In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, returning to the open-world RPG format means you'll need to stay on top of your character and Hideout upgrades to tackle the game's more challenging encounters. Here's how you can quickly gather resources in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

How to Get Wood, Minerals, and Crops in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

There are three primary methods for acquiring resources for your Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:

• By completing quests
• By completing Contracts
• By looting chests

Quests and chest looting are straightforward. Many side quests will generously reward you with resources, and you can also collect them by raiding restricted areas. When you enter such areas or castles, use the L2 or LT button to survey your surroundings. This action helps you spot golden and white orbs, which signify chests and other valuable caches.

Occasionally, you'll stumble upon large resource caches that you can mark for your scouts to pilfer later.

However, if your goal is to farm resources efficiently, focusing on completing Contracts is key.

Completing Contracts

As you expand your base, you'll eventually need to construct a Kakurega building within your Hideout. This addition not only increases your scout numbers but also unlocks optional quests known as Contracts. These Contracts are specifically designed to help you gather wood, minerals, crops, and even metal and silk, which are essential for upgrading your weapons and armor.

Navigate to the Kakurega building from your Hideout and interact with the small table inside to access your Contracts. Accept the ones that interest you, and locate them on your map, marked by a katana icon. Completing these quests will reward you with substantial amounts of resources, making them invaluable if you're aiming for significant upgrades to your Hideout.

That's how you can efficiently gather resources in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and insights on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.