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Once Human Isles of Abyss Technological Inventions: every formula and how to unlock it

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Isles of Abyss, the ocean scenario that launched on October 21, 2026 (PT), has its own Technological Inventions: a separate tech tree from the Manibus inventions. The game data lists 158 inventions in 6 tiers, with ship parts, cannons, fishing, diving and ocean production gear. Unlocking an invention lets you craft what it makes, using the crafting formula linked in its row. 74 list no earlier invention; the rest are unlocked after the invention or memetic named in their row.

How to start: unlock the Tech Research Workbench (Tier 1 memetic of the scenario). The game describes it as: “Learn how to build the Tech Research Workbench to study gathered wilderness facilities and unlock their crafting formulas.”

Tier 2 inventions

InventionUnlocked afterCrafting formula
ChairBuildingNone listedMetal Gray Chair
MailboxBuildingNone listedMailbox
Small Storage CrateBuildingNone listedSmall Storage Crate
Straight LadderBuildingNone listedStraight Ladder
TableBuildingNone listedTable
Disassembly BenchCraftingNone listedDisassembly Bench
FurnaceCraftingNone listedFurnace
Primary Supplies WorkbenchCraftingPrimary Recycling ToolPrimary Supplies Workbench
AntibioticGatheringNone listedAntibiotic
Healing BandageGatheringSimple Healing OintmentHealing Bandage
Simple Healing OintmentGatheringNone listedNone listed
Copper AmmoManagementGunpowderNone listed
Molotov CocktailManagementNone listedNone listed
Basic Diving SuitSpecialNone listedBasic Diving Suit
Crude Long CannonSpecialCrude Harpoon CannonLv 1 Crude Long Cannon, Cannonball
Fishing RodSpecialNone listedNone listed
Fuel PropellerSpecialNone listedFuel Propeller
RamSpecialNone listedRam
Ship's WheelSpecialNone listedShip's Wheel
Small SailSpecialNone listedSmall Sail, Wind Vane
Trawl NetSpecialFishing RodTrawl Net

Tier 3 inventions

InventionUnlocked afterCrafting formula
Deviation Storage CrateBuildingIsolated Securement UnitDeviation Storage Crate
Electrical KitBuildingNone listedSwitch, Switch + Pylon, Ground Terminal, Wall Wire Terminal, Suspended Wire Terminal, Pylon, Dynamic Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Electric Door 01, Electric Door 02, Electric Door 03
FuseBuildingNone listedFuse
Isolated Securement UnitBuildingNone listedSecurement Pod
Large Storage CrateBuildingPrivate Storage CrateLarge Storage Crate
LightBuildingNone listedFluorescent Light, Round Ceiling Light
Morphed Circular LightBuildingNone listedRed Circular Light, Green Circular Light, Blue Circular Light
Photo FrameBuildingNone listedLarge Frame Ⅰ, Medium Frame Ⅰ, Small Frame Ⅰ
PianoBuildingNone listedPiano
Private Storage CrateBuildingSmall Storage CratePrivate Storage Crate
RadioBuildingNone listedRadio
Small Biomass GeneratorBuildingFuseSmall Biomass Generator
Small GarageBuildingNone listedSmall Garage
Storage BatteryBuildingSmall Biomass GeneratorStorage Battery
Anesthetic Throwing NeedleCraftingNone listedTranquilizer Throwing Needle
Animal TroughCraftingAnesthetic Throwing NeedleAnimal Trough
Gardening KitCraftingHarvesting SickleLoamy Soil, Planter Box
Harvesting SickleCraftingNone listedHarvesting Sickle
Adrenaline ShotsGatheringHealing SyringeAdrenaline Shot
Healing SyringeGatheringHealing BandageHealing Syringe
Meat DrierGatheringNone listedMeat Drier
Rainwater Collection SystemGatheringNone listedRainwater Collection System
Seafood ChowderGatheringGrilled FoodSeafood Chowder
Basic ExplosiveManagementSynthesis BenchNone listed
Basic FirearmManagementWooden Weapon BodyDE.50, DBSG, KAM, SN700, MPS7, MG4
ManikinManagementNone listedManikin
Synthesis BenchManagementNone listedLarge Synthesis Bench
Wooden Weapon BodyManagementNone listedWooden Weapon Body
Abundant Fishing TalismanSpecialNone listedAbundant Fishing Talisman
Air CushionSpecialNone listedAir Cushion
Anesthetic Spear GunSpecialFish Oil PasteAnesthetic Spear Gun
Blaze Core LanternSpecialNone listedBlaze Core Lantern
Fish Oil PasteSpecialBasic Diving SuitFish Oil Paste
Large SailSpecialFuel PropellerLarge Sail
Shipborne Combat Facility-ISpecialCrude Long CannonLv 2 Ice Cannon, Lv 2 Rapid-fire Cannon, Tranquilizer Harpoon
Tidal CageSpecialTrawl NetTidal Cage

Tier 4 inventions

InventionUnlocked afterCrafting formula
Display FacilitiesBuildingNone listedSpecimen Rack, Fish Tank
Small GeneratorBuildingSmall Biomass GeneratorSmall Hydropower Generator, Small Solar Generator
Special Storage CrateBuildingStorage TerminalNone listed
Stone StructureBuildingNone listedStone Foundation 01, Stone Foundation 02, Stone Ceiling 01, Stone Ceiling 02, Stone Wall 01, Stone Square Wall
Storage CrateBuilding · SpecialLarge Storage CrateWeapon Storage Crate, Armor Storage Crate
Storage TerminalBuildingStorage CrateStorage Terminal
Temperature Control FacilityBuildingNone listedCooling Fan, Electric Heater
UpdraftBuildingNone listedUpdraft Cannon
Vending MachineBuildingNone listedVending Machine
Advanced Supplies WorkbenchCraftingPrimary Supplies WorkbenchAdvanced Supplies Workbench
Automatic Irrigation FacilityCraftingGrow LightsIrrigation Facility
Brewing BarrelsCraftingNone listedBrewing Barrel
Extraction PumpsCraftingNone listedExtraction Pump
Grow LightsCraftingGardening KitGrow Light
Small Refinery FacilityCraftingExtraction PumpsSmall Refinery Facility
WhistleCraftingYoungling HutWhistle
Youngling HutCraftingAnimal TroughYoungling Hut
Advanced Healing SyringeGatheringAdrenaline ShotsFast-Acting Durable Healing Syringe, Fast-Acting Thorough Healing Syringe
Advanced StoveGatheringSimple DishesAdvanced Stove
Compact Water FilterGatheringNone listedCompact Water Filter
Water TankGatheringRainwater Collection SystemWater Tank
Portable Machine Gun TowersManagementNone listedPortable MG Turret
Rocket LaunchersManagementBasic ExplosiveRocket Launcher
Shrapnel GrenadeManagementRocket LaunchersNone listed
Steel-Tip ArrowManagementNone listedNone listed
Black Tide Protective MaskSpecialNone listedBlack Tide Protective Mask
Electric PropellerSpecialLarge SailElectric Propeller
Inflatable FloatSpecialAnesthetic Spear GunInflatable Float
Iron Ship PlateSpecialShip Upgrade IIIron Hull 01, Iron Hull 02, Iron Hull 03, Iron Side Hull 01
Oxygen TankSpecialInflatable FloatPortable Oxygen Tank
Shipborne Combat Facility-IISpecialShipborne Combat Facility-IFreezing Harpoon
Side ThrusterSpecialElectric PropellerSide Thruster

Tier 5 inventions

InventionUnlocked afterCrafting formula
Advanced GeneratorBuilding · SpecialSmall GeneratorLarge Hydropower Generator, Large Solar Generator, Large Biomass Generator
Designer's WorkstationBuildingNone listedDesigner's Workstation
Fusion PodBuildingDeviation Storage CrateFusion Pod
Medium GarageBuildingSmall GarageMedium Garage
Reinforced StructuresBuildingStone StructureMarble Foundation 01, Solid Wood Ceiling 01, Concrete Door Frame 01, Concrete Roof 04, Left Steel & Wood Stairs 04
Advanced Recycling ToolCraftingAdvanced Supplies WorkbenchAdvanced Recycling Tool
Compost BinsCraftingAutomatic Irrigation FacilityCompost Bin
Electric FurnaceCraftingFurnaceElectric Furnace
Electric Rock DrillCraftingLogging ChainsawNone listed
Electronics GrabberCraftingAdvanced Recycling ToolElectronics Grabber
Load HandlingCraftingNone listedLoad Handling
Logging ChainsawCraftingAdvanced Supplies WorkbenchNone listed
PlanterCraftingCompost BinsLarge Planter, Small Planter, Medium Planter
Primary Boost FeedCraftingNone listedBody Boost Feed I, Body Boost Feed II, Body Boost Feed III
Solar DrillCrafting · SpecialElectric Rock DrillNone listed
Stardust RefineryCraftingSmall Refinery FacilityStardust Refinery
FridgeGathering · SpecialNone listedFridge
Large Water FilterGatheringCompact Water FilterLarge Water Filter
Time-Reverse CookiesGatheringNone listedTime-Reverse Cookies
High ExplosivesManagement · SpecialNone listedNone listed
Improved DronesManagementPortable Machine Gun TowersImproved Scout Drone
Abyssal Sea Fishing RodSpecialNone listedAbyssal Sea Fishing Rod
Advanced Tidal CageSpecialAdvanced TrawlAdvanced Tidal Cage
Advanced TrawlSpecialDrilling WellAdvanced Trawl
BoosterSpecialSide ThrusterBooster
Drilling WellSpecialTidal CageDrilling Well
Elite RamSpecialNone listedNone listed
Hunting Spear GunSpecialOxygen TankHunting Spear Gun
Shark Diving SuitSpecialHunting Spear GunShark Skin Diving Suit
Shipborne Combat Facility-IIISpecialShipborne Combat Facility-IILv 4 Repeating Long Cannon, Lv 4 Elite Harpoon Cannon
Time-Reverse RaincoatSpecialNone listedTime-Reverse Raincoat

Tier 6 inventions

InventionUnlocked afterCrafting formula
Flight TechBuildingLarge GarageTwo-Seater Aircraft
Improved Large GeneratorBuildingAdvanced GeneratorImproved Large Solar Generator, Improved Large Biomass Generator, Improved Large Hydropower Generator
Large GarageBuildingMedium GarageLarge Garage
Weapon RackBuildingSpecial Storage CrateWeapon Rack
Advanced Body Enhancement FeedCraftingPrimary Boost FeedBody Boost Feed IV, Body Boost Feed V
Backpack ExpansionCraftingLoad HandlingBackpack Expansion
Calamity Purification FurnaceCraftingNone listedCalamity Purification Furnace
Custom Disassembly BenchCrafting · SpecialDisassembly BenchCustom Disassembly Bench
Gathering PlatformCrafting · SpecialSolar DrillMining Platform
Improved Compound FertilizerCraftingPlanterImproved Compound Fertilizer
Large Refinery FacilityCrafting · SpecialStardust RefineryLarge Refinery Facility
Special Electric FurnaceCraftingStardust CraftRecycling Electric Furnace, Stardust-Powered Electric Furnace, Hybrid Electric Furnace
Special Mining PlatformCraftingGathering PlatformStardust Mining Platform, Lucky Logging Platform
Special Supplies WorkbenchCraftingNone listedAmmunition Supplies Workbench
Stardust FilterCraftingNone listedStardust Filter
Heavenly Calm SoupGatheringArchipelago Dishes ⅢHeavenly Calm Soup
Portable FridgeGatheringFridgePortable Fridge
Stardust Fusion StoveGatheringTop Dishes ⅡStardust Fusion Stove
Spectral CloakManagementNone listedSpectral Cloak
Veil of TranquilityManagementNone listedVeil of Tranquility
Advanced Electric PropellerSpecialNone listedAdvanced Electric Propeller
Advanced Fuel PropellerSpecialNone listedAdvanced Fuel Propeller
Cooling PatchSpecialNone listedCooling Patch
Elite Rapid-fire CannonSpecialShipborne Combat Facility-IIILv 5 Elite Rapid-fire Cannon
Elite Shotgun TurretSpecialShipborne Combat Facility-IIILv 5 Elite Shotgun Turret
Shipborne Combat Facility-IVSpecialShipborne Combat Facility-IIILv 5 Corrosion Cannon
Steel Ship PlateSpecialShip Upgrade ⅢSteel Hull 01, Steel Hull 02, Steel Hull 03, Steel Side Hull 01

Tier 7 inventions

About this list

This list comes from the Isles of Abyss scenario records in the game data we refreshed on October 23, 2026. Availability depends on your server and its phase; the studio adds some content in Phase II. The crafting formula link opens the recipe with its materials and workbench. Release dates, regions and bosses are in the Isles of Abyss guide. Browse all recipes and memetics.