Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is Owlcat Games' CRPG set in the grimdark far future where you play as a Rogue Trader — one of the few individuals with a warrant to explore, trade, and conquer beyond the Imperium's borders. The game features deep turn-based tactical combat, a conviction system (Dogmatic/Iconoclast/Heretical) that shapes your story, companion loyalty mechanics, and colony management across the Koronus Expanse. As a 40K RPG, it's the most authentic tabletop experience in video game form.
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 synergies |
| 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
Rogue Trader Vessel
Key resources: Base of operations, crew management, warp travel hub Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Bolt Pistol upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Footfall
Key resources: Merchants, quest hubs, political contacts, companion recruitment Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Bolt Pistol upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Janus
Key resources: Story progression, first conviction points, companion development Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Bolt Pistol upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kiava Gamma
Key resources: Major conviction decisions, colony establishment, unique loot Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Power Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Warp
Key resources: Random events, crew development, Warp-touched items Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Power Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Rogue Trader Vessel — Footfall)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Bolt Pistol once accessible
Mid Game (Janus)
- Push Bolt Pistol to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Power Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Kiava Gamma — The Warp)
- Max out Power Sword — 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 Janus 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
- Companion approval affects story endings significantly. Pay attention to companion reactions to your decisions — some companions approve of opposite things.
- Farm Janus 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 Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Guides
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Overview
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Best Builds
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Tier List
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Walkthrough
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Beginner's Guide
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Tips & Tricks
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Weapons Guide
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Combat Guide
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Boss Guide
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Maps & Locations
- Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Classes & Characters
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