Assassin's Creed Valhalla puts you in the boots of Eivor Varinsdottir, a Norse raider who leaves Rygjafylke in Norway in the year 873 and rebuilds a clan settlement called Ravensthorpe on English soil. Unlike Origins in Egypt or Odyssey in Greece, the spine of this game is a settlement you grow through six levels, a raiding economy that feeds it supplies and raw materials, and a skill constellation of star nodes instead of a perk menu.
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
Ravensthorpe
Key resources: Gear upgrades, the Order of the Ancients tracker, feast buffs from the farms and brewery Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Hidden Blade upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Rygjafylke
Key resources: Rage of Helheim, the longship, and the first raids Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Hidden Blade upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ledecestrescire
Key resources: First alliance, early Order targets, settlement supplies from nearby monasteries Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Hidden Blade upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
East Anglia
Key resources: Dive of the Valkyries, alliance progress, heavier raid targets Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Varin's Axe max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Vinland
Key resources: Trade tokens, unique gear, and the Vinland arc's story payoff Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Varin's Axe max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Ravensthorpe to Rygjafylke)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Hidden Blade once accessible
Mid Game (Ledecestrescire)
- Push Hidden Blade to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Varin's Axe
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (East Anglia to Vinland)
- Max out Varin's Axe. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
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 Ledecestrescire 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
- Supplies and raw materials only come from raiding in useful quantities. If your settlement build queue has stalled, the fix is a raid loop rather than another hour of exploring.
- Farm Ledecestrescire 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
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