Gloomwood Efficient Resource Farming & Map Progression Guide

Ammo Farming — Best Routes

Ammunition is the most valuable resource in Gloomwood. Unlike health, you cannot craft ammo — you must find it. Here are the best farming routes:

Early Game: Prison Guard Patrol Route

Requirements: Rusty Scalpel
Time: 3 minutes per run
Ammo per run: 3-6 Revolver Rounds

The prison has 4 guards that respawn when you save and reload at the nearby typewriter. Stealth kill each guard. Each drops 1-2 Revolver Rounds. Save, reload, repeat. This is the fastest early-game ammo farm.

Mid Game: Docks Warehouse Loop

Requirements: Crowbar, Revolver
Time: 8 minutes per run
Ammo per run: 6-10 Revolver Rounds, 2-4 Shotgun Shells

The Docks warehouse has multiple ammo spawns: on desks, in crates, and on the Dock Workers. Clear the warehouse, loot everything, save at the Docks safe room, reload, and repeat. The ammo in crates respawns on reload.

Late Game: Cathedral Courtyard

Requirements: Rifle or Shotgun
Time: 10 minutes per run
Ammo per run: 8-12 Revolver Rounds, 4-6 Shotgun Shells, 2 Rifle Rounds

The Cathedral courtyard has 6 Cultists and 2 Plague Priests. Each drops ammo. The courtyard also has 3 ammo caches (in corners and behind pillars). Clear, loot, save at the Cathedral safe room, reload, repeat.

For the best weapons to use with your ammo, see our Gloomwood Best Builds Guide.

Bandage Farming — Healing Items

Bandages are the only way to heal in Gloomwood. You can carry up to 5 at a time. Here is where to find them:

Key Item Locations

For hidden item locations, see our Gloomwood Secrets Guide.

Map Progression — Optimal Area Order

Gloomwood's areas are mostly linear, but there are optional detours. This progression path ensures you have enough resources for each boss:

1. Prison (Start): Escape the cell. Get the Revolver. Stealth kill all 4 guards. Loot everything.
2. Prison Hidden Armory: Before leaving, push the bookshelf in the guard quarters for bonus ammo.
3. Docks: Get the Crowbar and Shotgun. Clear the warehouse. Find the Smuggler's Tunnel for a Lockpick.
4. Dock Master Boss: Use the environment for cover. Headshots with the Revolver are most efficient.
5. Slums: Explore thoroughly. Find the Sewer Key and the Apothecary. Get the Rifle.
6. Rat King (Optional): Before the Plague Doctor, go to the Sewers. Defeat the Rat King for the secret ending item.
7. Plague Doctor Boss: Use the Shotgun. Stay mobile. Throw Lantern Oil for bonus damage.
8. Cathedral: Explore the Bell Tower for a Rifle. Find the hidden candelabra for the Crypt.
9. Forgotten Saint (Optional): Defeat before the High Priest. Use Holy Water and the Rifle.
10. High Priest Boss: Use Holy Water in phase 2. The Rifle is effective at range.
11. Escape Route: Find the hidden altar. Activate it before the General.
12. General Boss: Kill the dog first. Use pillars for cover. Land shots during reload.

Danger Zones — What to Avoid

• The Sewers without the Shotgun: The Rat King is nearly impossible without a Shotgun. Get it first.
• The Cathedral Courtyard at night: Enemy patrols are more aggressive and numerous. Wait for daytime.
• The Escape Route without full ammo: The final area has 6 Elite Guards and the General. Bring full ammo.
• Alleyways in the Slums: Dogs can corner you. Use the Rifle to kill them from a distance.

Resource Management Tips

• Always carry a Lockpick: Locked doors and chests often contain valuable ammo and bandages.
• Use the storage chest: Safe rooms have storage chests. Deposit excess items for later retrieval.
• Prioritize Shotgun shells: The Shotgun is the best boss-killing weapon. Save shells for bosses.
• Do not waste Rifle rounds: The Rifle is powerful but ammo is very rare. Use it only for dangerous enemies.
• Stealth kill everything: Every enemy you stealth kill saves 1-3 rounds of ammo.
• Break wooden crates: Some crates contain ammo or bandages. Use the Crowbar to break them.

For more gameplay tips, see our Gloomwood Strategy Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions