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

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

How to Make Backstab in Infinite Craft

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

The final combination

GiftKnifeBackstab

Long14 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 2111 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

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

1EarthWaterPlant
2EarthEarthMountain
3MountainWindAvalanche
4AvalancheWindSnow
5PlantSnowChristmas Tree
6Christmas TreeMountainSanta
7EarthSantaPresent
8EarthPresentGift
9EarthFireLava
10LavaWaterStone
11LavaStoneObsidian
12ObsidianStoneBlade
13BladeObsidianKnife
14GiftKnifeBackstab

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Backstab

11 combinations are known to produce Backstab. Here are 11 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Backstab
First	Second	Result
Knife	Liar	Backstab
Gift	Knife	Backstab
Mistake	Sword	Backstab
Reverse	Sword	Backstab
Freedom	Stab	Backstab
Reverse	Stealth	Backstab
Mistaken	Sword	Backstab
Reverse	Sneak	Backstab
Dagger	Opposite	Backstab
Backspace	Knife	Backstab
Betray	Fan	Backstab

What you can make with Backstab

BackstabLove Betrayal
BackstabBoxer Cutman
BackstabCarpool Carpool Lane
BackstabThesaurus Betray
BackstabMiley Cyrus Achy Breaky Heart
BackstabBeauty and the Beast Gaston
BackstabPunchline Stabline
BackstabOpposite Frontstab
BackstabWest Stab West
BackstabMonsters Inc.Backstabbers Inc.
BackstabPlural Backstabs
BackstabMr. Beast Mr. Backstab
BackstabMr. Dream Mr. Nightmare
BackstabCarmistress Stabmistress
BackstabInitials B.I.G.
BackstabSwapman Swapstab
BackstabSwap Meet Backstab Meet
BackstabCar Sword Car Back
BackstabMr. and Mrs. Meme Mr. And Mrs. Backstab
BackstabMr. Car Swap Mr. Car Stab
BackstabMr. Sworcery Mr. Stab
BackstabMr. Eastman Mr. Westman
BackstabMs. Beast Ms. Backstabber
BackstabEnvers Inc.Backstab Inc.

Backstab at a glance

Steps to craft: 14; Long
Crafting depth: 21; longer than 73% of solved elements
Known recipes: 11; ways to make it
Used in: 38; other combinations

Other elements that take 14 steps

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Frequently asked questions

How do you make Backstab in Infinite Craft?

Combine Gift with Knife. The full path from the base elements takes 14 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Backstab?

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

Is Backstab 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 Backstab?

Yes. 11 combinations are known to produce Backstab, and the shortest route is shown above.