Harebrained Schemes and Paradox released BATTLETECH on 24 April 2018. It is turn-based lance combat set in 3025, in a Periphery region called the Aurigan Reach, where you run a mercenary company for High Lady Kamea Arano against Director Santiago Espinosa's Aurigan Directorate. Four mechs drop per mission, five initiative phases resolve per round, and the MechLab makes you argue for every half ton. Three expansions followed: Flashpoint in 2018, Urban Warfare in 2019 and Heavy Metal later that year.
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
Coromodir
Key resources: Campaign resolution, the highest tier salvage pool in the story missions, and the Directorate's heaviest mech opposition Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for PPC upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Weldry
Key resources: Story progression to the Panzyr operation, Restoration reputation, and salvage from a defending garrison that fields heavier chassis than earlier contracts Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for PPC upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Panzyr
Key resources: Story progression to Smithon, allied Fusilier support during the fight, and objective salvage from destroyed Directorate lances Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for PPC upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Smithon
Key resources: Story progression toward the Coromodir finale, plus salvage from the heaviest Directorate lances the campaign has fielded so far Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for AC/20 Autocannon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Argo
Key resources: Extra MechBays, faster repair and refit, morale generation, medical bay for injured pilots, and the training modules that raise pilot skills passively Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for AC/20 Autocannon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Coromodir to Weldry)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on PPC once accessible
Mid Game (Panzyr)
- Push PPC to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for AC/20 Autocannon
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Smithon to The Argo)
- Max out AC/20 Autocannon. 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 Panzyr 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
- Negotiation sliders are not symmetrical in value. Early in a campaign, salvage is worth far more than C-bills because a salvaged Shadow Hawk is worth several contracts of payout, while money only buys repairs you could have avoided.
- Farm Panzyr 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 BATTLETECH Guides
- BATTLETECH BATTLETECH Overview
- BATTLETECH Best Builds
- BATTLETECH Tier List
- BATTLETECH Walkthrough
- BATTLETECH Beginner's Guide
- BATTLETECH Tips & Tricks
- BATTLETECH Weapons Guide
- BATTLETECH Combat Guide
- BATTLETECH Boss Guide
- BATTLETECH Maps & Locations
- BATTLETECH Classes & Characters
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