Ghostwire: Tokyo is a first-person action-adventure set in a supernaturally emptied Tokyo where 99% of the population has vanished, leaving their spirits behind. You use Ethereal Weaving — hand gestures that channel elemental magic (wind, water, fire) — to fight Visitors, hostile spirits from Japanese folklore. The core exposure mechanic rewards aggressive play by letting you rip out enemy cores for instant kills after weakening them. Between combat encounters, you explore a stunningly detailed open-world Tokyo, cleanse torii gates to expand your map, and collect the spirits of vanished citizens.
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 synergies |
| 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
Shibuya Crossing
Key resources: Tutorial area, dense spirit collection, shops, central fast travel hub Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Water Weaving upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tokyo Tower
Key resources: Story progression, vertical combat encounters, panoramic views, boss fight Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Water Weaving upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Yasukuni Shrine Area
Key resources: Rare talisman materials, challenging Visitors, shrine side quests, cultural encounters Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Water Weaving upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Underground Tunnels
Key resources: Lore collectibles, close-quarters combat, hidden spirits, underground-exclusive encounters Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Wind Weaving max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hannya's Realm
Key resources: Story conclusion, final boss fights, climactic set pieces, endgame revelations Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Wind Weaving max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Shibuya Crossing — Tokyo Tower)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Water Weaving once accessible
Mid Game (Yasukuni Shrine Area)
- Push Water Weaving to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Wind Weaving
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Underground Tunnels — Hannya's Realm)
- Max out Wind Weaving — 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 Yasukuni Shrine Area 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
- Core pulling restores elemental energy for the type you used to expose it. Pull cores constantly — it's both an instant kill AND your primary energy recovery method.
- Farm Yasukuni Shrine Area 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 Ghostwire: Tokyo Guides
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Ghostwire: Tokyo Overview
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Best Builds
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Tier List
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Walkthrough
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Beginner's Guide
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Tips & Tricks
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Weapons Guide
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Combat Guide
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Boss Guide
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Maps & Locations
- Ghostwire: Tokyo Classes & Characters
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