What is the fastest way to get 17 in Infinite Craft?

The fastest known route is the 14-step path ending in 16 + Fire. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make 17 in Infinite Craft

17 is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 14 combinations to get there, and the final one is 16 plus Fire. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

16Fire17

Long14 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 1821 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 14 combinations in order.

1FireWaterSteam
2FireSteamEngine
3EarthWaterPlant
4EnginePlantCar
5PlantWindDandelion
6DandelionWaterWine
7CarWineDriving
8EarthEarthMountain
9DandelionMountainMountain Dew
10EarthEngineTractor
11Mountain DewTractorMountain Tractor
12DrivingMountain Tractor4×4
134×4Fire16
1416Fire17

Crafting tree

Other ways to make 17

21 combinations are known to produce 17. Here are 21 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce 17
First	Second	Result
4×4	Chai	17
16	Fire	17
16	Earth	17
16	Water	17
16	Wind	17
16	Lake	17
16	Tornado	17
16	Wave	17
16	Lighthouse	17
16	Angel	17
16	Boulder	17
16	Salt	17
16	Cure	17
16	Life	17
16	Love	17
16	Rally	17
16	Time	17
16	Honeymoon	17
16	Piss	17
16	Seviper	17
15	2	17

What you can make with 17

17 at a glance

Steps to craft: 14; Long
Crafting depth: 18; longer than 73% of solved elements
Known recipes: 21; ways to make it
Used in: 52; other combinations

Other elements that take 14 steps

Similar effort to 17, if you want something else to chase.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make 17 in Infinite Craft?

Combine 16 with Fire. The full path from the base elements takes 14 steps.

How many steps does it take to make 17?

14 steps on the shortest known path from Water, Fire, Wind and Earth.

Is 17 hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 14 steps it is longer than 73% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make 17?

Yes. 21 combinations are known to produce 17, and the shortest route is shown above.