Prototype Workbench Upgrade

Component·Rare·Stacks to 1

Prototype Workbench Upgrade is a Rare Component in Rust. Recycling one returns 1.2 tech trash, 1.2 gears. It crafts at a level 2 workbench from 2 tech trash and 300 scrap and 2 gears.

Allows unlocking any tech tree item regardless of progression. Cost is doubled and there is a 25% chance of failure that still consumes resources.

workbench

research scrap

Recycler calculator Tech tree calculator

Recycles into

Tech Trash0.8 / 1.2
Gears0.8 / 1.2

Per item, at 40% safe-zone / 60% radtown efficiency.

Crafting recipe

Workbench 230s

Research & blueprint

scrap to research

Not researchable
Blueprint required
Not on the tech tree

Live game data, Rust build 24253458, verified July 2026.

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