Elin is the long-awaited sequel to Elona, the legendary Japanese freeware sandbox RPG known for its bizarre freedom and emergent gameplay. You start in a procedurally generated world where you can be a warrior, farmer, merchant, thief, or anything in between — simultaneously. The game features town building where you attract and manage citizens, a pet system with breeding and gene modification, and dungeons (called Nefia) that scale to your level. Elin inherits Elona's DNA of radical player freedom while adding modern polish and a town management layer.
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
Starter Town
Key resources: Town building basics, citizen recruitment, initial economy setup 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.
Wilderness
Key resources: Resources, random encounters, travel between locations Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dungeons
Key resources: Equipment, crafting materials, combat experience, pet captures Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nefia
Key resources: Level-appropriate loot, skill training, rare items, gene modification materials Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Long Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Player Town
Key resources: Passive income, citizen services, home base, long-term progression Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Long Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Starter Town — Wilderness)
- 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 (Dungeons)
- Push Staff to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Long Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Nefia — Player Town)
- Max out Long Sword — 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 Dungeons 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
- Build your town gradually — resources are scarce early and overbuilding creates food shortages. Start with a farm, a bed, and a workbench.
- Farm Dungeons 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 Elin Guides
- Elin Elin Overview
- Elin Best Builds
- Elin Tier List
- Elin Walkthrough
- Elin Beginner's Guide
- Elin Tips & Tricks
- Elin Weapons Guide
- Elin Combat Guide
- Elin Boss Guide
- Elin Maps & Locations
- Elin Classes & Characters
Similar Games
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- Elden Ring Crafting Guide — rpg game with similar mechanics
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- Cyberpunk 2077 Crafting Guide — rpg game with similar mechanics
