Titanfall 2 is Respawn Entertainment's 2016 shooter, published by Electronic Arts and added to Steam on 18 June 2020 after years as an Origin exclusive. It runs on two layers at once: a Pilot who wall runs, slides and double jumps through the level, and a Titan, a forty foot mech that drops from orbit when your meter fills. The nine mission campaign puts rifleman Jack Cooper with a Vanguard class Titan called BT-7274 and runs roughly six to seven hours, including Effect and Cause, a mission that hands you a device for switching between two time periods mid firefight. Multiplayer is six versus six across modes such as Attrition, Bounty Hunt and Amped Hardpoint.
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
The Pilot's Gauntlet
Key resources: Movement fundamentals, leaderboard times, first Pilot loadout Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Volt SMG upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Effect and Cause
Key resources: Time shift device, Ion Titan loadout, a Pilot helmet collectible Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Volt SMG upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Beacon
Key resources: Ronin Titan loadout, Pilot helmets, large scale Titan combat Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Volt SMG upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Angel City
Key resources: Balanced Pilot and Titan lanes, strong rooftop wall running routes Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for R-201 Carbine max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Boomtown
Key resources: Enclosed Titan duels, indoor Pilot routes, clear sniping lanes Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for R-201 Carbine max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Pilot's Gauntlet to Effect and Cause)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Volt SMG once accessible
Mid Game (The Beacon)
- Push Volt SMG to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for R-201 Carbine
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Angel City to Boomtown)
- Max out R-201 Carbine. 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 The Beacon 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
- Speed in Titanfall 2 is preserved rather than granted, so chain a wall run into a slide into a jump and never come to a stop on flat ground.
- Farm The Beacon 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 Titanfall 2 Guides
- Titanfall 2 Titanfall 2 Overview
- Titanfall 2 Best Builds
- Titanfall 2 Tier List
- Titanfall 2 Walkthrough
- Titanfall 2 Beginner's Guide
- Titanfall 2 Tips & Tricks
- Titanfall 2 Weapons Guide
- Titanfall 2 Combat Guide
- Titanfall 2 Boss Guide
- Titanfall 2 Maps & Locations
- Titanfall 2 Classes & Characters
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