Baldur's Gate 3 is Larian Studios' massive CRPG built on the D&D 5th Edition ruleset, offering hundreds of hours of branching narrative across three acts. The game features full voice acting, motion capture, and a staggering number of choices that genuinely alter the story — including romancing companions, betraying allies, or becoming a Dark Urge villain. With turn-based tactical combat, environmental interactions like pushing enemies off cliffs or combining grease and fire, and a 4-player co-op mode, it set a new standard for RPGs when it launched in 2023.
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 synergies |
| 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
Emerald Grove
Key resources: Companion recruitment, Soul Coins, early quest rewards, Dammon the blacksmith Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Markoheshkir upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Moonrise Towers
Key resources: Ketheric Thorm loot, Nightsong resolution, Act 3 access, key story revelations Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Markoheshkir upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Baldur's Gate
Key resources: Helldusk Armor, legendary weapons, companion quest resolutions, game ending Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Markoheshkir upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Underdark
Key resources: Adamantine Forge (craft Adamantine Splint Armor or Shield), Phalar Aluve sword, Sussur weapons Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Gontr Mansen max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Shadow-Cursed Lands
Key resources: Moonlantern, Spear of Night, Dark Justiciar armor, Shadowheart quest progression Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Gontr Mansen max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Emerald Grove — Moonrise Towers)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Markoheshkir once accessible
Mid Game (Baldur's Gate)
- Push Markoheshkir to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Gontr Mansen
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Underdark — Shadow-Cursed Lands)
- Max out Gontr Mansen — 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 Baldur's Gate 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
- Long Rest often in Act 1 — many companion scenes and story events only trigger at camp, and missing them can lock you out of romance options with Shadowheart or Astarion.
- Farm Baldur's Gate 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 Baldur's Gate 3 Guides
- Baldur's Gate 3 Baldur's Gate 3 Overview
- Baldur's Gate 3 Best Builds
- Baldur's Gate 3 Tier List
- Baldur's Gate 3 Walkthrough
- Baldur's Gate 3 Beginner's Guide
- Baldur's Gate 3 Tips & Tricks
- Baldur's Gate 3 Weapons Guide
- Baldur's Gate 3 Combat Guide
- Baldur's Gate 3 Boss Guide
- Baldur's Gate 3 Maps & Locations
- Baldur's Gate 3 Classes & Characters
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