Tundra's debut roguelike takes FTL's paused ship combat and drops it into a techno-gothic future where the Solar Empire worships the Immortal God King Hyperion and three Ruinous Cults want the same prize you do. A run crosses exactly six sectors and the sixth is always the Imperial Coreworlds, whose final node is the Vault of Souls. Every playable hull carries 30 hull points and room for at most nine installed systems, and the only ship unlocked when you start is Imperial Cruiser A, the Triumph of Heaven. Crew come from seven human factions with more than seventy distinct types between them, so boarding parties are built rather than drafted.
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
Protostar Wastes
Key resources: Early scrap from combat encounters, occasional derelicts, few shops Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Beam Armaments upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Raider Clanworlds
Key resources: Raider Clan crew recruits, salvage encounters, faction standing shifts Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Beam Armaments upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Imperial Shrineworlds
Key resources: Imperial Citizen crew, shrine encounters, Imperial faction standing Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Beam Armaments upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Forge Enclaves
Key resources: System and module upgrades, Technocult crew, shipyard access Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Cannons max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Imperial Coreworlds
Key resources: Run completion, ship unlocks, the largest Resonance payout of the run Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Cannons max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Protostar Wastes to Raider Clanworlds)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Beam Armaments once accessible
Mid Game (Imperial Shrineworlds)
- Push Beam Armaments to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Cannons
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Forge Enclaves to Imperial Coreworlds)
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 Imperial Shrineworlds 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
- Shield power only moves in steps of two, and each additional barrier costs two upgrade levels. Budget for that before you buy a third weapon you then cannot power.
- Farm Imperial Shrineworlds 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 Void War Guides
- Void War Void War Overview
- Void War Best Builds
- Void War Tier List
- Void War Walkthrough
- Void War Beginner's Guide
- Void War Tips & Tricks
- Void War Weapons Guide
- Void War Combat Guide
- Void War Boss Guide
- Void War Maps & Locations
- Void War Classes & Characters
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