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21 pieces of equipment — Complete lab setup guide with production chains, equipment catalogs, and weed growing instructions for Drug Dealer Simulator 1.

Data sourced from game files and community testing.

📑 Table of Contents

🔬 Lab Equipment Catalog
🧪 Drug Production Chains
💊 Mixing & Cutting Process
💎 Crystal Meth Production
💊 Ecstasy / Pill Production
🔥 Crack Cocaine Production
🌿 LSD Synthesis
🌱 Weed Growing Guide
🍄 Mushroom Cultivation
⚡ Production Efficiency Tips
🏆 Lab Setup Priority Guide

🔬 Lab Equipment Catalog (13 items)

Every piece of lab equipment available for your hideout. Each item serves a specific role in one or more drug production chains.

Equipment	Code ID	Function	Tier	Used For
Mixing Tray	`EQUIP-MIXING-TRAY`	Manual drug mixing with cutting agents	Basic	All powder drugs, additives
Hand Mixer	`EQUIP-MIXER-HAND`	Manual mixing — slow but affordable	Basic	Small batch mixing
Electric Mixer	`EQUIP-MIXER-ELECTRIC`	Powered mixing — faster processing speed	Mid	Medium/large batch mixing
Lab Flask Mixer	`EQUIP-MIXER-FLASK`	Chemical synthesis for liquid compounds	Advanced	LSD synthesis, chemical reactions
Crystalliser	`EQUIP-CRYSTALLISER`	Converts mixed compounds into crystal form	Advanced	Crystal Meth production
Pill Maker	`EQUIP-PILL-MAKER`	Presses powder mixture into pill form	Mid	Ecstasy production
Small Dryer	`EQUIP-DRYER-SMALL`	Dries wet substances — low capacity	Basic	Drying product, small batches
Large Dryer	`EQUIP-DRYER-LARGE`	Dries wet substances — high capacity	Mid	Drying product, large batches
Mortar & Pestle	`EQUIP-MILL-MORTAR`	Grinds substances into powder manually	Basic	Weed → Hashish, grinding agents
Coffee Grinder	`EQUIP-MILL-COFFEE`	Electric grinding — faster than mortar	Mid	Weed → Hashish, bulk grinding
Small Glass Jar	`EQUIP-JAR-SMALL`	Stores small quantities of product	Basic	All drugs — storage & packaging
Medium Glass Jar	`EQUIP-JAR-MEDIUM`	Stores medium quantities of product	Mid	All drugs — storage & packaging
Large Metal Box	`EQUIP-BOX-LARGE`	Stores large quantities — max capacity	Advanced	All drugs — bulk storage & packaging

💡 Tip: You don't need every piece of equipment from the start. Focus on the production chain for the drugs you plan to sell first, then expand as profits grow. See the Lab Setup Priority Guide at the bottom for a recommended purchase order.

🧪 Drug Production Chains (7 chains)

Visual overview of every production pipeline. Each drug follows a specific chain from raw material to sellable product.

Marijuana

Seed → Grow → Harvest → Filter → Package

Alt path: Harvest → Mill → Powder → Hashish

Amphetamine

Buy Raw → Mix / Cut → Package

Simplest production chain. Buy from supplier, cut to increase volume, package and sell.

Cocaine

Buy Raw → Mix / Cut → Package

Alt path: + Baking Soda → Cook → Crack

Crystal Meth

Precursors → Mix → Crystallise → Package

Requires Crystalliser (advanced equipment). High profit margins, high DEA heat.

Ecstasy

Precursors → Mix → Pill Maker → Package

Requires Pill Maker. Press mixed powder into pills, then box for sale.

LSD

Precursors → Flask Synthesis → Apply to Blotters

Requires Lab Flask Mixer. Longest chain but highest margins per unit weight.

Heroin

Buy Raw → Mix / Cut → Package

Same chain as amphetamine. Buy from supplier, cut to stretch supply, package for sale.

💊 Mixing & Cutting Process (core mechanic)

The most common lab operation. Mixing drugs with cutting agents increases volume at the cost of purity — the core of your profit margin.

Step-by-Step Process

1 Place drug in the Mixing Tray or Electric Mixer

2 Add cutting agent (e.g., baking soda, paracetamol, etc.)

3 Adjust the ratio slider — higher cut = more volume but lower purity

4 Start the mixing process and wait for completion

5 Collect the result and package for sale

Equipment	Processing Speed	Batch Size	Tier
Mixing Tray	Slow (~30s per batch)	Small	Basic
Hand Mixer	Medium (~20s per batch)	Small–Medium	Basic
Electric Mixer	Fast (~10s per batch)	Medium–Large	Mid

💡 Tip: The optimal cut ratio depends on your clientele's tolerance. New customers accept heavily cut product, but regulars will stop buying if purity drops too low. Start around 20–30% cut and adjust based on customer complaints.

💎 Crystal Meth Production (advanced)

Crystal meth requires the most complex lab setup but delivers some of the highest profit margins in the game.

Required Equipment

Electric Mixer + Crystalliser + Container

1 Purchase chemical precursors from your supplier

2 Mix precursors in the Electric Mixer to create the base compound

3 Transfer to the Crystalliser — heat the compound until crystals form

4 Allow to cool and then break into individual crystals

5 Package into bags using a container for distribution

Stat	Value
Processing Time (Crystalliser)	~45 seconds per batch
Yield per Batch	High — depends on precursor quality
Quality Factors	Precursor purity, mix ratio, crystallisation time
DEA Heat	High — heavy monitoring for meth labs

⚠️ Warning: Meth production generates significant heat in your hideout. The longer the Crystalliser runs, the more attention you attract. Spread production across multiple sessions and don't leave the Crystalliser running overnight.

💊 Ecstasy / Pill Production (mid-tier)

Ecstasy is produced by pressing mixed compounds into pills. Moderate equipment requirements with solid profit margins.

Required Equipment

Mixer (any tier) + Pill Maker

1 Purchase MDMA precursors from your supplier

2 Mix active ingredient with filler in your mixer

3 Transfer mix to the Pill Maker and press into pills

4 Package pills into boxes for distribution

Stat	Value
Processing Time (Pill Maker)	~20 seconds per batch
Pills per Batch	10–20 pills depending on mix volume
Quality Factors	Active ingredient ratio, filler quality, press consistency
DEA Heat	Medium — less attention than meth/crack

💡 Tip: Ecstasy has excellent per-unit profit margins because pills are sold individually. Keep your active ingredient ratio above 50% to maintain customer satisfaction and repeat buyers.

🔥 Crack Cocaine Production (high risk)

Crack is made by cooking cocaine with baking soda. Extremely profitable but generates the highest DEA attention in the game.

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Cocaine + Baking Soda → Cook → Crack Rocks

Required Equipment

Mixer (any tier) + Heat source (any cooking equipment)

1 Place cocaine in your mixer

2 Add baking soda as the cooking agent

3 Cook the mixture — apply heat until it solidifies into rocks

4 Package crack rocks for distribution

🚨 Danger: Crack production generates the highest DEA heat of any drug in the game. Cook in small batches, vary your production times, and always have an escape plan. A single long cooking session can trigger a raid.

🌿 LSD Synthesis (advanced)

LSD requires the Lab Flask Mixer for chemical synthesis. The longest production chain in the game but yields the highest margins per unit weight.

Required Equipment

Lab Flask Mixer + Chemical Precursors

1 Purchase chemical precursors — these are specialty items from high-level suppliers

2 Load precursors into the Lab Flask Mixer for chemical synthesis

3 Wait for the multi-step chemical reaction to complete (longest processing time)

4 Apply liquid to blotter paper sheets and package for sale

Stat	Value
Processing Time (Flask Mixer)	~60 seconds per batch (longest)
Yield per Batch	Multiple blotter sheets per synthesis
Profit per Unit Weight	Highest in game — tiny product, huge value
DEA Heat	Medium — low volume makes it hard to detect

💡 Tip: LSD is the most weight-efficient drug in the game. Blotter sheets weigh almost nothing, making them ideal for long dealing runs where backpack space is limited. The initial investment is high but returns are excellent.

🌱 Weed Growing Guide (8 equipment pieces)

Complete guide to growing marijuana in your hideout. From seedling to harvest, everything you need to set up a profitable grow operation.

Setup Requirements

Growing Bowl

Plant container

Grow Lamp

Light source

Seeds

Consumable

Water Bottle

Daily watering

Air Filter

Mandatory!

UV Light

Bonus yield

Medium Bowl

Larger harvest

Weed Filter

Post-harvest

Growth Stages

Stage	Days	Appearance	What To Do	Water Schedule
🌱 Seedling	Day 1–2	Tiny sprout, barely visible in the bowl	Plant seed in bowl, ensure lamp is on, water immediately	Once per day
🌿 Vegetative	Day 3–5	Green leaves spreading, plant gaining height	Keep light on, maintain consistent watering, check air filter	Once per day
🌸 Flowering	Day 6–9	Buds forming, plant at maximum size, strong smell	Continue watering, air filter critical — smell peaks during flowering	Once per day
🌾 Harvest	Day 10	Buds fully developed, plant ready to cut	Harvest the plant, then filter or mill the product	N/A — harvest day

Yield Factors

Factor	Effect	Impact
Light Quality	Better lamps = healthier plants and faster growth	+15–25% yield
Water Consistency	Missing a day of watering stunts growth permanently	-20% yield per missed day
UV Light Bonus	UV supplementation boosts potency and total yield	+20–30% yield & quality
Bowl Size	Medium Bowl holds more soil, allowing larger root systems	+30–50% yield over Small Bowl

🚨 Air Filter Warning: Growing weed without an Air Filter is extremely dangerous. The smell during the flowering stage will trigger neighbor complaints which lead directly to DEA heat and potential raids. An Air Filter is not optional — it is mandatory for any grow operation.

Post-Harvest Options

Path A — Marijuana: Harvest →

Filter → Package as weed bags

Path B — Hashish: Harvest →

Mill → Powder → Package as hashish (higher value)

🍄 Mushroom Cultivation (beginner-friendly)

Mushrooms follow a similar growing process to weed but with a shorter cycle and fewer equipment requirements.

How It Works

Plant spores in a growing bowl, maintain with water and light. Mushrooms grow faster than weed (approximately 6–7 days vs. 10 days) but produce a smaller yield per harvest. They require minimal equipment and are an excellent entry point for players learning the growing mechanics.

Key Differences from Weed

✓ Shorter grow time — ~6–7 days to harvest

✓ No air filter needed — much less smell than weed

⚠ Lower yield — smaller harvest per growth cycle

⚠ Lower sell price — but lower investment too

Comparison	Weed	Mushrooms
Grow Time	~10 days	~6–7 days
Yield per Harvest	High	Low–Medium
Air Filter Required	Yes (mandatory)	No
Sell Price	$24–$42/bag	$20–$40/bag
DEA Heat from Growing	Medium (smell)	Low

💡 Tip: Mushrooms are a great way to learn the growing mechanics before investing in a full weed operation. Since they don't require an air filter, your startup cost is significantly lower.

⚡ Production Efficiency Tips (10 tips)

Maximize your lab output and minimize wasted time with these proven production strategies.

1 Always upgrade to the Electric Mixer as soon as you can afford it. The Hand Mixer and Mixing Tray are painfully slow for anything beyond early game.

2 Batch production saves time. Process multiple batches of the same drug in one sitting rather than switching between products constantly.

3 Cut before packaging, not after. You cannot modify the mix ratio once a product is packaged. Always finalize your cutting ratio first.

4 Keep backup containers on hand. Running out of jars or boxes mid-production wastes an entire production cycle while you go shopping.

5 UV lights are worth the investment for weed. The 20–30% yield bonus pays for itself within two harvest cycles.

6 Air filters are mandatory, not optional. One neighbor complaint about smell can cascade into a DEA raid that wipes out your entire operation.

7 Never leave equipment running unattended for long periods. Extended lab activity generates heat that attracts DEA attention.

8 Water your plants at the same time every day. Consistency matters more than timing — set a routine and stick to it.

9 Use the Coffee Grinder over the Mortar & Pestle for hashish production. The speed difference is significant when processing multiple plants.

10 Diversify your production. Running a single drug type is risky — if that market crashes or your supplier disappears, you have no income. Run 2–3 product lines simultaneously.

🏆 Lab Setup Priority Guide (3 tiers)

Recommended equipment purchase order based on your progression stage. Don't buy everything at once — invest as your profits grow.

EARLY GAME

Foundation Equipment

Mixing Tray — your first mixing tool

Small Dryer — dry wet product

Mortar & Pestle — grind for hashish

Weed Setup — bowl, lamp, seeds, water, filter

Small Glass Jars — basic packaging

MID GAME

Scaling Up

Electric Mixer — massive speed upgrade

Pill Maker — unlock ecstasy production

Large Dryer — handle bigger batches

Coffee Grinder — faster grinding

Medium Glass Jars — more packaging capacity

LATE GAME

Full Empire

Crystalliser — unlock crystal meth

Lab Flask Mixer — unlock LSD synthesis

Large Metal Box — max storage capacity

UV Lights — maximize weed yield

🏆 Pro Tip: Your first major purchase after the Mixing Tray should be the Electric Mixer — the speed increase is transformative. After that, build toward either Ecstasy (Pill Maker) for mid-game income or push straight to Crystal Meth (Crystalliser) if you have the capital. LSD synthesis is the endgame goal for maximum profit-per-weight, but the Flask Mixer is expensive and requires high-level supplier access.