Breakpoint moved the series from Bolivia to Auroa in October 2019, and the Steam listing under app 2231380 arrived after that original launch with the full run of title updates already applied. Auroa is Jace Skell's private archipelago, the drones his company built now answer to Cole D. Walker and his Wolves, and Nomad starts the game alone after the convoy carrying his team is shot down. The safe ground is Erewhon, a hidden settlement under Twin Falls Mountain in the Mount Hodgson province, run by ex-Marine Mads Schulz and his wife Maria.
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
Mount Hodgson
Key resources: Erewhon vendors and faction missions, class unlocks and respec, the bivouac network, and the first Skell Credits sinks Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for MK17 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Smuggler Coves
Key resources: Weapon blueprints in coastal outposts, early Skell Tech sites, and several bivouac locations that shorten later approaches Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for MK17 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fen Bog
Key resources: Faction mission chains, weapon blueprints in the marsh outposts, and several Wolves patrol routes worth ambushing for gear Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for MK17 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sinking Country
Key resources: Silver Stake Tactical blueprint at the Cold War Airfield, Behemoth-guarded relays, and high tier Sentinel loot Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for 416 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Windy Islands
Key resources: MK17 blueprint, high tier gear drops, and access routes toward the Liberty region objectives Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for 416 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Mount Hodgson to Smuggler Coves)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on MK17 once accessible
Mid Game (Fen Bog)
- Push MK17 to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for 416
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Sinking Country to Windy Islands)
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 Fen Bog 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
- Prone camouflage is the most important survival tool in the game and it is not automatic. Going prone in mud, sand or long grass applies a visible camouflage layer that defeats most drone sweeps and delays Wolves detection long enough for a patrol to walk past.
- Farm Fen Bog 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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