By a seasoned Warborne commander sharing the grind

In Warborne Above Ashes, building your faction from a patch of scorched earth into a battle-hardened powerhouse requires more than just brute force. Whether you’re running solo missions, strategizing in co-op, or diving into the latest endgame raids, how well you manage your resources — especially precious currencies like Solarbite — can make or break your progress. As someone who's spent too many late nights min-maxing builds and farming materials, I've rounded up 25 key tricks to keep your Warborne economy efficient and your progression steady.

1. Don’t Overspend Solarbite on Low-Tier Gear

Solarbite is incredibly valuable later in the game, so think twice before using it to patch up your early-game gear. You’ll regret it when you hit Tier 4 crafting.

2. Focus on Multi-Use Materials Early

Items like Fluxsteel and Embercoil serve multiple crafting purposes. Prioritize gathering them over niche mats in the first few zones.

3. Scout Before You Farm

Use drone scans or recon missions to identify high-density node clusters. Warborne Above Ashes rewards pre-planning with better drop yields and faster farming routes.

4. Rotate Your Gathering Crew

Each crew member has different passive boosts. Rotating them optimizes your return per minute when gathering materials.

5. Break Down Unused Mods

Don’t hoard outdated weapon mods. Dismantling them can return core resources that are otherwise hard to come by.

6. Time Your Expeditions with Server Resets

If you're grinding missions for materials, sync them with server reset times. You get an extra set of daily resources that way.

7. Don't Ignore Side Contracts

They often give resource bundles — including Solarbite — that are worth more than the base mission payout.

8. Use Crafting Buffs Strategically

You can stack certain station boosts (like Accelerated Refining) right before mass-processing raw ores. Don’t waste them on low-volume batches.

9. Trade Wisely at the Faction Market

Watch market trends daily. It’s not a player economy, but price shifts do occur. Stock up when demand dips.

10. Convert Credits to Solarbite Only When Necessary

The exchange rate’s brutal. Only convert when you’re a few points short of a major blueprint unlock.

11. Participate in Limited-Time Resource Rushes

These events boost drop rates across multiple zones. They're the perfect time to stockpile for future upgrades.

12. Buy Warborne Above Ashes Solarbite from reliable sources only

Let’s face it — sometimes you need that extra Solarbite boost. Sites like U4GM offer fast, no-nonsense options without risking your account.

13. Farm with a Clan

Even if you’re a solo player, teaming up for resource-heavy missions increases your haul and unlocks synergy bonuses.

14. Upgrade Storage Facilities ASAP

It’s tempting to spend on offense first, but you’ll need expanded storage to avoid wasting rare materials on overflow.

15. Monitor Your Fabricator Downtime

If it’s sitting idle, you’re losing resources. Always have a queued build, even if it’s just intermediate components.

16. Save High-Tier Alloys for Endgame

Don’t craft with Chronotite or Void Alloy unless you’re building Tier 5+ gear. These materials are rare and used in top-tier upgrades.

17. Recycle Base Components in Bulk

Use the recycling station’s mass-processing feature to save time and get better returns on common gear breakdowns.

18. Queue Up Blueprints During AFK Sessions

Long crafting queues? Start them before heading out or logging off. It’s basic efficiency but easy to forget.

19. Prioritize Tech Tree Nodes That Reduce Material Costs

A 10% resource reduction over time saves more than a one-time resource bundle. Long-term gains matter in Warborne.

20. Specialize Your Outposts

Instead of making each base a generalist hub, focus one on production, another on storage, and a third on research. It makes supply chain management easier.

21. Stack Passive Bonuses Before Resource Runs

Equip modules that boost carry capacity, node yield, and regen before farming zones like the Ashen Plateau.

22. Unlock Fast Travel Relays Near Resource Hubs

Faster movement = less downtime = more efficient loops. Don’t overlook this basic infrastructure upgrade.

23. Run Supply Convoys on Timers

Set them like alarms. They bring in steady supplies and are often overlooked by players focusing solely on active missions.

24. Track Your Weekly Resource Caps

Yes, there are hidden limits to how much of some resources you can earn per week. Stay under the cap to keep drops flowing.

25. Know When to Buy Instead of Farm

Some late-game mats have low drop rates and high time costs. If you’re close to a build milestone, buying Solarbite from U4GM may actually be the most efficient move.

Mastering the economy in Warborne Above Ashes doesn’t require a degree in logistics — just a bit of focus, planning, and the willingness to adapt. With these resource management tricks, you'll streamline your progression, reduce grind fatigue, and be better prepared when the next raid-tier drops or faction war kicks off.