- Void Runners crafting starts with smart resource gathering during each raid, not at the workbench.
- Extraction-first mindset: materials you lose on death cannot be crafted into anything.
- Budget loadouts while farming materials; save premium resources for objective-driven raids.
- Inventory discipline: prioritize crafting materials that support your current build path.
- Sustainability loop: consistent extractions beat maximum-loot runs for long-term crafting progress.
How Crafting Fits the Void Runners Raid Loop
In Void Runners, the PC PvPvE extraction shooter from VoidDev Interactive currently in Early Access playtest, crafting is not a separate minigame — it is the economic backbone of the extraction loop. Every raid you enter is a materials run. Equipment, consumables, and resources recovered from the map become the raw inputs for preparing better future raids.
Because the game is still in playtest, exact recipe lists and station names may change between builds. The strategy below focuses on the resource-management principles that remain stable regardless of balance patches.
Gather
- Collect crafting materials during exploration
- Prioritize items supporting your build path
- Avoid wasting inventory space on low-value filler
Survive
- PvPvE awareness protects your materials
- Disengage from unfavorable fights
- Keep escape routes open
Extract & Reinvest
- Extraction converts loot into usable resources
- Replace or upgrade gear between raids
- Adjust risk level based on results
Materials only count once you extract. A large haul lost on the way out contributes nothing to crafting progress. A modest haul successfully extracted is better than a full inventory dropped at the extraction point.
Material Priority: What to Carry and What to Leave
Not every resource is worth the inventory slot. Judge each material by three questions: does it support your next crafting goal, is its replacement cost high, and does carrying it increase your loss if eliminated?
| Material Category | Carry Priority | Risk Notes | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare crafting materials | High | High value, contested zones | Core upgrades, premium gear |
| Common resources | Medium | Easy to replace | Bulk consumables, ammo |
| Repair and recovery items | Medium | Useful mid-raid and post-raid | Sustaining multiple raids |
| Low-value bulk items | Low | Fill space, slow extraction timing | Sell or store only when space allows |
| Objective-specific items | Situational | Only when quest or build requires them | Targeted crafting goals |
Review your inventory after every major encounter. Drop low-value bulk when a rare material appears, and start planning extraction as soon as your carried value becomes significant. Waiting until resources are exhausted before leaving is one of the most common rookie mistakes in any extraction shooter.
Step-by-Step: A Crafting-Focused Raid
Set a Farming Objective
Decide before entering which materials or gear tier you are farming for. A simple objective keeps your route focused and prevents aimless wandering that exposes you to AI enemies and other players.
Enter With a Budget Loadout
Use a low-cost starter build while material farming: a reliable general-purpose weapon, basic consumables, and replaceable armor. Do not commit premium gear to a run whose goal is gathering materials.
Route Through Resource Zones
Move methodically through high-value resource zones using cover. Approach from protected angles, avoid unnecessary detours, and keep the nearest known extraction route available at all times.
Fight Selectively
Engage AI enemies only when they block your route or guard an objective. Avoid player fights that do not improve your material haul — every engagement spends ammunition and healing you need for extraction.
Extract and Reinvest
Leave once the carried materials justify the risk. After extraction, convert resources into the equipment and consumables needed for the next, slightly more ambitious raid.
The most reliable crafting economy comes from consistent small-to-medium extractions, not from one maximum-loot run. Reinvest rewards into only the equipment that directly improves your next raid.
Crafting-Supported Build Paths
Match your material farming to the loadout you are building toward. These three paths reflect the raid styles supported by the current playtest build.
| Build Path | Target Materials | Raid Style | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Cost Starter | Common resources, basic ammo | Learn routes, safe extraction | Low |
| Standard Raid | Mixed common and rare materials | Balanced explore and fight | Medium |
| High-Risk High-Reward | Rare materials, contested loot | Contested zones, full commitment | High |
Starter Path
- Goal: replaceable gear, route knowledge
- Extract early, extract often
- Minimal PvP exposure
Standard Path
- Goal: balanced combat capability
- Mixed PvE clearing and selective PvP
- Reserve resources for extraction phase
Aggressive Path
- Goal: premium equipment investment
- Contest high-value zones
- Set a strict extraction threshold before entering
After securing your intended materials, do not increase risk further. The aggressive path fails most often when players keep looting past their planned extraction threshold and lose both the haul and the invested loadout.
Crafting Prep Checklist
Before Every Farming Raid:
- Define one clear material or gear objective
- Equip a loadout you can afford to lose
- Confirm your intended extraction route
- Set an extraction threshold for carried loot value
- Plan reinvestment of extracted materials
FAQ
Q: Is there a confirmed crafting recipe list for Void Runners?
No finalized recipe list is available yet. Void Runners is in Early Access playtest, and crafting details may change between builds. Follow the official Steam page and announcement feed for version-specific updates before committing resources.
Q: How does Void Runners crafting connect to PvPvE gameplay?
Crafting materials are gathered inside raids where both AI enemies and other players are threats. The PvPvE loop means every farming run balances loot value against combat risk — materials only become usable after a successful extraction.
Q: What is the best loadout for a material farming raid?
A low-cost starter build works best: a reliable general-purpose weapon, basic survival supplies, and replaceable armor. Save premium equipment for raids with a clear objective that justifies the investment.
Q: Should I fight other players while farming materials?
Only with a positional, numerical, or information advantage. PvP encounters can escalate quickly and spend resources you need for extraction. If a fight turns unfavorable, disengage and preserve the raid.