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

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Technological Inventions are the tech tree of the Manibus scenario. The game data lists 132 inventions in 6 tiers. Unlocking an invention lets you craft what it makes, using the crafting formula linked in its row. 55 list no earlier invention; the rest are unlocked after the invention named in their row.

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

Tier 1 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
BedBuilding	None listed	Bed
Recycling ToolCrafting	None listed	Recycling Tool
Tech Research WorkbenchCrafting	None listed	Tech Research Workbench
Primary StoveGathering	None listed	Primary Stove

Tier 2 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
ChairBuilding	None listed	Chair
MailboxBuilding	None listed	Mailbox
Securement PodBuilding	None listed	Securement Pod
Small GarageBuilding	None listed	Small Garage
Small Storage CrateBuilding	None listed	Small Storage Crate
TableBuilding	None listed	Table
Crude PickaxeCrafting	Primary Supplies Workbench	Crude Pickaxe
Disassembly BenchCrafting	None listed	Disassembly Bench
Primary Supplies WorkbenchCrafting	None listed	Primary Supplies Workbench
Simple Healing OintmentGathering	None listed	Simple Healing Ointment
Molotov CocktailManagement	None listed	Molotov Cocktail

Tier 3 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
Deviation Storage CrateBuilding	Securement Pod	Deviation Storage Crate
FuseBuilding	None listed	Fuse
Large Storage CrateBuilding	Private Storage Crate	Large Storage Crate
LightBuilding	None listed	Fluorescent Light, Round Ceiling Light
Morphed Circular LightBuilding	Light	Red Circular Light, Green Circular Light, Blue Circular Light
Photo Frame KitBuilding	None listed	Large Frame Ⅰ, Medium Frame Ⅰ, Small Frame Ⅰ
Private Storage CrateBuilding	Small Storage Crate	Private Storage Crate
RadioBuilding	None listed	Radio
Small Biomass GeneratorBuilding	Fuse	Small Biomass Generator
Storage BatteryBuilding	Small Biomass Generator	Storage Battery
Anesthesia ToolCrafting	None listed	Tranquilizer Throwing Needle
FurnaceCrafting	None listed	Furnace
Harvesting SickleCrafting	None listed	Harvesting Sickle
Livestock FacilityCrafting	Anesthesia Tool	Animal Trough
Adrenaline ShotsGathering	Healing Bandage	Adrenaline Shot
Compact Water FilterGathering	None listed	Compact Water Filter
Healing SyringeGathering	Simple Healing Ointment	Healing Syringe
Meat DrierGathering	None listed	Meat Drier
Rainwater Collection SystemGathering	None listed	Rainwater Collection System
Claymore MinesManagement	Grenade	Claymore Mine
GrenadeManagement	Molotov Cocktail	Grenade
HE GrenadeManagement	Claymore Mines	Grenade
ManikinManagement	Shelter	Manikin
SandbagManagement	None listed	Sandbag
ShelterManagement	Sandbag	Shelter 01, Shelter 02
Wooden Weapon BodyManagement	None listed	Wooden Weapon Body

Tier 4 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
Display FacilityBuilding	None listed	Specimen Rack, Fish Tank
Small Hydropower GeneratorBuilding	Small Biomass Generator	Small Hydropower Generator
Small Solar GeneratorBuilding	Small Biomass Generator	Small Solar Generator
Special Storage CrateBuilding · Special	Storage Terminal	Special Storage Crate
Storage CrateBuilding	Large Storage Crate	Weapon Storage Crate, Armor Storage Crate
Storage TerminalBuilding	Storage Crate	Storage Terminal
Temperature Control FacilityBuilding	None listed	Cooling Fan, Electric Heater
Vending MachineBuilding	None listed	Vending Machine, Solar Power Vending Machine
Advanced Supplies WorkbenchCrafting	Primary Supplies Workbench	Advanced Supplies Workbench
Automatic Irrigation FacilityCrafting	Grow Lights	Irrigation Facility
Brewing BarrelsCrafting	None listed	Brewing Barrel
Extraction PumpsCrafting	None listed	Extraction Pump, Water Pump
Fishing RodCrafting	None listed	Dough Fish Bait
Grow LightsCrafting	Gardening Kit	Grow Light
Small Refinery FacilityCrafting	Extraction Pumps	Small Refinery Facility
WhistleCrafting	Youngling Hut	Whistle
Youngling HutCrafting	Livestock Facility	Youngling Hut
Advanced StoveGathering	Primary Stove	Advanced Stove
FridgeGathering	None listed	Fridge
Water TankGathering	Rainwater Collection System	Water Tank
Advanced Gear WorkbenchManagement	None listed	Advanced Gear Workbench
Auto Turrets ⅠManagement	Defense Trap Ⅰ	Lv. 1 Assault Rifle, Lv. 1 Shotgun
Defense Trap ⅠManagement	None listed	Lv. 1 Spike Trap, Lv. 1 Flamethrower Trap, Lv. 1 Gravitational Grip
Portable Machine Gun TowersManagement	None listed	Portable MG Turret
Shrapnel GrenadeManagement	Rocket Launchers	Shrapnel Grenade
Steel-Tip ArrowManagement	Rustic Crossbow	Steel-Tip Arrow

Tier 5 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
Designer's WorkstationBuilding	None listed	Designer's Workstation
Deviation Fusion PodBuilding	Deviation Storage Crate	Fusion Pod
Improved Large Biomass GeneratorBuilding · Special	Large Biomass Generator	Improved Large Biomass Generator
Large Biomass GeneratorBuilding	Fuse	Large Biomass Generator
Medium GarageBuilding	Small Garage	Medium Garage
Advanced Recycling ToolCrafting	Recycling Tool	Advanced Recycling Tool
Compost BinsCrafting	Automatic Irrigation Facility	Compost Bin
Electric FurnaceCrafting	Furnace	Electric Furnace
Electric Rock DrillCrafting	Advanced Supplies Workbench	Electric Rock Drill
Electronics GrabberCrafting · Special	Advanced Recycling Tool	Electronics Grabber
Logging ChainsawCrafting	Advanced Supplies Workbench	Logging Chainsaw
PlanterCrafting	Compost Bins	Large Planter, Medium Planter, Small Planter
Solar DrillCrafting · Special	Electric Rock Drill	Solar Drill
Stardust RefineryCrafting · Special	None listed	Stardust Refinery
Large Water FilterGathering	Compact Water Filter	Large Water Filter
Load HandlingGathering · Special	None listed	Load Handling
Portable Rainwater Collection SystemGathering · Special	None listed	Portable Rainwater Collection System
Auto TurretsⅡManagement	Defense Trap Ⅱ	Lv. 2 Assault Rifle, Lv. 2 Shotgun
Defense Trap ⅡManagement	Defense Trap Ⅰ	Lv. 2 Spike Trap, Lv. 2 Flamethrower Trap, Lv. 2 Gravitational Grip
Gatling Cannon ⅠManagement	Auto TurretsⅡ	Lv. 1 Turret, Biomass Missile
High ExplosivesManagement	None listed	High Explosives
Improved DronesManagement	Portable Machine Gun Towers	Improved Scout Drone
Medium Caliber AP AmmoManagement	Advanced Gear Workbench	Medium-Caliber AP Ammo
Pistol AP AmmoManagement	Advanced Gear Workbench	Pistol AP Ammo
Shotgun AP AmmoManagement	Advanced Gear Workbench	Shotgun AP Ammo
SR AP AmmoManagement	Advanced Gear Workbench	Sniper Rifle AP Ammo

Tier 6 inventions

Invention	Unlocked after	Crafting formula
Deviation Energy GeneratorBuilding	Improved Large Biomass Generator	Deviation Energy Generator
Flight TechBuilding · Special	Large Garage	Two-Seater Aircraft
Improved Deviation Energy GeneratorBuilding · Special	Deviation Energy Generator	Improved Deviation Energy Generator
Improved Large Hydropower GeneratorBuilding · Special	Large Hydropower Generator	Improved Large Hydropower Generator
Improved Large Solar GeneratorBuilding · Special	Large Solar Generator	Improved Large Solar Generator
Large GarageBuilding	Medium Garage	Large Garage, Advanced Frame, Advanced Fuel Tank, Alloy Wings, Advanced Thruster, Military Thruster, Enhanced Alloy Wings, Military Frame, Military Fuel Tank
Large Hydropower GeneratorBuilding	Improved Large Biomass Generator	Large Hydropower Generator
Large Solar GeneratorBuilding	Improved Large Biomass Generator	Large Solar Generator
Weapon RackBuilding	Special Storage Crate	Weapon Rack
Ammunition Supplies WorkbenchCrafting · Special	None listed	Ammunition Supplies Workbench
Combo ChipsetCrafting · Special	None listed	Combo Chipset
Custom Disassembly BenchCrafting · Special	None listed	Custom Disassembly Bench
Hybrid Electric FurnaceCrafting · Special	None listed	Hybrid Electric Furnace
Improved Compound FertilizerCrafting · Special	Planter	Improved Compound Fertilizer
Large Refinery FacilityCrafting · Special	Small Refinery Facility	Large Refinery Facility
Logging PlatformCrafting	Logging Chainsaw	Logging Platform
Lucky Logging PlatformCrafting · Special	Logging Platform	Lucky Logging Platform
Medicine Supplies WorkbenchCrafting · Special	None listed	Medicine Supplies Workbench
Mining PlatformCrafting	Electric Rock Drill	Mining Platform
Recycling Electric FurnaceCrafting · Special	None listed	Recycling Electric Furnace
Stardust FilterCrafting	None listed	Stardust Filter
Stardust Mining PlatformCrafting · Special	Mining Platform	Stardust Mining Platform
Stardust-Powered Electric FurnaceCrafting · Special	None listed	Stardust-Powered Electric Furnace
Backpack ExpansionGathering · Special	Load Handling	Backpack Expansion
Portable FridgeGathering	None listed	Portable Fridge
Stardust Fusion StoveGathering · Special	None listed	Steel Integrated Stove
Defense Trap ⅢManagement	Gatling Cannon Ⅰ	Lv. 3 Spike Trap, Lv. 3 Flamethrower Trap, Lv. 3 Gravitational Grip
Demolition ArrowsManagement	Armor-Piercing Arrow	Demolition Arrow
Gatling Cannon ⅡManagement	Defense Trap Ⅲ	Lv. 2 Turret
Medium-Caliber Demolition AmmoManagement	Medium Caliber AP Ammo	Medium-Caliber Demolition Ammo
Mr. Wish's Rocket LauncherManagement	None listed	Mr. Wish's Rocket Launcher
Pistol Demolition AmmoManagement	Pistol AP Ammo	Pistol Demolition Ammo
Red Plasma RoundsManagement · Special	Gatling Cannon Ⅱ	Red Plasma Rounds
Shield MatrixManagement	None listed	Shield Matrix
Shotgun Demolition AmmoManagement	Shotgun AP Ammo	Shotgun Demolition Ammo
Sniper Rifle Demolition AmmoManagement	SR AP Ammo	Sniper Rifle Demolition Ammo
Spectral CloakManagement · Special	Shield Matrix	Spectral Cloak
Veil of TranquilityManagement	None listed	Veil of Tranquility
Wildfire FlamethrowerManagement	None listed	Wildfire Flamethrower

About this list

This list comes from the Manibus scenario records in the game client. Availability depends on your scenario and server settings. The crafting formula link opens the recipe with its materials and workbench. The Manibus statue is a separate construction recipe. Browse all recipes and memetics.

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