Demon Max released Guilty as Sock! on 29 May 2025, and the concept is one line long: everyone is a sock puppet, someone is on trial, and the crime is whatever the prosecutor decided in private. Up to nine players fill seven roles running from judge and prosecutor down to bailiff, journalist and juror, while evidence cards are dealt at random rather than earned. It sits at Very Positive on Steam across more than 2,600 reviews. The joke only works if the whole table commits to it.
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
Default Trial courtroom
Key resources: Fastest room for teaching the roles to newcomers Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Custom evidence decks upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Trial of the Crowns courtroom
Key resources: Fresh setting for groups bored of the default room Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Custom evidence decks upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cosmic Order courtroom
Key resources: A tone reset for long sessions Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Custom evidence decks upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The judge's bench
Key resources: Full control of pacing and the final verdict Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Evidence cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The witness stand
Key resources: A single high impact statement that can flip the jury Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Evidence cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Default Trial courtroom to Trial of the Crowns courtroom)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Custom evidence decks once accessible
Mid Game (Cosmic Order courtroom)
- Push Custom evidence decks to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Evidence cards
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The judge's bench to The witness stand)
- Max out Evidence cards. 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 Cosmic Order courtroom 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
- Take the judge seat if your group is new. The judge controls who speaks and when, and a lobby without a judge willing to use the mute button turns into nine people talking at once inside a minute.
- Farm Cosmic Order courtroom 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 Guilty as Sock! Guides
- Guilty as Sock! Guilty as Sock! Overview
- Guilty as Sock! Best Builds
- Guilty as Sock! Tier List
- Guilty as Sock! Walkthrough
- Guilty as Sock! Beginner's Guide
- Guilty as Sock! Tips & Tricks
- Guilty as Sock! Weapons Guide
- Guilty as Sock! Combat Guide
- Guilty as Sock! Boss Guide
- Guilty as Sock! Maps & Locations
- Guilty as Sock! Classes & Characters
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