Arms of God is an action RPG featuring hack-and-slash combat centered around divine weapons with unique abilities and transformations. Players battle through mythological environments fighting celestial and demonic enemies with up to 4-player co-op. The divine weapon system is the standout mechanic — each weapon transforms your character's moveset entirely and can be upgraded through a branching skill tree. Boss encounters are multi-phase spectacles requiring team coordination in co-op. The game draws clear inspiration from games like Devil May Cry and God of War while carving its own identity through the divine weapon theme.
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 weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Temple Ruins
Key resources: Holy Staff, basic relics, Divine Form tutorial Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Holy Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dark Forest
Key resources: Shadow Daggers, stealth-themed relics, Ninja boss materials Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Holy Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Volcanic Forge
Key resources: Sacred Shield, fire resistance relics, forge crafting access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Holy Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Celestial Tower
Key resources: Celestial Bow, sky-themed relics, tower completion achievement Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Divine Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Abyssal Depths
Key resources: Endgame relics, final boss materials, true ending unlock Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Divine Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Temple Ruins — Dark Forest)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Holy Staff once accessible
Mid Game (Volcanic Forge)
- Push Holy Staff to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Divine Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Celestial Tower — Abyssal Depths)
- Max out Divine Sword — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — 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 Volcanic Forge 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
- Perfect dodge (dodge at the last moment before impact) triggers a 2-second slow-motion window. Use this to land full combo strings on bosses safely.
- Farm Volcanic Forge 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 Arms of God Guides
- Arms of God Arms of God Overview
- Arms of God Best Builds
- Arms of God Tier List
- Arms of God Walkthrough
- Arms of God Beginner's Guide
- Arms of God Tips & Tricks
- Arms of God Weapons Guide
- Arms of God Combat Guide
- Arms of God Boss Guide
- Arms of God Maps & Locations
- Arms of God Classes & Characters
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