Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play incremental game from the German studio Shugasu, on Steam since 27 May 2016. The hook is Shadow Clones: you spend time creating copies of yourself, assign them to training, fighting and creating, and absorb their accumulated stats even while the game is closed. Progression runs through killing gods, starting with Hyperion, who each teach you a new Creation and hand over an achievement stack that multiplies your stats. Rebirths wipe your numbers and hand back multipliers, and past Tyrant Overlord Baal the game switches to Baal Power, Ultimate Beings and Challenges. It is text menus and spreadsheets rather than graphics, and it expects years rather than weekends.
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
Hyperion
Key resources: Light Creation, God Power currency, Mouse pet, pets unlocked Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Mystic stat upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Diana
Key resources: Animal Creation, Monuments system Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Mystic stat upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nephthys
Key resources: River Creation, Creation purchasing with Divinity Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Mystic stat upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cybele
Key resources: Mountain Creation, Divinity Generator Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Physical stat max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tyrant Overlord Baal
Key resources: Universe Creation, Squirrel pet, access to P.Baal fights, Ultimate Beings and Challenge Points Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Physical stat max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Hyperion to Diana)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Mystic stat once accessible
Mid Game (Nephthys)
- Push Mystic stat to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Physical stat
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Cybele to Tyrant Overlord Baal)
- Max out Physical stat. 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 Nephthys 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
- Your clone cap is 1,000 during the first rebirth, so early optimisation is entirely about how you split those 1,000 rather than how many you can make.
- Farm Nephthys 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 Idling to Rule the Gods Guides
- Idling to Rule the Gods Idling to Rule the Gods Overview
- Idling to Rule the Gods Best Builds
- Idling to Rule the Gods Tier List
- Idling to Rule the Gods Walkthrough
- Idling to Rule the Gods Beginner's Guide
- Idling to Rule the Gods Tips & Tricks
- Idling to Rule the Gods Weapons Guide
- Idling to Rule the Gods Combat Guide
- Idling to Rule the Gods Boss Guide
- Idling to Rule the Gods Maps & Locations
- Idling to Rule the Gods Classes & Characters
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