DDraceNetwork is a free, open source cooperative 2D precision platformer built on the Teeworlds engine, and it arrived on Steam on 17 August 2020. Up to 64 players share one server and drag each other through thousands of community maps using a grappling hook and a hammer. Official servers run across 14 countries, and every finish feeds a single global points table holding over 33,000 points.
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
Novice
Key resources: Low risk points, hook fundamentals, a feel for team play Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Moderate
Key resources: 5 to 15 points per map, first real hookfly and shotgun parts Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Brutal
Key resources: 15 to 30 points per map, save code discipline, reliable partners Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Insane
Key resources: 30 to 50 points per map, a name on leaderboards most players never touch Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Hook max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Solo
Key resources: Points without needing a group, plus clean practice for movement technique Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Hook max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Novice to Moderate)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Hammer once accessible
Mid Game (Brutal)
- Push Hammer to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Hook
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Insane to Solo)
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 Brutal 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
- Bind the dummy toggle to a single key before doing anything else. Almost every solo technique, from deepfly to dummy hammer parts, assumes you can swap control between two tees without pausing to open a menu.
- Farm Brutal 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 DDraceNetwork Guides
- DDraceNetwork DDraceNetwork Overview
- DDraceNetwork Best Builds
- DDraceNetwork Tier List
- DDraceNetwork Walkthrough
- DDraceNetwork Beginner's Guide
- DDraceNetwork Tips & Tricks
- DDraceNetwork Weapons Guide
- DDraceNetwork Combat Guide
- DDraceNetwork Boss Guide
- DDraceNetwork Maps & Locations
- DDraceNetwork Classes & Characters
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