How to Make Meth in Schedule 1: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking and Mixing

Welcome back, citizens of Schedule 1! If you’re ready to dive into the gritty world of meth production in this addictive drug empire sim, you’ve come to the right place. Cooking meth in Schedule 1 is a core mechanic that can turn your small-time hustle into a million-dollar operation. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make meth from scratch—starting with low-quality Pseudoephedrine, all the way to smashing out crystals. Plus, we’ll cover what happens if you mess up (spoiler: explosions are real). Let’s get cooking!

What You Need to Make Meth in Schedule 1

Before you fire up the stove, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. Here’s what’s required for a basic meth cook in Schedule 1:

Low-Quality Pseudoephedrine: Sourced from supplier Shirley Watts in Westville ($50-$60 per batch).
Acid: Grab this from Oscar, your black market contact (~$5-$10).
Phosphorus: Also from Oscar (~$5-$10).

Each batch of these ingredients yields 5 cooks, producing 10 pieces total—enough for 50 crystals if you max out production. You’ll cook one batch at a time, so stock up and let’s get started.

How to Cook Meth in Schedule 1: Step-by-Step

Cooking meth in Schedule 1 is a two-phase process: brewing the liquid meth and baking it into crystals. Here’s the full breakdown:

Phase 1: Brewing Liquid Meth

Set Up at the Cooking Station: Head to your meth lab (unlocked after meeting Shirley Watts).
Add Pseudoephedrine: Dump it into the cooker.
Pour in Acid: Use A and D keys to tilt and pour (left-click to confirm).
Add Phosphorus: Same deal—left-click and pour.
Stir the Mix: Left-click and spin your mouse to blend it smoothly.
Lower the Mix: Click and drag down to pour it into the heating chamber.
Heat It Up: This is the tricky part. Gently left-click to raise the temperature, keeping it in the yellow zone on the gauge. Too low, and it stalls; too high, and it explodes (more on that later). Hold it steady until it hits 100%—takes about 8 in-game minutes.

Phase 2: Baking Crystals

Transfer to the Oven: Once brewed, take your liquid meth and assign it to the oven.
Start the Bake: Press “Begin,” left-click and hold to open the door—it auto-pours (no idea why). Close it with another left-click, then hit “Cook.”
Wait It Out: Baking takes 5-6 minutes.
Collect and Smash: When done, hit “Collect,” grab the hammer (left-click), and smack the slab a few times to break it into crystal clumps.

That’s it! You’ve got raw meth ready to sell—or mix into something pricier.

What Happens If You Overheat Meth?

Here’s a warning from the game’s tooltips: overheating meth is a disaster. Curious about the consequences? We tested it:

Explosion Risk: Push the temperature past the yellow zone into the red, and your lab goes boom.
Game Over: You don’t just lose the batch—you die. No hospital trip, no second chances—just a reload screen.

Take it slow and steady. Keep that gauge in the yellow, and you’ll live to sell another day.

Selling Your Meth: Options and Profits

Once you’ve got your crystals, you’ve got choices:

Pack and Sell As-Is: Send it to the Packaging Station for quick sales. Base meth fetches ~$70-$100 per crystal, depending on quality and demand.
Mix It Up: Take it to the Mixing Station to craft high-value recipes (like “Thick McLoin” at $343 per crystal). More on mixing in future guides!
Dealers: Hand it off to dealers for a 20% cut (~$14-$20 less per crystal), but it’s fast and hands-off.

Early game, selling raw meth builds cash fast—perfect for buying a Laundromat ($4,000) to clean your profits.

How to Unlock Meth Cooking in Schedule 1

Meth isn’t available from the start—you’ll need to unlock it:

Meet Shirley Watts: Progress through Westville, order dead drops from Shirley, and pay off debts quick. She’ll eventually offer Pseudoephedrine (check your texts!).
Gear Up: Buy a basic meth lab setup (~$500-$1,000) once Shirley’s on board.
Stockpile: Oscar’s Acid and Phosphorus pop up in black markets after a few runs—keep an eye out.

Tips for Perfect Meth Cooking

Stay in the Zone: Practice holding the temperature steady—muscle memory saves lives.
Batch Prep: Stack 5 cooks’ worth of ingredients to streamline production.
Avoid Greed: Don’t rush the heat—$50 in materials isn’t worth a blown-up lab.
Upgrade Later: Hire a Chemist ($500+) to automate cooking once you’re rolling in cash.

Why Meth Matters in Schedule 1

Meth is your mid-game money-maker in Schedule 1. While weed (like “Grandaddy Diamond”) gets you started, meth’s higher base price ($70 vs. $32) and mixing potential (up to $343) catapult your empire forward. Master this, and you’re on track to dominate Hyland Point—whether it’s funding properties or unlocking cocaine with Salvador Moreno.

Found a killer meth mix or survived an explosion? Share it in the comments—let’s keep the labs humming!