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

The fastest known route is the 17-step path ending in Clap + Robot. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Claptrap in Infinite Craft

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

The final combination

ClapRobotClaptrap

Long17 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 24

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 17 combinations in order.

1WaterWindWave
2EarthWaveSand
3FireSandGlass
4FireGlassLens
5LensWaterMicroscope
6SandWaterBeach
7EarthWaterPlant
8BeachPlantPalm
9MicroscopePalmHand
10FireWaterSteam
11GlassSteamMirror
12HandMirrorClap
13EarthWindDust
14DustEarthPlanet
15PlanetSteamSteampunk
16EarthSteampunkRobot
17ClapRobotClaptrap

Crafting tree

What you can make with Claptrap

ClaptrapPlural Claptraps
ClaptrapMore Claptrap 2.0
ClaptrapPast Tense Clapped
ClaptrapHawaiian Prayer-rita Claptrap-rita
ClaptrapInitials CL4P-TP
ClaptrapYtterbium Dysprosium Ytterbium Claptrap
ClaptrapCactus Earl Grey Cactus Claptrap

Claptrap at a glance

Steps to craft: 17; Long
Crafting depth: 24; longer than 81% of solved elements
Known recipes: 1; only one way
Used in: 10; other combinations

Other elements that take 17 steps

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Claptrap in Infinite Craft?

Combine Clap with Robot. The full path from the base elements takes 17 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Claptrap?

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

Is Claptrap hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 17 steps it is longer than 81% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Claptrap?

Only one known combination produces Claptrap.