PUBG: Battlegrounds Crafting Guide — Resources, Recipes & Priorities

PUBG: Battlegrounds is the battle royale that launched the genre into the mainstream, dropping 100 players onto massive maps with realistic gunplay and vehicle mechanics. Now free-to-play, the game features seven maps ranging from the classic 8x8km Erangel to the compact 2x2km Karakin. PUBG's emphasis on realistic bullet physics with bullet drop, travel time, and zeroing makes it the most mechanically demanding BR. The game continues to receive regular updates with new maps, weapons, and seasonal content.

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:

Resource Farming by Area

Erangel

Key resources: Core PUBG experience, balanced loot, diverse engagements Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent

Focus on gathering materials for Beryl M762 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.

Miramar

Key resources: Long-range combat skills, vehicle rotation mastery Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot

Focus on gathering materials for Beryl M762 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.

Sanhok

Key resources: Fast-paced combat practice, frequent engagements Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting

Focus on gathering materials for Beryl M762 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.

Vikendi

Key resources: Tracking skills, snow camo meta, moderate-pace gameplay Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades

This is where you farm materials for M416 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.

Taego

Key resources: Second chance mechanics, unique loot items, diverse terrain Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build

This is where you farm materials for M416 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.

Upgrade Path

Early Game (Erangel — Miramar)

1. Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
2. Craft basic defensive gear
3. Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
4. Focus on Beryl M762 once accessible

Mid Game (Sanhok)

1. Push Beryl M762 to mid-level upgrades
2. Start collecting materials for M416
3. Craft situational consumables for boss fights
4. Upgrade build-specific gear pieces

Late Game (Vikendi — Taego)

1. Max out M416 — this is your top priority
2. Complete your build's core gear set
3. Craft endgame consumables
4. Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety

Crafting Mistakes to Avoid

1. Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
2. Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
3. Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
4. Ignoring Sanhok farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
5. Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.

Resource Efficiency Tips

• Land at the edge of hot drops for early loot without immediate fighting. Grab a weapon and armor before pushing the center where everyone is scrambling.
• Farm Sanhok 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 PUBG: Battlegrounds Guides

• PUBG: Battlegrounds PUBG: Battlegrounds Overview
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Best Builds
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Tier List
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Walkthrough
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Beginner's Guide
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Tips & Tricks
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Weapons Guide
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Combat Guide
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Boss Guide
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Maps & Locations
• PUBG: Battlegrounds Classes & Characters