Risk of Rain 2 is Hopoo Games' roguelike third-person shooter where difficulty scales continuously with time — the longer you play, the harder it gets. Each run starts with basic stats and escalates through random item pickups that stack for absurd synergies. With 12 playable survivors, 110+ items, and the choice between fighting the final boss or looping for infinite scaling, every run creates unique power fantasies. The game's musical score by Chris Christodoulou is legendary, perfectly matching the escalating chaos.
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 synergies |
| 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
Titanic Plains
Key resources: Early items, Teleporter boss kill, setting run pace Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Soldier's Syringe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Distant Roost
Key resources: Same as Titanic Plains — early item foundation Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Soldier's Syringe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Scorched Acres
Key resources: Mid-run items, potential Printer gambling Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Soldier's Syringe upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Abyssal Depths
Key resources: Guaranteed Legendary item from Legendary Chest Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Crowbar max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Commencement
Key resources: Victory, Mithrix-specific unlocks, run completion Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Crowbar max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Titanic Plains — Distant Roost)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Soldier's Syringe once accessible
Mid Game (Scorched Acres)
- Push Soldier's Syringe to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Crowbar
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Abyssal Depths — Commencement)
- Max out Crowbar — 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 Scorched Acres 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
- Speed is everything — don't linger on stages. The difficulty timer runs constantly. Each minute spent exploring makes every future enemy harder. Complete stages in 5-7 minutes ideally.
- Farm Scorched Acres 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 Risk of Rain 2 Guides
- Risk of Rain 2 Risk of Rain 2 Overview
- Risk of Rain 2 Best Builds
- Risk of Rain 2 Tier List
- Risk of Rain 2 Walkthrough
- Risk of Rain 2 Beginner's Guide
- Risk of Rain 2 Tips & Tricks
- Risk of Rain 2 Weapons Guide
- Risk of Rain 2 Combat Guide
- Risk of Rain 2 Boss Guide
- Risk of Rain 2 Maps & Locations
- Risk of Rain 2 Classes & Characters
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