Every 3D Printer Ingredient in MW4 DMZ
3D Printer Ingredients are the rare parts you need for better gear. Unlike normal loot, they don't break down into resources: they stay as items in your backpack and Stash. They are found in specific areas of the map.
Side by side
| Ingredient | Rarity | Value | Stack | What we know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloyed Plating | – | – | – | A crafting ingredient used by the 3D Printer. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Control Units | – | – | – | A 3D Printer ingredient. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Detonators | – | – | – | A 3D Printer ingredient. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Biomaterials | Uncommon | – | – | Used to craft: - Medkit (5) Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Electronic Sensors | Uncommon | – | – | Used to craft: - ... Upgrades: - Stash Item Upgrade (Common): Increases Stash item capacity by 18. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Reactive Metals | Uncommon | 400 | 2 | Found in industrial areas and toolboxes. Used to craft: Secure Scavenger Backpack Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Rigid Synthetics | Uncommon | 200 | 3 | Used to craft; - Medium Backpack - Disposable Parachute - ... Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Binding Catalyst | Rare | – | – | A crafting ingredient used by the 3D Printer. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Stock Rod | Rare | 500 | – | Used to craft: - Bomb glider - Door Breacher Charge - ... Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Ballistic Fabric | Epic | – | – | A crafting ingredient used by the 3D Printer. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Nylon Laminate | Epic | – | – | Found in military holding or high class civilian locations. Used for: Printer ingredient. |
| Military Composites | Legendary | – | – | Found on [CLASSIFIED] Used to craft: - Secure Scavenger Backpack Used for: Printer ingredient. |
"–" means the game hasn't shown it yet. We fill it in from early access.
Where to find them
- The 3D Printer recipe menu suggests where to look for each ingredient. 3D Printer →
- Commanders drop prized 3D Printer Ingredients when you kill one and extract. Boss guide →
- An upgraded 3D Printer can make some ingredients itself.
Using ingredients
- Pin a recipe or ingredient to track it: tracked items show a pin icon when you loot them.
- Move ingredients to your Stash after a run to free backpack space.
- Operator Prestige needs four ingredients of the right rarity.
Traits that change them
Quick questions
Where do you find 3D Printer ingredients in DMZ?
In specific areas of the map; the 3D Printer recipe menu suggests where. Commanders like the Tank also drop prized ingredients when you kill one and extract.
Do ingredients break down like other loot?
No. Normal loot breaks down into Synthetics, Electronics, Chemicals and Metals automatically, but ingredients stay as items.
Can you craft ingredients?
Yes, once the 3D Printer is upgraded. It can then print ingredients from resources and other ingredients.