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What you need
| Qty | Item | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | any charcoal | Used up |
| 1 | Copper Ore | Used up |
Smelt Copper Ore recipe
Smelt Copper Ore is a blacksmithing crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Copper Scrap x10. It needs no skill level.
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What you get
| Qty | Makes |
|---|---|
| 10 | Copper Scrap |
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Skill, learning and time
- It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
- Skill needed: none.
- Base crafting time: 200 (game time units in the recipe file).
- Recipe tags: Primitive Furnace.
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Quick answers
How do you make Copper Scrap in Project Zomboid?
Use the Smelt Copper Ore recipe (Blacksmithing category). You need any charcoal, Copper Ore.
What skill does Smelt Copper Ore need?
No skill level is required.
How do I learn the Smelt Copper Ore recipe?
It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
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