Nine Sols is a hand-drawn 2D action-platformer blending Chinese mythology with sci-fi cyberpunk aesthetics. You play as Yi, a vengeful hero seeking to kill the nine ruling Sols (god-like beings) of New Kunlun. The combat centers entirely on the deflect/parry mechanic — instead of dodging, you deflect enemy attacks to charge Talisman counters for devastating ripostes. With Sekiro-level precision demands wrapped in a Metroidvania structure, Nine Sols is one of the most mechanically demanding 2D action games available.
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 synergies |
| 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
New Kunlun
Key resources: Upgrade stations, save points, NPC lore, fast travel nodes Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Internal Arts upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Apeman Facility
Key resources: First Sol defeat, basic Talisman upgrades, deflect training encounters Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Internal Arts upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Greenhouse
Key resources: Poison resistance upgrades, new movement abilities, mid-tier Talisman upgrades Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Internal Arts upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Factory
Key resources: Mechanical enemy drops, advanced Internal Arts, factory-themed upgrades Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Charged Strike max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Grotto
Key resources: Critical lore reveals, endgame Talisman upgrades, highest-difficulty regular enemies Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Charged Strike max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (New Kunlun — Apeman Facility)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Internal Arts once accessible
Mid Game (Greenhouse)
- Push Internal Arts to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Charged Strike
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Factory — Grotto)
- Max out Charged Strike — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
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 Greenhouse 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
- Deflect is the core mechanic — master it before progressing past the first zone. Every boss and most enemies are designed around deflect timing. Practicing against basic enemies until deflect is muscle memory saves hours of frustration later.
- Farm Greenhouse 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 Nine Sols Guides
- Nine Sols Nine Sols Overview
- Nine Sols Best Builds
- Nine Sols Tier List
- Nine Sols Walkthrough
- Nine Sols Beginner's Guide
- Nine Sols Tips & Tricks
- Nine Sols Weapons Guide
- Nine Sols Combat Guide
- Nine Sols Boss Guide
- Nine Sols Maps & Locations
- Nine Sols Classes & Characters
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