Sifu is Sloclap's martial arts action game where your character ages every time they die — starting at 20 and becoming permanently dead after 70. Each of the five levels is a gauntlet of hand-to-hand combat inspired by kung fu cinema, with a structure/posture system reminiscent of Sekiro. The aging mechanic means your attack power increases but health decreases as you get older, creating a natural difficulty curve. Mastering parries, crowd control, and level shortcuts lets skilled players complete the game without aging at all. The detective board tracks clues about the five assassins you're hunting for revenge.
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
The Squats
Key resources: Parry practice, first boss kill, apartment shortcut key Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Bo Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Club
Key resources: Club keycard shortcut, Sean boss key, crowd management skills Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Bo Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Museum
Key resources: Museum shortcut, Kuroki boss key, environmental kill practice Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Bo Staff upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Tower
Key resources: Tower keycard, Jinfeng boss key, tight-space combat practice Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Bare Fists max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Sanctuary
Key resources: Final boss, true ending, game completion Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Bare Fists max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Squats — The Club)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Bo Staff once accessible
Mid Game (The Museum)
- Push Bo Staff to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Bare Fists
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Tower — The Sanctuary)
- Max out Bare Fists — 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 The Museum 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
- Permanently unlock Slide Kick and Environmental Mastery first — they're useful in every single level and fight
- Farm The Museum 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 Sifu Guides
- Sifu Sifu Overview
- Sifu Best Builds
- Sifu Tier List
- Sifu Walkthrough
- Sifu Beginner's Guide
- Sifu Tips & Tricks
- Sifu Weapons Guide
- Sifu Combat Guide
- Sifu Boss Guide
- Sifu Maps & Locations
- Sifu Classes & Characters
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