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

The fastest known route is the 19-step path ending in Counting + Opposite. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Subtraction in Infinite Craft

Subtraction is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 19 combinations to get there, and the final one is Counting plus Opposite. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

CountingOppositeSubtraction

Long19 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 2812 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 19 combinations in order.

1EarthWaterPlant
2PlantWindDandelion
3DandelionWaterWine
4WaterWineHoly Water
5FireHoly WaterVampire
6DandelionPlantWeed
7VampireWeedCount
8WaterWindWave
9CountWaveCounting
10WindWineBalloon
11EarthWindDust
12BalloonDustDust Bunny
13PlantWaterSwamp
14FireSwampDragon
15DustFireAsh
16AshFirePhoenix
17DragonPhoenixYin Yang
18Dust BunnyYin YangOpposite
19CountingOppositeSubtraction

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Subtraction

12 combinations are known to produce Subtraction. Here are 12 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Subtraction
First	Second	Result
Combination	Negative	Subtraction
Counting	Opposite	Subtraction
Reverse	Subent	Subtraction
Addition	Venus Flytrap	Subtraction
Division	Submarine	Subtraction
Opposite	Super Table	Subtraction
Subreddit	Tax	Subtraction
Division	Subdivision	Subtraction
Addition	Spacebar	Subtraction
Division	Downgrade	Subtraction
Counterparts	Division	Subtraction
Calculation	Exclude	Subtraction

What you can make with Subtraction

SubtractionSumo Wrestler Sushi
SubtractionYokozuna Sumo
SubtractionSynonym Addition
SubtractionFat Thin
SubtractionSubreddit Subtractdit
SubtractionMr. Combine Mr. Subtract
SubtractionPolish Translation English Translation
SubtractionMr. Number Mr. Minus
SubtractionDelete Last Word Delete Last Word - Subtraction
SubtractionDelete The C The C
SubtractionDelete The S The S
SubtractionMrs. Next Alphabet Mrs. N.A.S.A.
SubtractionDelete The Spaces The Spaces
SubtractionDelete The Text The Text
SubtractionDelete The Periods Delete The Subtraction

Subtraction at a glance

Steps to craft: 19; Long
Crafting depth: 28; longer than 84% of solved elements
Known recipes: 12; ways to make it
Used in: 16; other combinations

Other elements that take 19 steps

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Subtraction in Infinite Craft?

Combine Counting with Opposite. The full path from the base elements takes 19 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Subtraction?

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

Is Subtraction hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 19 steps it is longer than 84% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Subtraction?

Yes. 12 combinations are known to produce Subtraction, and the shortest route is shown above.