In AFK Journey’s Homestead mode, crafting is more than just turning raw materials into finished goods—it’s the driving force behind long-term growth and progression. From delicious dishes in the Kitchen to powerful armor in the Forge and mystical potions in the Alchemy Workshop, every item’s quality depends on the decks you use.
With the right Process Deck setups, you can significantly boost efficiency, craft higher-quality products, and accelerate Divine Shard upgrades. This guide brings you the best deck combinations to maximize your crafting potential.
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- What is Crafting in AFK Journey?
- How crafting works?
- Best Kitchen Decks
- Best Forge Decks
- Best Alchemy Decks
- Why Crafting Higher-Quality Items Matters
- Orders, Process Decks, and the Progression Loop
- Homestead Rewards: More Than Just Cosmetics
- Conclusion
What is Crafting in AFK Journey?
In the Homestead mode—a permanent leisure mode introduced in the Version 1.4.3 update—players build and upgrade production and crafting buildings, such as the Kitchen, Forge, Alchemy Workshop, Decor Workshop, and others.
Crafting involves using these buildings to convert raw materials (like wood, ore, or essence) into finished goods (e.g., food from the Kitchen, weapons from the Forge, potions or magical items in Alchemy Workshop). Each building produces or refines resources that are needed to complete orders and progress in the Homestead.
How crafting works?
- Access structures: You unlock crafting buildings (e.g., Kitchen or Forge) once you reach the required Divine Shard level.
- Craft recipes: Upon selecting an item to make, you enter a dedicated crafting interface where you choose from available recipes—each with specific material requirements and quality levels.
- Use process decks: Many players use “process decks,” or card decks, to optimize crafting actions—these decks affect crafting efficiency and result quality. Homebrewed decks often include cards like “Ferment” which players recommend pulling early for stronger outcomes.
- Hero buffs: Placing heroes at production buildings boosts crafting efficiency—the higher the hero’s ascension tier (e.g., Mythic, Legendary), the stronger the buff.
Since decks directly influence item quality and efficiency, understanding which decks work best for specific crafts is crucial. Below, we’ll look at the exact deck setups players use to maximize results.
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Best Kitchen Decks
Pinkroot Stew
- Heat Control X 4
- Slow Cook X 2
- Ferment X 1
Dried Mushroom
- Heat Control X 3
- Slow Cook X 1
- Ferment X 1
Shroom Stir Fry
- Heat Control X 4
- Slow Cook X 1
- Ferment X 1
Salted Raisin
- Heat Control X 3
- Cut X 1
Grape Vinegar
- Heat Control X 4
- Slow Cook X 1
- Ferment X 1
Spice Bread
- Heat Control X 3
- Slow Cook X 1
- Season X 1
Spice Dry Fruit
- Heat Control X 4
- Slow Cook X 2
- Ferment X 1
Salted Dry Fruit
- Heat Control X 3
- Slow Cook X 2
Round Bread
- Heat Control X 1
- Season X 1
- Cut X 1
Flatbread
- Heat Control X 1
- Season X 1
- Cut X 2
Toast
- Heat Control X 2
- Season X 1
- Cut X 2
Best Forge Decks
Flameguard Plate
- Forge Expert X 3
- Heat up X 2
- Charge X 1
- Multi - Forge X 2
Warm Stone Armor
- Forge Expert X 3
- Heat up X 2
- Charge X 1
- Multi - Forge X 2
Stone Armor
- Forge Expert X 4
- Charge X 1
- Multi - Forge X 2
Chillguard Armor
- Forge Expert X 4
- Multi - Forge X 2
Copper Stewpot
- Forge Expert X 3
- Ignite X 1
- Heat up X 1
Craved Box
- Forge Expert X 3
- Forge X 1
Copper Musk
- Forge Expert X 1
- Forge X 1
- Ignite X 1
- Heat up X 1
Copper Carver
- Forge Expert X 2
- Ignite X 1
Wooden Arrow
- Forge Expert X 3
- Charge X 1
- Ignite X 1
Fine Carver
- Forge Expert X 3
- Charge X 1
- Ignite X 1
Best Alchemy Decks
Warming Incense
- Ingredients X 3
- Distill X 1
- Enchant X 2
Warmdust
- Ingredients X 4
- Distill X 1
- Enchant X 2
Calming Bouquet
- Ingredients X 3
- Distill X 1
- Enchant X 2
Calmwind Incense
- Ingredients X 3
- Distill X 1
- Enchant X 2
Calming Warmdust
- Ingredients X 4
- Distill X 1
- Enchant X 2
Growth Serum
- Ingredients X 2
- Distill X 1
Why Crafting Higher-Quality Items Matters
In AFK Journey’s Homestead, the true value of crafting lies in producing higher-quality items. When fulfilling Orders, the system rewards players not just with basic resources but also with extra Wishing Point if the submitted items are of higher quality. This WishingPoint is essential because it is the main resource required to upgrade the Divine Shard, which unlocks more advanced buildings, expands production capacity, and accelerates overall Homestead progression. In other words, higher-quality crafting directly translates into faster growth and efficiency, making it the cornerstone of long-term development.
Orders, Process Decks, and the Progression Loop
The Order system regularly requests specific items, and the quality of those items determines how much Wishing Value you earn. Since Divine Shard progression depends heavily on Wishing Value, it becomes necessary to focus on generating high-quality products. This is where process decks come into play: different items respond better to different deck setups, and choosing the right combination of cards to boost subsequent plays, which can significantly increase the probability of crafting Rare or Epic items.
Moreover, crafting high-quality items is needed to upgrade process decks. There is a positive feedback loop: better decks lead to higher-quality items, those items yield more Wishing Point, and that in turn accelerates Divine Shard upgrades, which unlock stronger crafting capabilities. This recursive cycle is why quality-oriented crafting is not optional but central to success in Homestead.
Homestead Rewards: More Than Just Cosmetics
Upgrading your Divine Shard and Homestead facilities isn't merely decorative—it yields substantial long-term benefits. As confirmed by both community input and official previews, advancing through Homestead progression unlocks valuable summoning and enhancement resources, such as Diamonds, Invite Letters, and Stargazers.
Conclusion
High-quality crafting not only earns you more Wishing Points to speed up Divine Shard upgrades, but also unlocks valuable rewards such as Diamonds, Invite Letters, and Stargazers. By consistently investing effort into crafting at the highest quality, you’ll steadily increase both your progression speed and your overall resource pool, ensuring that every upgrade and every summon brings you closer to building a stronger and more competitive team.
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