In Schedule 1, growing weed is just the beginning of your drug dealing empire, and as your business expands and you start unlocking better tools, new locations, and additional equipment, you’ll also get the chance to make one of the most profitable products in the game — crystal meth. These high-value goods take a lot more time, effort, and investment than your average weed strain, but the payout is absolutely worth it - and we’ll be exploring how to cook crystals in Schedule 1 in today’s guide!

What are Crystals in Schedule 1?

Before we go any further, we should first briefly introduce what crystals (or crystal meth) actually are in Schedule 1. Well, crystal meth one of the most profitable products you can make in Schedule 1. Unlike weed, which is cheap to grow and easy to scale up, crystal meth requires much more expensive tools, rarer ingredients, and a know-how on how to make it. However, once you’ve set everything up, you can quickly begin making some serious cash from your crystal meth.

How to Make or Cook Crystals in Schedule 1

If you think that crystal meth might be the next big project for your drug dealing empire, it’s important to ensure you know what you’re doing. Indeed, you can’t just get the ingredients from the grocery store, and you won’t find the recipe in any recipe cookbook. No, you’ll need to know what you’re doing first.

Step 1: Unlock the Warehouse and Meet Oscar

Until you’ve unlocked the warehouse, you simply won’t be able to make crystal meth in Schedule 1. Don’t worry - the main storyline goes through all of this, so you’ll unlock it once you’re ready. Once the warehouse is unlocked, then head there to meet up with Oscar, who’ll soon become your go-to chemistry supplier!

Step 2: Buying Equipment

You can’t cook up crystal meth in Schedule 1 with the equipment you’ve got currently; as such, you’ll need to invest. Fortunately, Oscar sells a variety of excellent items that help make your game even more profitable. For crystal meth specifically, you’ll need the following essentials: -Chemistry Station ($1,000) -Oven ($1,000) -Acid ($40) -Phosphorus ($40)

Step 3: Unlock Pseudo

You’ve got a few ingredients, but not everything you’ll need. To make crystal meth, you’ll also need another ingredient - Pseudo. Unfortunately, this isn’t sold in stores, so you’ll need to unlock it by building relationships with customers. This will eventually lead you to Shirley Watt, a supplier who deals exclusively in Pseudo. Once Shirley has been unlocked as a supplier, you can purchase Pseudo directly from her via text. It’s priced at $60 per unit, and you’ll need one unit per batch.

Step 4: How to Make Crystal Meth in Schedule 1

WIth all the ingredients and equipment ready, it’s finally time to learn how to make crystal meth in Schedule 1. The aforementioned ingredients can be mixed in a beaker at the chemistry station; then, pour the mixture into a flask and turn up the heat. This step will take 8 hours (in-game), resulting in liquid crystals. They’re not sellable in that form yet, though; so, you’ll then need to take the liquid and place it in the Lab Oven to dry for a further 6 hours. The final product can be broken with a hammer once crystallized, giving ten units of crystal meth.

Step 5: Mix, Sell, and Scale

As with everything in Schedule 1, you’re free to continue adding value to your products once made, and crystal meth is no different. Try a few different combinations at the mixing station to see what gives the most profitable products!

FAQs

Q1. How long does it take to cook crystal meth in Schedule 1? Cooking Crystals takes 14 in-game hours total, plus a little prep time. That includes 8 hours to create liquid crystals at the Chemistry Station and a further 6 hours to dry them out in the Lab Oven. Q2. How many crystals will I get from one batch of crystal meth in Schedule 1? In total, you’ll get 10 crystals from a single batch of crystal meth in Schedule 1. You’ll need to hit the hardened plate with a hammer to break it into shards. Q3. Can I use Crystals in the Mixing Station in Schedule 1? Yes, absolutely! Crystals can be used in the Mixing Station just like any other product. They’re a key base ingredient in many incredibly profitable recipes.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're looking to maximize profits, break into the late game, or just grow your drug empire even further, learning how to cook crystal meth in Schedule 1 is one of the most profitable moves you can make! Just make sure you’ve got the money to invest in the set-up to begin with!