Crafting Materials & Resources — Assassin's Creed Origins Guide

Crafting Materials & Resources

In Assassin's Creed Origins, crafting is essential for Bayek's progression. Upgrading your gear directly impacts your combat effectiveness, stealth capabilities, and overall survivability. Unlike previous Assassin's Creed titles, Bayek's gear upgrades are tied to specific crafting materials, requiring you to actively hunt, gather, and scavenge across ancient Egypt. Mastering resource acquisition is key to becoming a true Master Assassin.

Understanding Crafting Categories

Bayek's craftable gear falls into several categories, each requiring different material types:

• Hidden Blade: Increases assassination damage. Crucial for one-shotting tougher enemies.
• Quiver: Increases arrow capacity for all bow types. Essential for ranged combat.
• Tool Pouch: Increases capacity for various tools like Sleep Darts and Fire Bombs.
• Bracer: Increases melee damage. Important for direct confrontations.
• Breastplate: Increases health. Improves Bayek's durability in combat.
• Stabilizer Glove: Increases ranged damage. Enhances bow effectiveness.

Each upgrade tier for these items demands increasing quantities of specific resources. Prioritize upgrades based on your playstyle, but generally, the Hidden Blade, Quiver, and Tool Pouch offer the most immediate and impactful advantages.

Primary Crafting Materials & Acquisition

The core crafting materials you'll be hunting for are Animal Skins, Hard Leather, Bronze, and Iron. Each has distinct sources and optimal farming strategies.

Animal Skins

Animal Skins are among the most common early-game crafting materials, primarily used for upgrading your Hidden Blade, Quiver, and Tool Pouch. They are harvested from various wildlife across Egypt.

• Source: Hunt animals. Common animals like Gazelles, Hyenas, and Crocodiles are excellent sources.
• Locations:
  • Gazelles: Abundant in open desert areas like the Siwa Oasis, Iment Nome, and Lake Mareotis. Look for herds grazing.
  • Hyenas: Often found in rocky, arid regions and near desert oases. They frequently hunt other animals, making them easy to spot.
  • Crocodiles: Inhabit riverbanks and marshy areas, particularly around the Nile Delta and Faiyum Oasis. Be cautious, as they are aggressive.
• Strategy:
  • Use Senu to tag animals from a distance. This makes tracking and hunting much easier.
  • A single arrow to the head (from a Hunter Bow or Light Bow) is usually enough to take down most common animals.
  • For larger, more dangerous animals like Hippos or Lions, consider using a Predator Bow for critical headshots or engaging them from a safe distance.
  • Always loot the carcass immediately after a kill.

Hard Leather

Hard Leather is a more advanced material, typically required for mid-to-late game upgrades for items like your Bracer and Breastplate. It's obtained from larger, more dangerous predators.

• Source: Hunt larger, more aggressive animals.
• Locations:
  • Lions: Found in specific hunting grounds, often marked on your map with an animal icon. Good spots include the Libyan Desert, Faiyum Oasis, and White Desert Oasis.
  • Hippos: Primarily found in the Nile Delta and Faiyum Oasis, often in groups near water sources. They are extremely aggressive and can deal heavy damage.
  • Leopards: Less common than lions, but found in similar arid and rocky regions.
• Strategy:
  • Approach these animals with caution. They can kill Bayek quickly if you're not prepared.
  • Utilize stealth and headshots with a Predator Bow for maximum damage.
  • If direct combat is unavoidable, dodge frequently and use heavy attacks.
  • Consider using Fire Bombs or Sleep Darts to gain an advantage.

Bronze & Iron

Bronze and Iron are crucial for upgrading your Stabilizer Glove and other metallic components of your gear. These are not harvested from animals but are found in human-controlled areas.

• Source: Looting enemy camps, convoys, and treasure chests.
• Locations:
  • Enemy Camps & Forts: Every enemy stronghold, from small outposts to large forts, contains lootable chests and weapon racks that often yield Bronze and Iron. Larger locations tend to have more.
  • Convoys: Patrol routes across the map often feature military convoys carrying valuable resources. These are typically guarded by multiple soldiers and sometimes a captain.
  • Treasure Chests: Marked on your map (after synchronization or Senu scouting) with a chest icon. These almost always contain crafting materials, including Bronze and Iron.
  • Destroying Weapons/Shields: While less efficient, dismantling unwanted weapons and shields from your inventory can sometimes yield small amounts of Bronze or Iron.
• Strategy:
  • Prioritize Camps: Systematically clear enemy camps, especially larger ones, as they are reliable sources. Use Senu to tag all enemies and loot locations before engaging.
  • Ambush Convoys: Find a good vantage point or choke point to ambush convoys. Use a Predator Bow to take out archers and then engage the remaining guards.
  • Stealth is Key: For both camps and convoys, a stealthy approach minimizes risk and conserves health and resources.
  • Side Quests: Many side quests reward you with crafting materials upon completion, so don't neglect them.

Purchasing Materials

If you find yourself short on a specific material and don't want to hunt or raid, you can purchase crafting materials from Blacksmiths. However, this is generally not recommended as it can be quite expensive, especially for higher-tier materials. Save your Drachmas for legendary gear or mount upgrades unless you are in a desperate pinch for a critical upgrade.

Tips for Efficient Resource Gathering

• Use Senu Constantly: Senu is your best friend for spotting animals, marking enemy resource caches, and identifying convoy routes.
• Clear Question Marks: Every question mark on your map often leads to a location with potential crafting materials, be it an animal hunting ground, an enemy camp, or a treasure chest.
• Don't Be Afraid to Fast Travel: If you've cleared an area of animals, fast travel to a distant synchronization point and then back. Animals often respawn after a short time or upon reloading the area.
• Upgrade Your Hidden Blade First: A powerful Hidden Blade allows you to stealthily eliminate more powerful enemies, making camp clearing and convoy ambushes much easier and safer, which in turn leads to more resources.
• Sell Unwanted Gear: While dismantling can give you a tiny bit of materials, selling unwanted common or rare weapons and shields to a Blacksmith is a better way to earn Drachmas, which can then be used to buy materials if absolutely necessary.

By diligently following these strategies, Bayek will quickly become a master of his craft, ready to face any challenge ancient Egypt throws his way.