In Warborne: Above Ashes, survival in a WAA Solarbite war-torn, sci-fi world hinges on how well you gather, manage, and spend your resources. Whether you're training troops, building structures, crafting high-level gear, or fueling your faction’s war machine, resource management lies at the heart of your success. Among the dozens of collectible materials in the game, four stand out as the most essential to daily progression, alliance strength, and long-term dominance.
Let’s explore the four core resources in Warborne: Above Ashes, how to obtain them, and how to use them effectively.
1. Exergy
What is it?
Exergy is the fundamental energy source of the Warborne universe. Think of it as both fuel and currency—it powers tech, construction, and advanced crafting systems. It's also essential for contributing to your alliance and faction’s overall growth.
How to Get It:
Harvest from Exergy Fields scattered across the map
Earn as rewards from PvE missions, world bosses, and faction events
Raid enemy resource nodes or harvesters
Collect from Logistics Core donations and faction quests
What is it used for?
Building and upgrading base structures
Training troops and manufacturing vehicles
Powering alliance-wide structures and buffs
Contributing to Logistics Cores to earn Warband Medals and other rewards
Tips:
Focus on securing Exergy Fields early in your zone to ensure a steady supply.
Always donate excess Exergy to your alliance for long-term gains.
2. Warband Medals
What are they?
Warband Medals are a special currency used within your alliance to unlock advanced perks, buffs, and gear. They reflect your personal contribution to your alliance’s success and are a key form of progression.
How to Get Them:
Contribute Exergy to your alliance’s Logistics Core
Participate in warband missions and zone control objectives
Earn from PvP kills, especially during faction conflicts
What are they used for?
Purchasing high-level crafting materials and tech items
Unlocking warband-specific bonuses or buffs
Contributing to seasonal alliance progress
Tips:
Donate daily for consistent medal income.
Join large-scale raids and events to rack up rewards faster.
3. Faction Contribution
What is it?
Faction Contribution is a prestige-based resource that measures your service and loyalty to your chosen faction (e.g., Emberwild, Ironcreed, Sirius). It can be traded for exclusive faction rewards and used in tech tree upgrades.
How to Get It:
Completing faction missions and weekly objectives
Donating materials (especially Exergy) to the cheap WAA Solarbite Faction Command
Participating in zone conquests and stronghold defense
