Biomutant is an open-world action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world populated by mutated animals. You play as a customizable creature with both martial arts (Wung-Fu) melee combat and ranged firearms, enhanced by bio-mutations and psionic powers. The weapon crafting system lets you build absurd custom weapons from scavenged parts, and the tribal warfare system has you choosing sides in a conflict over the fate of the Tree of Life. Five distinct biome hazard zones require specialized gear to explore, each containing unique loot and story content.
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 synergies |
| 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
Tree of Life
Key resources: Main quest progression, World-Eater boss fights, central fast travel Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Klonkfist (Melee) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Surfipelago
Key resources: Water-exclusive resources, Googlide unlock, island exploration, unique mutations Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Klonkfist (Melee) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Deadzone
Key resources: Rare weapon parts, unique bio-mutations, Hyla boss fight, radiation-exclusive resources Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Klonkfist (Melee) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kluppy Dunes
Key resources: Mekton unlock, heat-exclusive resources, desert tribe encounters, unique enemies Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Crafted Automatic Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Knack Hill
Key resources: Abundant crafting parts, dense enemy encounters for XP, tribe outposts, mutation pools Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Crafted Automatic Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Tree of Life — Surfipelago)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Klonkfist (Melee) once accessible
Mid Game (Deadzone)
- Push Klonkfist (Melee) to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Crafted Automatic Rifle
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Kluppy Dunes — Knack Hill)
- Max out Crafted Automatic Rifle — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
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 Deadzone 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
- Weapon crafting is king — a rifle crafted from top-tier scavenged parts deals 2-3x more damage than any dropped weapon. Always build at workbenches.
- Farm Deadzone 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 Biomutant Guides
- Biomutant Biomutant Overview
- Biomutant Best Builds
- Biomutant Tier List
- Biomutant Walkthrough
- Biomutant Beginner's Guide
- Biomutant Tips & Tricks
- Biomutant Weapons Guide
- Biomutant Combat Guide
- Biomutant Boss Guide
- Biomutant Maps & Locations
- Biomutant Classes & Characters
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