Disco Elysium is ZA/UM's revolutionary RPG where you play a washed-up detective solving a murder in the fictional city of Revachol — with no combat system whatsoever. Instead, 24 skills representing aspects of your personality (from Rhetoric and Logic to Electrochemistry and Inland Empire) act as internal voices that interject during conversations and influence your investigation. The game's writing is among the finest in gaming, tackling politics, philosophy, addiction, and identity through a deeply human story. The Final Cut added full voice acting for every line of dialogue.
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
Martinaise
Key resources: Complete game world, all NPC interactions, political exploration Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Logic upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Whirling-in-Rags
Key resources: Home base, Kim interactions, cafeteria NPCs, nightly rest Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Logic upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Coast
Key resources: Crime scene evidence, body examination, fishing village quests Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Logic upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Land's End
Key resources: Key story revelations, the church sequence, endgame evidence Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Rhetoric max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Church
Key resources: The Phasmid clue, church door puzzle, climactic story moments Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Rhetoric max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Martinaise — The Whirling-in-Rags)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Logic once accessible
Mid Game (The Coast)
- Push Logic to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Rhetoric
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Land's End — The Church)
- Max out Rhetoric — 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 The Coast 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
- Wear skill-boosting clothing before attempting important skill checks — the +1 from the right hat can make or break a check
- Farm The Coast 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 Disco Elysium Guides
- Disco Elysium Disco Elysium Overview
- Disco Elysium Best Builds
- Disco Elysium Tier List
- Disco Elysium Walkthrough
- Disco Elysium Beginner's Guide
- Disco Elysium Tips & Tricks
- Disco Elysium Weapons Guide
- Disco Elysium Combat Guide
- Disco Elysium Boss Guide
- Disco Elysium Maps & Locations
- Disco Elysium Classes & Characters
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