Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based open-world RPG with a brutal pain, injury, and permadeath system. You control a lone mercenary navigating a medieval world, taking contracts, clearing dungeons, and managing a complex health system where injuries affect gameplay — broken arms reduce accuracy, leg wounds slow movement, and untreated infections can kill. The caravan management system lets you build a trading empire between adventures. Stoneshard is still in early access but already offers 50+ hours of punishing RPG content for players who want consequences.
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
Osbrook
Key resources: Starter contracts, basic equipment, save point access, caravan start Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Warbow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Brynn
Key resources: Advanced equipment shops, high-paying contracts, caravan upgrades Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Warbow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Mannshire
Key resources: Mid-tier equipment, moderate contracts, wilderness dungeon access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Warbow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bandit Camps
Key resources: Equipment drops, gold, bandit bounty contracts, ransom opportunities Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Crypts
Key resources: Best equipment drops, rare crafting materials, boss loot, high contract payouts Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Longsword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Osbrook — Brynn)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Warbow once accessible
Mid Game (Mannshire)
- Push Warbow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Longsword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Bandit Camps — Crypts)
- Max out Longsword — 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 Mannshire 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
- Save at inn beds and campfires — death is permanent and losing a 10-hour character to an avoidable fight is devastating. Save before every dungeon and risky encounter.
- Farm Mannshire 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 Stoneshard Guides
- Stoneshard Stoneshard Overview
- Stoneshard Best Builds
- Stoneshard Tier List
- Stoneshard Walkthrough
- Stoneshard Beginner's Guide
- Stoneshard Tips & Tricks
- Stoneshard Weapons Guide
- Stoneshard Combat Guide
- Stoneshard Boss Guide
- Stoneshard Maps & Locations
- Stoneshard Classes & Characters
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