Assetto Corsa Competizione is Kunos Simulazioni's officially licensed GT World Challenge sim, built in Unreal Engine 4 and narrowed deliberately to GT racing rather than the open car buffet of the original Assetto Corsa. It carries more than thirty GT3 cars under Balance of Performance, eleven GT4 cars, six GT2 cars, the GTC single make racers and the BMW M2 CS Racing in TCX, across 24 laser scanned circuits. The endurance calendar matters here too, with the Spa 24 Hours and the 24H Nurburgring as full events rather than set dressing.
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
Spa Francorchamps
Key resources: Commitment through fast corners, elevation reading, endurance pace Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Damper settings upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Monza
Key resources: Braking technique, slipstream racing, low drag setup practice Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Damper settings upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nurburgring
Key resources: Traction out of slow corners, chicane discipline, 24 hour event access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Damper settings upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Brands Hatch
Key resources: Blind apex confidence, elevation change, close British GT racing Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Aero and wing angle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zandvoort
Key resources: Banking technique, overtaking under pressure, high downforce setup work Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Aero and wing angle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Spa Francorchamps to Monza)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Damper settings once accessible
Mid Game (Nurburgring)
- Push Damper settings to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Aero and wing angle
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Brands Hatch to Zandvoort)
- Max out Aero and wing angle. 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 Nurburgring 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
- Fix tyre pressures before touching anything else in the setup, because a dry GT3 tyre outside the 27.5 psi hot window will hide every other change you make.
- Farm Nurburgring 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 Assetto Corsa Competizione Guides
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Assetto Corsa Competizione Overview
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Best Builds
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Tier List
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Walkthrough
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Beginner's Guide
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Tips & Tricks
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Weapons Guide
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Combat Guide
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Boss Guide
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Maps & Locations
- Assetto Corsa Competizione Classes & Characters
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