Infinity Ward shipped Modern Warfare II on 28 October 2022 as the sequel to the 2019 reboot, and it was the first Call of Duty to launch on Steam since 2017. It rebuilt loadouts around Gunsmith 2.0 weapon platforms and perk packages that unlock during a match rather than at spawn. Multiplayer launched with ten 6v6 Core maps plus a set of larger Battle Maps for 32v32 Ground War.
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
Farm 18
Key resources: Fast weapon levelling, camo grinding Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Lachmann Sub upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Breenbergh Hotel
Key resources: Balanced SMG and rifle practice, flanking routes Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Lachmann Sub upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Mercado Las Almas
Key resources: Close range weapon levelling, objective practice Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Lachmann Sub upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Taraq
Key resources: Long range weapon levelling, sniper practice Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for M4 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Al Bagra Fortress
Key resources: Killstreak farming, vertical angle practice Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for M4 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Farm 18 to Breenbergh Hotel)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Lachmann Sub once accessible
Mid Game (Mercado Las Almas)
- Push Lachmann Sub to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for M4
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Taraq to Al Bagra Fortress)
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 Mercado Las Almas 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
- Level the M4 before anything else. It unlocks the FSS Hurricane, 556 Icarus and FTAC Recon along with a shared attachment pool, so hours spent on one gun pay out across four weapons and two weapon classes.
- Farm Mercado Las Almas 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
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