Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is Arc System Works' follow-up to the 2020 fighter, published by Cygames and released on 14 December 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The launch roster ran to 28 fighters, with Anila, Siegfried, Grimnir and Nier joining the 24 who came across from the first game. The defining change is Bravery Points, a three-point per round defensive resource that Raging Strikes, Brave Counters and Skybound Arts all pull from.
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
Story Mode
Key resources: The new third act, plus entries for the in-game notes and collection Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Super Skybound Art upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Grand Bruise Legends
Key resources: A break from ranked, and a lobby activity that non-fighting-game friends will actually join Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Super Skybound Art upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Training Mode
Key resources: Frame data, matchup-specific punish drills, combo routes per character Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Super Skybound Art upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ranked Match
Key resources: Per-character rank, and the only reliable read on whether your gameplan survives real opponents Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Skybound Art max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Figure Studio
Key resources: Screenshots, and posing options for every character you own Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Skybound Art max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Story Mode to Grand Bruise Legends)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Super Skybound Art once accessible
Mid Game (Training Mode)
- Push Super Skybound Art to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Skybound Art
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Ranked Match to Figure Studio)
- Max out Skybound Art. 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 Training Mode 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 Bravery Point count, not just their health. Both players start each round with 3, and an opponent at zero cannot Brave Counter, which turns your safest pressure sequence into a genuinely free one.
- Farm Training Mode 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 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Guides
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Overview
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Best Builds
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tier List
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Walkthrough
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Beginner's Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tips & Tricks
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Weapons Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Combat Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Boss Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Maps & Locations
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Classes & Characters
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