The DDS2 Datamine v2 reveals that cutting agents have three key properties: TOX (toxicity), POT (potency multiplier), and ADD (addiction). Use low-TOX agents like flour and sugar to double your volume without losing customers.
How Cutting Agents Work
From the Datamine: each cutting agent modifies the final product's stats. The goal is to maximize volume while keeping TOX low enough that customers survive to re-order.
| Property | Meaning | Optimal Value |
|---|---|---|
| TOX (Toxicity) | Customer health risk | As low as possible (under 0.5) |
| POT (Potency) | Multiplies drug strength | Over 1.0 = stronger |
| ADD (Addiction) | Customer dependency | Low keeps customers alive longer |
| STR (Strength) | Perceived quality | Over 1.0 = customers happy |
Top Cutting Agents Ranked
| Rank | Agent | TOX | POT | ADD | STR | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flour | 0.0 | - | - | - | Safe volume increase (baking base) |
| 2 | Salt | 0.0 | - | - | - | Completely safe, no side effects |
| 3 | 
Dds2 sugar
Sugar | 0.0 | - | - | - | Safe, widely available |
| 4 | Water | 0.0 | - | - | - | Base diluent, no effect |
| 5 | Vinegar | 0.0 | - | - | - | Safe but limited use |
| 6 | Soda (baking) | 0.1 | - | - | - | Minimal risk |
| 7 | 
Dds2
Ephedrine | 0.1 | - | - | - | Low toxicity source |
| 8 | Cough Syrup | 0.0 | 1.01 | 0.1 | - | Boosts potency slightly |
| 9 | Migraine Meds | 0.0 | 1.01 | 0.1 | - | Boosts potency slightly |
| 10 | Ethanol | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 1.05 | Risk-reward tradeoff |
NEVER USE: Gasoline (TOX: 0.9), Methanol (TOX: 0.9), Washing Powder (TOX: 0.7), Explosive Compound (TOX: 0.9). These will rapidly kill your customer base.
Advanced Cutting: Intermediate Compounds
The Datamine lists several intermediate compounds that can be used as cutting bases:
| Compound | TOX | POT | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
Dds2
Amphetamine Salts | 0.85 | 1.03 | Risky but potent (STR: 1.1) |
Dds2 indica
Cannabis Powder (POT 0.95) | - | - | Expensive to use as cut |
Dds2 cocaine
Crack Lump | 0.5 | 1.04 | Moderate risk, STR: 1.6 |
Dds2
Ephedrine Compound | 0.5 | 1.03 | Moderate risk, STR: 1.1 |
Profit Optimization Formula
- Cook base product (POT 0.88 for meth)
- Cut with 30-50% flour or sugar by weight
- Add 5-10% cough syrup for potency boost
- Customer gets: adequate potency + low toxicity = repeat orders
The DDS2 community consensus: "Use low-TOX cutting agents like flour, sugar, or salt to maximize profit without losing customers."
Community Resources
Community Verification & Resources
Data values may shift with patches. Cross-check against community resources before building your strategy.