Hitman 3 (now called Hitman: World of Assassination) is the culmination of IO Interactive's trilogy of sandbox assassination games. Each level is a massive, densely packed environment with hundreds of NPCs, multiple target kill methods, and near-infinite replayability. The disguise system lets you impersonate anyone whose outfit you acquire, and Mission Stories guide you through elaborate assassination setups. With all three games' levels available in one package, there are over 20 sandbox maps to master. The game rewards creative problem-solving and patient observation.
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
Dubai (On Top of the World)
Key resources: Story introduction, Mastery unlocks, guided Mission Stories for learning Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Fiber Wire upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dartmoor (Death in the Family)
Key resources: Detective disguise storyline, manor exploration, multiple unique kills Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Fiber Wire upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Berlin (Apex Predator)
Key resources: Freeform target selection, club atmosphere, advanced sandbox gameplay Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Fiber Wire upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Chongqing (End of an Era)
Key resources: Dual-environment design, underground facility infiltration, rain atmosphere Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Silverballer Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Mendoza (The Farewell)
Key resources: Largest map, wine-tasting poison opportunities, Diana story beats Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Silverballer Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Dubai (On Top of the World) — Dartmoor (Death in the Family))
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Fiber Wire once accessible
Mid Game (Berlin (Apex Predator))
- Push Fiber Wire to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Silverballer Pistol
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Chongqing (End of an Era) — Mendoza (The Farewell))
- Max out Silverballer Pistol — 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 Berlin (Apex Predator) 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
- Lethal poison in food or drink is always classified as an accident kill — targets eat/drink, collapse, and no one suspects foul play. Silent Assassin guaranteed.
- Farm Berlin (Apex Predator) 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 Hitman 3 Guides
- Hitman 3 Hitman 3 Overview
- Hitman 3 Best Builds
- Hitman 3 Tier List
- Hitman 3 Walkthrough
- Hitman 3 Beginner's Guide
- Hitman 3 Tips & Tricks
- Hitman 3 Weapons Guide
- Hitman 3 Combat Guide
- Hitman 3 Boss Guide
- Hitman 3 Maps & Locations
- Hitman 3 Classes & Characters
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