Netmarble Neo put Game of Thrones: Kingsroad into Steam Early Access on 26 March 2025 and released it on 21 May 2025 as a free to play action RPG. You play an invented character, the bastard heir of House Tyre, whose siblings died at the Red Wedding, and the story fills gaps around Season 4 of the HBO show. Combat is fully manual, with light and heavy attacks, dodging and parrying rather than automated fighting.
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
Castle Black
Key resources: Early skill points, the first Guide Missions, introduction to parry timing Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed axe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Winterfell
Key resources: Story progression, regional coins, early crafting materials Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed axe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
King's Landing
Key resources: Faction quests, marketplace access, higher grade gear recipes Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed axe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hornwood
Key resources: Legendary equipment chances, faction hideout chests Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Storm's End
Key resources: Unicorn boss drops, higher tier crafting materials Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Castle Black to Winterfell)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Two handed axe once accessible
Mid Game (King's Landing)
- Push Two handed axe to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Longsword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Hornwood to Storm's End)
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 King's Landing 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
- Clear every sub quest that pays skill points before pushing the main story. Skill points come from Guide Missions and sub quests rather than from levelling alone, so skipping side content leaves permanent gaps in your kit.
- Farm King's Landing 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 Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Guides
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Overview
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Best Builds
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Tier List
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Walkthrough
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Beginner's Guide
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Tips & Tricks
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Weapons Guide
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Combat Guide
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Boss Guide
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Maps & Locations
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Classes & Characters
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