 Fabric
- 2 Gunpowder
The Time Bomb is useful for:
- Ambushes
- Defensive traps
- Area denial
Creative placement can eliminate enemies before they even realize they’re in danger.
Clothing Crafting Recipes
Clothing provides another use for Fabric and Thread resources.
Green Jacket
Required materials:
- 2 Fabric
- 10 Thread
The Green Jacket is one of the earliest wearable items players can manufacture.
Blue Jacket
Required materials:
- 5 Fabric
- 50 Thread
A more expensive clothing option requiring significantly more resources.
Thread becomes surprisingly valuable once clothing production begins.
Resource Conversion Recipes
Some recipes allow players to upgrade raw materials into more useful crafting components.
Fabric
Required materials:
- 5 Fabric Scraps
- 15 Thread
Because many advanced recipes require Fabric rather than Fabric Scraps, this conversion becomes extremely important.
Always keep extra Thread available for future crafting projects.
White Weapon Crafting
According to community-discovered recipes, most White-rarity firearms can be crafted using:
- 25 Scrap Metal
This provides an affordable entry point into weapon manufacturing and allows players to build a basic arsenal early.
Green Weapon Upgrades
Certain Green-rarity weapons can be created using:
- 1 White Weapon
- 25 Scrap Metal
This upgrade path allows players to improve existing firearms without relying entirely on loot drops.