What is the fastest way to get Rainbow Elf in Infinite Craft?

The fastest known route is the 18-step path ending in Elf + Rainbow Dragon. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Rainbow Elf in Infinite Craft

Rainbow Elf is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 18 combinations to get there, and the final one is Elf plus Rainbow Dragon. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

ElfRainbow DragonRainbow Elf

Long18 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 222 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 18 combinations in order.

1EarthWaterPlant
2PlantWindDandelion
3FireWindSmoke
4SmokeWaterFog
5DandelionFogFairy
6EarthPlantTree
7EarthTreeForest
8FairyForestElf
9FireWaterSteam
10SteamWindCloud
11CloudWaterRain
12RainWaterRainbow
13PlantWaterSwamp
14FireSwampDragon
15DragonDragonDragon Egg
16Dragon EggSteamSteam Dragon
17RainbowSteam DragonRainbow Dragon
18ElfRainbow DragonRainbow Elf

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Rainbow Elf

2 combinations are known to produce Rainbow Elf. Here are 2 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Rainbow Elf
First	Second	Result
Elf	Rainbow Dragon	Rainbow Elf
Elf	Rainbow Fighter	Rainbow Elf

What you can make with Rainbow Elf

Rainbow ElfSea Pop Tart Rainbow Pop Tart
Rainbow ElfSubsidian Rainbow Subsidian
Rainbow ElfStarlord Rainbow Starlord
Rainbow ElfSandcronus Rainbow Sandcronus
Rainbow ElfYakuzasphinx Rainbow Yakuzasphinx
Rainbow ElfIguanodon Rainbow Iguanodon
Rainbow ElfPlural Rainbow Elves
Rainbow ElfIron Geckoboard Rainbow Geckoboard
Rainbow ElfInitials I.R.E.

Rainbow Elf at a glance

Steps to craft: 18; Long
Crafting depth: 22; longer than 83% of solved elements
Known recipes: 2; ways to make it
Used in: 9; other combinations

Other elements that take 18 steps

Similar effort to Rainbow Elf, if you want something else to chase.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Rainbow Elf in Infinite Craft?

Combine Elf with Rainbow Dragon. The full path from the base elements takes 18 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Rainbow Elf?

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

Is Rainbow Elf hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 18 steps it is longer than 83% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Rainbow Elf?

Yes. 2 combinations are known to produce Rainbow Elf, and the shortest route is shown above.