Arc System Works released GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on 11 June 2021 and is still adding fighters five years later. The roster stands at 33 in Season 5, which opened on 9 April 2026 alongside the Version 2.00 update and Jam Kuradoberi. That patch removed Wild Assault and added Counter Blitz, so combo footage recorded in 2024 no longer matches the build you install today.
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
Duel Tower Floors 1 to 10
Key resources: Low pressure matches, floor promotion, a place to test a new character Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Psych Burst upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Celestial Floor
Key resources: Matches against the strongest players on the tower track Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Psych Burst upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ranked Match
Key resources: Rank progression, seasonal Duel Rating placement, Blazing Pass rewards Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Psych Burst upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Mission Mode
Key resources: Mechanical understanding that transfers directly to ranked play Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Roman Cancel max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Training Mode
Key resources: Combo routes, punish confirmation, matchup specific answers Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Roman Cancel max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Duel Tower Floors 1 to 10 to Celestial Floor)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Psych Burst once accessible
Mid Game (Ranked Match)
- Push Psych Burst to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Roman Cancel
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Mission Mode to Training Mode)
- Max out Roman Cancel. 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 Ranked Match 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
- Learn Red Roman Cancel before any other version. It cancels the recovery of your last move while the opponent is in hit or blockstun, which is the single mechanic that turns stray hits into real damage in this game.
- Farm Ranked Match 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 GEAR -STRIVE- Guides
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Overview
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Best Builds
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Tier List
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Walkthrough
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Beginner's Guide
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Tips & Tricks
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Weapons Guide
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Combat Guide
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Boss Guide
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Maps & Locations
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Classes & Characters
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