Firework Maker
Firework Maker (/fireworkmaker) is a production job where you run a machine that turns paper and black powder into firework packs. Simple setup, steady profit, and satisfying to watch.
Guide Accuracy
We keep this guide up to date, but specific values may change with server updates. Always check in-game for current figures.
Getting Started
Buy the Machine
Buy the Firework Machine (£5,000) from the F4 menu. You can only have one.
Fit the Parts
A new machine is bare. From its menu, buy each of its four parts and bolt them in.
Buy Ingredients
You need Paper (£1,000) and BlackPowder (£1,000) to keep the machine running.
Buy a Box
Get a Box (£100) to collect the finished fireworks.
Load the Machine
Touch the paper and black powder to the machine to fill it.
Start Production
Press Start on the machine's screen. Watch it go!
How It Works
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Loading | Touch ingredients to the machine to fill it |
| Production | The machine rolls tubes, loads them, binds the pack and charges it with powder |
| Output | Firework packs come out of the machine |
| Packing | Put the packs into a Box, 8 to a box |
| Selling | Take full boxes to the Broker |
Box Your Packs
The machine stops when 8 unboxed packs are waiting. Come back and box them to keep it running.
Machine Parts
The machine has four parts, and each one speeds up a different stage:
| Part | Stage |
|---|---|
| Tube Roller | Rolls paper into tubes |
| Tube Loader | Loads tubes into the pack |
| Cake Binder | Binds the pack |
| Powder Charger | Fills the pack with powder |
Upgrade each part from the machine's menu. The menu tells you which part is slowing you down. Once a part is maxed, you can overclock it for more speed, but it wears out faster.
Wear and Repair
Parts wear down as they work. A well-kept part runs a little faster, a worn one runs slower, and a part at 0% jams and stops its stage. Repair a part from the machine's menu by tightening its bolts with a wrench.
Firework Types
Pick what the machine makes. New types unlock with your Firework Maker level:
| Type | Level |
|---|---|
| Firework | 1 |
| Bangers | 3 |
| Sparkler String | 5 |
| Roman Candle | 10 |
| Golden Fountain | 18 |
| Crossette | 26 |
| Peony Shell | 35 |
| Willow Cake | 45 |
| Grand Finale | 55 |
Small packs are quicker to make but fill your boxes faster. Big packs are worth more per box.
Collecting & Storing Fireworks
| Method | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Physical Box | Packs go into the box (holds 8). Carry the box to transport it. |
| Carried Stock | Press E on a box to pick its packs up as carried stock. The box is used up. |
Death Warning
If you die, your carried stock is lost. Carry physical boxes if you can, or sell often.
Selling
Take your fireworks to The Smelter, the Broker that buys fireworks. Broker names change, so read the nameplate. The Fence buys anything, for less.
- The Broker counts your carried stock AND boxes near you
- Each Broker's rate moves over time
- Every rank gets the same price
Paid Ranks
There are three paid versions of the job: Pro, Expert and Veteran Firework Maker. They give you a reserved slot and a higher salary.
Tips for Success
The machine is only as fast as its slowest stage. Upgrade the part the menu says is holding you back.
The machine stops when it runs out. Always have paper and powder ready.
Repair before a part jams. A well-kept part runs faster.
Carried stock is lost when you die. Boxes stay in the world.
Machines and boxes can be destroyed in raids. Build in a fortified location.
Common Problems
Cause: Out of paper or black powder, 8 packs waiting to be boxed, or a jammed part.
Solution: Refill, box your packs, or repair the part.
Cause: It's still missing parts.
Solution: Buy and fit all four parts from the machine's menu.
Cause: Low-level or worn parts.
Solution: Upgrade the part the menu names as the slowest, and repair worn parts.
Cause: Carried stock is lost when you die.
Solution: Use physical boxes, or sell more often.
Quick Reference
- Ingredients: Paper + BlackPowder
- Box capacity: 8 firework packs
- Parts: Tube Roller, Tube Loader, Cake Binder, Powder Charger
- Upgrades: per part, then overclock
- Repair: tighten the bolts on worn parts
- Carried stock: lost on death!
- Sell to: The Smelter
Values May Vary
Prices, production speeds, and Broker rates may be adjusted. Check in-game for current values.
