BioWare launched Star Wars: The Old Republic in December 2011 and put it on Steam in 2020, and its selling point has never changed: eight fully voiced class stories, four for the Republic and four for the Empire, each a standalone campaign with its own companions and villains. The 7.0 Legacy of the Sith update split those origin stories from your fighting style, so a Jedi Knight can now swing a double bladed saber as a Shadow or throw lightning as a Sorcerer. The level cap sits at 80, and level sync scales you down on old planets so every world stays playable.
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
Tython
Key resources: First lightsaber, starter companion, class story opening Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Double bladed lightsaber upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dromund Kaas
Key resources: Class story progression, first speeder access, Imperial fleet unlock Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Double bladed lightsaber upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nar Shaddaa
Key resources: Companion recruitment, faction neutral quest hubs Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Double bladed lightsaber upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tatooine
Key resources: Class story chapter, heroic mission rewards Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Lightsaber max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ossus
Key resources: Endgame gear tokens, daily mission currency, reputation Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Lightsaber max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Tython to Dromund Kaas)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Double bladed lightsaber once accessible
Mid Game (Nar Shaddaa)
- Push Double bladed lightsaber to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Lightsaber
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Tatooine to Ossus)
- Max out Lightsaber. 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 Nar Shaddaa 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
- Choose your origin story for the writing, not the combat. Since 7.0 the story and the Combat Style are separate choices, so wanting to play a Sniper no longer forces you into the Imperial Agent narrative if you would rather be a Bounty Hunter.
- Farm Nar Shaddaa 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
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- STAR WARS: The Old Republic Beginner's Guide
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- STAR WARS: The Old Republic Weapons Guide
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