Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars reached Steam on 2 June 2019, three years after IGG shipped it on phones, and it runs against the same live servers as the mobile build. It is IGG's own PC client rather than a bundled Android emulator, and a bound account carries progress both directions between Steam, iOS and Android. Download is free, in-app purchases are heavy, and every upgrade past Castle 20 is paced around speed-ups you either farm for weeks or buy.
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
Your Turf
Key resources: Resource production, training queues, and the 200,000 troop march cap at Castle 25 Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Ranged upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The kingdom map
Key resources: Progression materials and basic crafting components Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Ranged upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Darknests
Key resources: Guild Fest points, Coalition rewards and materials that single player content never drops Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Ranged upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Colosseum
Key resources: Daily Gems, ladder placement rewards and free reroll attempts Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Infantry max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hero Stages
Key resources: Hero Medals, Forge materials, speed-ups and a steady Gem trickle Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Infantry max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Your Turf to The kingdom map)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Ranged once accessible
Mid Game (Darknests)
- Push Ranged to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Infantry
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Colosseum to Hero Stages)
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 Darknests 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
- Bind your account to an IGG ID or a social login the first time you open the Steam client. Progress lives on the account, not the install, and an unbound guest account on Steam cannot be recovered if you reinstall.
- Farm Darknests 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 Lords Mobile Guides
- Lords Mobile Lords Mobile Overview
- Lords Mobile Best Builds
- Lords Mobile Tier List
- Lords Mobile Walkthrough
- Lords Mobile Beginner's Guide
- Lords Mobile Tips & Tricks
- Lords Mobile Weapons Guide
- Lords Mobile Combat Guide
- Lords Mobile Boss Guide
- Lords Mobile Maps & Locations
- Lords Mobile Classes & Characters
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