{"id":29707,"date":"2026-02-27T21:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=29707"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:22:09","slug":"how-to-get-level-2-workbench-in-rust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-get-level-2-workbench-in-rust\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Level 2 Workbench in Rust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Progression in Rust revolves around blueprints, components, and workbenches. If you want access to stronger weapons, better armor, and more advanced base utilities, unlocking the Level 2 Workbench is a major milestone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Rust, this tier opens the door to mid game dominance. This guide explains exactly how to get a Level 2 Workbench, what you need to craft it, and how to progress efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#what-is-the-level-2-workbench\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      What Is the Level 2 Workbench\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#materials-needed-to-craft-level-2-workbench\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Materials Needed to Craft Level 2 Workbench\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#how-to-get-scrap-quickly\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      How to Get Scrap Quickly\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#getting-high-quality-metal\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Getting High Quality Metal\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#crafting-and-placing-the-workbench\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Crafting and Placing the Workbench\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#is-it-worth-rushing-level-2\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Is It Worth Rushing Level 2\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-96cca089-57cb-4fdc-8811-5c664181032f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/rust\/trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004798; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade Rust Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-the-level-2-workbench'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Level 2 Workbench<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Level 2 Workbench is the second crafting tier in Rust. It allows you to craft and research mid tier items that are unavailable at Level 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a Level 2 Workbench, you gain access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center; justify-content: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Semi Automatic Rifles<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Reliable mid tier weapons that offer strong damage and accuracy for PvP fights.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca5<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Custom SMGs<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">High fire rate weapons ideal for close range combat and fast engagements.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc89<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Medical Syringes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Essential healing items that provide instant health recovery during fights.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff8e1; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Garage Doors<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Highly durable base defense upgrades that increase raid cost significantly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Better Ammunition Types<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Access to stronger ammo variants that improve damage output and versatility.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Without it, your progression will stall quickly, especially on competitive servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='materials-needed-to-craft-level-2-workbench'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials Needed to Craft Level 2 Workbench<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Get Level 2 Workbench in Rust\" class=\"wp-image-29709\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To craft a Level 2 Workbench, you need the following resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center; justify-content: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">500 Scrap<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The primary progression currency required to unlock the Level 2 Workbench.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2728<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">20 High Quality Metal<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Refined metal used for advanced crafting and mid tier upgrades.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd29<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">500 Metal Fragments<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Basic smelted metal required for crafting structures and components.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff8e1; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf32<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">500 Wood<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Common building material needed for crafting and base expansion.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also already have a Level 1 Workbench placed in your base. Scrap is usually the most time consuming resource to collect, so that should be your main focus early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-get-scrap-quickly'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Scrap Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrap is the primary bottleneck when crafting a Level 2 Workbench. Here are the fastest ways to farm it efficiently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loot road barrels and roadside crates. Recycling components such as pipes, gears, and tech trash yields solid scrap returns. Roads are relatively safe compared to large monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run small monuments like Supermarket, Gas Station, or Lighthouse. These locations are beginner friendly and provide consistent scrap income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycle everything you do not immediately need. Early game components are often more valuable as scrap than as crafting materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are confident in combat, you can contest higher tier monuments for faster scrap gains, but this comes with higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='getting-high-quality-metal'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting High Quality Metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Get Level 2 Workbench in Rust\" class=\"wp-image-29710\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High Quality Metal can be obtained in several ways. The most common methods include recycling metal components, smelting high quality ore in a furnace, or looting military crates in monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling tech trash, CCTV cameras, and rifle bodies is one of the fastest ways to get High Quality Metal early. If you are farming ore nodes, focus on metal nodes and refine them in a furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='crafting-and-placing-the-workbench'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting and Placing the Workbench<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you gather all required materials, open your crafting menu while standing near your Level 1 Workbench. Select the Level 2 Workbench and craft it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After crafting, place it inside your base. Make sure it is secured behind doors and walls. Workbenches are expensive and cannot be picked up once placed unless destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is smart to build your base layout with enough room for future upgrades, including a Level 3 Workbench later in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/rust-server-wipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">wipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='is-it-worth-rushing-level-2'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Worth Rushing Level 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"How to Get Level 2 Workbench in Rust\" class=\"wp-image-29711\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3-1536x803.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Get-Level-2-Workbench-in-Rust-3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On most servers, yes. The Level 2 Workbench unlocks key mid game <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/rust-weapons-tier-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">weapons <\/a>that dramatically increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/the-5-best-rust-pvp-servers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PvP<\/a> potential. Weapons like the Semi Automatic Rifle and Custom SMG allow you to compete with better geared players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also gives access to garage doors, which are one of the strongest defensive upgrades for a base. Replacing sheet metal doors with garage doors significantly increases raid cost for enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are playing solo, reaching Level 2 quickly helps you defend yourself against larger groups. If you are playing in a team, pooling scrap together can speed up the process dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the Level 2 Workbench in <a href=\"https:\/\/rust.facepunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rust <\/a>requires focused <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-get-scrap-in-rust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">scrap farming<\/a>, smart recycling, and efficient resource management. The 500 scrap cost may seem high at first, but the power spike you gain makes it one of the most important upgrades in the early to mid game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritize safe scrap routes, recycle aggressively, and secure your base before placing the workbench. Once unlocked, your crafting options expand significantly, giving you the tools needed to survive and dominate your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='do-i-need-a-level-1-workbench-before-crafting-level-2'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do I need a Level 1 Workbench before crafting Level 2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. You must have a Level 1 Workbench placed in your base before you can craft a Level 2 Workbench.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-500-scrap'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the fastest way to get 500 scrap?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The fastest methods include looting roadside barrels, running small monuments like Supermarket or Gas Station, and recycling unused components. Consistent recycling is key to reaching 500 scrap quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='can-i-move-a-level-2-workbench-after-placing-it'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I move a Level 2 Workbench after placing it?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>No. Once placed, a Level 2 Workbench cannot be picked up. If you want to relocate it, you must destroy it and craft a new one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='is-it-better-to-rush-level-2-or-upgrade-my-base-first'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is it better to rush Level 2 or upgrade my base first?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It depends on your server. On competitive servers, rushing Level 2 can give you a major PvP advantage. However, securing your base with proper doors and honeycomb should always be a priority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-does-level-2-unlock-that-level-1-does-not'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What does Level 2 unlock that Level 1 does not?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Level 2 unlocks mid tier weapons, stronger ammunition, garage doors, medical syringes, and many advanced components that significantly improve both combat strength and base defense.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Progression in Rust revolves around blueprints, components, and workbenches. 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You must have a Level 1 Workbench placed in your base before you can craft a Level 2 Workbench.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"What is the fastest way to get 500 scrap?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mm6tfhbe","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"The fastest methods include looting roadside barrels, running small monuments like Supermarket or Gas Station, and recycling unused components. Consistent recycling is key to reaching 500 scrap quickly.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Can I move a Level 2 Workbench after placing it?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mm6tfhur","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"No. Once placed, a Level 2 Workbench cannot be picked up. 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