CCP Games launched EVE Online on May 6, 2003 and it still runs on a single shard, so all of the roughly 7,800 star systems in New Eden are shared by the entire playerbase at once. Skills train in real time whether the client is open or not, and a destroyed ship is gone for good along with most of its fittings. Free Alpha accounts cover a wide slice of the game; Omega subscriptions open the rest.
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 combinations |
| 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
Jita 4-4
Key resources: Best buy and sell prices, deepest market liquidity Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Energy turrets upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Low-sec
Key resources: Faction Warfare loyalty points, higher tier data and relic sites Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Energy turrets upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Null-sec
Key resources: Anomaly ratting income, moon ore, capital ship production Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Energy turrets upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Wormhole space
Key resources: Sleeper loot, booster gas, high value site running Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Hybrid turrets max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Abyssal Deadspace
Key resources: Mutaplasmids, Triglavian modules, faction loot Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Hybrid turrets max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Jita 4-4 to Low-sec)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Energy turrets once accessible
Mid Game (Null-sec)
- Push Energy turrets to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Hybrid turrets
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Wormhole space to Abyssal Deadspace)
- Max out Hybrid turrets. 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 Null-sec 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
- Train the core support skills before chasing a bigger hull. Capacitor Systems Operation, the shield and armor compensations, Navigation and the fitting skills raise the performance of every ship you will ever fly, while a battleship skill only helps in a battleship.
- Farm Null-sec 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 EVE Online Guides
- EVE Online EVE Online Overview
- EVE Online Best Builds
- EVE Online Tier List
- EVE Online Walkthrough
- EVE Online Beginner's Guide
- EVE Online Tips & Tricks
- EVE Online Weapons Guide
- EVE Online Combat Guide
- EVE Online Boss Guide
- EVE Online Maps & Locations
- EVE Online Classes & Characters
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