Battlefield V arrived in November 2018 with eight maps, among them Narvik, Rotterdam and Fjell 652, and DICE closed content development in June 2020 after six Tides of War chapters. It is the only Battlefield where every soldier carries a hammer and can raise sandbags, tank traps and repaired walls at marked build points. Ammunition is deliberately thin under the attrition system, so a squad without a Support runs dry long before it runs out of targets.
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 weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Narvik
Key resources: Town flag control, cable car high ground, ore facility choke Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for MP40 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Rotterdam
Key resources: Bridge crossing, canal side building interiors, central plaza Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for MP40 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Twisted Steel
Key resources: Bridge deck sightlines, marsh flank, farmhouse cover Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for MP40 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Operation Underground
Key resources: Platform choke points, ticket hall flanks, surface street objective Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for StG 44 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Iwo Jima
Key resources: Beach landing zone, bunker network, Suribachi high ground Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for StG 44 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Narvik to Rotterdam)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on MP40 once accessible
Mid Game (Twisted Steel)
- Push MP40 to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for StG 44
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Operation Underground to Iwo Jima)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons: 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 Twisted Steel 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
- Build the sandbag line on a flag before the first contact rather than after it collapses. Support raises fortifications noticeably faster than other kits, and a finished wall changes how that objective is fought over for the rest of the round.
- Farm Twisted Steel 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 Battlefield V Guides
- Battlefield V Battlefield V Overview
- Battlefield V Best Builds
- Battlefield V Tier List
- Battlefield V Walkthrough
- Battlefield V Beginner's Guide
- Battlefield V Tips & Tricks
- Battlefield V Weapons Guide
- Battlefield V Combat Guide
- Battlefield V Boss Guide
- Battlefield V Maps & Locations
- Battlefield V Classes & Characters
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