The Smithing Event has transformed the world of Grow a Garden by introducing a new way to acquire powerful and unique pets. Central to this update is the large furnace and four specialized crafting stations, one of which is dedicated entirely to creating animal companions. If you’re looking to master this new system, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will break down all the pet crafting recipes, required materials, and the benefits of each new companion.
Getting Started: The Smithing Event Basics
Before you can start crafting, you need to understand the setup. A large furnace is now the centerpiece of the main area, surrounded by four crafting stations. To create pets, you must use the specific Pet Crafting Station.
The most crucial resource for all Smithing Event recipes is Coal. You must gather Coal first by exchanging your excess items—such as plants, eggs, and gear—at the large furnace. Coal comes in different rarities: Common, Rare, and Legendary, each required for different tiers of pets.
All Pet Crafting Recipes and Results
There are three main pet recipes available at the Pet Crafting Station. Each requires specific ingredients, a Sheckle cost, and a crafting time.
1. Gem Egg Recipe
The Gem Egg is a versatile recipe that can hatch into one of six different rare pets.
Ingredients:
1x Common Egg
3x Common Coal
1,000,000 Sheckles
Crafting Time: 10 Minutes
Possible Results: Upon hatching, the Gem Egg can turn into one of the following pets:
Topaz Snail
Amethyst Beetle
Emerald Snake
Sapphire Macaw
Ruby Squid
Diamond Panther
2. Smithing Dog Recipe
This loyal companion isn’t just for show; it actively helps you gather more resources for crafting.
Ingredients:
1x Dog
2x Rare Coal
3,000,000 Sheckles
Crafting Time: 20 Minutes
Special Ability: The Smithing Dog has a 10.09% chance to find Coal for you every 4.59 minutes.
3. Cheetah Recipe
For players looking for a significant speed boost and a special mutation chance, the Cheetah is the ultimate goal.
Ingredients:
1x Orange Tabby
2x Legendary Coal
8,500,000 Sheckles
Crafting Time: 40 Minutes
Special Abilities:
Transforms your character into a cheetah for 30 seconds every 7.5 minutes.
While in cheetah form, there is a 15.36% chance for any fruit you harvest to gain the Wildfast mutation.
How to Craft Your Pets: A Step-by-Step Process
Crafting a pet is a straightforward process. Follow these steps:
Interact with the Pet Crafting Station.
Select Your Recipe: Choose from Gem Egg, Smithing Dog, or Cheetah.
Submit Ingredients: You will be prompted to place the required items (e.g., Egg, Dog, or Orange Tabby) and the specific Coal into the station. This can be done gradually or all at once.
Pay the Sheckles: Confirm the transaction to pay the required Sheckle cost.
Wait: The station will now begin the crafting process. You must wait for the entire crafting timer to complete.
Collect Your Pet: Once the timer ends, return to the station to collect your new pet or Gem Egg.
FAQ: Grow a Garden Pet Crafting
Q: Where do I get Coal for the pet crafting recipes?
A: You get Coal by exchanging your plants, eggs, and gear at the large furnace in the center of the Smithing Event area.
Q: What is the best pet to craft first?
A: For beginners, the Gem Egg is a great starting point as it uses Common Coal. For players focused on resource gathering, the Smithing Dog is invaluable for its ability to find more Coal.
Q: Can I speed up the crafting time?
A: Based on the current mechanics, the crafting times are fixed (10, 20, and 40 minutes) and must be waited out.
Q: Is the Cheetah’s Wildfast mutation permanent?
A: No, the mutation is applied to fruits harvested only during the 30-second cheetah transformation period.
Conclusion
The Smithing Event in Grow a Garden adds a deep and rewarding layer of gameplay with its pet crafting recipes. By gathering Coal and following the recipes for the Gem Egg, Smithing Dog, and Cheetah, you can significantly enhance your gardening and exploration capabilities. Remember to start by farming resources for Common Coal and work your way up to the legendary-tier Cheetah for the most powerful benefits. Happy crafting