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

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

How to Make Collector in Infinite Craft

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

The final combination

ExpensiveGamerCollector

Long16 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 2010 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 16 combinations in order.

1FireWaterSteam
2FireSteamEngine
3EarthWaterPlant
4EnginePlantCar
5EarthFireLava
6LavaWaterStone
7LavaStoneObsidian
8EarthObsidianDiamond
9CarDiamondExpensive
10EngineWindWindmill
11WaterWindmillEnergy
12PlantWindDandelion
13EarthEarthMountain
14DandelionMountainMountain Dew
15EnergyMountain DewGamer
16ExpensiveGamerCollector

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Collector

10 combinations are known to produce Collector. Here are 10 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Collector
First	Second	Result
Expensive	Gamer	Collector
Fanboy	Money	Collector
Hoarder	Pokemon	Collector
Hoarder	Terror	Collector
Hoarder	Reverse	Collector
Hoarder	Type	Collector
Collection	Confident	Collector
Collect	Emptier	Collector
Antique	Gather	Collector
Collections	Latter	Collector

What you can make with Collector

CollectorHoliday Santa
CollectorPeriod Time
CollectorYours Mine
CollectorNuts Squirrel
CollectorInvestment Art
CollectorSpanish Don Quixote
CollectorElection Vote
CollectorPoster Stamp
CollectorUrban Hipster
CollectorPride Ego
CollectorRevelation Epiphany
CollectorInmate Thief
CollectorProfile Stalker
CollectorPatch Scout
CollectorHumor Comedian
CollectorPartial Hoarder
CollectorPhotography Camera
CollectorThief Fence
CollectorColony Museum
CollectorFeared Taxman
CollectorFate Destiny
CollectorFastest Usain Bolt
CollectorCouple Threesome
CollectorListening Eavesdropper

Collector at a glance

Steps to craft: 16; Long
Crafting depth: 20; longer than 79% of solved elements
Known recipes: 10; ways to make it
Used in: 49; other combinations

Other elements that take 16 steps

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Collector in Infinite Craft?

Combine Expensive with Gamer. The full path from the base elements takes 16 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Collector?

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

Is Collector hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 16 steps it is longer than 79% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Collector?

Yes. 10 combinations are known to produce Collector, and the shortest route is shown above.