Deep Rock Galactic is a 4-player co-op FPS about space dwarves mining alien bugs in procedurally generated caves. Each of the four classes has a distinct traversal tool and weapon loadout that synergizes with the others — the Scout lights up dark caves and grapples to mineral veins, the Engineer builds platforms under those veins, the Driller tunnels through walls, and the Gunner lays down ziplines and suppressive fire. The procedural cave generation creates genuinely unique layouts every mission, from tight tunnels to massive caverns. The community is famously welcoming (press V to Rock and Stone) and the game received years of free content updates. The Season system adds new weapons, cosmetics, and mission types without splitting the playerbase.
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 synergies |
| 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
Crystalline Caverns
Key resources: Bismor, Jadiz, Enor Pearl deposits, clear mining environments Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Breach Cutter upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sandblasted Corridors
Key resources: Croppa, Umanite deposits, tight corridor combat practice Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Breach Cutter upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fungus Bogs
Key resources: Magnite, unique fungal resources, environmental hazard experience Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Breach Cutter upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Glacial Strata
Key resources: Magnite, ice-themed resources, Cryo enemy encounters Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for CRSPR Flamethrower max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dense Biozone
Key resources: Bismor, Umanite, high-density combat encounters Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for CRSPR Flamethrower max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Crystalline Caverns — Sandblasted Corridors)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Breach Cutter once accessible
Mid Game (Fungus Bogs)
- Push Breach Cutter to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for CRSPR Flamethrower
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Glacial Strata — Dense Biozone)
- Max out CRSPR Flamethrower — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
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 Fungus Bogs 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
- Press V to Rock and Stone — it's the community greeting, rally cry, and team spirit builder. Players who don't Rock and Stone get side-eyed by veteran dwarves.
- Farm Fungus Bogs 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 Deep Rock Galactic Guides
- Deep Rock Galactic Deep Rock Galactic Overview
- Deep Rock Galactic Best Builds
- Deep Rock Galactic Tier List
- Deep Rock Galactic Walkthrough
- Deep Rock Galactic Beginner's Guide
- Deep Rock Galactic Tips & Tricks
- Deep Rock Galactic Weapons Guide
- Deep Rock Galactic Combat Guide
- Deep Rock Galactic Boss Guide
- Deep Rock Galactic Maps & Locations
- Deep Rock Galactic Classes & Characters
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