How to Make Backwards Shield in Infinite Craft
Backwards Shield is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 27 combinations to get there, and the final one is Backwards plus Steam Shield. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.
The final combination
BackwardsSteam ShieldBackwards Shield
Marathon27 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 38
Full crafting path from the base elements
Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 27 combinations in order.
- 1FireWaterSteam
- 2FireSteamEngine
- 3EarthWaterPlant
- 4EnginePlantCar
- 5WaterWindWave
- 6EarthWaveSand
- 7FireSandGlass
- 8GlassSteamMirror
- 9FireFireVolcano
- 10MirrorVolcanoEcho
- 11CarEchoReverse
- 12EngineSteamTrain
- 13ReverseTrainBackwards
- 14EarthEarthMountain
- 15MountainWindAvalanche
- 16EarthFireLava
- 17LavaWaterStone
- 18LavaStoneObsidian
- 19ObsidianStoneBlade
- 20BladeFireSword
- 21AvalancheSwordShield
- 22PlantWaterSwamp
- 23PlantSwampVenus Flytrap
- 24FireVenus FlytrapFire Trap
- 25Fire TrapSteamSteam Trap
- 26ShieldSteam TrapSteam Shield
- 27BackwardsSteam ShieldBackwards Shield
Backwards Shield at a glance
- Steps to craft
- 27
- Marathon
- Crafting depth
- 38
- longer than 93% of solved elements
- Known recipes
- 1
- only one way
- Used in
- 0
- other combinations
Other elements that take 27 steps
Similar effort to Backwards Shield, if you want something else to chase.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make Backwards Shield in Infinite Craft?
Combine Backwards with Steam Shield. The full path from the base elements takes 27 steps.
How many steps does it take to make Backwards Shield?
27 steps on the shortest known path from Water, Fire, Wind and Earth.
Is Backwards Shield hard to make in Infinite Craft?
It rates as marathon. At 27 steps it is longer than 93% of solved elements.
Is there more than one way to make Backwards Shield?
Only one known combination produces Backwards Shield.