Crafting

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The player can craft items by pressing the "9" key on the keyboard or clicking the "craft" button on the right side of the screen after gathering the necessary ingredients and Intellect . In The Escapists 2, you are able to bring up the crafting menu by pressing "C", or accessing your inventory and moving to the crafting tab (console versions). There can be several types of items ranging from weapons to tools which can aid the player in escaping, smuggling and fighting.

Tools

Item	Requirements	Intellect (TE1)	Uses (TE1)	Intellect (TE2)	Uses (TE2)	Weapon Stats (TE2)	Extra Info
Flimsy Pickaxe	Tool Handle + Crowbar + Roll of Duct Tape	40	13	40	7	Damage: Low Speed: Medium Range: Medium
Lightweight Pickaxe	Flimsy Pickaxe + Timber + Roll of Duct Tape	60	20	50	10	Damage: Medium Speed: Low Range: High
Sturdy Pickaxe	Lightweight Pickaxe OR Sturdy Pickaxe + Timber + Roll of Duct Tape	80	34	60	20	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Crafting with the Sturdy tool effectively repairs it. (PC only)
Flimsy Shovel	Tool Handle + Sheet of Metal + Roll of Duct Tape	40	13	40	7	Damage: Low Speed: Medium Range: Medium
Lightweight Shovel	Flimsy Shovel + Sheet of Metal + Roll of Duct Tape	60	20	50	10	Damage: Medium Speed: Low Range: High
Sturdy Shovel	Lightweight Shovel OR Sturdy Shovel + Sheet of Metal + Roll of Duct Tape	80	34	60	20	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Crafting with the Sturdy tool effectively repairs it. (PC only)
Flimsy Cutters	File + File + Roll of Duct Tape	40	13	40	7	Damage: Low Speed: Medium Range: Low
Lightweight Cutters	Flimsy Cutters + File + Roll of Duct Tape	60	20	50	10	Damage: Medium Speed: Medium Range: Medium
Sturdy Cutters	Lightweight Cutters OR Sturdy Cutters + File + Roll of Duct Tape	80	34	60	20	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: Medium	Crafting with the Sturdy tool effectively repairs it. (PC only)
Multitool	Sturdy Shovel + Sturdy Pickaxe + Roll of Duct Tape	90	100	70	20	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Can't be "repaired".
Cutting Floss	Dental Floss x3	40	13	40	10?	N/A	Not on Console.
Powered Screwdriver	Screwdriver + Wire + Battery	80	20	N/A	N/A	N/A	Not on Console, and exclusive to TE1.

Weapons

Item	Requirements	Intellect (TE1)	Damage (TE1)	Intellect (TE2)	Weapon Stats (TE2)	Extra info
Comb Shiv	Use a Comb on a wall.	Any	2/5	Any	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low	Takes 10 fatigue (TE1).
Toothbrush Shiv	Use a Toothbrush on a wall.	Any	2/5	Any	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low	Takes 10 fatigue (TE1).
Comb Blade	Comb + Razor Blade	20	2/5	40	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low
Sock Mace	Sock + Soap	20	2/5	40	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low
Super Sock Mace	Sock + Battery	50	3/5	60	Damage: Medium Speed: High Range: Low
Wooden Bat	Timber + Roll of Duct Tape	40	3/5	40	Damage: Medium Speed: Medium Range: Medium	Not on console (TE1), uses 2 Timber in TE1.
Spiked Bat	Timber + Roll of Duct Tape + Nails	75	4/5	N/A	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: Medium	Does not work on console.
Super Baseball Bat	Baseball Bat + Roll of Duct Tape + Nails	N/A	N/A	70	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Exclusive to TE2
Glass Shank	Glass Shard + Roll of Duct Tape	30	4/5	40	Damage: Medium Speed: High Range: Low
Knuckle Duster	Razor Blade + Roll of Duct Tape + Timber	60	4/5	50	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low	Does not use Timber in TE2.
Nunchucks	Wire + Timber + Timber	70	5/5	60	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: Medium
Whip	Timber + Wire + Razor Blade	80	5/5	60	Damage: Medium Speed: Low Range: Medium	Uses duct tape instead blade in TE2.
Super Whip	Whip + Razor Blade + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	70	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: High	Exclusive to TE2.
Cup of Molten Chocolate	Cup or Mug + Bar of Chocolate + Lighter	40	Instant KO	50	Damage: Maximum Speed: Medium Range: Medium	Consumed after a single use. Reduces victim's Opinion to 1 (TE1)
Makeshift Double Bass	Old Box + Broom Handle + Piece of String	N/A	N/A	50	Damage: Low Speed: Low Range: High	Exclusive to TE2
Makeshift Sledgehammer	Broom Handle + Tin of Paint + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	60	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Exclusive to TE2.
Makeshift Cosh	Pillow Case + Bar of Soap	N/A	N/A	40	Damage: Low Speed: High Range: Low	Exclusive to TE:WD and TE2.
Makeshift Spear	Broom Handle + Glass Shard + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	60	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: High	Exclusive to TE2.
Makeshift Stungun	Energy Module + Paper Clip + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	60	Damage: Highest Speed: Medium Range: High	Exclusive to TE2.
Super Knuckle Duster	Knuckle Duster + Energy Module	N/A	N/A	60	Damage: Medium Speed: High Range: Low	Exclusive to TE2.
Super Metal Baton	Metal Baton + Energy Module + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	70	Damage: High Speed: Medium Range: High	Exclusive to TE2.
Cattle Prod	Energy Module + Metal Rod + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	70	Damage: Highest Speed: Medium Range: High	Exclusive to TE2, Only in Rattlesnake Springs.
Energy Sword	Broom Handle + Energy Module + Wire	N/A	N/A	70	Damage: High Speed: Low Range: High	Exclusive to TE2, Only in U.S.S Anomaly.

Wearables

Item	Requirements	Intellect (TE1)	Defense (TE1)	Intellect (TE2)	Defense (TE2)	Extra Info
Guard Outfit	Jar of Ink + Infirmary Overalls	40	1	40	None	You can also find this at the laundry job, in some prisons.
Infirmary Overalls	Inmate Outfit OR Guard Outfit + Tub of Bleach	50	0	50	None
Cushioned Inmate Outfit	Inmate Outfit OR POW Outfit + Pillow + Roll of Duct Tape	30	1	40	Low
Padded Inmate Outfit	Inmate Outfit + Roll of Duct Tape + Book	60	2	50	Medium
Plated Inmate Outfit	Inmate Outfit OR Guard Outfit + Sheet of Metal + Roll of Duct Tape	80	3	60	High
Makeshift Robot Guard Outfit	Sheet of Metal + Foil + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	N/A	50	N/A	Exclusive to TE2, found in U.S.S Anomaly, acts as a Guard Outfit.

Concealment Devices

Item	Requirements	Intellect (TE1)	Intellect (TE2)	Uses (TE1)	Uses (TE2)	Extra Info
Bed Dummy	Pillow + Pillow + Bed Sheet	30	40	∞	∞
Contraband Pouch	Foil + Roll of Duct Tape	50	60	4	5	Used when passing through a Scanner. For TE1 only, only loses uses when you have other contraband.
Durable Contraband Pouch	Foil + Foil + Roll of Duct Tape	70	70	7	10	Used when passing through a Scanner. For TE1 only, only loses uses when you have other contraband. (Not on console)
Fake Wall Block	Paper Mache + Paper Mache + Jar of Ink	40	40	5	5	Uses durability when installed, disappears at 0% on pickup.
Fake Vent Cover	Paper Mache + Paper Mache	30	30	5	5	Uses durability when installed, disappears at 0% on pickup.
Fake Fence	Wire + Wire + Wire	50	50	5	5	Uses durability when installed, disappears at 0% on pickup.
Poster	Magazine + Roll of Duct Tape	20	30	∞	5	Uses durability when installed, disappears at 0% on pickup.

Miscellaneous

Item	Requirements	Intellect (TE1)	Intellect (TE2)	Extra Info
ID Papers	Exotic Feather + Jar of Ink + Unsigned ID Papers	60	N/A	Jungle Compound Exclusive. Only in TE1.
Zipline Hook	Timber + Wire	90	N/A	Does not work on console, exclusive to TE1.
Grapple Head	Crowbar + Crowbar + Roll of Duct Tape	60	50	Can be used as a Weapon in TE2.
Grappling Hook	Grapple Head + Length of Rope	90	70	Has 5 uses in TE1 and ∞ uses in TE2. Can be used as a Weapon in TE2.
Sheet Rope	Bed Sheet + Bed Sheet	30	30	Has 2 uses in TE1 and ∞ uses in TE2.
Cooked Food	Use Uncooked Food in the oven.	Any	N/A	Exclusive to TE1.
Candle (Escapists 1)	Battery + Wire	30	N/A	Different recipe in TE2.
Candle (Escapists 2)	Wax + Lighter + Piece of String	N/A	40	Different recipe in TE1.
Paper Mache	Roll of Toilet Paper or Deluxe Toilet Roll + Tube of Super Glue	30	40
Molten Plastic	Comb or Toothbrush + Lighter	30	50
Key Mold (Color)	Wad of Putty + Key (Color)	50	50
Plastic Key (Color)	Key Mold (Color) + Molten Plastic	80	60
Keycard Mould (Color)	Keycards (Color) + Circuit Board + Wire	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2.
Fake Keycards (Color)	Keycard Mould (Color) + Molten Plastic	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2, used to open up multiplayer only areas.
Tool Handle	Timber + File	30	40
Wad of Putty	Tube of Toothpaste + Tub of Talcum Powder	30	40
Timber Brace (Escapists 1)	Timber + Timber	20	30	Different recipe in TE2.
Timber Brace (Escapists 2)	Timber + Timber + Timber	20	30	Different recipe in TE1.
Unvarnished Chair	Timber + Timber + Timber	30	N/A
Sail	Timber + Bed Sheet	80	N/A	Only in HMP-Irongate, exclusive to TE1.
Raft Base	Balsa Wood + Balsa Wood + Length of Rope	80	N/A	Only in HMP-Irongate, exclusive to TE1
Makeshift Raft	Raft Base + Sail + Length of Rope	80	N/A	Only in HMP-Irongate, exclusive to TE1.
Stinger Strip	Nails + Nails + Roll of Duct Tape	50	N/A	Exclusive to TE1.
Crate Base	Timber + Timber + Nails	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in Center Perks 2.0.
Cup of Tea	Tea Bag + Lump of Sugar + Cup	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2.
Glider Skin	Bed Sheet + Length of Rope	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in K.A.P.O.W Camp.
Manicure Kit	File + Tub of Hand Cream + Nail Polish	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in Center Perks 2.0, Rattlesnake Springs and Fort Tundra.
Makeshift Harness	Length of Rope + Length of Rope + Length of Rope	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in Air Force Con
Makeshift Ladder	Tin of Paint + Tin of Paint + Tin of Paint	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2 and TE:WD.
Readied Fishing Rod	Fishing Rod + Juicy Worm	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.P Offshore.
Parachute	Bed Sheet + Makeshift Harness	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in Air Force Con.
Potted Plant	Mug + Seeds + Soil	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2.
Pretend Flower	Handkerchief + Orange Coloured Pen + Dowel	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2.
Pretend Carrot	Handkerchief + Orange Coloured Pen + Green Coloured Pen	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2, found in Cougar Creek Railroad.
Readied Paint Brush	Paint Brush + Tin of Paint	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2.
Visitors Kit	Bottle of Aftershave + Comb + Dental Floss	N/A	30	Exclusive to TE2.
Breathing Mask	Roll of Duct Tape + Tubing + Handkerchief	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2, found in Rattlesnake Springs and H.M.P Offshore.
Framed Photo	Family Photo + Timber + Tube of Glue	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Glue Readied Furniture	Unglued Furniture + Tube of Glue	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Makeshift Rocket Thruster	Can of Soda + Sugar Mint	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2, found in K.A.P.O.W Camp.
Music Washboard	Piece of String + Washboard + Tube of Glue	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Uncooked Pie	Pie Filling + Pastry Case	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Cooked Pie	Use Uncooked Pie in the oven	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Burnt Pie	Use Uncooked Pie in the oven	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Unglued Furniture	Timber + Timber	N/A	40	Exclusive to TE2.
Breathable Trash Bag	Trash Bag + Breathing Mask + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Rattlesnake Springs and H.M.P Offshore
Crate Casing	Crate Base + Bracket	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Center Perks 2.0.
Crate Top	Timber + Nails + Hammer	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Center Perks 2.0.
Crossbow Body	Timber + Timber + Bolts	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Rattlesnake Springs.
Crossbow Lathe	Dowel + Piece of String + Tube of Glue	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Rattlesnake Springs.
Fake Audio Equipment	Broom + Roll of Duct Tape + Radio Receiver	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in Center Perks 2.0
Gun Making Kit	Wax + Soap	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.S Orca, H.M.P Offshore and The Glorious Regime
Half Frame of Glider	Dowel + Dowel + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in K.A.P.O.W Camp.
Heart Rate Slower	Ice Pack + Ice Pack + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	50	Exclusive to TE2, found in The Glorious Regime
Beautiful Painting	Sheet of Paper + Tube of Art Paints + Fine Art Brush	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Cake	Bag of Flour + Bottle of Milk + Lump of Sugar	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Energy Module	Battery + Battery + Wire	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Escapists Figurine	Molten Plastic + Readied Paint Brush + Tube of Glue	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Machine Ready Shoe	Shoe Sole + Shoe Body	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Makeshift Breathing Apparatus	Tank of Oxygen + Tubing + Roll of Duct Tape	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.S Orca
Moulded Gun	Gun Making Kit + Lighter + Dinner Tray	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.S Orca, H.M.P Offshore and The Glorious Regime.
Pair of Shoes	Ready Shoe + Ready Shoe	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2.
Security Pass	Blank Security Pass + Jar of Ink + Feather	N/A	60	Exclusive to TE2, found in Area 17.
Complete Crossbow	Crossbow Body + Crossbow Lathe + Tube of Glue	N/A	70	Exclusive to TE2, found in Rattlesnake Springs.
Fake Gun	Moulded Gun + Jar of Ink	N/A	70	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.S Orca, H.M.P Offshore and The Glorious Regime.
Fishing Rod	Timber + Paper Clip + Piece of String	N/A	70	Exclusive to TE2, found in H.M.P Offshore.

The Escapists 1 DLC Prisons

The following is only in The Escapists 1’s DLC Prisons and are unobtainable in The Escapists 2.

Escape Team

Item	Requirements	Intellect	Extra Info
Makeshift Tank Turret	Makeshift Tank Barrel + Makeshift Tank Firing Base + Roll of Duct Tape	20
Makeshift Tank Barrel	Metal Tube + Metal Tube + Roll of Duct Tape	20
Makeshift Tank Firing Base	Corrugated Iron + Corrugated Iron + Roll of Duct Tape	20
Makeshift Explosive Round	Metal Cone + Explosive Compound	40
Explosive Compound	Mixing Container + Explosive Mix	40
Explosive Mix	Charcoal + Potassium + Fertilizer	60
Makeshift Fuse	Lighter + Taper	80

Duct Tapes Are Forever Crafts

Item	Requirements	Intellect	Extra Info
Voice Recording	Memoir Tapes x1 + Tape Player x1	60
Fake Fingerprint	Weak Fingerprint x1 + Blue Putty x1	60
Weak Fingerprint	Dirty Glass x1 + Tub of Talcum Powder x1 + Sticky Tape x1	60
Metal Rimmed Hat	Cutting Laser Watch x1 + Pork Pie Hat x1 + Sheet of Metal x1	Unknown
Flamethrower	Hairspray x1 + Lighter x1	Unknown

Santa's Sweatshop Crafts

Item	Requirements	Intellect	Extra Info
Presents	Wooden Scooter x1 + Wrapping Paper x1 + Sticky Tape x1	Unknown
Presents	Wooden Block x1 + Wrapping Paper x1 + Sticky Tape x1	Unknown
Presents	Wooden Doll x1 + Wrapping Paper x1 + Sticky Tape x1	Unknown
Presents	Wooden Ball x1 + Wrapping Paper x1 + Sticky Tape x1	Unknown
Tinsel	Glitter x1 + Roll of Toilet Paper x1 + Tube of Super Glue x1	Unknown
Fairy Lights	Bulbs x1 + Wire x1 + Battery x1	Unknown

Jingle Cells Crafts

Item	Requirements	Intellect	Extra Info
Thruster	Fuel x1 + Lighter x1 + Metal Tube x1	Unknown
Makeshift Compass	Bowl of Water x1 + Magnetized Needle x1 + Cork x1	Unknown
Navigation Lighting	High Beam Flashlight x1 + Work Hat x1 + Roll of Duct Tape x1	70
Magnetized Needle	Needle x1 + Magnet x1	Unknown
Bowl of Water	Bowl x1 + Bottle of Water x1	Unknown
High Beam Flashlight	Flashlight x1 + Halogen Bulb x1	Unknown
Juicy Cooked Carrots	Cook Raw Nasty Carrots in an oven	Any	Kitchen job is required