Prey (2017) is an immersive sim set aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the Moon that's been overrun by shape-shifting alien organisms called Typhon. As Morgan Yu, you choose between human abilities and alien Typhon powers via Neuromods, fundamentally changing how you approach every encounter and puzzle. The entire station is an interconnected open world you can explore in any order, with multiple solutions to every obstacle. The GLOO Cannon alone enables dozens of creative approaches by creating platforms, blocking hazards, and immobilizing enemies.
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
Talos I Lobby
Key resources: First Fabricator access, Neuromods, multiple keycards, story terminals Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Q-Beam upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Psychotronics
Key resources: Psychoscope, Typhon power access, Q-Beam, containment lore Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Q-Beam upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Arboretum
Key resources: Alex Yu's office items, large Neuromod cache, crew quarters access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Q-Beam upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Deep Storage
Key resources: Story revelations, Danielle Sho's quest, significant Neuromod stash Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for GLOO Cannon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
GUTS
Key resources: Station shortcuts, hidden supply caches, zero-G combat experience Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for GLOO Cannon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Talos I Lobby — Psychotronics)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Q-Beam once accessible
Mid Game (Arboretum)
- Push Q-Beam to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for GLOO Cannon
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Deep Storage — GUTS)
- Max out GLOO Cannon — 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 Arboretum 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
- Scan every new Typhon type to 100% with the Psychoscope before killing it — you only unlock their Neuromod abilities through complete scans.
- Farm Arboretum 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 Prey Guides
- Prey Prey Overview
- Prey Best Builds
- Prey Tier List
- Prey Walkthrough
- Prey Beginner's Guide
- Prey Tips & Tricks
- Prey Weapons Guide
- Prey Combat Guide
- Prey Boss Guide
- Prey Maps & Locations
- Prey Classes & Characters
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