The Workshop Items

A well-stocked workshop makes even the most ambitious construction project a simple affair. Just select an item from the Workshop menu, choose a location, and construction is done in an instant. Many workshop items snap together for perfect placement, but all items can be moved and rotated to meet your exacting standards. All workshop items require construction materials, and many items can only be built after you’ve completed certain quests or invested in specific perks. Plan ahead to ensure that your settlement lives up to your expectations.

Special Items

This category contains buildable quest-related items. Many of these special items can only be built at certain times or in certain locations, and the category only appears in the workshop menu when you can build at least one of these items at the settlement in question.

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Mama Murphy’s Chair	Wood (4), Cloth (3), Steel (1)	Mama Murphy requests a chair.	Build this chair for Mama Murphy.
Artillery Piece	Oil (4), Screw (4), Gear (6), Spring (5), Steel (16), Concrete (4), Wood (4)	Artillery Schematic (collected in the Castle armory during the “Old Guns” quest)	Use Artillery Smoke Grenades to call in artillery strikes on your enemies. Produces 6 Defense. Requires an assigned worker.
Control Console	Rubber (2), Copper (3), Steel (5), Biometric Scanner (1)	Progress through the “The Molecular Level” quest.	Wire this into the same power grid as the Beam Emitter. Requires 2 Power.
Molecular Beam Emitter	Rubber (2), Steel (10), Copper (5), Military-Grade Circuit Board (1), Circuitry (3)	Progress through the “The Molecular Level” quest.	Snap this in place over the Reflector Platform. Requires 20 Power.
Relay Dish	Copper (3), Steel (3), Cloth (6), Gold (3)	Progress through the “The Molecular Level” quest.	Wire this into the same power grid as the Beam Emitter. Requires 5 Power.
Stabilized Reflector Platform	Aluminum (10), Circuitry (3), Steel (5)	Progress through the “The Molecular Level” quest.	The first piece of a very large machine.
Electromagnetic Actuator	Circuitry (5), Screw (1), Steel (10), Fiber Optics (3), Rubber (5), High Powered Magnet (1)	Progress through the “Liberty Reprimed” quest.	A special request from the Brotherhood of Steel.

Structures

This category contains items geared toward basic construction. Here, you’ll find basic items like floors, walls, and roofs, but this category also contains doors, fences, completed structures, and more. Whether you’re looking to build a simple shelter or a stately manor, this is likely to be your first stop in the workshop menu.

Subcategories

Structures > Wood

The Workshop menu contains a wide variety of woods structures. In addition to the basic floors, walls, and roofs, this subcategory contains items like stairs, bridges, and railings. On the whole, wood structures are efficient, versatile, and made from relatively common materials.

Subcategories

Structures > Wood > Prefabs
Structures > Wood > Floors
Structures > Wood > Walls
Structures > Wood > Roofs
Structures > Wood > Stairs
Structures > Wood > Miscellaneous

Structures > Wood > Prefabs

This subcategory features convenient, readymade structures. These items vary in size, shape, and complexity. Some prefabs are easily combined to build larger structures, while others are a bit more difficult to modify. Every prefab features some sort of roof, however, so they can serve as a basic shelter without any additional construction.

Wood Prefabs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Floor and Roof	Wood (10), Steel (10)	—	A simple structure.
Wall and Roof	Wood (12), Steel (10)	—	A simple structure.
Hallway	Wood (12), Steel (10)	—	A simple structure.
Hallway End	Wood (14), Steel (10)	—	A simple structure.
Corner	Wood (15), Steel (12)	—	A simple structure.
Wall and Roof	Wood (16), Steel (10)	—	A simple structure.
Corner	Wood (20), Steel (15)	—	A simple structure.
Small Shack	Wood (30), Steel (20)	—	A completed shack.
Large Shack	Wood (40), Steel (20)	—	A completed shack.

Structures > Wood > Floors

When you’re building a structure from scratch, it’s usually best to start with the floor. In addition to simple floor tiles, this category contains some particularly handy items. The foundation pieces can sink into the ground, serving as a level base for structures on uneven terrain. The stairwell features a one-story flight of stairs anchored between two floor tiles. Once a stairwell is in place, constructing a second story is as simple as snapping a few floor tiles to the top of the steps.

Another noteworthy item is the “Shack Upper Floor” piece. This floor tile is thick enough to meet any walls placed on the level beneath it. You’re free to use thinner tiles on upper floors, but doing so will leave gaps along the exterior of multistory structures.

Wood Floors

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Floor	Wood (7), Steel (2)	—	A standard floor.
Shack Foundation	Wood (12), Concrete (3)	—	Used to level uneven ground.
Shack Foundation	Wood (12), Steel (3)	—	Used to level uneven ground.
Shack Stairwell	Wood (12), Steel (3)	—	Two floors connected by stairs.
Shack Upper Floor	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A double-thick floor.
Floor—Small	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small floor tile.
Floor—Small	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small floor tile.
Floor—Small	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small floor tile.
Floor—Small	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small floor tile.
Floor—Small	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small floor tile.

Structures > Wood > Walls

Wood walls come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Here you’ll find everything from simple panels to elaborate wall/roof combinations. Most walls can snap neatly to floors and other wall panels, but there are a few exceptions. End pieces don’t snap to any items, and they’re a bit taller than standard walls. Covered corner pieces only snap to covered wall panels. Every wood wall has its uses, however, making this a very important section of the Workshop menu.

Wood Walls

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Wall—Doorway	Wood (5), Steel (3)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Shack Wall—Outer Cap	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (12), Steel (8)	—	A large, open corner piece.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (5), Steel (8)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (6), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Shack Wall and Roof	Wood (5), Steel (4)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Shack Wall and Roof	Wood (4), Steel (4), Cloth (2)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8) Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—End	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A narrow, uneven wall.
Wall—End	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A narrow, uneven wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Wall—Small	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.

Structures > Wood > Roofs

Every settler expects a roof over his or her head, and this area of the Workshop menu has plenty of options. Roofs snap to each other and to the tops of most wall panels. Wood roofs come in a variety of shapes, but they all serve the same purpose in shelter construction.

Wood Roofs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Roof	Wood (3), Steel (6)	—	A flat roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (5), Cloth (5), Steel (2)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (4), Steel (6)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (3), Steel (6)	—	A flat roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (5), Steel (6)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (4), Cloth (6), Steel (2)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (4), Steel (6)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (5), Steel (6)	—	A sloped roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (5), Steel (6)	—	A sloped roof.

Structures > Wood > Stairs

Stairs are obviously an important part of any multistory building, but they also make it much easier to move in and out of structures built on raised foundations. Stairs can be placed anywhere, but they snap to floors and sometimes to each other. Most stairs can also sink into the ground.

Wood Stairs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Stairs	Wood (9), Steel (2)	—	A long set of stairs between two anchor points.
Stairs	Wood (7), Steel (2)	—	A small set of stairs.
Stairs	Wood (7), Steel (2)	—	A medium set of stairs.
Stairs	Wood (7), Steel (2)	—	A long set of stairs.

Structures > Wood > Miscellaneous

This subcategory includes a bridge and an assortment of railing pieces. Bridges snap to each other, but they can also sink into the ground. They make excellent walkways, of course, but they’re also handy when you want to build a few turret platforms or place some support beams under an existing structure. Railings are also quite versatile, but they’re an excellent way to mark hazardous areas and prevent accidental falls.

Miscellaneous Wood Structures

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Bridge	Wood (6), Steel (2)	—	A narrow bridge.
Railing	Railing (2), Steel (1)	—	A short railing.
Railing	Wood (2), Steel (1)	—	A long railing.
Railing	Wood (2), Steel (1)	—	A short railing.
Railing	Wood (2), Steel (1)	—	A short railing.
Railing	Wood (2), Steel (1)	—	A short railing.

Structures > Metal

The Workshop menu contains far fewer options for metal structures than you’ll find for wood structures—there are no metal-based floors, stairs, or miscellaneous items, and there are only two options for roofs. Of course, your stock of materials will likely determine which structures are the best fit for a settlement, but metal boasts an industrial aesthetic that wood simply can’t match.

Subcategories

Structures > Metal > Prefabs
Structures > Metal > Walls
Structures > Metal > Roofs

Structures > Metal > Prefabs

Like wood prefabs, metal prefabs are ready-made structures. Many of these items are easily incorporated into larger structures, but some metal prefabs feature rounded shapes that prohibit some walls and roofs from snapping into place.

Metal Prefabs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Corner	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Doorway	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	Features an interior doorway.
Floor and Roof	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Floor and Roof	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Floor and Roof	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Hallway	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Hallway End	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Wall and Roof	Steel (12), Wood (8)	—	A simple structure.
Wall and Roof	Steel (10), Wood (4)	—	A simple structure.
Small Metal Shack	Wood (20), Steel (30)	—	A completed shack.
Small Metal Shack	Wood (20), Steel (30)	—	A completed shack.
Large Metal Shack	Wood (20), Steel (40)	—	A completed shack.

Structures > Metal > Walls

For the most part, a metal wall can be used anywhere a similarly shaped wood wall can be placed. The rounded walls found in this area of the Workshop menu don’t have a wooden counterpart. Rather than snapping to floors, round metal walls snap to the framework found in most prefabs and wall/roof combos.

Metal Walls

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Wall	Wood (3), Steel (4)	—	A basic wall.
Shack Wall—Doorway	Wood (5), Steel (3)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Shack Wall—Outer Cap	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (12), Steel (8)	—	A large, open corner piece.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (5), Steel (8)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Shack Wall—Corner	Wood (6), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Shack Wall and Roof	Wood (5), Steel (4)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Shack Wall and Roof	Wood (4), Steel (4), Cloth (2)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (8), Steel (5)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall	Wood (5), Steel (9)	—	A narrow, covered structure.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—Corner	Wood (7), Steel (3)	—	A small, covered corner piece.
Wall—End	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A narrow, uneven wall.
Wall—End	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A narrow, uneven wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (8), Steel (2)	—	A basic wall.
Wall—Small	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.
Wall—Small	Wood (4), Steel (9)	—	Includes a slight overhang.

Structures > Metal > Roofs

All roofs snap to walls and to each other, so a metal roof can be used anywhere a wood roof would fit.

Metal Roofs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Shack Roof	Wood (3), Steel (10)	—	A rounded roof.
Shack Roof	Wood (3), Steel (10)	—	A flat roof.

Structures > Doors

Doors snap to any wall or prefab that features a doorway. There are several doors to choose from, but the differences are purely cosmetic.

Doors

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.
Door	Wood (3), Steel (3)	—	A basic door.

Structures > Fences

Fences are largely cosmetic, but they do have some practical uses. Well-placed fences can keep residents where you want them and limit enemy access to a settlement.

Subcategories

Structures > Fences > Junk Fence
Structures > Fences > Picket Fence
Structures > Fences > Wire Fence

Structures > Fences > Junk Fence

Junk fences are large and relatively costly, but they’re great for fortifying vulnerable settlements. Fences don’t contribute to a settlement’s Defense rating, but well-positioned junk fences can funnel invaders into heavily defended areas. Forcing attackers toward a settlement’s turrets and guard posts is one of the best ways to guarantee a raid ends quickly.

Junk Fences

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Gate	Wood (10), Steel (15)	—	A large gate.
Junk Fence	Wood (15), Steel (4)	—	A large, corner piece.
Junk Fence	Wood (6), Steel (9), Rubber (4)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (10), Steel (4), Rubber (2)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (10), Steel (4), Rubber (2)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (6), Steel (9), Rubber (4)	—	A makeshift fence.
Junk Fence	Wood (15), Steel (4)	—	A large corner piece.
Junk Fence	Wood (2), Steel (6)	—	Features a doorway.
Junk Fence	Wood (2), Steel (6)	—	Features a doorway.

Structures > Fences > Picket Fence

Picket fences not only offer a classic aesthetic, but they also snap together for easy installation. Just place a post between each fence panel to maintain a perfect line. Picket fences must be unlocked before they can be built. This subcategory only appears in the Workshop menu after you’ve collected the Picket Fences magazine located in the Beantown Brewery.

Picket Fences

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Gate	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A small gate.
Picket Fence Post	Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A single fence post.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence—Long	Wood (6)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A long fence.
Picket Fence—Long	Wood (6)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A long fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A long fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.
Picket Fence	Wood (3)	Picket Fences (Issue #1, located in Beantown Brewery)	A short fence.

Structures > Fences > Wire Fence

These rustic fences are often found in farming settlements. Wire fence pieces snap together whenever the edge of a mesh panel is moved toward a post.

Wire Fences

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Wire Fence	Wood (2)	—	A single fence post.
Wire Fence	Wood (2), Steel (2)	—	A basic fence.
Wire Fence	Wood (2), Steel (4)	—	A long fence.
Wire Fence	Wood (4), Steel (4)	—	A corner piece.
Wire Fence	Wood (4), Steel (2)	—	A wide gate.
Wire Fence	Wood (2), Steel (4)	—	A long fence.
Wire Fence	Wood (2), Steel (2)	—	A basic fence.
Wire Fence	Wood (2)	—	A single fence post.
Wire Fence	Steel (2)	—	A wire mesh panel.

Structures > Miscellaneous

This subcategory only contains two items, both of which are tall poles wrapped in razor wire. These items are purely cosmetic, but they certainly make a statement.

Miscellaneous Structures

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Spiked Pole	Steel (6), Skull (3)	—	A pole covered in razor wire and skulls.
Spiked Pole	Steel (6)	—	A pole covered in razor wire.

Furniture

This category contains a variety of beds, chairs, shelves, and more. Although furniture plays an important role in a settlement’s overall aesthetic, each type of furniture offers at least one useful feature.

Subcategories

Furniture > Beds
Furniture > Chairs
Furniture > Containers
Furniture > Shelves
Furniture > Tables
Furniture > Miscellaneous

Furniture > Beds

If you hope to keep the residents of your settlement happy and productive, you must provide one bed for each one. If you wish, you can even assign a settler to a specific bed. You’re also free to use any bed you build—remember that each time you sleep, you receive the Well Rested perk. This temporary perk grants a 10 percent bonus to earned XP for a limited time, so it pays to take regular naps.

Beds

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Bed	Steel (4), Cloth (5)	—	Accommodates one person.
Bed	Steel (4), Cloth (5)	—	Accommodates one person.
Bed	Steel (4), Cloth (5)	—	Accommodates one person.
Bed	Steel (4), Cloth (5)	—	Accommodates one person.
Mattress	Cloth (6)	—	Accommodates one person.
Sleeping Bag	Cloth (3)	—	Accommodates one person.

Furniture > Chairs

This subcategory contains a wide variety of benches, chairs, couches, and stools. These items are largely decorative, but idle settlers often seek out places to sit. You can also use these items to wait for hours at a time. Chairs don’t offer the Well Rested perk granted by beds, but after you sit down, you’re free to relax as time flies by.

Chairs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Airplane Seat	Cloth (6), Aluminum (4)	—	A row of two airplane seats.
Airplane Seat	Cloth (8), Aluminum (5)	—	A row of three airplane seats.
Airplane Seat	Cloth (4), Aluminum (3)	—	A single airplane seat.
Bench	Steel (3), Wood (4)	—	A simple bench.
Bench	Wood (5), Steel (1)	—	A simple bench.
Chair	Leather (4), Steel (4)	—	A simple chair.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	A small seat.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	A small seat.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	Three connected seats.
Chair	Cloth (3), Wood (5)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (4), Cloth (4)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (4), Cloth (2)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (4), Plastic (1)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Steel (3), Cloth (1), Plastic (1)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Steel (3), Cloth (2), Plastic (2)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (3), Cloth (5), Steel (1)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Steel (3), Cloth (2), Plastic (2)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Wood (4), Cloth (4)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	A basic chair.
Chair	Cloth (4), Steel (4)	—	Three connected seats.
Chair	Steel (4)	—	A basic chair.
Couch	Wood (5), Cloth (9)	—	A basic couch.
Couch	Wood (5), Cloth (10)	—	A basic couch.
Couch	Wood (4), Cloth (7), Steel (2)	—	A basic couch.
Couch	Wood (6), Cloth (10), Steel (2)	—	A basic couch.
Couch	Wood (6), Cloth (9)	—	A basic couch.
Patio Chair	Steel (4), Plastic (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #5, located in Weston Water Treatment Plant)	A basic chair.
Stool	Steel (3)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Steel (3)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Steel (2), Wood (1)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Steel (4)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Steel (3)	—	A simple stool.
Stool	Steel (5)	—	A stool with an attached back.
Stool	Steel (3), Plastic (1)	—	A simple stool.

Furniture > Containers

Containers come in all shapes and sizes, but from the massive bureau to the compact toolbox, all containers can store as many items as you choose. Simply approach a container and begin transferring items to or from your inventory.

Containers

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Bureau	Wood (4)	—	A tall bureau.
Cabinet	Steel (8)	—	A narrow cabinet.
Cabinet	Steel (8)	—	A wide cabinet.
Cabinet	Steel (8)	—	A tall cabinet.
Cabinet	Steel (8)	—	A wall-mounted cabinet.
Cabinet	Steel (8)	—	A long cabinet.
Cooler	Steel (2), Fiberglass (1)	—	A small cooler.
Desk	Steel (6)	—	A simple desk.
Desk	Steel (2), Wood (4)	—	A simple desk.
Dresser	Wood (4), Steel (2)	—	A narrow dresser.
Dresser	Wood (4), Steel (2)	—	A wide dresser.
File Cabinet	Steel (4)	—	A short file cabinet.
File Cabinet	Steel (4)	—	A tall file cabinet.
File Cabinet	Steel (4)	—	A tall file cabinet.
Filing Cabinet	Steel (2), Wood (6)	—	A large filing cabinet.
Footlocker	Steel (2), Wood (4)	—	A small box.
Metal Box	Steel (4)	—	A large box.
Safe	Spring (5), Steel (10), Gear (3)	—	A simple floor safe.
Steamer Trunk	Steel (4)	—	A large trunk.
Suitcase	Steel (1), Cloth (2)	—	A simple suitcase.
Tool Chest	Steel (4)	—	A large tool chest.
Toolbox	Steel (2)	—	A small toolbox.
Wooden Crate	Wood (3)	—	A large box.

Furniture > Shelves

Use shelves to hold and display items from your inventory. Just drop an item on the ground, activate the Workshop menu, then grab the item and place it wherever you like.

This subcategory also contains two magazine racks. Use these special shelves to store and display any magazines you collect as you explore the Commonwealth.

Shelves

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Bookcase	Wood (7), Steel (1)	—	A tall bookcase.
Bookcase	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A short bookcase.
Magazine Rack	Screw (1), Steel (4)	—	A small rack that only holds magazines.
Magazine Rack	Screw (1), Steel (4)	—	A large rack that only holds magazines.
Shelf	Steel (4)	—	A simple shelf unit.
Shelf	Wood (10), Steel (3)	—	A large shelf unit.
Shelf	Wood (13), Steel (4)	—	A large, double-sided shelf unit.
Wall Shelf	Steel (2)	—	A wall-mounted shelf.
Wall Shelf	Steel (2)	—	A wall-mounted shelf.
Wall Shelf	Wood (2)	—	A wall-mounted shelf.
Wall Shelf	Wood (2)	—	A wall-mounted shelf.

Furniture > Tables

Like shelves, tables can hold and display items from your inventory. This subcategory contains everything from coffee tables to pool tables, so you’re sure to find something to match any décor.

Tables

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Coffee Table	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A low coffee table.
Coffee Table	Wood (4)	—	A high coffee table.
End Table	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small end table.
End Table	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A large end table.
Kitchen Table	Wood (4), Steel (3)	—	A short table.
Kitchen Table	Wood (4), Steel (2)	—	A medium table.
Kitchen Table	Wood (4), Steel (3)	—	A long table.
Patio Table	Steel (10)	Picket Fences (Issue #5, located in Weston Water Treatment Plant)	A round table with an attached umbrella.
Picnic Table	Wood (8), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #5, located in Weston Water Treatment Plant)	A large picnic table.
Pool Table	Cloth (3), Wood (8), Plastic (2), Rubber (1), Steel (2)	—	A large pool table.
Table	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (4)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A short table.
Table	Wood (7), Steel (1)	—	A large table.
Table	Steel (5)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (7), Steel (1)	—	A large table.
Table	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (7), Steel (1)	—	A large table.
Table	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (6), Steel (1)	—	A large table.
Table	Wood (2), Steel (2)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (3), Steel (2)	—	A large table.
Table	Wood (2), Steel (2)	—	A medium table.
Table	Steel (5)	—	A small table.
Table	Steel (2)	—	A small table.
Table	Wood (4)	—	A high table.
Wet Bar	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	An open wet bar.
Wet Bar	Wood (4), Steel (1)	—	A closed wet bar.

Furniture > Miscellaneous

This area of the Workshop menu contains miscellaneous furniture items like televisions, bathroom fixtures, and more. Dedicated explorers would do well to build the Bobblehead stand—this stylish piece of furniture is a great way to proudly display your Bobblehead collection.

Miscellaneous Furniture

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Bathtub	Ceramic (8), Steel (2)	—	A damaged bathtub.
Bobblehead Stand	Screw (3), Steel (4), Fiberglass (3)	—	A unit to hold and display collected Bobbleheads.
Counter	Wood (6), Steel (2)	—	A large counter.
Ottoman	Wood (2), Cloth (3), Steel (1)	—	A small ottoman.
Television	Steel (2), Circuitry (3), Wood (2), Glass (2), Aluminum (2)	—	Requires power.
Television	Steel (2), Circuitry (3), Wood (3), Glass (2), Aluminum (2)	—	Requires power.
Television	Steel (2), Circuitry (3), Wood (2), Glass (2), Aluminum (2)	—	Requires power.
Toilet	Ceramic (5), Plastic (1)	—	A damaged toilet.

Decorations

This category features an impressive assortment of decorative items. When you just want to add a bit of flair to a settlement, make sure you visit this section of the Workshop menu.

Subcategories

Decorations > Floor Coverings

This section of the Workshop menu contains a variety of rugs and floor mats.

Floor Coverings

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Floor Mats	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	A small mat.
Rug	Cloth (6)	—	A large rug.
Rug	Cloth (3)	—	A small rug.
Rug	Cloth (4)	—	A small rug.
Rug	Cloth (6)	—	A large rug.
Rug	Cloth (6)	—	A large rug.

Decorations > Wall Decorations

This section of the Workshop menu contains wall-mounted items like flags, trophies, and paintings.

Subcategories

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Flags
Decorations > Wall Decorations > Mounted Creatures
Decorations > Wall Decorations > Paintings
Decorations > Wall Decorations > Signs
Decorations > Wall Decorations > Miscellaneous

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Flags

Initially, the Workshop menu only offers the U.S. flag, but more flags become available as you gain new allies. You’re only able to build a faction’s flag while you’re a recognized member—if you’re kicked out of a faction, the related flag is removed from the Workshop menu.

Flags

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Brotherhood of Steel Flag	Cloth (5)	Complete the “Fire Support” quest and be part of the Brotherhood of Steel faction.	A wall-mounted flag.
Institute Flag	Cloth (5)	Complete the “Institutionalized” quest and be part of the Institute faction.	A wall-mounted flag.
Railroad Flag	Cloth (5)	Complete the “Tradecraft” quest and be part of the Railroad faction.	A wall-mounted flag.
Minutemen Flag	Cloth (5)	Become the leader of the Minutemen.	A wall-mounted flag.
U.S. Flag	Cloth (5)	—	A wall-mounted flag.

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Mounted Creatures

This subcategory offers a small collection of wall-mounted hunting trophies.

Mounted Creatures

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Mounted Brahmin Heads	Wood (1), Cloth (2), Brahmin Skull (2)	—	A wall-mounted trophy.
Mounted Mirelurk Claw	Wood (1), Cloth (1), Mirelurk Meat (1)	—	A wall-mounted trophy.
Mounted Mole Rat Head	Wood (1), Cloth (1), Mole Rat Meat (1), Mole Rat Teeth (1)	—	A wall-mounted trophy.
Mounted Radstag Heads	Wood (1), Cloth (2), Radstag Meat (1)	—	A wall-mounted trophy.

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Paintings

This section of the Workshop menu offers paintings of various styles and sizes.

Paintings

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.
Painting	Wood (5)	—	A wall-mounted painting.

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Signs

In this section of the Workshop menu, you’ll find signs in a variety of shapes, styles, and sizes.

Signs

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.
Signs	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted sign.

Decorations > Wall Decorations > Miscellaneous

This section of the Workshop menu features two miscellaneous wall decorations: a mountable basketball hoop and a stylish Eat-O-Tronic unit.

Miscellaneous Wall Decorations

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Basketball Hoop	Steel (4)	—	A wall-mounted basketball hoop.
Eat-O-Tronic	Steel (4), Glass (2)	—	A wall-mounted vending machine.

Decorations > Statues

This subcategory only appears in the Workshop menu after you collect the Picket Fences magazine located in the Saugus Ironworks. Once you unlock these items, you can use workshops to build some rather impressive statues.

Statues

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Statue	Copper (10)	Picket Fences (Issue #3, located in Saugus Ironworks)	A small statue.
Statue	Copper (10)	Picket Fences (Issue #3, located in Saugus Ironworks)	A large statue.
Statue	Copper (20)	Picket Fences (Issue #3, located in Saugus Ironworks)	A very large statue.
Statue	Copper (20)	Picket Fences (Issue #3, located in Saugus Ironworks)	A very large statue.
Fountain	Copper (20)	Picket Fences (Issue #3, located in Saugus Ironworks)	A very large fountain.

Decorations > Miscellaneous

This section of the Workshop menu contains some particularly interesting decorations, many of which offer additional functionality. Some vending machines and trash receptacles can be used as containers. The doghouse gives your canine companion a place to relax between outings. Radios and jukeboxes add a bit of life to any settlement. Initially, the workshop offers a good selection of miscellaneous decorations, but many more can be unlocked as you explore the Commonwealth.

Miscellaneous Decorations

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Ashtray	Steel (4)	—	A standing ashtray.
Basketball Hoop	Steel (6)	—	A standing basketball hoop.
Cigarette Machine	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	—	A small vending machine.
Crib	Steel (1), Wood (5), Cloth (2)	—	A baby’s crib.
Doghouse	Wood (3), Steel (1)	—	A simple doghouse.
Grill	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	Picket Fences (Issue #5, located in Weston Water Treatment Plant)	A small grill.
Ice Cooler	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	—	A large ice machine.
Lawn Flamingos	Steel (1), Plastic (4)	Wasteland Survival Guide (Issue #5, located in Lynn Woods)	A lawn Flamingo.
Lawn Flamingos	Steel (1), Plastic (4)	Wasteland Survival Guide (Issue #5, located in Lynn Woods)	A lawn Flamingo.
Milk Vending Machine	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	—	A large vending machine.
Nuka-Cola Machine	Steel (2), Rubber (1), Plastic (2)	—	A large vending machine.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A small potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A small potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A large potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A small potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A large potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A small potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A large potted plant.
Potted Plant	Steel (2), Wood (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #4, located in Combat Zone)	A large potted plant.
Radio	Circuitry (1), Plastic (2), Copper (1), Rubber (2)	—	Tuned to Diamond City Radio.
Radio	Circuitry (1), Plastic (2), Copper (1), Rubber (2)	—	Tuned To Classical Radio.
Radio	Circuitry (1), Plastic (2), Copper (1), Rubber (2)	Complete The Minutemen Quest: Taking Independence.	Tuned to Radio Freedom.
Sign	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	—	A large, freestanding sign.
Trash Bin	Steel (4), Rubber (1)	—	A large trash receptacle.
Trash Can	Steel (4)	—	A small trash receptacle.
Jukebox	Circuitry (2), Plastic (2), Copper (2), Glass (2), Steel (2)	—	Requires 2 Power.
Shaun’s Crib	Cloth (2), Steel (1), Wood (5)	Scrap Shaun’s crib.	Unique item. Can only be built in Sanctuary Hills.

Power

This category contains all of the items you’ll need to generate and deliver power, but it also offers some very useful high-tech devices. With this selection of generators, switches, lights, and special electronics, you can build a power grid that rivals anything found in the Commonwealth.

Subcategories

Power > Generators
Power > Connectors and Switches
Power > Lights
Power > Miscellaneous

Power > Generators

Generators produce the power needed to run lights, turrets, and all of a settlement’s electronic devices. Each generator features its own size, output, and building materials, and the most powerful generator requires an investment in the Science! perk.

Generators

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Generator—Small	Gear (2), Steel (4), Rubber (2), Copper (2), Ceramic (1)	—	Produces 3 Power
Generator—Medium	Screw (3), Gear (3), Steel (7), Rubber (3), Copper (3), Ceramic (1)	—	Produces 5 Power
Generator—Large	Gear (6), Screw (5), Rubber (4), Copper (10), Aluminum (12), Nuclear Material (3)	Rank 1: Science!	Produces 10 Power
Generator—Windmill	Steel (15), Copper (4), Aluminum (10), Gear (2)	—	Produces 3 Power

Power > Connectors and Switches

This section of the Workshop menu offers an assortment of pylons, conduits, and switches. By connecting these devices to a power source, you can expand and control the flow of electricity within a settlement. Pylons and conduits serve as anchor points for wires, and you can link them to deliver power to buildings and devices located anywhere within a settlement. As long as they’re attached to a suitable power source, these connectors also radiate energy needed to power televisions, jukeboxes, and most lights.

Use switches to determine when and if power is transmitted to specific areas or devices. You’ll find everything from basic on/off switches to programmable power counters. Connect switches to terminals to access additional options; combine switches to create new effects. Like basic connectors, switches radiate the energy needed to power simple devices. Of course, this energy field is only active while a switch is turned on.

Connectors and Switches

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Power Pylon	Copper (2), Wood (2), Ceramic (1), Steel (1)	—	A short pylon
Power Pylon—Large	Copper (4), Ceramic (3), Steel (8), Rubber (1)	—	A tall pylon. Requires power.
Power Conduit	Copper (2), Ceramic (2), Steel (2)	—	Mounts to floors
Power Conduit	Copper (2), Ceramic (2), Steel (2)	—	Mounts to walls
Power Conduit	Copper (2), Ceramic (2), Steel (2)	—	Mounts to ceilings
Switched Power Pylon	Copper (3), Wood (2), Steel (2), Ceramic (1), Rubber (1)	—	Features an on/off switch. Requires power.
Switched Power Pylon—Large	Copper (5), Steel (9), Ceramic (3), Rubber (1)	—	Features an on/off switch. Requires power.
Switch	Steel (2), Copper (1), Rubber (1)	—	A wall-mounted on/off switch. Requires power.
Pressure Plate	Copper (3), Steel (3), Spring (2)	—	Transmits power when activated. Requires power.
Laser Tripwire	Fiber Optics (2), Steel (4), Crystal (1), Fusion Cell (6)	Rank 1: Science!	Transmits power when disarmed. Use a connected terminal to access additional functionality. Requires power.
Laser Tripwire	Fiber Optics (2), Steel (4), Crystal (1), Fusion Cell (6)	Rank 1: Science!	Transmits power when disarmed. Use a connected terminal to access additional functionality. Requires power.
Delayed Off Switch	Copper (2), Wood (2), Ceramic (1)	—	Stops transmitting power after a short delay. Use a connected terminal to change the delay. Requires power.
Delayed On Switch	Copper (2), Wood (2), Ceramic (1)	—	Transmits power after a short delay. Use a connected terminal to change the delay. Requires power.
Interval Switch	Copper (2), Wood (2), Ceramic (1)	—	Switches on and off repeatedly. Use a connected terminal to change the on/off intervals. Requires power.
Power Counter	Copper (1), Wood (1), Ceramic (1), Steel (2)	—	Transmits power briefly after cycling power 10 times. Use a connected terminal to change the max count. Requires power.

Power > Lights

Initially, the Workshop menu contains a good variety of lighting options, but you can unlock many more by collecting the Picket Fences magazine located in Hardware Town. Nearly all lights are powered by radiant energy—the one exception is the construction light. This freestanding light must be wired directly to a power grid in order to function.

Lights

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Lightbulb	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	—	A hanging light. Requires power.
Industrial Wall Light	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	—	A wall-mounted light. Requires power.
Construction Light	Glass (2), Copper (1), Steel (4)	—	A freestanding light. Requires 1 Power.
Ceiling Fan	Glass (1), Copper (1), Gear (1), Wood (1), Steel (2)	—	A hanging fan. Requires power.
Lamp	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	—	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A hanging light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A hanging light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A hanging light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A hanging light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
High Tech Lights	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	Picket Fences (Issue #2, located in Hardware Town)	A freestanding light. Requires power.
Mirror Ball	Glass (6), Copper (1), Steel (2)	—	A hanging light. Requires power.
Strobe Light	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2), Circuitry (1)	Rank 1: Science!	A hanging light. Requires power.

Power > Miscellaneous

This section of the Workshop menu contains a small selection of interesting items. The recruitment radio beacon is particularly useful—this powered transmitter draws new residents to a specific settlement, allowing your population to grow fairly quickly.

Use terminals to access additional functionality on attached devices. Not every powered device offers extra features, but all terminals can be used with switches, lightboxes, powered speakers, and powered turrets.

Miscellaneous Power Items

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Recruitment Radio Beacon	Circuitry (2), Crystal (2), Copper (6), Steel (10), Ceramic (3), Rubber (1)	—	Attracts new settlers to your settlement when turned on. Requires 1 Power.
Terminal	Rubber (2), Copper (2), Circuitry (2), Aluminum (4)	Rank 1: Hacker	Access additional functionality on connected objects. Requires 1 Power.
Lightbox	Glass (1), Copper (1), Steel (2)	—	Use a connected terminal to access additional functionality. Requires 1 Power.
Powered Speaker	Copper (1), Wood (1), Steel (2), Circuitry (1)	—	Plays a musical tone when powered. Use a connected terminal to change the pitch. Requires 1 Power.

Defense

Use the items in this category to boost your settlement’s Defense rating. A high Defense rating makes your settlement a much less appealing target for would-be attackers. This, in turn, results in a more self-sufficient settlement with a happier, more productive population.

Subcategories

Defense > Guard Posts
Defense > Turrets
Defense > Traps

Defense > Guard Posts

Guard posts are made from common materials—in most cases, a newly acquired settlement contains more than enough scrap to build at least a few of these defensive items. You must assign a worker to a guard post before it contributes to a settlement’s Defense rating, but because each guard can generate a maximum of 6 Defense, a single guard can man up to three posts.

Guard Posts

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Guard Post	Wood (10), Steel (4)	—	Provides 2 Defense. Requires an assigned worker.
Guard Tower	Wood (12), Steel (6)	—	Provides 2 Defense. Requires an assigned worker.

Defense > Turrets

The Workshop menu offers a variety of turrets. These automated weapons boost a settlement’s Defense rating without compromising its workforce. It does, however, take a fair amount of uncommon and rare materials to build them, and most turrets require power to function. Still, if you have the required resources and skills, building a collection of powerful turrets will go a long way toward keeping your settlements safe.

Turrets

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Machine-Gun Turret	Steel (8), Circuitry (1), Gear (2), Oil (2)	—	Provides 5 Defense.
Heavy Machine-Gun Turret	Steel (10), Circuitry (2), Gear (2), Oil (4)	Rank 1: Gun Nut	Provides 8 Defense.
Laser Turret	Aluminum (5), Circuitry (3), Screw (3), Fiber Optics (4), Gear (2), Nuclear Material (2), Steel (5), Glass (3)	Rank 1: Science!	Requires 2 Power. Produces 8 Defense.
Shotgun Turret	Aluminum (4), Circuitry (5), Screw (4), Gear (4), Oil (5), Steel (6)	Rank 2: Gun Nut	Requires 2 Power. Produces 8 Defense.
Spotlight	Circuitry (1), Screw (1), Gear (2), Steel (6), Oil (1), Glass (2)	—	Requires 2 Power. Produces 2 Defense.
Heavy Laser Turret	Crystal (4), Aluminum (7), Circuitry (4), Screw (4), Fiber Optics (4), Gear (3), Nuclear Material (4), Steel (3)	Rank 3: Science!	Requires 2 Power. Produces 12 Defense.
Missile Turret	Aluminum (6), Circuitry (6), Screw (5), Gear (5), Oil (6), Steel (6)	Rank 3: Gun Nut	Requires 2 Power. Produces 15 Defense.

Defense > Traps

Like turrets, traps function without the help of assigned workers. Unlike turrets, traps must be repaired after each use. A trap triggers the moment it receives power, and it will continue to attack until it breaks. Use switches like pressure plates and laser tripwires to better control when and how trap can be activated. To count toward a settlement’s Defense rating, a trap must be undamaged and wired to a power grid.

Traps

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Tesla Arc	Steel (2), Copper (3), Circuitry (1)	—	Requires power. Produces 2 Defense.
Radiation Emitter	Screw (2), Nuclear Material (3), Lead (2), Steel (2)	—	Requires power. Produces 2 Defense.
Flamethrower Trap	Screw (2), Rubber (4), Aluminum (4), Oil (6)	—	Requires power. Produces 3 Defense.

Resources

Most of the items in this category are geared toward water collection and food production, but you’ll also find an assortment of items that can make a settlement more productive and easier to manage.

Subcategories

Resources > Water

To keep your settlements happy, it’s important to provide enough water for the current population. Water pumps are simple devices that generate a small amount of water. They can only be placed in dirt, but virtually every settlement has terrain that can accommodate at least a few water pumps. Water purifiers, on the other hand, can only be placed in water. These machines are more difficult to build, and they require power, but they’re able to generate an impressive amount of drinkable water.

Water Items

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Water Pump	Concrete (1), Steel (4), Gear (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 3 Water.
Water Purifier	Oil (2), Ceramic (2), Rubber (5), Copper (2), Steel (10), Cloth (2)	—	Must be placed in the water. Requires 2 Power. Produces 10 Water.
Water Purifier—Industrial	Oil (4), Ceramic (2), Rubber (10), Copper (4), Steel (20), Cloth (4), Screw (6)	Rank 1: Science!	Must be placed in the water. Requires 5 Power. Produces 40 Water.

Resources > Food

Like water, food is an important factor in a settlement’s overall happiness. The crops found in the Workshop menu can only be placed in dirt, and they only count toward your settlement’s Food rating if workers are assigned to care for them. A single worker can generate up to 6 Food, and he or she can tend any combination of crops that doesn’t exceed this limit.

Assigned crops also produce food that you can harvest yourself. You can consume this food, sell it, or use it to plant new crops and create items at workstations. Harvesting food has no effect on your settlement’s Food rating.

Food Items

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Carrot	Carrot (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Corn	Corn (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Corn	Corn (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Gourd	Gourd (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Melon	Melon (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Mutfruit Plant	Mutfruit (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 1 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Razorgrain	Razorgrain (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Razorgrain	Razorgrain (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Tato Plant	Tato (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.
Tato Plant	Tato (1)	—	Can only be placed in dirt. Produces 0.5 Food. Requires an assigned worker.

Resources > Miscellaneous

This section of the Workshop menu contains some very useful items. Scavenging stations increase the amount of scrap salvaged by the workers assigned to them. Feed troughs keep Brahmin from wandering around your settlements. Bells and sirens make it easier to manage your settlers, and the Fast-Travel target adjusts your arrival point at a given settlement.

Miscellaneous Resource Items

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Scavenging Station	Wood (5), Steel (3)	—	Extra scavenging production. Requires an assigned worker.
Brahmin Feed Trough	Steel (2), Ceramic (8)	—	Brahmin will tend to stay near their feed trough.
Bell	Wood (4), Steel (4)	—	Ring to gather nearby settlers.
Siren	Copper (5), Steel (9), Ceramic (3), Rubber (1)	—	Alerts nearby settlers to danger when triggered. Requires 1 Power.
Fast-Travel Target	Cloth (2), Rubber (1)	—	Only 1 per location. Moves the Fast-Travel arrival point.

Stores

In addition to buying and selling goods, stores you build within a settlement generate income based on the current population. Many stores even increase a settlement’s total Happiness rating. You must assign a worker to a store before it can be used—once you do, a worker stays at his or her store during its hours of operation. You must have both ranks of the Local Leader perk before you can build a store, and many stores have additional perk requirements.

Subcategories

Stores > Trader
Stores > Armor
Stores > Weapons
Stores > Food and Drink
Stores > Clinic
Stores > Clothing

Stores > Trader

Trading stores specialize in junk items. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand. These stores also increase a settlement’s Happiness rating.

Trading Stores

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Trading Stand	Wood (5), Bottlecap (300), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Trading Shop	Wood (5), Bottlecap (600), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Trading Emporium	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1500), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Cap Collector, Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.

Stores > Armor

Armor stores specialize in protective apparel. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand.

Armor Stores

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Armor Stand	Wood (5), Bottlecap (500), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.
Armor Shop	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1000), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.
Armor Emporium	Wood (5), Bottlecap (3000), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Cap Collector, Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.

Stores > Weapons

Weapon stores specialize in weapons and ammunition. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand.

Weapon Stores

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Weapons Stand	Wood (5), Bottlecap (500), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.
Weapons Shop	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1000), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.
Weapons Emporium	Wood (5), Bottlecap (3000), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Cap Collector, Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Requires an assigned worker.

Stores > Food and Drink

Food and drink stores specialize in comestible aid items. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand. These stores also increase a settlement’s Happiness rating.

Food and Drink Stores

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Drink Stand	Wood (5), Bottlecap (250), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Bar	Wood (5), Bottlecap (500), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Restaurant	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1500), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Cap Collector, Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.

Stores > Clinic

Clinics restore health and offer cures for chem addiction and radiation sickness. They also sell medicinal aid items. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand. Clinics also increase a settlement’s Happiness rating.

Clinics

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
First Aid Station	Wood (5), Bottlecap (600), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader, Rank 1: Medic	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Clinic	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1200), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader, Rank 1: Medic	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Surgery Center	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1800), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader, Rank 1: Medic	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.

Stores > Clothing

Clothing stores specialize in cosmetic apparel. Larger stores offer a better selection of rarer goods and keep more money on hand. These stores also increase a settlement’s Happiness rating.

Clothing Stores

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Clothing Stand	Wood (5), Bottlecap (200), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Clothing Shop	Wood (5), Bottlecap (400), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.
Clothing Emporium	Wood (5), Bottlecap (1000), Steel (3)	Rank 2: Cap Collector, Rank 2: Local Leader	Produces income based on the total population. Makes settlements happier. Requires an assigned worker.

Category	Required Store	Merchant	Min. Population	Notes
Armor	Armor Emporium	The Scribe	10	Met during Random Encounter: Workshop Armor Vendor.
Clinic	Surgery Center	Doc Anderson	20	Met during Random Encounter: The Walking Wounded.
Clothing	Clothing Emporium	Ann Hargraves	—	Found in WRVR Broadcast Station.
Food & Drink	Restaurant	Ron Staples	20	Met during Random Encounter: Time to Party.
General	Trading Emporium	Vault-Tec Rep	—	Found in Goodneighbor.
General	Trading Emporium	Rylee	—	Met during Random Encounter: Rylee the Trader
General	Trading Emporium	Tina De Luca	—	Found in Vault 81.
Weapons	Weapons Emporium	Smiling Larry	30	Met during Random Encounter: Smiling Larry.

Crafting

If you invest in both ranks of the Local Leader perk, you can build workstations in any of your settlements.

Workstations

Name	Build With	Prerequisites	Notes
Armor Workbench	Wood (3), Gear (5), Spring (4), Screw (4), Aluminum (8)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to modify or scrap armor.
Chemistry Station	Wood (8), Steel (6), Glass (6), Rubber (3), Screw (4)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to craft chems and explosives.
Chemistry Station	Wood (3), Steel (6), Copper (4), Rubber (3), Screw (3), Glass (4)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to craft chems and explosives.
Cooking Station	Steel (5), Concrete (3), Wood (3), Screw (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to cook consumables.
Cooking Station	Steel (4), Gear (3), Wood (2), Screw (2)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to cook consumables.
Cooking Stove	Steel (4), Gear (3), Wood (2), Screw (2)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to cook consumables.
Power Armor Station	Gear (6), Oil (4), Screw (4), Plastic (4), Aluminum (12), Fiberglass (6), Circuitry (3)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to modify or repair Power Armor.
Weapons Workbench	Wood (4), Gear (4), Screw (3), Aluminum (7), Rubber (4)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to modify or scrap weapons.
Weapons Workbench	Wood (3), Gear (3), Screw (4), Aluminum (6), Rubber (6)	Rank 2: Local Leader	Used to modify or scrap weapons.