Chained Together is a physics driven climbing game from Anegar Games, published by Secret Mode on 19 June 2024 and priced around five euros. One to four players are literally chained to each other and have to climb roughly 3,600 metres from The Hell Cliffs to The Garden, with a fully simulated chain that catches on geometry and drags teammates off ledges. Falling is shared, so one bad jump can undo everyone's last twenty minutes. The map runs through 10 named sections, gated by height rather than by loading screens, and there are three modes: Normal with no checkpoints, Beginner with three checkpoints, and Lava with rising flames chasing you. Leaderboard runs only count in Normal and Lava.
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
The Hell Cliffs
Key resources: Chain physics familiarity, basic jump and long jump practice Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Long jump upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Subway Station
Key resources: First real test of the anchor and jumper method, entry to The City Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Long jump upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The City
Key resources: Access to The Harbor, the halfway psychological marker of the climb Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Long jump upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Harbor
Key resources: Second Beginner checkpoint at height 1,675, entry to The Temple Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Standard jump max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Garden
Key resources: Run completion, leaderboard time in Normal or Lava mode Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Standard jump max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Hell Cliffs to The Subway Station)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Long jump once accessible
Mid Game (The City)
- Push Long jump to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Standard jump
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Harbor to The Garden)
- Max out Standard jump. 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 The City 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
- The map is 10 sections and roughly 3,600 metres, from The Hell Cliffs at 0 to 300 metres up to The Garden at 3,200 to 3,600. Knowing which zone you are in tells you roughly how far you have left.
- Farm The City 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 Chained Together Guides
- Chained Together Chained Together Overview
- Chained Together Best Builds
- Chained Together Tier List
- Chained Together Walkthrough
- Chained Together Beginner's Guide
- Chained Together Tips & Tricks
- Chained Together Weapons Guide
- Chained Together Combat Guide
- Chained Together Boss Guide
- Chained Together Maps & Locations
- Chained Together Classes & Characters
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