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Metal Blocks

A family of stronger building blocks for durable frames, machine protection, and high-load structures.

Version 1.0Checked July 2026Shape, weight, strength, and surfaceHow to get it ↓Current recipe ↓Crafting & trade ↓
In-game asset / blocks
metal blocks image from Scrap Mechanic
Category
Blocks
Family
Metal Block 1, 2, and 3
Use for
Durable frames and protection
Vehicle concern
Weight distribution
Metal Blocks
Entry version boundaryMetal Blocks is checked for 1.0

The live game version is shown separately from this article's own test label. Structured recipe, trade, object, and quest relationships can also carry older source versions and are not automatically promoted by a site-wide release update.

Live game
1.0.5
Entry version
1.0
Entry checked
July 2026
Family
Metal Block 1, 2, and 3
Use for
Durable frames and protection
Vehicle concern
Weight distribution
Crafted at
Craftbot, Refinebot
Recipe unlock
Available from the start
Used by recipes
387 across Craftbot, Mechanic Station, Mining Hub Dispenser, Saw Table
Trader role
1 offer to obtain
Crafting and trade

Where Metal Blocks fits

Metal Blocks has 4 production routes at Craftbot, Refinebot. It is consumed by 387 recipes across Craftbot, Mechanic Station, Mining Hub Dispenser, Saw Table, using 1–100 per batch. It also appears in 1 trader offer.

How to make it4 options
  • Craftbot20× Scrap Metal Block10× Metal Block Level 1 / 5 seconds / Available from the start
  • Refinebot1× Metal20× Metal Block Level 1 / 7 seconds / Available from the start
  • Craftbot20× Metal Block Level 1 + 4× Ember + 1× Water10× Metal Block Level 2 / 10 seconds / Available from the start
  • Craftbot20× Metal Block Level 2 + 10× Ember + 10× Water10× Metal Block Level 3 / 15 seconds / Trader recipe offer
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What it can make387 recipes
  • Short I-BeamUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Long I-BeamUses 8× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • I-Beam CornerUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • I-Beam EndUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • I-Beam HolderUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam ShortUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam LongUses 8× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam CornerUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam Corner BendUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam Four WayUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam CrossingUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
  • Industrial Beam EndUses 4× Metal Block Level 1 at Craftbot
Plus 375 more matches in the recipe directory.Search every use →

Recipe and trader connections checked for version 1.0.1.869.

How to get it

Routes and locations

Metal Blocks are refined from mined metal resources and support heavier, more durable vehicle and base construction.

Method / location

Square rock formations

Use a Drill to break mineable rock and separate the metal-bearing resource pieces.

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Before you leave
  • Account for added mass before rebuilding an entire vehicle in metal.
  • Concentrate durable material around controls and impact zones.
  • Retest suspension and engine power after a material upgrade.
Game data

Metal Blocks recipes and properties

Create Level 15s
20×Scrap Metal Block
Crafted atCraftbot5s
10×Metal Block Level 1

Combine 20 Scrap Metal Block at Craftbot for 5sto make 10 Metal Block Level 1.

Alternative Level 1 source7s
1×Metal
Crafted atRefinebot7s
20×Metal Block Level 1

Combine 1 Metal at Refinebot for 7sto make 20 Metal Block Level 1.

Upgrade to Level 210s
20×Metal Block Level 1
4×Ember
1×Water
Crafted atCraftbot10s
10×Metal Block Level 2

Combine 20 Metal Block Level 1, 4 Ember, 1 Water at Craftbot for 10sto make 10 Metal Block Level 2.

Upgrade to Level 315s
20×Metal Block Level 2
10×Ember
10×Water
Crafted atCraftbot15s
10×Metal Block Level 3

Combine 20 Metal Block Level 2, 10 Ember, 10 Water at Craftbot for 15sto make 10 Metal Block Level 3.

Variant object values

VariantStackCollision sizeMaterialDurabilityDensityFrictionBuoyancy
Metal Block Level 1500—Metal5 / 105 / 104 / 104 / 10
Metal Block Level 2500—Metal7 / 105 / 104 / 105 / 10
Metal Block Level 3500—Metal8 / 105 / 104 / 106 / 10

Durability Needs a Chassis Plan

Metal makes sense around collision points, tool mounts, and high-value controls. On a vehicle, uncontrolled metal weight raises fuel demand and makes recovery harder.

  • Keep mass low and between the axles.
  • Do not encase serviceable parts behind permanent layers.
  • Use lighter material for wide decorative panels.