Parallel 45 Games released Tower Dominion on 7 May 2025. It is a roguelike tower defence where you shape the ground as well as the defence: between waves you expand the map with new terrain zones, and the paths you carve decide where the alien waves walk toward your HQ. Three factions, the Iron Dragoons, the Lions of Ravelski and the Pargan Assault Group, field ten commanders each, and the run ends the moment HQ life reaches zero. Difficulty runs Recruit, Veteran, Elite and War, and clearing War unlocks the endless Frontier mode.
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
Main headquarters
Key resources: Adjacency bonuses for close support buildings, the Iron Dragoons Officers Quarters buff, and the only life total that matters Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Durendal cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battlefront
Key resources: Merged battlefronts create a single killing ground where every tower fires at every wave Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Durendal cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Entry point
Key resources: Advance intelligence via the wave preview, which is the cheapest defensive advantage in the game Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Durendal cannon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Camp Alpha
Key resources: Free resource generation without spending Supply on construction Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Defender m5 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Classified site
Key resources: Resource contribution and map presence that does not consume one of your three blueprint choices Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Defender m5 max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Main headquarters to Battlefront)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Durendal cannon once accessible
Mid Game (Entry point)
- Push Durendal cannon to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Defender m5
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Camp Alpha to Classified site)
- Max out Defender m5. 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 Entry point 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
- Enemies are organised into tiers, with Tier 0 appearing first and a higher tier introduced every 10 waves. That means a defence that comfortably holds wave 19 can collapse at wave 21, so build for the tier break rather than the wave in front of you.
- Farm Entry point 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 Tower Dominion Guides
- Tower Dominion Tower Dominion Overview
- Tower Dominion Best Builds
- Tower Dominion Tier List
- Tower Dominion Walkthrough
- Tower Dominion Beginner's Guide
- Tower Dominion Tips & Tricks
- Tower Dominion Weapons Guide
- Tower Dominion Combat Guide
- Tower Dominion Boss Guide
- Tower Dominion Maps & Locations
- Tower Dominion Classes & Characters
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