How to Make Optimal in Infinite Craft
Optimal is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 22 combinations to get there, and the final one is Optical Illusion plus Prime. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.
The final combination
Optical IllusionPrimeOptimal
Marathon22 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 282 known recipes
Full crafting path from the base elements
Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 22 combinations in order.
- 1FireWaterSteam
- 2FireSteamEngine
- 3EarthWaterPlant
- 4EnginePlantCar
- 5EarthWindDust
- 6DustWindSandstorm
- 7SandstormWaterOasis
- 8OasisWaterMirage
- 9FireWindSmoke
- 10MirageSmokeIllusion
- 11CarIllusionOptical Illusion
- 12EarthPlantTree
- 13TreeWaterRiver
- 14PlantWaterSwamp
- 15PlantSwampVenus Flytrap
- 16RiverVenus FlytrapAmazon
- 17PlantWindDandelion
- 18DandelionWaterWine
- 19WindWineBalloon
- 20BalloonWineParty
- 21AmazonPartyPrime
- 22Optical IllusionPrimeOptimal
Other ways to make Optimal
2 combinations are known to produce Optimal. Here are 2 of them.
| First | Second | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Illusion | Prime | Optimal |
| Optimization | Similar | Optimal |
Optimal at a glance
- Steps to craft
- 22
- Marathon
- Crafting depth
- 28
- longer than 88% of solved elements
- Known recipes
- 2
- ways to make it
- Used in
- 0
- other combinations
Other elements that take 22 steps
Similar effort to Optimal, if you want something else to chase.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make Optimal in Infinite Craft?
Combine Optical Illusion with Prime. The full path from the base elements takes 22 steps.
How many steps does it take to make Optimal?
22 steps on the shortest known path from Water, Fire, Wind and Earth.
Is Optimal hard to make in Infinite Craft?
It rates as marathon. At 22 steps it is longer than 88% of solved elements.
Is there more than one way to make Optimal?
Yes. 2 combinations are known to produce Optimal, and the shortest route is shown above.