Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is TaleWorlds Entertainment's medieval sandbox RPG where you build an army, fight in massive real-time battles, manage kingdoms, and carve your own path in the fictional continent of Calradia. The game combines deep army management with hands-on third-person combat where you personally fight alongside your troops. With a dynamic economy, political system, and emergent warfare between six major factions, every playthrough creates a unique story.
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 synergies |
| 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
Vlandia
Key resources: Best cavalry, tournaments, coastal trade Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Heavy Lance upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battania
Key resources: Best archers (Fian Champions), forest terrain advantages Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Heavy Lance upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sturgia
Key resources: Strong infantry, northern resources, Norse aesthetic Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Heavy Lance upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Aserai
Key resources: Mounted archers, wealthy trade cities, desert resources Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Glaive max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Khuzait Khanate
Key resources: Best horse archers, fast armies, steppe warfare Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Glaive max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Vlandia — Battania)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Heavy Lance once accessible
Mid Game (Sturgia)
- Push Heavy Lance to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Glaive
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Aserai — Khuzait Khanate)
- Max out Glaive — 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 Sturgia 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
- Level smithing early for massive gold income — high-tier two-handed swords sell for 50,000-150,000 denars each. Smelt cheap weapons for materials.
- Farm Sturgia 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 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Guides
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Overview
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Best Builds
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Tier List
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Walkthrough
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Beginner's Guide
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Tips & Tricks
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Weapons Guide
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Combat Guide
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Boss Guide
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Maps & Locations
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Classes & Characters
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