RoboCop: Rogue City puts you in the titanium body of Alex Murphy as RoboCop, patrolling a crime-ridden Old Detroit straight out of the original 1987 film. The Auto-9 pistol is your permanent, infinitely reloading signature weapon that you upgrade throughout the game, complemented by picked-up weapons from enemies. Investigation segments between action missions have you solving crimes and making moral choices that affect the story. The environmental destruction lets you shred cover, walls, and vehicles with gunfire, delivering the power fantasy of being an unstoppable cyborg cop.
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
Old Detroit Streets
Key resources: Side missions, reputation, collectibles, random encounters, street XP Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Cobra Assault Cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
OCP Headquarters
Key resources: Story progression, investigation XP, corporate plotline, moral choices Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Cobra Assault Cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Steel Mill
Key resources: Heavy combat XP, environmental kill opportunities, Cobra Assault Cannon pickup Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Cobra Assault Cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nuke Cult Hideout
Key resources: Investigation revelations, close-quarters combat, unique enemy types, story twists Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Auto-9 (Signature Pistol) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Downtown Precinct
Key resources: Mission briefings, officer interactions, evidence review, side mission access Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Auto-9 (Signature Pistol) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Old Detroit Streets — OCP Headquarters)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Cobra Assault Cannon once accessible
Mid Game (Steel Mill)
- Push Cobra Assault Cannon to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Auto-9 (Signature Pistol)
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Nuke Cult Hideout — Downtown Precinct)
- Max out Auto-9 (Signature Pistol) — 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 Steel Mill 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
- The Auto-9 is the only weapon that upgrades permanently — every skill point in it carries to every future mission. Prioritize Auto-9 upgrades over picked-up weapons.
- Farm Steel Mill 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 RoboCop: Rogue City Guides
- RoboCop: Rogue City RoboCop: Rogue City Overview
- RoboCop: Rogue City Best Builds
- RoboCop: Rogue City Tier List
- RoboCop: Rogue City Walkthrough
- RoboCop: Rogue City Beginner's Guide
- RoboCop: Rogue City Tips & Tricks
- RoboCop: Rogue City Weapons Guide
- RoboCop: Rogue City Combat Guide
- RoboCop: Rogue City Boss Guide
- RoboCop: Rogue City Maps & Locations
- RoboCop: Rogue City Classes & Characters
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