Myth of Empires is an ancient Chinese-themed open-world survival MMO focused on building an empire through territorial conquest, NPC army management, and siege warfare. Unlike typical survival games, you recruit and command AI soldiers who defend your territory, patrol borders, and fight in organized formations during sieges. The horse breeding system produces progressively better mounts across generations, and PvP revolves around scheduled territory wars where clans attack each other's fortified positions with siege equipment. The setting spans diverse biomes from bamboo forests to snow mountains.
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
Central Plains
Key resources: Basic resources, horse spawns, farming land, starter territory claims Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Composite Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bamboo Forest
Key resources: Bamboo (advanced crafting), defensible terrain, hunting grounds, NPC taverns Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Composite Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Snow Mountains
Key resources: Iron ore, silver ore, cold-weather exclusive resources, less PvP pressure Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Composite Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Desert Frontier
Key resources: Fast horse spawns, unique desert materials, open-field PvP, trading post locations Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Halberd max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Imperial City Ruins
Key resources: Legendary blueprints, endgame materials, NPC faction reputation, prestige territory Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Halberd max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Central Plains — Bamboo Forest)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Composite Bow once accessible
Mid Game (Snow Mountains)
- Push Composite Bow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Halberd
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Desert Frontier — Imperial City Ruins)
- Max out Halberd — 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 Snow Mountains 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
- Recruit 10 NPC soldiers before building your first permanent base. Undefended bases get raided within hours on PvP servers.
- Farm Snow Mountains 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 Myth of Empires Guides
- Myth of Empires Myth of Empires Overview
- Myth of Empires Best Builds
- Myth of Empires Tier List
- Myth of Empires Walkthrough
- Myth of Empires Beginner's Guide
- Myth of Empires Tips & Tricks
- Myth of Empires Weapons Guide
- Myth of Empires Combat Guide
- Myth of Empires Boss Guide
- Myth of Empires Maps & Locations
- Myth of Empires Classes & Characters
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