KARDS is a WWII collectible card game from Icelandic studio 1939 Games, built on 40 card decks that pair one major nation with up to 12 cards borrowed from a single ally. Both headquarters start at 20 defence and the match ends the moment one of them hits zero. What sets it apart from other digital card games is the frontline: your board is split into two lines, and which line a unit sits in decides what it is allowed to attack.
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
Ranked Battle
Key resources: Rank rewards, ladder placement Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Katyusha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Casual Battle
Key resources: Deck testing, matchup practice Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Katyusha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Draft
Key resources: Draft run payouts, card packs Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Katyusha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Training
Key resources: Safe testing, early currency Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Blitzkrieg max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Theaters of War
Key resources: Free 40 card nation decks, campaign rewards Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Blitzkrieg max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Ranked Battle to Casual Battle)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Katyusha once accessible
Mid Game (Draft)
- Push Katyusha to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Blitzkrieg
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Training to Theaters of War)
- Max out Blitzkrieg. 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 Draft 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
- Read operation cost, not just deployment cost. A 2 kredit unit with an operation cost of 2 eats a third of your turn four economy every single time it swings, which is exactly how aggressive draws stall out with a full board.
- Farm Draft 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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