Abiotic Factor: Anvil Guide
Written by Michael Owen | Abiotic Factor
The Anvil is a key crafting material in Abiotic Factor, used in high-tier repair and automation recipes. It’s extremely heavy and not easy to move in bulk, but it’s required for several critical crafting benches and devices.
Crafting Uses
The Anvil is used as a component in several high-value items and stations.
| Item | Requires | Crafted At |
|---|---|---|
| Repair and Salvage Station | 6 Duct Tape, 2 Coil, 1 Anvil, 2 Metal Pipe | Crafting Bench |
| Symphonist Scarecrow | 1 Symphonist Head, 1 Anvil, 1 Energy Brick, 1 Security Bot CPU | Crafting Bench |
Item Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6 |
| Stack Size | 1 |
| Material | Metal |
| Scraps Into | 20 Metal Scrap |
Where to Find Anvils
You can’t craft an Anvil. You must either loot it from specific map zones or trade for it. Because it's heavy, plan your hauling routes carefully.
Office Sector
Level 1: Maintenance room behind the Cafeteria (night only, through fan-disabled vent)
Level 2: Near Manufacturing West entrance
Level 3: Two in the Supply Room near Silo 3
Manufacturing West
Near radioactive zone below Control Tower
On top of containers inside Shipping Logistics
Near the parked truck and green pipe in the mines
Inside Shipping, sniper-covered room near Fibre Optic Cable
Inside a building near the mines
The Train
Inside the train car with the power socket
Cascade Laboratories
Level 2: Wildlife Pens
Level 3: Maintenance Access near Adjustment (requires jump or furniture stacking)
Security Sector
Near Dr. Manse’s hologram
Toxic spillage room with destroyed bots
Inside the firing range
Hydroplant
Vents under Electrical Station
Up stairs from kitchen near the submarine
Reactors
Inside Gale Reactor's Cryopod Maintenance room
Shadowgate
In the garage past the first forcefields
Trading
You can trade 1 Security Bot CPU to The Blacksmith for an Anvil. This is a good option if you're low on fast travel routes or don't want to backtrack for static map spawns.
Final Blurb
The Anvil isn’t just scrap weight. It’s needed for key structures like the Repair Station and Symphonist Scarecrow. You’ll need at least one in every long-term base, so grab them early when nearby and keep a CPU handy for backup trades. Its rarity makes it a priority item during sector clears.
FAQ
Can I craft an Anvil?
No. It must be found or traded for.
How much does the Anvil weigh?
It weighs 6 and only stacks to 1.
What’s the fastest way to get one?
Trade 1 Security Bot CPU with The Blacksmith.
Can I scrap it?
Yes. It gives 20 Metal Scrap when salvaged.
What’s the best use of the Anvil?
The Repair and Salvage Station is the most essential early-game use. Later, it’s used in advanced devices like the Symphonist Scarecrow.
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