How do you get the Metal Smelter in Outbound?

The Metal Smelter is unlocked via Satellite Download at signal towers in Starting Level. It costs 12x Scrap Metal, 6x Rocks 1 to build.

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Metal Smelter

Metal Smelter is a building piece in Outbound. Smelt scraps or ores into refined metal—making you feel a like a real blacksmith. Build from 12× Scrap Metal, 6× Rocks 1. Also a production station with 4 recipes.

Last updated Jun 22, 2026 (Build 902)

How to Unlock

Satellite DownloadMetal Smelter

Turn ores or scraps into different metals with this trusty smelter.

Region:Starting Level

Found in Pool 1 Key Units (pick 3)

Alongside: Bolt Press, Nailer

Available at 3 signal towers in Starting Level

Where to Find It

Discover signal towers in Starting Level to collect download vouchers. 3 of 20 downloads offer the Pool 1 Key Units, which contains Metal Smelter. Markers show approximate locations.

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Crafting Costs

Scrap Metal× 12
Rocks 1× 6

Production Recipes

10s per cycle4 recipes

Input

Scrap Metal×2

Output

Metal 1×1

Input

Ore 1×1

Output

Metal 2×1

Unlockable

Input

Ore 2×1

Output

Metal 3×1

Unlockable

Input

Ore 3×1

Output

Metal 4×1

Unlockable

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