Soulmask is an open-world survival game where a mysterious ancient mask grants you supernatural awareness and the ability to recruit, manage, and command NPC tribesmen. Unlike most survival games where you're alone or relying on other players, Soulmask lets you build an entire tribe of AI-controlled NPCs who gather, craft, farm, and fight alongside you. The mask's awareness mechanic reveals hidden resources and enemy weaknesses, while the beast taming system adds rideable mounts and combat pets. Set in a prehistoric civilization with Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetics.
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
Rainforest Basin
Key resources: Starting resources, basic animals for taming, NPC recruitment, first base location Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Compound Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Desert Highlands
Key resources: Bronze-tier ores, Ancient Ruin access, desert-exclusive animals, rare herbs Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Compound Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Volcanic Region
Key resources: Obsidian, iron ore, endgame materials, boss encounters, mask upgrade components Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Compound Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ancient Ruins
Key resources: Rare blueprints, mask upgrade fragments, unique weapons, ancient technology Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Obsidian Greatsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tribal Village
Key resources: NPC automation, resource production, defense infrastructure, tribe progression Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Obsidian Greatsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Rainforest Basin — Desert Highlands)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Compound Bow once accessible
Mid Game (Volcanic Region)
- Push Compound Bow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Obsidian Greatsword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Ancient Ruins — Tribal Village)
- Max out Obsidian Greatsword — 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 Volcanic Region 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
- Recruit NPCs with proficiency above 70 — they produce 50% more items at workstations than average NPCs. Check stats before recruiting by using mask awareness.
- Farm Volcanic Region 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 Soulmask Guides
- Soulmask Soulmask Overview
- Soulmask Best Builds
- Soulmask Tier List
- Soulmask Walkthrough
- Soulmask Beginner's Guide
- Soulmask Tips & Tricks
- Soulmask Weapons Guide
- Soulmask Combat Guide
- Soulmask Boss Guide
- Soulmask Maps & Locations
- Soulmask Classes & Characters
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