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

The fastest known route is the 14-step path ending in Cacti + Pterodactyl. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Pterocactyl in Infinite Craft

Pterocactyl is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 14 combinations to get there, and the final one is Cacti plus Pterodactyl. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

CactiPterodactylPterocactyl

Long14 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 17

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 14 combinations in order.

1EarthWaterPlant
2WaterWindWave
3EarthWaveSand
4PlantSandCactus
5FireWindSmoke
6SmokeWaterFog
7FogPlantMushroom
8CactusMushroomCacti
9EarthFireLava
10LavaWaterStone
11PlantStoneFossil
12FireFossilDinosaur
13DinosaurWindPterodactyl
14CactiPterodactylPterocactyl

Crafting tree

What you can make with Pterocactyl

PterocactylCarousel Pterodactyl
PterocactylCobra Surfer Pterocobra
PterocactylAmphibious Buddha Pterocactyl Buddha
PterocactylPlural Pterocactyls

Pterocactyl at a glance

Steps to craft: 14; Long
Crafting depth: 17; longer than 73% of solved elements
Known recipes: 1; only one way
Used in: 5; other combinations

Other elements that take 14 steps

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Pterocactyl in Infinite Craft?

Combine Cacti with Pterodactyl. The full path from the base elements takes 14 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Pterocactyl?

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

Is Pterocactyl hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 14 steps it is longer than 73% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Pterocactyl?

Only one known combination produces Pterocactyl.