Tuxedo Labs put Teardown into Early Access on 29 October 2020 and shipped version 1.0 on 21 April 2022. Every wall, pipe and vehicle across its 40 mission campaign is built from destructible voxels, and the heists are designed around that fact. You get unlimited time to carve a route through a site, then 60 seconds to grab the loot and reach the escape vehicle once the alarm trips.
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
Löckelle Teardown Services
Key resources: Tool upgrades, mission select, a consequence free testing yard Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Blowtorch upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lee Chemicals
Key resources: First cash payout, sledgehammer and spray can practice Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Blowtorch upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
West Point Marina
Key resources: Plank routing practice, boat extraction, blowtorch work on hulls Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Blowtorch upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Villa Gordon
Key resources: High value targets on upper floors, the story turn against your employer Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Sledgehammer max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Quilez Security
Key resources: Late campaign payout, a real test of fully upgraded tools Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Sledgehammer max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Löckelle Teardown Services to Lee Chemicals)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Blowtorch once accessible
Mid Game (West Point Marina)
- Push Blowtorch to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Sledgehammer
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Villa Gordon to Quilez Security)
- Max out Sledgehammer. 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 West Point Marina 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
- Trigger nothing until the route is finished. Preparation has no time limit whatsoever, and every hole you punch beforehand is still open when the 60 seconds begin.
- Farm West Point Marina 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 Teardown Guides
- Teardown Teardown Overview
- Teardown Best Builds
- Teardown Tier List
- Teardown Walkthrough
- Teardown Beginner's Guide
- Teardown Tips & Tricks
- Teardown Weapons Guide
- Teardown Combat Guide
- Teardown Boss Guide
- Teardown Maps & Locations
- Teardown Classes & Characters
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