The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived on PC on 3 April 2025, ported by Nixxes and Iron Galaxy from Naughty Dog's 2020 original. Alongside the visual work it carries three things the 2020 release never had: No Return, a roguelike survival mode with twelve playable characters, three unfinished Lost Levels shipped with developer commentary, and Guitar Free Play. The campaign is unchanged at 11 acts and 46 sub chapters, split between Ellie and Abby across the same three days in Seattle.
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 combinations |
| 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
Jackson
Key resources: Core skills, the first training manual, the event the rest of the game answers to Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Channel 13
Key resources: Supplies, collectibles, a heavy Infected set piece Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hillcrest
Key resources: High supply density, the best stealth playground in the campaign Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Aquarium
Key resources: Story pivot, quiet exploration, the most loaded space in the game Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Semi-Auto Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Santa Barbara
Key resources: Final upgrades, the Rattler faction, the ending Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Semi-Auto Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Jackson to Channel 13)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Bow once accessible
Mid Game (Hillcrest)
- Push Bow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Semi-Auto Pistol
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Aquarium to Santa Barbara)
- Max out Semi-Auto Pistol. 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 Hillcrest 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
- Crafting draws on one shared pool, so a health kit and a Molotov compete for the same alcohol and rags. On Survivor and Grounded most players over craft health kits early and then have nothing to throw when a Bloater arrives.
- Farm Hillcrest 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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