Cyberpunk 2077 is CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG set in the dystopian Night City, where you play as V — a mercenary with a digital ghost of Keanu Reeves stuck in their head. After the massive 2.0 Update and Phantom Liberty expansion, the game was completely overhauled with reworked skill trees, new police system, vehicle combat, and cyberware capacity limits. The game now features some of the best first-person RPG combat available, with builds ranging from invisible netrunner hackers to chrome-loaded melee berserkers.
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 synergies |
| 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
Watson
Key resources: First cyberware upgrades from Vik, early iconic weapons, gig money Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Widow Maker upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Westbrook
Key resources: High-value gig rewards, Satori katana (from The Heist), premium cyberware shops Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Widow Maker upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Pacifica
Key resources: Voodoo Boys questline completion, Placide encounter, premium netrunner gear Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Widow Maker upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Badlands
Key resources: Panam's questline rewards (Overwatch rifle), Nomad vehicles, Basilisk tank mission Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Skippy max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
City Center
Key resources: High-end clothing shops, corporate gig rewards, iconic weapon crafting specs Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Skippy max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Watson — Westbrook)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Widow Maker once accessible
Mid Game (Pacifica)
- Push Widow Maker to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Skippy
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Badlands — City Center)
- Max out Skippy — 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 Pacifica 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
- Invest in Body early for survivability — the Adrenaline Rush perk at Body 15 gives passive health regeneration in combat that trivializes most encounters.
- Farm Pacifica 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 Cyberpunk 2077 Guides
- Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 Overview
- Cyberpunk 2077 Best Builds
- Cyberpunk 2077 Tier List
- Cyberpunk 2077 Walkthrough
- Cyberpunk 2077 Beginner's Guide
- Cyberpunk 2077 Tips & Tricks
- Cyberpunk 2077 Weapons Guide
- Cyberpunk 2077 Combat Guide
- Cyberpunk 2077 Boss Guide
- Cyberpunk 2077 Maps & Locations
- Cyberpunk 2077 Classes & Characters
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