Ubisoft Quebec released Assassin's Creed Odyssey on 5 October 2018, dropping the series into 431 BCE and the Peloponnesian War. You choose Alexios or Kassandra, a Spartan mercenary carrying the broken spear of Leonidas, and later patches pushed the level cap to 99. Forty two members of the Cult of Kosmos have to be unmasked before the Ghost of Kosmos will meet you face to face.
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
Kephallonia
Key resources: Spear of Leonidas, the Adrestia, first ability points Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Megaris
Key resources: First Conquest Battle, the Monger cultist, early cult clues Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Phokis
Key resources: Cult of Kosmos clues, Daughters of Artemis hunts, ancient steles Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Attika
Key resources: Major story quests, multiple cultist targets, high value loot chests Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Swords max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lakonia
Key resources: Family storyline resolution, high level forts, legendary chests Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Swords max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Kephallonia to Megaris)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Daggers once accessible
Mid Game (Phokis)
- Push Daggers to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Swords
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Attika to Lakonia)
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 Phokis 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
- Dismantle legendary gear you will never wear instead of selling it. Dismantling is a main source of engravings, and an engraving unlocked once can be applied to any future weapon at a blacksmith.
- Farm Phokis 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 Assassin's Creed Odyssey Guides
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- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Tier List
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Walkthrough
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Beginner's Guide
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Tips & Tricks
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Weapons Guide
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Combat Guide
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Boss Guide
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Maps & Locations
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey Classes & Characters
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