What is the fastest way to get Hack Cactus in Infinite Craft?

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

How to Make Hack Cactus in Infinite Craft

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

The final combination

HackSpace CactusHack Cactus

Long16 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 21

Full crafting path from the base elements

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

1EarthWindDust
2DustEarthPlanet
3FirePlanetSun
4FireSunSolar
5PlanetSolarSystem
6FireSystemComputer
7ComputerFireHack
8EarthWaterPlant
9WaterWindWave
10EarthWaveSand
11PlantSandCactus
12FireWaterSteam
13FireSteamEngine
14EngineEngineRocket
15CactusRocketSpace Cactus
16HackSpace CactusHack Cactus

Crafting tree

What you can make with Hack Cactus

Hack CactusSinus Flyweed Cactus Flyweed
Hack CactusSteampunk Anagram Submarine Cactus Steampunk Submarine
Hack CactusPresent Tense Cactus Present
Hack CactusFuture Tense Hacked Cactus
Hack CactusAndreasonable Hackason

Hack Cactus at a glance

Steps to craft: 16; Long
Crafting depth: 21; longer than 79% of solved elements
Known recipes: 1; only one way
Used in: 5; other combinations

Other elements that take 16 steps

Similar effort to Hack Cactus, if you want something else to chase.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Hack Cactus in Infinite Craft?

Combine Hack with Space Cactus. The full path from the base elements takes 16 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Hack Cactus?

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

Is Hack Cactus 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 Hack Cactus?

Only one known combination produces Hack Cactus.