ULTRAKILL is a retro-styled FPS inspired by Quake, Devil May Cry, and classic arcade shooters. Set in the layers of Hell, you play as a machine fueled by blood, meaning aggressive play literally heals you. The style ranking system (D through ULTRAKILL) rewards varied combat, weapon swapping, and creative kills. Every weapon has multiple variants with distinct alt-fires, and the coin-flipping mechanic lets you redirect shots for trick kills. Currently in Early Access through Act 2, it's already considered one of the best boomer shooters ever made.
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 synergies |
| 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
Limbo
Key resources: Core weapon unlocks, basic movement tutorials, Cerberus boss fight Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Core Eject Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lust
Key resources: Nailgun variants, Minos Prime secret fight, water combat mechanics Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Core Eject Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Gluttony
Key resources: Railcannon unlock, Gabriel boss fight, poison enemy variants Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Core Eject Shotgun upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Greed
Key resources: Rocket Launcher, V2 rematch boss, Mindflayer encounters, numerous secrets Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Piercer Revolver max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Wrath
Key resources: Final weapon variants, Leviathan boss, endgame challenges, P-rank attempts Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Piercer Revolver max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Limbo — Lust)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Core Eject Shotgun once accessible
Mid Game (Gluttony)
- Push Core Eject Shotgun to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Piercer Revolver
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Greed — Wrath)
- Max out Piercer Revolver — 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 Gluttony 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
- Core Eject swap-cancel: fire the shotgun, immediately switch weapons and switch back, fire again. This bypasses the pump animation and doubles your fire rate.
- Farm Gluttony 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 ULTRAKILL Guides
- ULTRAKILL ULTRAKILL Overview
- ULTRAKILL Best Builds
- ULTRAKILL Tier List
- ULTRAKILL Walkthrough
- ULTRAKILL Beginner's Guide
- ULTRAKILL Tips & Tricks
- ULTRAKILL Weapons Guide
- ULTRAKILL Combat Guide
- ULTRAKILL Boss Guide
- ULTRAKILL Maps & Locations
- ULTRAKILL Classes & Characters
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