Codename Entertainment turned Dungeons & Dragons into a formation puzzle. You slot Champions into numbered seats, their positional buffs multiply whatever sits beside them, and the party keeps fighting whether the game is open or closed. More than 140 Champions are collectible, from Drizzt Do'Urden and Minsc & Boo to the Baldur's Gate 3 cast, spread across nine campaigns and over 200 adventures. Progress comes from resetting runs for Divine Favor, not from grinding one area until it breaks.
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
A Grand Tour of the Sword Coast
Key resources: Core Champions, your first Divine Favor, the Blessings you will lean on all game Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Uncommon gear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tomb of Annihilation
Key resources: Campaign Champions, a separate Divine Favor pool and its own Blessing tree Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Uncommon gear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Key resources: New Champions, campaign Blessings, gems from area milestones Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Uncommon gear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Key resources: Zariel as a Patron, Avernus Champions and Blessings Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Common gear max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Key resources: Frostmaiden Champions, campaign Blessings, event tie-ins Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Common gear max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (A Grand Tour of the Sword Coast to Tomb of Annihilation)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Uncommon gear once accessible
Mid Game (Waterdeep: Dragon Heist)
- Push Uncommon gear to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Common gear
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus to Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden)
- Max out Common gear. 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 Waterdeep: Dragon Heist 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
- Reset the moment you stop progressing. Sitting on a stalled adventure earns nothing, while a reset converts the run into Divine Favor, and unspent Favor passively lifts gold find for every future run in that campaign.
- Farm Waterdeep: Dragon Heist 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
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- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Tier List
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Walkthrough
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Beginner's Guide
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Tips & Tricks
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Weapons Guide
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Combat Guide
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Boss Guide
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Maps & Locations
- Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Classes & Characters
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