Beginners guide to resources and resource management in Infinity Kingdom
Welcome to the world of Infinity Kingdom! As you start your journey, one of the most critical aspects to master is resource management. Whether you’re a new player just figuring things out or an intermediate player looking to refine your approach, understanding how to gather and use resources efficiently is the foundation for your success. Let me guide you through the essentials and share some tips to ensure you’re always ahead of the curve.
Why Resources Are Key to Your Growth
In Infinity Kingdom, resources are the lifeblood of progress. They fuel everything from upgrading your castle to training troops and researching technologies. Early on, you’ll notice that resources seem plentiful. Completing quests, defeating gnomes, and playing regularly will give you enough to cover the costs of building upgrades and troop training. However, as you advance beyond Castle Level 20, the resource requirements increase dramatically.
- Castle Level 10: Costs a manageable 105,000 resources combined.
- Castle Level 20: Jumps to a hefty 1.45 million resources.
- Castle Level 40: A staggering 140 million resources.
You can read much more about the costs of upgrading your castle and all other buildings in Infinity Kingdom here. On this page you find details on all costs for all levels across all buildings. Furthermore, you can use this link here to see a list of the prerequisites for upgrading your castle. Use this to plan your progress.
These escalating costs mean you need a solid plan to keep up with the demand. Without one, you risk stagnating and falling behind other players.
Basic Resource Collection: The Starting Point
The first and most straightforward way to gather resources is through your resource production buildings within your castle. These include farms, sawmills, quarries, and mines.
Upgrading these buildings increases their production rate and capacity. While this may seem like the logical first step, I’d advise caution:
- Why not prioritize production buildings? Upgrading these buildings early can slow down your castle level progression. Higher-level castles unlock more powerful features and troops, which are crucial for growth. Instead, focus your efforts on other methods to supplement your resources.
Key Tip: Upgrade production buildings sparingly and focus on castle progression for long-term benefits.
Efficient Resource Collection Outside Your Castle
1. Resource Nodes on the Map
Resource nodes scattered across the map are a reliable source of resources. When your troops aren’t busy raiding gnomes or garrisoning, always send them out to gather from these nodes. The higher the level of the node, the more resources you can collect. Be vigilant and strategic about node placement to maximize your gathering efficiency.
Key Tip: Use immortals with gathering boosts or skills to improve collection speed and capacity.
2. Alt-Account Farming
Creating alternate accounts (alt accounts) dedicated to resource farming is one of the most efficient ways to supplement your main account. There are two main strategies for alt farming:
- Focused Alt Farms: Fewer alt accounts that you actively play and use for resource node collection and upkeep.
- Passive Alt Farms: Multiple alt accounts that you develop just enough to produce resources passively. These require less daily attention and serve as consistent suppliers.
Setting up a network of farms will significantly enhance your resource income without slowing down your main account’s progress. See multiple guides to running alt-farms efficiently here.
Key Tip: Join an alliance with your alts to gain benefits while avoiding unnecessary attacks.
3. Dead Castles
In any server, players inevitably quit or become inactive. These “dead castles” can be goldmines for resources. Scout and mark them for daily collection. Over time, this can become one of your most lucrative resource-gathering strategies.
Key Tip: Watch for server merges and growth stages, as new dead castles often appear after these events.
Conserving and Timing Your Resource Usage
Inventory Resource Items
Throughout the game, you’ll collect resource items stored in your inventory. While it’s tempting to use these as soon as you’re short, conserving them for critical moments is essential. I’ve found that the sweet spot for using your inventory resources is between Castle Level 30 and 40. At this stage:
- Costs are skyrocketing.
- The server is still relatively active with fewer dead castles.
- You’ll need a resource boost to maintain momentum.
Key Tip: Use inventory resources strategically to push through significant upgrades or during timed events for extra rewards.
Wrapping It Up: Your Path to Resource Mastery
Efficient resource management isn’t just about collecting as much as you can—it’s about planning and prioritizing. Here’s a quick recap of what you should do:
- Focus on castle progression over upgrading resource production buildings.
- Always gather from resource nodes when your troops aren’t occupied.
- Create alt accounts for dedicated farming, either actively or passively.
- Scout for dead castles and collect from them daily.
- Conserve your inventory resources for crucial stages like Castle Level 30-40.
By following these tips, you’ll set yourself up for success and ensure you’re never caught short when those massive upgrades come knocking. Resource management may seem tedious at first, but once you get into the rhythm, it’s incredibly rewarding. Now, go forth and conquer—your castle awaits!
Published: 08-01-2025