Shakes and Fidget is Playa Games' satirical browser RPG, spun out of the German comic strip of the same name and on Steam since 2016. Combat runs itself: you spend a daily pool of adventure thirst on Tavern quests, pick an opponent in the Arena, and read the fight log afterwards. The depth sits outside the fights, in eleven classes with fixed damage and health multipliers, a Fortress that caps every other building at its own level, and an Underworld that only opens once your Gem Mine passes level 10.
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
Arena
Key resources: Honour, gold, and experience on the first ten daily fights Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dungeons
Key resources: Epic gear, permanent stat rewards, and access to the Tower Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tower
Key resources: Tower companions, high-end gear, and the shadow world path Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fortress
Key resources: Gems from the mine, extra inventory slots, raid income from other players Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Weapon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Underworld
Key resources: Souls, the Time Machine for banked thirst, and Gladiator Trainer critical damage Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Weapon max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Arena to Dungeons)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Shield once accessible
Mid Game (Tower)
- Push Shield to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Weapon
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Fortress to Underworld)
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 Tower 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
- Adventure thirst does not carry over on its own. Build the Time Machine in the Underworld as early as you can, because it is the only building that stores unspent thirst for a day you can actually play.
- Farm Tower 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 Shakes and Fidget Guides
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- Shakes and Fidget Tier List
- Shakes and Fidget Walkthrough
- Shakes and Fidget Beginner's Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Tips & Tricks
- Shakes and Fidget Weapons Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Combat Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Boss Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Maps & Locations
- Shakes and Fidget Classes & Characters
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