Deca Live Operations runs this top down bullet hell MMO, and its one hard rule is that death deletes the character together with everything equipped on it. Exalt is the Unity client that replaced the original Flash build from Wild Shadow Studios, keeping the level 20 cap, the eight stats and the shared open world that funnels every player toward Oryx. Armour never saves you from a full bullet pattern, so dodging comes first and damage comes second.
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 equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Undead Lair
Key resources: Doom Bow, stat potions, and a reliable source of dungeon keys Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tomb of the Ancients
Key resources: Untiered gear, large potion drops, and keys toward harder dungeons Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Shatters
Key resources: Exaltations, high end untiered drops, and endgame ability items Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Crystal Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lost Halls
Key resources: Exaltations, Void Entity loot, and the strongest ability items in the game Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Doom Bow max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Oryx's Castle
Key resources: Sword of Acclaim and other Oryx drops, plus fame from a completed realm Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Doom Bow max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Undead Lair to Tomb of the Ancients)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Crystal Sword once accessible
Mid Game (The Shatters)
- Push Crystal Sword to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Doom Bow
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Lost Halls to Oryx's Castle)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: 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 The Shatters 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
- Bind Nexus to a key you can hit without looking and use it early rather than heroically. A character that escapes at 40 percent health keeps every item, and the ten seconds you lose returning to the Nexus is cheaper than rebuilding a set from scratch.
- Farm The Shatters 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt Guides
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Realm of the Mad God Exalt Overview
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Best Builds
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Tier List
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Walkthrough
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Beginner's Guide
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Tips & Tricks
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Weapons Guide
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Combat Guide
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Boss Guide
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Maps & Locations
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt Classes & Characters
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