Destiny 2 is Bungie's shared-world looter shooter combining FPS gunplay with MMO-style progression, RPG buildcrafting, and some of gaming's best raid encounters. Three classes — Titan, Hunter, Warlock — each have multiple subclasses with unique supers, grenades, and class abilities. The game's seasonal model adds new story content, activities, and gear regularly. With the addition of Prismatic subclasses combining Light and Dark powers, and the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga, Destiny 2 offers deep buildcrafting and challenging endgame content.
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
The Tower
Key resources: Vendor bounties, Xur Exotics (weekends), seasonal vendor content Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Witherhoard upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Europa
Key resources: Stasis subclass, Deep Stone Crypt raid, Europa weapons, Exo Stranger quests Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Witherhoard upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Dreaming City
Key resources: Last Wish raid, Shattered Throne dungeon, Dreaming City weapons, lore Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Witherhoard upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Throne World
Key resources: Witch Queen campaign, Vow of the Disciple raid, weapon crafting introduction Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Gjallarhorn max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Neomuna
Key resources: Strand subclass, Root of Nightmares raid, Neomuna weapons Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Gjallarhorn max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Tower — Europa)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Witherhoard once accessible
Mid Game (The Dreaming City)
- Push Witherhoard to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Gjallarhorn
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Throne World — Neomuna)
- Max out Gjallarhorn — 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 The Dreaming City 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
- Complete the New Light quest line first — it introduces all core activities and rewards useful starter gear. New players should finish this before tackling endgame.
- Farm The Dreaming City 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 Destiny 2 Guides
- Destiny 2 Destiny 2 Overview
- Destiny 2 Best Builds
- Destiny 2 Tier List
- Destiny 2 Walkthrough
- Destiny 2 Beginner's Guide
- Destiny 2 Tips & Tricks
- Destiny 2 Weapons Guide
- Destiny 2 Combat Guide
- Destiny 2 Boss Guide
- Destiny 2 Maps & Locations
- Destiny 2 Classes & Characters
Similar Games
If you enjoy Destiny 2, check out these related guides:
- Counter-Strike 2 Crafting Guide — fps game with similar mechanics
- Apex Legends Crafting Guide — fps game with similar mechanics
- Rainbow Six Siege Crafting Guide — fps game with similar mechanics
