Dragon Age: The Veilguard is BioWare's fourth entry in the Dragon Age series, moving to real-time action combat while retaining deep narrative choice and companion relationships. You play as Rook, leading a team of seven companions against the threat of two corrupted elven gods, Solas and the Dread Wolf's unleashed magic. The game features three base classes (Warrior, Mage, Rogue) with specializations and a combo system where setting up elemental primers and detonating with companion abilities is the core combat loop. With multiple factions across Thedas and companion loyalty missions, choices significantly affect the story's outcome.
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
Minrathous
Key resources: Main hub, shops, companion bonding, faction HQs Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Arlathan Forest
Key resources: Veil Jumper reputation, elven artifacts, nature-themed gear Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Rivain Coast
Key resources: Lords of Fortune reputation, unique weapons, treasure hunt rewards Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Treviso
Key resources: Shadow Dragons reputation, Antivan Crows gear, stealth-focused quests Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Greatsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Crossroads
Key resources: Best-in-slot gear, endgame crafting materials, lore revelations Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Greatsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Minrathous — Arlathan Forest)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Staff once accessible
Mid Game (Rivain Coast)
- Push Staff to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Greatsword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Treviso — The Crossroads)
- Max out Greatsword — 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 Rivain 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
- Combo damage multiplier stacks — primer from you, secondary primer from companion, then detonate for maximum effect
- Farm Rivain 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
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