Ubisoft Montreal shipped For Honor on 14 February 2017 built around the Art of Battle, a melee system where every guard and every attack lives in one of three stances: top, left or right. The 18 mission campaign runs three chapters against Apollyon and her Blackstone Legion, and multiplayer has grown past 30 heroes split between the Knights, Vikings, Samurai, Wu Lin and Outlanders. Marching Fire added the Wu Lin in October 2018 along with Breach, the four against four castle assault mode.
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
Citadel Gate
Key resources: Ledge kills at the gatehouse, strong minion lane control Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Kensei nodachi upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Temple Garden
Key resources: Fast rotations, few environmental hazards to punish mistakes Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Kensei nodachi upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
River Fort
Key resources: Catapults, plentiful ledges and water hazards Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Kensei nodachi upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sentinel
Key resources: Close quarters advantage for Heavies, short rotation times Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Warden longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
High Fort
Key resources: High ground control, multiple ledge kill opportunities Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Warden longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Citadel Gate to Temple Garden)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Kensei nodachi once accessible
Mid Game (River Fort)
- Push Kensei nodachi to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Warden longsword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Sentinel to High Fort)
- Max out Warden longsword. 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 River Fort 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
- Watch the opponent's guard indicator rather than their animation. The Art of Battle resolves on stance, so an attack coming from their right side is blocked by putting your guard on that side regardless of how the swing looks, and reading animations will make you late every time.
- Farm River Fort 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 FOR HONOR Guides
- FOR HONOR FOR HONOR Overview
- FOR HONOR Best Builds
- FOR HONOR Tier List
- FOR HONOR Walkthrough
- FOR HONOR Beginner's Guide
- FOR HONOR Tips & Tricks
- FOR HONOR Weapons Guide
- FOR HONOR Combat Guide
- FOR HONOR Boss Guide
- FOR HONOR Maps & Locations
- FOR HONOR Classes & Characters
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