What is the fastest way to get Thomas Edison in Infinite Craft?

The fastest known route is the 13-step path ending in Light Bulb + Steam Train. Longer routes exist but require more combinations.

How to Make Thomas Edison in Infinite Craft

Thomas Edison is a long haul. Even on the shortest known route it takes 13 combinations to get there, and the final one is Light Bulb plus Steam Train. Expect to build several intermediate elements you will never use again.

The final combination

Light BulbSteam TrainThomas Edison

Long13 steps from the base elementscrafting depth 187 known recipes

Full crafting path from the base elements

Start with Water, Fire, Wind and Earth, then follow these 13 combinations in order.

1WaterWindWave
2EarthWaveSand
3FireSandGlass
4FireWaterSteam
5SteamWindCloud
6CloudFireLightning
7GlassLightningLight Bulb
8FireSteamEngine
9EngineEngineRocket
10EngineSteamTrain
11RocketTrainBullet Train
12Bullet TrainSteamSteam Train
13Light BulbSteam TrainThomas Edison

Crafting tree

Other ways to make Thomas Edison

7 combinations are known to produce Thomas Edison. Here are 7 of them.

Alternative combinations that produce Thomas Edison
First	Second	Result
Light Bulb	Trainwreck	Thomas Edison
Light Bulb	Steam Train	Thomas Edison
Delta Quixote	Light Bulb	Thomas Edison
Dust Bowl Rockstar	Light Bulb	Thomas Edison
Dust Bowl Rockstar	Lightbulb	Thomas Edison
Firefly	Genius	Thomas Edison
Angel Train	Light Bulb	Thomas Edison

What you can make with Thomas Edison

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Thomas EdisonPlural Thomas Edisons

Thomas Edison at a glance

Steps to craft: 13; Long
Crafting depth: 18; longer than 68% of solved elements
Known recipes: 7; ways to make it
Used in: 6; other combinations

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Frequently asked questions

How do you make Thomas Edison in Infinite Craft?

Combine Light Bulb with Steam Train. The full path from the base elements takes 13 steps.

How many steps does it take to make Thomas Edison?

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

Is Thomas Edison hard to make in Infinite Craft?

It rates as long. At 13 steps it is longer than 68% of solved elements.

Is there more than one way to make Thomas Edison?

Yes. 7 combinations are known to produce Thomas Edison, and the shortest route is shown above.