id Software's 2016 reboot launched on 13 May 2016 and rebuilt the series by removing every reason to stop moving. Glory Kills drop health, the chainsaw drops ammunition, and cover does nothing at all, so the 13 campaign missions from The UAC through Kadingir Sanctum to Argent D'Nur reward forward pressure over caution. This is the reboot rather than DOOM Eternal or the 1993 original, and its pace still outruns most shooters released since.
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
Resource Operations
Key resources: Early weapon mods, first Rune Trials, Praetor Tokens from Elite Guards Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Combat Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kadingir Sanctum
Key resources: Hell themed secrets, classic map fragments, Argent Cells Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Combat Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lazarus Labs
Key resources: Cyberdemon boss fight, major story data logs, late game weapon upgrades Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Combat Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Necropolis
Key resources: Hell Guard boss fight, late Rune Trials, Praetor Suit completion Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Super Shotgun max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Argent D'Nur
Key resources: Spider Mastermind boss fight, the campaign ending, final collectibles Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Super Shotgun max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Resource Operations to Kadingir Sanctum)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Combat Shotgun once accessible
Mid Game (Lazarus Labs)
- Push Combat Shotgun to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Super Shotgun
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Necropolis to Argent D'Nur)
- Max out Super Shotgun. 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 Lazarus Labs 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
- Movement is the defence system. There is no cover mechanic, no regenerating health and no reload button, so standing still in an arena is the single most common cause of death on Ultra-Violence.
- Farm Lazarus Labs 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 DOOM Guides
- DOOM DOOM Overview
- DOOM Best Builds
- DOOM Tier List
- DOOM Walkthrough
- DOOM Beginner's Guide
- DOOM Tips & Tricks
- DOOM Weapons Guide
- DOOM Combat Guide
- DOOM Boss Guide
- DOOM Maps & Locations
- DOOM Classes & Characters
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