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

The fastest known route is the 13-step path ending in Reverse + Train. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Backwards in Infinite Craft

Backwards is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 13 combinations to get there, and the final one is Reverse plus Train. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

ReverseTrainBackwards

Long13 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 1840 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 13 combinations in order.

1FireWaterSteam
2FireSteamEngine
3EarthWaterPlant
4EnginePlantCar
5WaterWindWave
6EarthWaveSand
7FireSandGlass
8GlassSteamMirror
9FireFireVolcano
10MirrorVolcanoEcho
11CarEchoReverse
12EngineSteamTrain
13ReverseTrainBackwards

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Backwards

40 combinations are known to produce Backwards. Here are 25 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Backwards
First	Second	Result
Reverse	Train	Backwards
Krakken	Reverse	Backwards
Reverse	Whistle	Backwards
Reverse	Slick	Backwards
Reverse	Tractorboard	Backwards
Gear	Reverse	Backwards
Laughter	Reverse	Backwards
Reverse	Saw	Backwards
Reverse	Track	Backwards
Brickman	Reverse	Backwards
Chair	Reverse	Backwards
Fabric	Reverse	Backwards
Reverse	Sandy Vacation	Backwards
Reverse	Sash	Backwards
Reverse	Text	Backwards
Reverse	Water Pipe	Backwards
Brownies	Reverse	Backwards
Popstar	Reverse	Backwards
Reverse	Sandblaster	Backwards
Reverse	Sour Space	Backwards
Reverse	Steam Cleaner	Backwards
Reverse	Wasp	Backwards
Reverse	Waterwheel	Backwards
Reverse	Windy	Backwards
Backfire	Reverse	Backwards

What you can make with Backwards

BackwardsFire Breath Dragon
BackwardsFj Fjord
BackwardsOld Gold
BackwardsEV Devil
BackwardsFO Bacon
BackwardsDY Duck
BackwardsMountain Range Fault
BackwardsPi Pie
BackwardsCarol Santa Claus
BackwardsMT Mt. Fuji
BackwardsTrain Rainbow
BackwardsPrickly Pear Cactus
BackwardsSteam Engine Train
BackwardsBoiled Fish Sushi
BackwardsCarnivorous Plant Venus Flytrap
BackwardsMagnifying Glass Telescope
BackwardsCharlie White Black Hole
BackwardsHay Fever Sneezing
BackwardsWakeup Sleep
BackwardsMC McDonalds
BackwardsBi Bicycle
BackwardsLo Olaf
BackwardsJo Joke
BackwardsElectric Eel Electric Chair

Backwards at a glance

Steps to craft: 13; Long
Crafting depth: 18; longer than 68% of solved elements
Known recipes: 40; ways to make it
Used in: 217; other combinations

Other elements that take 13 steps

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Backwards in Infinite Craft?

Combine Reverse with Train. The full path from the base elements takes 13 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Backwards?

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

Is Backwards hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 13 steps it is longer than 68% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Backwards?

Yes. 40 combinations are known to produce Backwards, and the shortest route is shown above.