InnerSloth released Among Us in 2018 to almost no attention, then watched streamers turn it into the biggest game of 2020. Up to 15 players work a spaceship or base while one to three Impostors kill and sabotage, and every dispute gets settled in a voting meeting. Five maps, a role system added in 2021 and a separate Hide n Seek mode have kept it alive since.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
The Skeld
Key resources: Security cameras, Admin table, tight vent network Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Vent travel upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
MIRA HQ
Key resources: Doorlog evidence, decontamination chokepoints, wide vent access Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Vent travel upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Polus
Key resources: Vitals panel, long sightlines, the isolated Specimen Room Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Vent travel upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Airship
Key resources: Chosen spawn, Vitals, an enormous vent network Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Kill max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Fungle
Key resources: Mushroom Mixup chaos, dense foliage cover, isolated outer rooms Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Kill max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Skeld to MIRA HQ)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Vent travel once accessible
Mid Game (Polus)
- Push Vent travel to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Kill
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Airship to The Fungle)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Polus farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Work tasks in the open and near other players. Being seen performing a real task animation is the only alibi in the game that does not depend on somebody choosing to believe you.
- Farm Polus during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Among Us Guides
- Among Us Among Us Overview
- Among Us Best Builds
- Among Us Tier List
- Among Us Walkthrough
- Among Us Beginner's Guide
- Among Us Tips & Tricks
- Among Us Weapons Guide
- Among Us Combat Guide
- Among Us Boss Guide
- Among Us Maps & Locations
- Among Us Classes & Characters
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