S3 Studio and Thermite Games put you in charge of a fallen clan in an ancient China setting, starting from a crumbling estate on 14 May 2025 in Early Access. You marry family members off, push them through imperial exams, build income properties and outlast roughly 30 rival noble houses across generations. Characters are defined by eight attributes and die of old age, so the clan matters more than any single person in 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
Family Estate
Key resources: Freeform base building, housing for family members, the base for all early income Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Exchange upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Provincial Capital
Key resources: Highest prosperity for income buildings, court appointments, bank access for ingot exchange Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Exchange upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
County
Key resources: Governorship posts, local building slots, stepping stone toward provincial rank Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Exchange upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fief
Key resources: Tax revenue, private army recruitment, law-making that shapes long-term income Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Smithy max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Military Camp
Key resources: Private troops, rebellion suppression, the military route to high rank Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Smithy max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Family Estate to Provincial Capital)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Exchange once accessible
Mid Game (County)
- Push Exchange to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Smithy
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Fief to Military Camp)
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 County 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
- Build General Stores first and switch to Smithies the moment the treasury allows. Housing looks appealing because it is cheap, but its returns are the worst of the major building types.
- Farm County 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 House of Legacy Guides
- House of Legacy House of Legacy Overview
- House of Legacy Best Builds
- House of Legacy Tier List
- House of Legacy Walkthrough
- House of Legacy Beginner's Guide
- House of Legacy Tips & Tricks
- House of Legacy Weapons Guide
- House of Legacy Combat Guide
- House of Legacy Boss Guide
- House of Legacy Maps & Locations
- House of Legacy Classes & Characters
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