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Metal Cutter

Crafting & processing · Ashlands

Black Forge improvement – For precise splitting of metal. Mind the sharp edges!

Hammertool
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How to build a Metal Cutter

Stand within range of a Black Forge, equip the Hammer and place it. You need:

What it does

Raises the Black Forge by one level, which unlocks better recipes and upgrades. Build it within range of the Black Forge.

When it unlocks

It shows up in the Hammer's menu once you've picked up every material it needs and been near a Black Forge. You have to place it within range of a Black Forge.

Its materials become available in the Ashlands, after beating The Queen.

Everything it takes

From scratch, counting what you have to smelt, cook or craft first, this is what you gather:

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