Picture this: you’re standing on the gritty streets of Westville in Schedule 1, clutching a bag of freshly grown OG Kush and a stolen banana, ready to mix your first taste of virtual riches. Launched on Steam in Early Access on March 24, 2025, this open-world simulation game—nicknamed “the digital Breaking Bad”—has taken the gaming world by storm with its wild recipe system and dark humor. From growing weed to cooking meth and cocaine, players become rogue chemists, crafting millions of combinations to sell to quirky NPCs. Today (as of April 4, 2025), we’re diving deep into the five hottest recipes dominating the community, guiding you from a street-level hustler to the throne of a drug empire. Grab a pen—these formulas might just make you a virtual millionaire!
The Recipe System: Chemistry Meets Madness
At the heart of Schedule 1 lies the “Mixing Station.” Take base drugs (marijuana, meth, cocaine) and toss in 34 effect-altering ingredients—bananas, horse semen, battery acid, you name it—to create one-of-a-kind products. Each recipe generates a unique “Seed” code, locking in its effects and price, with over a million possible combos discovered so far. Profit hinges on ingredient costs, production time, and NPC preferences, while addictiveness keeps customers coming back. Below are the top five recipes, broken down by game stage, complete with data and player tales.
Top Schedule 1 Recipes by Game Stage
Rookie Starter: Grandaddy Diamond
- Recipe: OG Kush + Banana
- Seed Code: NobwRAtglgHgcgVwgIwKYCcwC4CMAa... (full code on Reddit r/Schedule_I)
- Effects: Gingeritis (spicy ginger kick) + Sneaky (stealth vibe)
Cost & Price
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| OG Kush | $10-$15 |
| Banana | $5 |
| Total Cost | $15-$20 |
| Sale Price | $50-$60 |
| Profit | $35-$40 |
How to Make It
- Buy OG Kush seeds ($10) at Westville’s grow house, plant in a basic pot, and harvest after 10 minutes.
- Snag a banana ($5) from the general store—no prep needed.
- Hit the Mixing Station, combine them, and stir for 2 minutes. Out comes Grandaddy Diamond.
In-Game Visual: A bag of weed glowing faintly yellow, wafting a ginger scent—NPCs creep up sneakily to buy.
Player Story: Reddit’s “Stoner420” recalls, “Day one, I mixed this up and sold it to street thieves. Made $200 in 10 minutes and bought a van the next day!”
Why It’s Hot: Dirt-cheap ingredients, a quick grow-and-mix cycle, and a 200%-300% profit margin. Best buyers are Westville’s sneaky thieves (unnamed NPCs), paying up to $60 for that “Sneaky” vibe.
Mindset: Newbies fear losing cash—this recipe’s a safety net, easing you into the game with zero risk.
Mid-Game Powerhouse: Shattered Dreams
- Recipe: Meth + Chili + Battery Acid
- Seed Code: XkYpMQtglgHgcgVwgIwKYCcw...
- Effects: High Addiction (70%+) + Stimulated (amped-up rush)
Cost & Price
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Meth | $50-$60 |
| Chili | $5 |
| Battery Acid | $5 |
| Total Cost | $60-$70 |
| Sale Price | $200-$250 |
| Profit | $130-$180 |
How to Make It
- Unlock Shirley Watts in Westville, buy pseudoephedrine ($50-$60), and cook Meth with basic gear.
- Steal chili ($5) and battery acid ($5) from a gas station or hit the black market.
- Mix for 5 minutes at the station—watch red smoke rise as it finishes.
In-Game Visual: Red-tinted crystals with a pungent sting; NPCs cough and get wild-eyed after a hit.
Player Story: YouTuber “DrugLordTV” streamed it, raking in $1500 in an hour: “Customers lined up—it’s a mid-game cash cow!”
Why It’s Hot: Meth doubles your profits, ingredients are cheap and easy, and 70% addictiveness hooks Northtown junkies (like Mick Lubbin) at $250 a pop. Perfect for batch production.
Mindset: Mid-tier players crave growth—this recipe’s a money printer, fueling ambitions.
Late-Game Peak: Unnamed Top-Tier Meth
- Recipe: Meth + Motor Oil + Cuke + Paracetamol + Gasoline + Cuke + Battery + Horse Semen + Mega Bean
- Seed Code: NobwRAtglgHgcgVwgIwKYCcwC4CMAaMAd1VQBNswBZVAFwAswCBnBZJmgQwDsBjVJ7MDABxRmACCYgNJiAwmMkEACmMpi4YALoFUAM12oeNAViHiA5mOEAbMQBUaYgFoB7OQE8xAIVRiAMrpiAGJu2mA8LuwUACwATAB0AAyJYkyo1tZK6FB8FADM0XlJKQQAbhhMUC5cFLIAqgBKDQCicHZgAL6aQA=
- Effects: Multi-effect chaos (High Addiction, Glowing, Explosive, etc.)
Cost & Price
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Meth | $50-$60 |
| Ingredients | $60-$90 |
| Total Cost | $120-$150 |
| Sale Price | $343 |
| Profit | $203-$233 |
How to Make It
- Cook Meth with high-grade pseudo ($60) using advanced gear.
- Gather: Motor Oil ($10), Cuke ($5x2), Paracetamol ($5), Gasoline ($10), Battery ($10), Horse Semen ($40, Docks black market), Mega Bean ($20).
- Stir for 10 minutes—out pops a glowing, sci-fi-esque crystal batch.
In-Game Visual: Shimmering green crystals; NPCs might explode or float briefly after use—pure spectacle.
Player Story: Steam’s “BlueMethKing” bragged, “Automated this and made $5000 a day. My blue meth empire’s unstoppable!”
Why It’s Hot: $353 per unit is the highest known price, a badge of mastery. Docks gang leaders pay top dollar, and though profit margins dip, the volume is insane.
Mindset: Hardcore players chase prestige—this is their crowning glory.
Endgame Jackpot: Liquid Gold
- Recipe: Cocaine + Opium + Gasoline
- Seed Code: ZpQwRAtglgHgcgVwgIwKYCcw...
- Effects: High Addiction + Energized (high-octane boost)
Cost & Price
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cocaine | $150-$200 |
| Opium | $30 |
| Gasoline | $10 |
| Total Cost | $190-$240 |
| Sale Price | $500-$1200 |
| Profit | $310-$960 |
How to Make It
- Unlock Salvador Moreno in Docks, buy Cocaine ($150-$200).
- Score Opium ($30) from the black market, snag Gasoline ($10) from a station.
- Mix for 15 minutes—golden powder emerges, reeking of fuel.
In-Game Visual: Glittering gold dust; NPCs dance like maniacs post-hit, turning any spot into a rave.
Player Story: Reddit’s “GoldRush99” posted, “One sale of Liquid Gold, and I bought a mansion—$5000 in a night!”
Why It’s Hot: Batch efficiency shines, with Docks party elites paying $1000+ per haul. It’s the ultimate profit machine.
Mindset: The billionaire dream comes alive—pure, unadulterated wealth.
Mystery Mix: Strawberry Monkey
- Recipe: Green Crack + Unknown (guessed: strawberries?)
- Seed Code: KmNpQ... (partially revealed)
- Effects: 100% Addiction (total dependency)
Cost & Price
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Green Crack | $40-$50 |
| Ingredients | $10-$20 |
| Total Cost | $50-$70 |
| Sale Price | $165-$200 |
| Profit | $95-$130 |
How to Make It
- Grow Green Crack ($40-$50) in mid-to-late game fields.
- Unknown ingredients—community bets on strawberries ($5) + syrup ($10). Mix for 5 minutes.
- Result: sweet-scented pink weed that hooks NPCs instantly.
In-Game Visual: Cotton-candy-hued buds; NPCs swarm like kids at a candy store.
Player Story: An r/Schedule_I user raved, “NPCs went nuts—I made $2000 before figuring out the recipe!”
Why It’s Hot: 100% addictiveness ensures repeat buyers, and its mystery fuels exploration.
Mindset: Part treasure hunt, part triumph—players love the chase.
Data Breakdown: From Hustle to High-Roller
| Recipe | Stage | Cost | Price | Profit Margin | Difficulty | Best Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandaddy Diamond | Rookie | $15-$20 | $50-$60 | 200%-300% | Low | Westville Thieves |
| Shattered Dreams | Mid-Game | $60-$70 | $200-$250 | 200%-300% | Medium | Northtown Junkies |
| Top-Tier Meth | Late-Game | $120-$150 | $353 | 130%-200% | High | Docks Gang Lords |
| Liquid Gold | Endgame | $190-$240 | $500-$1200 | 150%-300% | High | Docks Party Elites |
| Strawberry Monkey | Mid-Late | $50-$70 | $165-$200 | 150%-200% | Medium | Northtown Partygoers |
Trend: Costs climb with stages, profits explode late-game, and difficulty tests your limits.
Absurdity: Horse semen and battery acid? The dark humor’s a community meme goldmine.
OG Kush ($164)
BEST WEED MIXES IN Schedule 1
OG Kush: Paracetamol + Donut + Cuke + Banana ($86) Starter
OG Kush: Paracetamol + Cuke + Paracetamol + Gasoline + Cuke + Mega Bean + Battery ($164) Most Expensive
This mix goes well with all of the weeds (Sour Diesel, Green Crack and Granddady Purple)
BEST CLIENTS FOR OG KUSH
| Client Name | Location | Count | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorris Lubbin | Westville | 2 | Tropic Thunder & Balding |
| Mick Lubbin | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Geraldine Poon | Northtown | 1 | Balding |
| Peggy Mayers | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Trent Sherman | Westville | 1 | Balding |
| Keith Wagner | Westville | 1 | Tropic Thunder |
| Dean Webster | Westville | 1 | Glowing |
| Charles Rowland | Westville | 1 | Foggy |
Meth ($340)
BEST METH MIXES IN Schedule 1
Meth: Banana + Cuke + Paracetamol + Gasoline + Cuke + Battery + Horse Semen + Mega Bean ($340) Recommended
Meth: Motor Oil + Cuke + Paracetamol + Gasoline + Cuke + Battery + Horse Semen + Mega Bean ($343) Most Expensive
BEST CLIENTS FOR METH
| Client Name | Location | Count | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Lubbin | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Geraldine Poon | Northtown | 1 | Long Faced |
| Peggy Mayers | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Keith Wagner | Westville | 1 | Tropic Thunder |
| Doris Lubbin | Westville | 1 | Tropic Thunder |
| Dean Webster | Westville | 1 | Glowing |
| Charles Rowland | Westville | 1 | Foggy |
Coke ($735)
BEST COKE MIX IN Schedule 1
Coke: Motor Oil + Cuke + Paracetamol + Gasoline + Cuke + Battery + Horse Semen + Mega Bean ($735) Most Expensive
BEST CLIENTS FOR COKE
| Client Name | Location | Count | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorris Lubbin | Westville | 2 | Tropic Thunder & Balding |
| Mick Lubbin | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Geraldine Poon | Northtown | 1 | Balding |
| Peggy Mayers | Northtown | 1 | Bright-Eyed |
| Trent Sherman | Westville | 1 | Balding |
| Keith Wagner | Westville | 1 | Tropic Thunder |
| Dean Webster | Westville | 1 | Glowing |
| Charles Rowland | Westville | 1 | Foggy |
Final Word: Your Kingpin Legacy Awaits
From Grandaddy Diamond’s $50 hustle to Liquid Gold’s $1200 windfall, Schedule 1 crafts a journey from the streets to a mansion. Community seed-sharing and wild experiments have made these recipes legends, with updates promising even more chaos. Will you settle as a small-time dealer or build your own “blue meth” dynasty? Test these mixes, drop your own secret recipes in the comments—the next kingpin could be you!
