Necesse is a top-down sandbox survival RPG that blends Terraria-style boss progression with colony management. You start on a small island and expand across a procedurally generated archipelago, recruiting settlers who automate resource gathering and crafting. The boss-gated progression system means each defeated boss unlocks a new crafting tier and access to harder islands. With full multiplayer support, deep crafting, and a settlement system that lets NPCs run your base while you explore, Necesse offers a compelling loop for players who want their colony to keep producing while they adventure.
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
Starter Island
Key resources: Iron Ore, basic food crops, first settlement location, first boss summoning materials Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Glacier Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Snow Island
Key resources: Mythril Ore, Glacier Bow materials, Snow Queen boss drop, frost alchemy herbs Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Glacier Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Desert Island
Key resources: Gold Ore, Amber, Pharaoh boss drop, desert-exclusive recipes Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Glacier Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Swamp Island
Key resources: Shadow Ore, Shadow Staff materials, poison alchemy ingredients Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Void Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Deep Caves
Key resources: Boss summoning materials, rare weapon drops, settler recruits, ore veins Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Void Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Starter Island — Snow Island)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Glacier Bow once accessible
Mid Game (Desert Island)
- Push Glacier Bow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Void Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Swamp Island — Deep Caves)
- Max out Void Sword — 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 Desert Island 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
- Settlers automate everything — assign one to a farm, one to a crafting table, and one to a storage unit, and they'll produce items continuously. This frees you to explore full-time.
- Farm Desert Island 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 Necesse Guides
- Necesse Necesse Overview
- Necesse Best Builds
- Necesse Tier List
- Necesse Walkthrough
- Necesse Beginner's Guide
- Necesse Tips & Tricks
- Necesse Weapons Guide
- Necesse Combat Guide
- Necesse Boss Guide
- Necesse Maps & Locations
- Necesse Classes & Characters
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