Transformice is Atelier 801's free multiplayer platformer where a room full of mice race to grab a piece of cheese and carry it back to a hole, while one player is chosen as the Shaman and builds the route with planks, boxes, anvils and balloons. The Shaman scores by saving other mice, and after 1,000 saves hard mode unlocks, then divine mode at 5,000 saves with at least 2,000 of them in hard mode. Five skill trees, Spiritual Guide, Wind Master, Mechanician, Wildling and Physicist, hold 15 skills each across six branches, so what a Shaman can summon changes considerably between two players at the same level.
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
Vanilla
Key resources: Cheese, first place points, shaman saves Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Big Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bootcamp
Key resources: Bootcamp completions, movement skill that transfers to every other mode Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Big Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Racing
Key resources: Racing rank, shortcut knowledge Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Big Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Survivor
Key resources: Survivor rounds survived, cannon dodging practice Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Little Plank max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Defilante
Key resources: Defilante points, group coordination Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Little Plank max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Vanilla to Bootcamp)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Big Box once accessible
Mid Game (Racing)
- Push Big Box to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Little Plank
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Survivor to Defilante)
- Max out Little Plank. 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 Racing 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
- Build toward the cheese first and worry about the hole second. Rounds are on a timer and a room that never reaches the cheese scores nothing, whereas a room holding cheese will usually find a way back even over a rough return path.
- Farm Racing 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 Transformice Guides
- Transformice Transformice Overview
- Transformice Best Builds
- Transformice Tier List
- Transformice Walkthrough
- Transformice Beginner's Guide
- Transformice Tips & Tricks
- Transformice Weapons Guide
- Transformice Combat Guide
- Transformice Boss Guide
- Transformice Maps & Locations
- Transformice Classes & Characters
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