Barony is a first-person roguelike dungeon crawler that combines classic dungeon crawling with 4-player co-op. You descend through procedurally generated levels fighting monsters, solving traps, and collecting loot with permadeath adding real stakes. The game's distinctive low-poly aesthetic and old-school dungeon crawler design recall classics like Ultima Underworld and Eye of the Beholder. With 5 classes, procedural dungeons, and co-op that makes challenging content accessible, Barony delivers classic dungeon crawling for modern players.
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
Mines
Key resources: Basic loot, trap awareness training, first equipment upgrades Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Swamp
Key resources: Poison resistance items, swamp-specific loot, secret area access Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sand Labyrinth
Key resources: Desert-themed loot, navigation challenges, mummy drops Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Crystal Caves
Key resources: Crystal equipment, spell-reflecting enemy encounters, complex puzzles Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Steel Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hell
Key resources: Endgame loot, final boss, game completion Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Steel Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Mines — Swamp)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Crystal Staff once accessible
Mid Game (Sand Labyrinth)
- Push Crystal Staff to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Steel Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Crystal Caves — Hell)
- Max out Steel Sword — 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 Sand Labyrinth 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
- Strength determines melee damage, invest early if playing Warrior or Cleric — hitting harder kills faster, reducing damage taken.
- Farm Sand Labyrinth 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 Barony Guides
- Barony Barony Overview
- Barony Best Builds
- Barony Tier List
- Barony Walkthrough
- Barony Beginner's Guide
- Barony Tips & Tricks
- Barony Weapons Guide
- Barony Combat Guide
- Barony Boss Guide
- Barony Maps & Locations
- Barony Classes & Characters
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