Rebellion released Sniper Elite 5 on 26 May 2022 and set it in France in 1944, where Karl Fairburne works with the Resistance to unpick a Nazi programme called Operation Kraken across nine campaign missions. The maps are the largest the series has built, and each one hides three workbenches that permanently unlock scopes, barrels, stocks and ammunition types. Axis Invasion drops a second human player into your campaign as a German sniper, which turns a patient stalk into a two way hunt with no warning.
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 combinations |
| 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 Atlantic Wall
Key resources: First rifle, secondary and pistol workbenches, the Welrod, and the introduction to Operation Kraken Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Karabiner 98 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Occupied Residence
Key resources: Karabiner 98 from the chandelier kill on the target, plus Moller's documents Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Karabiner 98 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Spy Academy
Key resources: Intelligence on the Kraken supply chain and three more workbenches Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Karabiner 98 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
War Factory
Key resources: Cargo manifests, sabotage objectives and heavy weapon workbench parts Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for M.1903 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Festung Guernsey
Key resources: Stealth plates, the Kraken prototype objective and high magnification optics Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for M.1903 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Atlantic Wall to Occupied Residence)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Karabiner 98 once accessible
Mid Game (Spy Academy)
- Push Karabiner 98 to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for M.1903
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (War Factory to Festung Guernsey)
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 Spy Academy 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
- Binocular tagging is not cosmetic. Marked soldiers stay visible through walls at short range and their icons show which way they are facing, which is how you spot the two man patrol that would otherwise walk into your nest ninety seconds after you settle.
- Farm Spy Academy 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 Sniper Elite 5 Guides
- Sniper Elite 5 Sniper Elite 5 Overview
- Sniper Elite 5 Best Builds
- Sniper Elite 5 Tier List
- Sniper Elite 5 Walkthrough
- Sniper Elite 5 Beginner's Guide
- Sniper Elite 5 Tips & Tricks
- Sniper Elite 5 Weapons Guide
- Sniper Elite 5 Combat Guide
- Sniper Elite 5 Boss Guide
- Sniper Elite 5 Maps & Locations
- Sniper Elite 5 Classes & Characters
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