Deltarune is Toby Fox's followup to Undertale, released in episodic chapters starting in 2018. It blends a fixed party RPG with bullet hell dodging in battle, and your choice to fight or spare shapes the tone of each encounter.
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
Hometown
Key resources: Character moments, side quests, shops Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Susie's axes upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Field of Hopes and Dreams
Key resources: Party members, first puzzles, tutorial fights Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Susie's axes upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cyber World
Key resources: Noelle ally, mech battles, new spells Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Susie's axes upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Card Kingdom
Key resources: King boss fight, story resolution Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Kris's various swords max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Dark Fountains
Key resources: Story progression, lore, central mystery Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Kris's various swords max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Hometown to Field of Hopes and Dreams)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Susie's axes once accessible
Mid Game (Cyber World)
- Push Susie's axes to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Kris's various swords
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Card Kingdom to The Dark Fountains)
- Max out Kris's various swords. 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 Cyber World 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
- Spare enemies after ACTing them down if you want the intended pacifist route and its lighter tone.
- Farm Cyber World 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 Deltarune Guides
- Deltarune Deltarune Overview
- Deltarune Best Builds
- Deltarune Tier List
- Deltarune Walkthrough
- Deltarune Beginner's Guide
- Deltarune Tips & Tricks
- Deltarune Weapons Guide
- Deltarune Combat Guide
- Deltarune Boss Guide
- Deltarune Maps & Locations
- Deltarune Classes & Characters
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