Rainbow Six Siege is Ubisoft's tactical FPS built around destructible environments, unique operator gadgets, and asymmetric attack/defense gameplay. Each round, one team defends an objective while the other attacks, using 60+ operators with unique abilities. The game's depth comes from map knowledge, callouts, drone usage, and creative destruction of walls and floors. With over 20 competitive maps and a thriving esports scene, Siege rewards intelligence and teamwork above raw aim.
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
Bank
Key resources: Learn vertical play, floor destruction, site anchoring Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 (Doc) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Clubhouse
Key resources: Learn roam paths, cross-floor denials, garage wall control Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 (Doc) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Coastline
Key resources: Learn window play, external pressure, penthouse control Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 (Doc) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Oregon
Key resources: Learn reinforcement strategy, basic competitive strats Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for R4-C (Ash) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kafe Dostoyevsky
Key resources: Learn multi-pronged attacks, coordinated breaching Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for R4-C (Ash) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Bank — Clubhouse)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on MP5 (Doc) once accessible
Mid Game (Coastline)
- Push MP5 (Doc) to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for R4-C (Ash)
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Oregon — Kafe Dostoyevsky)
- Max out R4-C (Ash) — 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 Coastline 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
- Use drones before entering any room — droning saves lives. A 10-second drone check prevents walk-in deaths. Always drone ahead of your push.
- Farm Coastline 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 Rainbow Six Siege Guides
- Rainbow Six Siege Rainbow Six Siege Overview
- Rainbow Six Siege Best Builds
- Rainbow Six Siege Tier List
- Rainbow Six Siege Walkthrough
- Rainbow Six Siege Beginner's Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Tips & Tricks
- Rainbow Six Siege Weapons Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Combat Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Boss Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Maps & Locations
- Rainbow Six Siege Classes & Characters
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