Ready or Not is a tactical SWAT simulator where you command a police team clearing dangerous locations. Unlike arcade shooters, RoN punishes shooting first — you lose points for unauthorized use of force. Suspects must be given a chance to surrender before engagement. The missions range from drug lab raids to active shooter responses, each requiring different loadouts and tactics. The AI (both enemies and teammates) behaves unpredictably, creating tense room-clearing sequences where a suspect might surrender or open fire. The 1.0 release added a full campaign connecting missions narratively.
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
Gas Station
Key resources: Basic tactics practice, evidence collection training, scoring fundamentals Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hotel
Key resources: Multi-floor clearing practice, civilian rescue scenarios, complex layouts Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Meth House
Key resources: Drug evidence collection, hazmat scenarios, aggressive suspect behavior Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for MP5 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hospital
Key resources: Civilian protection training, target discrimination, high-stress scenarios Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for G36C max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Port
Key resources: Large-scale operation practice, multiple entry coordination, evidence-rich environment Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for G36C max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Gas Station — Hotel)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on MP5 once accessible
Mid Game (Meth House)
- Push MP5 to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for G36C
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Hospital — Port)
- Max out G36C — 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 Meth House 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
- Mirror under every closed door before entering. The optical wand or mirror gun shows room layout, suspect positions, and civilian locations — knowledge that prevents friendly casualties.
- Farm Meth House 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 Ready or Not Guides
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- Ready or Not Tier List
- Ready or Not Walkthrough
- Ready or Not Beginner's Guide
- Ready or Not Tips & Tricks
- Ready or Not Weapons Guide
- Ready or Not Combat Guide
- Ready or Not Boss Guide
- Ready or Not Maps & Locations
- Ready or Not Classes & Characters
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