Material Farming

Material farming is the economic engine of Gloria Victis. Every weapon, armor piece, building, and consumable traces back to a player gathering raw materials in the world. Some materials are abundant and solo-friendly; others — coal, beeswax, and bulat — require specific routes, profession levels, and group coordination to farm efficiently. This guide covers the best farming methods, the critical 5-player vein bonus, and optimized routes for every major material in the v2026.06 Relaunch.

Material Tier Overview

Tier	Materials	Farming Method	Group Required?
T1	Basic iron, common wood, wheat	Solo near capitals	No
T2	Coal, hardwood, leather, herbs	Solo or duo in mid-zones	Recommended
T3	Steel precursors, beeswax, rare herbs	Group mining or Beekeeping	Yes for efficiency
T4	Bulat, rare hardwood, exotic animal parts	Group mining mandatory	Yes

The 5-Player Vein Bonus

The single most important gathering mechanic in Gloria Victis. When five players mine the same ore vein simultaneously, each participant receives a yield bonus on every extraction action.

How It Works

Condition	Requirement
Players needed	Exactly 5 (not 4, not 6 — five)
Action	All 5 must mine the same vein at the same time
Profession	All players need Mining profession (any level)
Tool	All players need a functional pickaxe
Bonus	Significant extra ore per extraction action

Bonus Magnitude

Mining Context	Ore per Action (Solo)	Ore per Action (5-Player Bonus)	Efficiency Gain
Iron vein	2–3 ore	4–6 ore	~2x
Coal vein	1–2 coal	3–5 coal	~2.5x
Bulat vein	1 bulat	2–3 bulat	~2.5x
Rare ore vein	1 ore	2–3 ore	~2–3x

The bonus applies per action, not per vein. A vein that yields 20 total extractions with five players produces dramatically more total ore than the same vein mined solo.

Organizing Group Mining

Step	Action
1	Announce mining run in guild chat or zone chat
2	Gather 5 players at the target mine location
3	Identify an intact ore vein (not depleted)
4	All 5 players position around the same vein
5	Countdown and mine simultaneously
6	Continue until vein depletes, then find next vein
7	Repeat at new vein location

Guilds with organized mining schedules produce enough ore to supply their entire crafting operation. Solo players should join guild mining runs or ask in zone chat.

Coal Farming

Coal is essential for smelting ore into ingots at the Forge. Every blacksmithing recipe requires coal as fuel. Without coal, your entire profession chain stops.

Coal Vein Locations

Region	Vein Density	PvP Risk	Best For
Midlander border mines	High	Medium	Group mining runs
Ismir northern hills	Medium	Low–Medium	Solo or duo farming
Sangmar desert outcrops	Low	Low	Supplementary farming
Contested central zones	Very High	High	Guild-organized runs

Coal Farming Route (Group)

1. Assemble 5 players in Midlander border mine network
2. Clear any hostile players from the mine (PvP risk zone)
3. Locate coal vein cluster (3–4 veins in proximity)
4. Mine each vein with 5-player bonus
5. Deposit coal in depot, return for next cluster
6. Veins respawn after depletion — wait or rotate to adjacent mine

Coal Per Hour Estimates

Method	Coal per Hour	Notes
Solo, no bonus	30–50 coal	Slow but safe in low-PvP zones
Duo, no bonus	50–80 coal	Slightly faster, still no bonus
5-player bonus	120–200 coal	Optimal — organize group runs
5-player + Mining Mastery 5/5	150–250 coal	Passive skill accelerates extraction

Coal Uses

Product	Coal Required	Crafted At
Iron ingot (from ore)	2 coal per smelt	Forge/Smelter
Steel ingot	4 coal per smelt	Forge/Smelter
Bulat ingot	8 coal per smelt	Forge/Smelter
Forge fuel (ongoing)	1 coal per craft action	Forge

Budget at least one group coal run per week if you are actively crafting weapons and armor.

Beeswax Farming

Beeswax is a T3 material used in candle crafting, alchemy recipes, and certain tailoring projects. Unlike ore, beeswax comes from the Beekeeping profession, not Mining.

Beekeeping Setup

Requirement	Detail
Profession	Beekeeping (level 5+ to start)
Structure	Apiary (player-built or guild-built)
Location	Near farmland or flower fields
Passive	Beekeeping Mastery (3–5 points recommended)
Maintenance	Daily hive check (5 minutes)

Beeswax Yield

Beekeeping Level	Beeswax per Day (per hive)	Hives Needed for Weekly Stock
5–15	2–4 beeswax	5–7 hives
16–30	4–8 beeswax	3–5 hives
31–50	8–12 beeswax	2–3 hives
51+	12–20 beeswax	1–2 hives

Beeswax Farming Routine

1. Build or access an Apiary workshop
2. Place hives near crop fields (bees pollinate — thematic bonus)
3. Check hives daily for harvest readiness
4. Harvest beeswax and honey simultaneously
5. Process beeswax into candles or store raw for alchemy
6. Upgrade hives as Beekeeping level increases

Beeswax Uses

Product	Beeswax Required	Profession
Candles (light source)	2 beeswax	Beekeeping
Waterproofing salve	3 beeswax + herbs	Alchemy
Fine thread treatment	2 beeswax + flax	Tailoring
Torch (building light)	1 beeswax + wood	Carpentry

Beeswax is easy to overlook because it is not combat-critical, but alchemy and building recipes consume it steadily. Farm passively through Beekeeping while focusing active playtime on mining.

Bulat Farming

Bulat is the endgame ore. Used for blue-quality weapons and armor, bulat is the most valuable mining product in Gloria Victis.

Bulat Requirements

Requirement	Detail
Mining profession	Level 50+
Tool	Green-quality pickaxe minimum
Location	Deep mine networks in endgame zones
Group	5-player bonus strongly recommended
PvP risk	High — endgame mines are in contested territories
Passive	Mining Mastery 5/5

Bulat Vein Locations

Zone	Bulat Density	Access Difficulty	PvP Risk
Central contested mines	Highest	Requires level 60+ and group escort	Very High
Deep Ismir mine networks	High	Level 55+, cold zone traversal	High
Sangmar underground caverns	Medium	Level 50+, desert access	Medium
Midlander border deep shafts	High	Level 55+, guild territory preferred	High

Bulat Farming Route (Group — Mandatory)

1. Organize 5 miners + 2–3 combat escorts for PvP protection
2. Travel to central contested mine network
3. Clear hostile players from the mining area
4. Combat escorts hold the entrance while 5 miners work
5. Mine bulat veins with 5-player bonus active
6. Vein depletes quickly — rotate to next bulat spawn
7. Deposit bulat in depot immediately (partial-loot zone risk)
8. Repeat during off-peak PvP hours for safety

Bulat Per Hour Estimates

Method	Bulat per Hour	Viability
Solo, no bonus	3–5 bulat	Poor — not worth the risk
5-player bonus	12–20 bulat	Standard group rate
5-player + Mastery 5/5 + blue pickaxe	18–30 bulat	Optimal

Bulat Processing Chain

Bulat ore (mined) → Smelter (8 coal per ingot) → Bulat ingot → Forge (blue craft) → Blue-quality weapon/armor

Each bulat ingot is worth significant gold on the player market. Guilds that control bulat mining routes control the endgame gear supply chain.

General Material Farming Routes

Beyond the big three (coal, beeswax, bulat), every material has an optimal farming approach:

Iron Ore (T1 — Solo Friendly)

Route	Location	Rate (Solo)
Capital outskirts	Near all three capitals	150–200 ore/hour
Mid-zone mines	Contested border mines	200–300 ore/hour (with risk)

Iron is the most farmed material. Sell excess on the market or smelt into ingots for crafting.

Hardwood (T2 — Solo Friendly)

Route	Location	Rate (Solo)
Forest groves near capitals	All nations	100–150 logs/hour
Deep forest zones	Mid-tier wilderness	150–200 logs/hour

Lumberjacking requires a hatchet. Keep tool durability above 75% for optimal rates.

Leather and Meat (T2 — Solo Friendly)

Route	Location	Rate (Solo)
Farmland outskirts	Animal spawns near crops	30–50 leather/hour
Hunting grounds	Designated hunting zones	50–80 leather/hour

Hunting uses a skinning knife. Meat feeds Cooking; leather feeds Tailoring.

Herbs (T2 — Solo Friendly)

Route	Location	Rate (Solo)
Meadow zones	Near farmland	40–60 herbs/hour
Forest understory	Shaded areas in forests	60–80 herbs/hour

Herbs feed Alchemy potion production. No group bonus applies to herbalism.

Farming Safety in PvP Zones

High-value materials spawn in contested territories where PvP is active and partial loot rules apply:

Risk	Mitigation
Ganked while mining	Bring combat escorts or mine during off-peak hours
Looted on death	Deposit materials in depot frequently — never carry a full inventory
Vein camped by enemies	Rotate to alternate mine networks
Tool destroyed on death	Carry backup pickaxe in inventory
Horse killed en route	Use mount with high Courage, dismount before mines

See Partial Loot System for death penalty details and Combat & PvP for self-defense basics.

Farming Schedule Template

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday	Solo iron mining	Solo hardwood	Deposit + repair tools
Tuesday	Group coal run (5 players)	Craft ingots at Forge	Sell surplus on market
Wednesday	Solo herb/food gathering	Beekeeping hive check	Cook buff food
Thursday	Group coal run	Solo leather hunting	Craft arrows/armor
Friday	Group bulat run (if level 50+)	PvP escort for miners	Deposit all materials
Weekend	Guild-organized mega mining	Process all materials	Craft green gear for next week

Material Value Reference

Material	Market Value (per unit)	Demand Level	Farm Priority
Iron ore	Low	Always high	Daily
Coal	Medium	Always high	2–3x per week
Hardwood	Low	High	2–3x per week
Leather	Medium	Medium	Weekly
Herbs	Medium	Medium	Weekly
Beeswax	Medium–High	Steady	Daily (passive)
Bulat ore	Very High	Endgame only	Weekly (if level 50+)
Rare hardwood	High	Endgame only	Weekly

Prices fluctuate on the player market. Check the Depot & Economy guide for market navigation.

Tool and Workshop Prerequisites

Efficient farming requires preparation:

Prerequisite	Guide	Why
Green-quality pickaxe	Workshops Guide	Faster mining, higher durability
Mining Mastery 5/5	Passive Skills	Speed and yield bonus
Tool durability management	Tool Durability	No gathering slowdown
Correct profession levels	Professions Guide	Access to higher-tier nodes
Depot storage	Depot & Economy	Safe material storage

Group Farming Etiquette

Rule	Reason
Share vein locations in guild chat	Everyone benefits from 5-player bonus
Rotate vein access fairly	All 5 players must mine the same vein
Combat escorts get material tips	Incentivize protection for miners
Deposit before carrying too much	Protect against gank losses
Announce mining runs in advance	Easier to assemble 5 players
Do not steal veins from active groups	Community goodwill matters

Related Guides

• Professions Guide — Mining, Lumberjacking, Beekeeping leveling
• Workshops Guide — Process raw materials into gear
• Tool Durability — Maintain your pickaxe
• Resource Locations — Map-based farming hotspots
• Bastion Logistics — Guild material contribution events

Material farming is not glamorous, but it funds every sword swing in Gloria Victis. Solo farm iron and wood for daily needs. Organize five-player groups for coal and bulat. Maintain your bee hives for passive beeswax. Deposit often, repair your tools, and respect the vein bonus — it is the difference between a crafter who struggles and one who supplies an entire guild.