Dying Light 2: Stay Human is Techland's open-world action RPG set 20 years after a zombie apocalypse in the sprawling city of Villedor. The parkour system lets you run, climb, and glide across rooftops with fluid first-person movement unmatched in the genre. Faction choices between Survivors and Peacekeepers permanently alter the city layout with new parkour tools or combat traps. Night gameplay transforms the experience — volatiles roam the streets while interiors become lootable dark zones. Four-player co-op lets friends join your story with all progress carrying back to their game.
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
Old Villedor
Key resources: Early faction choices, Paraglider unlock, basic crafting blueprints Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Korek Charm weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Central Loop
Key resources: Grappling Hook, endgame weapons, major story choices Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Korek Charm weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Elyseum
Key resources: Elyseum weapons, new parkour moves, DLC story Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Korek Charm weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
VNC Tower
Key resources: Major faction choice, best viewpoint, story progression Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Artifact Machete max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lawan's Hideout
Key resources: Central safe house, crafting access, story NPC interactions Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Artifact Machete max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Old Villedor — Central Loop)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Korek Charm weapons once accessible
Mid Game (Elyseum)
- Push Korek Charm weapons to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Artifact Machete
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (VNC Tower — Lawan's Hideout)
- Max out Artifact Machete — 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 Elyseum 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
- Assign first 3 facilities to Peacekeepers for the PK Crossbow, then switch to Survivors for parkour infrastructure
- Farm Elyseum 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 Dying Light 2: Stay Human Guides
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Dying Light 2: Stay Human Overview
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Best Builds
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Tier List
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Walkthrough
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Beginner's Guide
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Tips & Tricks
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Weapons Guide
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Combat Guide
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Boss Guide
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Maps & Locations
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human Classes & Characters
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