SMG Studio's official digital Risk arrived on Steam on 19 February 2020 as a free to play release with cross platform matches against phone and console players. The Classic Map is the familiar 42 territory, six continent board, and more than 120 further maps ship in paid packs ranging from under 20 territories to well past 90. Rule toggles such as Capital Conquest, Blizzards and Fog of War change the maths of a match far more than swapping maps does.
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
Classic Map
Key resources: Australia at 2 troops behind one border, Asia at the largest bonus Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Wild cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
World Conquest Map
Key resources: New sea lanes, redrawn continent borders, longer games Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Wild cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Simple World Map
Key resources: Quick matches, ideal for one against one Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Wild cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Advanced Map Pack
Key resources: Longer campaigns, more continents, higher bonus totals Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Infantry, cavalry and artillery cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zombie Map Pack
Key resources: Zombie rule set, altered elimination behaviour Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Infantry, cavalry and artillery cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Classic Map to World Conquest Map)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Wild cards once accessible
Mid Game (Simple World Map)
- Push Wild cards to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Infantry, cavalry and artillery cards
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Advanced Map Pack to Zombie Map Pack)
- Max out Infantry, cavalry and artillery cards. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
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 Simple World Map 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
- Before you attack, count how many cards each opponent is holding. A player sitting on four cards in a progressive game will cash a set on their next turn, and in the late ladder that is 20 or 25 extra troops appearing where you cannot see them.
- Farm Simple World Map 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
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