Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS where you fight waves of Arachnid bugs on hostile alien planets, build fortifications, and extract before being overwhelmed. Based on the cult classic film franchise, it captures the desperate, outnumbered feeling of infantry combat against an alien swarm. The base building mid-mission creates a unique loop where you gather resources, construct walls and bunkers, then defend against increasingly massive bug assaults. The game left Early Access in late 2024 with five classes, multiple maps, and the full extraction gameplay loop.
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
Valaka
Key resources: Standard mission rewards, class XP, weapon unlocks Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Morita Mk3 SAW upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Agni Prime
Key resources: Advanced weapon mods, rare cosmetics, bonus XP Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Morita Mk3 SAW upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Extraction Zone
Key resources: Mission completion bonus, extraction XP multiplier Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Morita Mk3 SAW upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bug Hive
Key resources: Hive core destruction bonus, rare materials, hive cosmetics Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Morita Mk1 Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
ARC Base
Key resources: Loadout customization, weapon testing, squad formation Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Morita Mk1 Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Valaka — Agni Prime)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Morita Mk3 SAW once accessible
Mid Game (Extraction Zone)
- Push Morita Mk3 SAW to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Morita Mk1 Rifle
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Bug Hive — ARC Base)
- Max out Morita Mk1 Rifle — 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 Extraction Zone 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
- Always have at least one Hunter in your squad. Without someone closing bug holes, waves never stop escalating regardless of how many bugs you kill.
- Farm Extraction Zone 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 Starship Troopers: Extermination Guides
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- Starship Troopers: Extermination Tier List
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Walkthrough
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Beginner's Guide
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Tips & Tricks
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Weapons Guide
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Combat Guide
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Boss Guide
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Maps & Locations
- Starship Troopers: Extermination Classes & Characters
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