Crafting in Melvor Idle 2 is an artisan skill with 64 playable actions and 161 total actions. This guide explains leatherworking recipes, jewelry crafting methods, and workshop upgrades in the demo build.
Skill Overview
Crafting operates as an artisan skill featuring 64 playable actions in the demo release. The complete database includes 161 actions in total. Demo progression in crafting is capped at level 60. You can determine exact material quantities and completion times using our dedicated crafting calculator.
Training Strategy
The crafting skill features 64 playable actions out of 161 total actions. Astral Silver Topaz Ring is marked demo locked in the action database. Caribou Leather Vambraces is marked demo locked in the action database. Consult our training tools alongside the beginners guide to structure your early skilling routes. Evaluate crafting profit margins against alternative artisan skills on our interactive money making guide.
| Level Bracket | Fastest XP Method | Est. XP Rate | Best Profit Method | Est. GP Rate | Calculator Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 – 10 | Basic Small Bird Catcher | 18,000 XP/h | Pack of Vials | 14,400 GP/h | Train 1 → 10 |
| Levels 11 – 20 | Basic Butterfly Kit | 30,600 XP/h | Silver Topaz Amulet | 27,600 GP/h | Train 11 → 20 |
| Levels 21 – 35 | Empty Lantern | 41,400 XP/h | Empty Lantern | 68,400 GP/h | Train 21 → 35 |
| Levels 36 – 50 | Basic Pitfall Trap | 66,600 XP/h | Empty Lantern | 68,400 GP/h | Train 36 → 50 |
| Levels 51 – 60 | Elk Leather | 75,600 XP/h | Elk Leather | 320,400 GP/h | Train 51 → 60 |
| Action | Level | XP | Time | XP / h | GP / h | Products & Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leather Vambraces | 1 | 5 | 4.0s | 4,500 XP | 1,800 GP | |
Bowstring | 1 | 2 | 2.0s | 3,600 XP | 3,600 GP | |
Leather | 1 | 3 | 2.0s | 5,400 XP | -3,600 GP | |
Leather Boots | 3 | 6 | 4.0s | 5,400 XP | 2,700 GP | |
String | 3 | 1 | 2.0s | 1,800 XP | 3,600 GP | |
Basic Snare | 3 | 5 | 2.0s | 9,000 XP | -3,600 GP | |
Leather Cowl | 5 | 10 | 6.0s | 6,000 XP | 2,400 GP | |
Unpowered Orb | 5 | 6 | 2.0s | 10,800 XP | 5,400 GP | |
Leather Shield | 7 | 11 | 6.0s | 6,600 XP | 3,600 GP | |
Leather Chaps | 9 | 15 | 8.0s | 6,750 XP | 4,950 GP | |
Pack of Vials | 10 | 7 | 4.0s | 6,300 XP | 14,400 GP | |
Basic Small Bird Catcher | 10 | 10 | 2.0s | 18,000 XP | -34,200 GP |
Item Uses
Tanning Cowhide yields Leather. In Crafting, Leather is used to craft Leather Vambraces and Leather Boots. In Beastcrafting, Leather is used for Fur Camo Hat, Fur Camo Legs, and Fur Camo Body. Crafting Stall in Thieving requires level 55 and awards up to 2 Leather. Each Leather Vambraces sells for 5 GP. Each Leather Boots sells for 6 GP. Each Leather Cowl sells for 10 GP. Each Leather Shield sells for 12 GP. Each Leather Chaps sells for 20 GP. Each Leather Body sells for 26 GP.
In Ranching, Cow requires level 15 and yields 2 Cowhide. Locked Ranchers Chest in Thieving requires level 33 and awards up to 2 Cowhide. Magic Cow in combat has combat level 9 and drops Cowhide. Purchasing Cowhide from the shop costs 40 GP.
Harvesting Flax Bush in Woodcutting requires level 5 and yields 1 Flax. Bee in combat has combat level 23 and drops Flax. Spinning Flax creates Bowstring. Each Bowstring sells for 3 GP. In Fletching, Bowstring is used to assemble Normal Bow, Iron Crossbow, and Oak Bow. Craftsman in Thieving requires level 17 and can award 10 Bowstring.
Smelting Silver Ore produces Silver Bar. In Crafting, Silver Bar is used to craft Silver Topaz Ring and Silver Topaz Amulet. Each Silver Topaz Ring sells for 97 GP. Each Silver Topaz Amulet sells for 123 GP. Thug in Thieving requires level 5 and can award 10 Silver Bar.
Smelting Gold Ore yields Gold Bar. In Crafting, Gold Bar is used to make Gold Topaz Ring and Gold Topaz Amulet. In Smithing, forging Gold Bar requires level 38 and produces 1 Gold Bar.
Mining Topaz Vein requires Mining level 12 and yields 1 Uncut Topaz. Locked Thug Chest in Thieving requires level 10 and awards up to 10 Uncut Topaz. Cutting Uncut Topaz produces Topaz. Each Topaz sells for 29 GP. In Crafting, Topaz is set into Silver Topaz Ring, Silver Topaz Amulet, Gold Topaz Ring, and Gold Topaz Amulet. Thug Chief in Thieving requires level 15 and can drop Topaz.
Mining Sapphire Vein requires Mining level 32 and yields 1 Uncut Sapphire. Opening Geode can award 1 to 5 Uncut Sapphire. Cutting Uncut Sapphire produces Sapphire. Each Sapphire sells for 54 GP. In Crafting, Sapphire is set into Silver Sapphire Ring, Silver Sapphire Amulet, Gold Sapphire Ring, and Gold Sapphire Amulet. Spirit Stag in combat has combat level 50 and drops Sapphire.
Mining Ruby Vein requires Mining level 47 and yields 1 Uncut Ruby. Opening Geode can award 1 to 5 Uncut Ruby. Cutting Uncut Ruby produces Ruby. Each Ruby sells for 64 GP. In Crafting, Ruby is set into Silver Ruby Ring and Silver Ruby Amulet.
Hunting Wild Chicken yields Feathers. In Ranching, Chicken requires level 5 and produces 4 Feathers. In Crafting, 1 Oak Log, 3 String, and 4 Feathers are required to make Basic Small Bird Catcher.
Hunting Thornback Lizard yields Thornback Lizard Spike. In Crafting, 4 Ambervine Leaf, 2 String, 2 Stick, and 2 Thornback Lizard Spike are needed for Basic Pitfall Trap.
In Smithing, Empty Lantern is used for Steel Lantern, Mithril Lantern, and Adamant Lantern.
Green Dragon in combat has combat level 55 and drops Green Dragonhide. Purchasing Green Dragonhide from the shop costs 60 GP. Tanning Green Dragonhide produces Green Dragonhide Leather.
Hunting Wild Elk yields Elk Hide. In Ranching, Elk requires level 55 and yields Elk Hide. Locked Ranchers Chest in Thieving requires level 33 and awards up to 6 Elk Hide. Tanning Elk Hide produces Elk Leather. In Crafting, Elk Leather is used to stitch Elk Leather Vambraces.
You can explore extensive drop rates and vendor prices across our comprehensive items database.
Shop Upgrades
Crafting Station I requires Crafting level 5 and costs 2000 GP plus 50 Normal Log. Crafting Station II requires Crafting level 10 and costs 15000 GP plus 100 Oak Log. Crafting Station III requires Crafting level 25 and costs 50000 GP plus 300 Willow Log. Crafting Station IV requires Crafting level 40 and costs 100000 GP plus 250 Mithril Bar. Crafting Station V is marked demo locked in the shop.
The shop upgrade +20 Bank Slots requires Crafting level 20 and costs 5000 GP. This bank upgrade has a buy limit of 1. The purchase increases the capacity of your bank. The shop upgrade +25 Bank Slots requires Crafting level 50 and costs 25000 GP. The third upgrade tier +30 Bank Slots remains demo locked. Browse all available tools and expansions on our interactive shop database.
| Upgrade | Category | Cost | Requirements | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Slots | 5,000 GoldPieces | Level 20 Crafting | ||
| Bank Slots | 25,000 GoldPieces | Level 50 Crafting | ||
| Crafting | 2,000 GoldPieces + 50 Normal Log | Level 5 Crafting | ||
| Crafting | 15,000 GoldPieces + 100 Oak Log | Level 10 Crafting Requires previous tier | ||
| Crafting | 50,000 GoldPieces + 300 Willow Log | Level 25 Crafting Requires previous tier | ||
| Crafting | 100,000 GoldPieces + 250 Mithril Bar | Level 40 Crafting Requires previous tier |
Sources
- Steam Store & Developer Announcements (App 3218350 & Demo 5373510)
- Melvor Idle 2 Demo Game Files (Build 26316041)
- Melvor2 Extracted Combat & Experience Oracles


