Metro 2033 Redux is 4A Games' 2014 rebuild of the 2010 original, moved onto the engine used for Metro: Last Light. It follows Artyom out of the VDNKh station and across a post-nuclear Moscow underground of 7 chapters and 27 levels, ending at the Ostankino Tower. The Redux version added two play styles: Spartan, which hands you enough ammunition to fight, and Survival, which starves you the way the 2010 original did. Military grade rounds are both the best ammunition in the game and the currency you buy everything with, which turns every trade into a decision about whether you would rather be rich or well armed.
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 weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Exhibition
Key resources: Starting loadout, first trader, the mission that sets up the whole journey Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Revolver upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Riga
Key resources: Weapon attachments, filters, first serious shopping decision Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Revolver upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dead City
Key resources: Filter caches, surface navigation practice, demon encounters Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Revolver upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Front Line
Key resources: Military grade round caches, moral point opportunities, human stealth encounters Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Bastard max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Polis
Key resources: Ranger equipment, major story beats, the last well-stocked trader before the endgame Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Bastard max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Exhibition to Riga)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Revolver once accessible
Mid Game (Dead City)
- Push Revolver to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Bastard
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Front Line to Polis)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons: 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 Dead City 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
- Redux reorganised the original level list. There are 7 chapters across 27 levels, and several 2010 chapters were merged, so a walkthrough written for the 2010 release will name levels that no longer exist as separate loads.
- Farm Dead City 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 Metro 2033 Redux Guides
- Metro 2033 Redux Metro 2033 Redux Overview
- Metro 2033 Redux Best Builds
- Metro 2033 Redux Tier List
- Metro 2033 Redux Walkthrough
- Metro 2033 Redux Beginner's Guide
- Metro 2033 Redux Tips & Tricks
- Metro 2033 Redux Weapons Guide
- Metro 2033 Redux Combat Guide
- Metro 2033 Redux Boss Guide
- Metro 2033 Redux Maps & Locations
- Metro 2033 Redux Classes & Characters
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