Relic and Sega moved the series to the Mediterranean on 23 February 2023 with four armies: US Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht and the Deutsches Afrikakorps. Single player splits two ways, a turn based Italian dynamic campaign map running from Palermo to Rome and an eight mission North African operation briefed by Rommel. Full Tactical Pause freezes any campaign mission or skirmish against the AI so you can issue orders with the clock stopped.
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
Sicily
Key resources: First ports, early airfields, company experience Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for MG 42 Machine Gun Team upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Salerno
Key resources: Naval support range, Naples approach, partisan contacts Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for MG 42 Machine Gun Team upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Monte Cassino
Key resources: Airfield chains, heavy artillery access, veteran companies Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for MG 42 Machine Gun Team upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Rome
Key resources: Campaign completion, final company upgrades Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Riflemen Squad max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
North Africa
Key resources: Afrikakorps mastery, desert tactics, faction unlocks Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Riflemen Squad max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Sicily to Salerno)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on MG 42 Machine Gun Team once accessible
Mid Game (Monte Cassino)
- Push MG 42 Machine Gun Team to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Riflemen Squad
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Rome to North Africa)
- Max out Riflemen Squad. 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 Monte Cassino 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
- Play the North African operation before touching Italy. It is eight linear missions that teach Breach, flanking, vehicle armour facing and Battlegroup spending one at a time, whereas the Italian campaign drops a strategic layer and a real time layer on you at once.
- Farm Monte Cassino 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 Company of Heroes 3 Guides
- Company of Heroes 3 Company of Heroes 3 Overview
- Company of Heroes 3 Best Builds
- Company of Heroes 3 Tier List
- Company of Heroes 3 Walkthrough
- Company of Heroes 3 Beginner's Guide
- Company of Heroes 3 Tips & Tricks
- Company of Heroes 3 Weapons Guide
- Company of Heroes 3 Combat Guide
- Company of Heroes 3 Boss Guide
- Company of Heroes 3 Maps & Locations
- Company of Heroes 3 Classes & Characters
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