In Deep Dish Dungeon, the Workbench is an important crafting station that lets you create equipment, weapons, armor, tools, and other useful items. You will need it to craft several items that help you survive, fight enemies, and explore the dungeon.
In this guide, we will explain how to craft the Workbench, which materials you need, and every recipe available at the station. We will also cover the stats of important craftable items so you can decide what to make first.
Whether you need a new sword, better armor, a shield, a bow, or extra inventory space, here is the complete list of Deep Dish Dungeon Workbench recipes.
Deep Dish Dungeon Workbench Guide – How to Craft It and All Recipes
You can craft the Workbench through the Crafting Menu using these materials:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wood Plank | 3 |
| Iron Rod | 2 |
| Leather | 1 |
Crafting station: Crafting Menu
Once you have gathered the required materials, craft the Workbench to access its recipes.
All Deep Dish Dungeon Workbench Recipes
The Workbench can make weapons, armor, tools, inventory upgrades, explosives, and decorative statues. Here is the complete recipe list based on the available game data.
Weapons and Combat Equipment
| Item | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Short Sword | Iron Rod ×2, Animal Hide ×1 |
| Medium Sword | Iron Rod ×4, Ragged Cloth ×1 |
| Long Sword | Iron Rod ×6, Leather ×2 |
| Axe | Leather ×1, Iron Rod ×2 |
| Great Axe | Leather ×1, Iron Rod ×2, Nail ×1 |
| Hammer | Iron Rod ×3, Rock ×3 |
| Wooden Bow | Wood Plank ×2, Leather ×1 |
| Long Bow | Wood Plank ×1, Iron Rod ×1, Leather ×1 |
| Harpoon | Hook ×1, Iron Rod ×3 |
| Improvised Shield | Wood Plank ×3 |
| Wooden Shield | Wood Plank ×2, Iron Rod ×2 |
| Iron Shield | Grate ×1, Iron Rod ×5 |
| Trap | Iron Rod ×2 |
| Arrow | Stick ×1, Rock ×1 |
Armor and Clothing
| Item | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Crude Leather Armor | Leather ×1, Animal Hide ×3 |
| Leather Armor | Leather ×3, Ragged Cloth ×3 |
| Padded Leather Armor | Leather ×3, Iron Rod ×5 |
| Breast Plate | Animal Hide ×1, Iron Rod ×2 |
| Detailed Armor | Ragged Cloth ×1, Iron Rod ×3 |
| Scrap Cape | Ragged Cloth ×2, Vines ×1 |
| Cape | Ragged Cloth ×1, Leather ×1, Vines ×1 |
Utility Items and Materials
| Item | Ingredients | Quantity Made |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | Animal Hide ×2 | 1 |
| Chains | Iron Rod ×2 | 1 |
| Grappling Hook | Hook ×1, Rope ×1 | 1 |
| Pouch | Leather ×2, Vines ×2 | 1 |
| Explosive | Azurea Mushroom ×1, Coal ×1 | 2 |
The Pouch is particularly useful because it adds three slots to your inventory. If you regularly run out of space while exploring, crafting one can help you carry more items.
Statues and Decorative Items
Each of these recipes requires one Log and produces one item.
| Item | Ingredient | Quantity Made |
|---|---|---|
| Carranca Statue | Log ×1 | 1 |
| Beaver Statue | Log ×1 | 1 |
| Snake Statue | Log ×1 | 1 |
| Frog Statue | Log ×1 | 1 |
| Dog Statue | Log ×1 | 1 |
| Carved Skull | Log ×1 | 1 |
The Carranca Statue is described as having chipped fangs and wide eyes, with a purpose of keeping evil at bay.
Workbench Crafting Stats
Some Workbench recipes provide useful combat bonuses or special effects. Here are the stats listed for the main craftable equipment.
Weapons
| Weapon | Damage | Stamina Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Short Sword | 13–17 Sword damage | 12 |
| Medium Sword | 22–28 Sword damage | 15 |
| Long Sword | 31–39 Sword damage | 18 |
| Axe | 18–22 Axe damage | 9 |
| Great Axe | 22–28 Axe damage | 15 |
| Hammer | 8–12 Hammer damage | 10 |
| Wooden Bow | 9–11 Arrow damage | Not specified |
| Long Bow | 13–15 Arrow damage | Not specified |
| Harpoon | 5 Arrow damage | 3 |
The Long Sword has the highest listed damage range among these craftable melee weapons, while the Great Axe offers higher damage than the regular Axe. The Long Bow also deals more damage per hit than the Wooden Bow.
Armor
| Armor | Damage Reduction | Noise While Moving |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Leather Armor | +10% | +25% |
| Leather Armor | +15% | +25% |
| Padded Leather Armor | +20% | +25% |
| Breast Plate | +20% | +25% |
| Detailed Armor | +25% | +50% |
| Cape | — | -50% |
| Scrap Cape | — | -50% |
Detailed Armor provides the highest listed damage reduction among these armor recipes, at the cost of increased noise while moving. The Cape and Scrap Cape both reduce movement noise by 50%.
Shields
| Shield | Damage Reduction | Other Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Improvised Shield | +25% | -10% jump height, -10% movement speed, +25% noise |
| Wooden Shield | +25% | +10% noise |
| Iron Shield | +50% | -10% jump height, -10% movement speed, +25% noise |
All three shields let you block attacks by using stamina. The Iron Shield provides the highest listed damage reduction, making it an option worth considering if you prefer a defensive playstyle.
Materials Needed for Workbench Recipes
Before crafting, you will need to gather the materials used in these recipes. Some materials are also crafted from other resources.
- Iron Rod: Used in recipes such as the Axe, Breast Plate, Chains, and other equipment.
- Leather: Crafted at the Workbench using two Animal Hides.
- Wood Plank: Crafted from a Log.
- Animal Hide: Used to make Leather and several armor pieces.
- Ragged Cloth: Required for armor, swords, and capes.
- Vines: Used to craft the Pouch and capes.
- Hook and Rope: Required to make the Grappling Hook.
- Azurea Mushroom and Coal: Used to craft Explosives.
Plan your material collection around the equipment you want to craft first, especially if you need several Iron Rods for weapons, shields, or armor.
The Workbench is one of the most useful crafting stations in Deep Dish Dungeon because it unlocks a wide range of weapons, armor, shields, tools, and utility items. To craft it, you need three Wood Planks, two Iron Rods, and one Leather.
Once you have built it, prioritize recipes that match your needs. A Pouch helps with inventory space, a Long Sword improves melee damage, and an Iron Shield offers strong damage reduction. With the complete recipe list above, you can plan your material gathering and craft the equipment you need for your next dungeon run.