The mysterious vampire game with building and undeniable panache saw its full release in May 2024 after already selling 3 million copies by 2023.V Risingdefinitely captured the interest of many players who wanted to role-play a vampire, build a dope castle, or maybe get theirDiablofix in a weird way. No matter the reason why players showed up, the base building kept them coming back.
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Building a base inV Rising— in PvE or PvP — is a pretty fun experience and not too intimidating for players who may be new to base-building mechanics. But depending on player priorities, picking a base location can be tricky. Should one opt for defensibility or for maximum build area? What about proximity to resources nearby or being far from any PvP enemies? Taking all of this into account, let’s break down the best base locations inV Risingacross each major area of the map.
Base locations in the Hallowed Mountains area have been omitted as the area is very isolated with little to offer in the way of resources.
1Farbane Woods Bottom Left
Don’t Get Attached To The First Build
Players can start their game in the bottom right or bottom left side ofFarbane Woods. They may also find themselves building a second castle in the central area of this map before moving ontoDunley Farmlands. Let’s start with the bottom left side ofFarbane Woods— an area near lots of small bandit camps, but not much else.
There are several base location options as outlined above, but if players can put off getting a castle until reaching the northern parts, they can pick up better base locations. The pink and purple outlined locations are closer to areas of interest without sacrificing denfensibility or build space. Besides, that early in the game, players don’t need a ton of build area; they only need enough to get the gear they need and move to their next castle location.
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2Farbane Woods Bottom Right
More Isolated But Bigger And More Defendable
Starting in the bottom right area ofFarbane Woodsopens much bigger base locations to players. However, this comes at the cost of proximity to nearby locations. If playingPvPwith other players, starting on the right may be better vs. on the leftfor solo players.
However, as mentioned, most players won’t invest heavily in their firstFarbane Woodscastle. It just doesn’t make sense, since players will never revisit this area after they’ve progressed even just a little in the game. If one has to build a castle early, players may choose the bottom left area ofFarbane Woodsover the bottom right simply because there are more bandit camps nearby.
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3Farbane Woods Central
A Base Location Worth Upgrading
If players can manage it, building their first base in the central area ofFarbane Woodsis much more worth it. Not only are players closer toall of theirV Bloodtargetsand resource locations, but they can avoid spending time and valuable materials on a base location they won’t likely need or want in just a few short hours of gameplay.
The options outlined above make much better initial base locations, but can also be great picks for a second and more permanentFarbane Woodscastle. The most central options are outlined in green, blue, and pink and will better serve players in the very early game. Players looking to build a second castle in the area may instead opt for the orange, pink, or yellow outlined areas instead. However, the yellow outline is not recommended for solo PvP players due to its relative distance from resources and its proximity to other base locations (meaning enemies).
4The Dunley Farmlands
So Much To Do And Still No Vampire Horse Until Castle Level 4
TheDunley Farmlandsrepresents the largest portion of the map inV Rising. As such, there are about a dozen or more base locations for players to choose from. Some of the better options are outlined in various colors above, with the best base location depending on what players value most: proximity to resources, defensibility, or building area. The most central bases, outlined in yellow and purple, offer all three of those traits, and are best suited toPvEplayers (solo or in a Clan). This also positions them near someCottonfarms and near the one of the two main villages inDunley.
One of the most important factors in choosing aDunley Farmlandsbase is the proximity to theHaunted Iron Mine. While not as direas theSilver Oreeconomy, theIron Oreeconomy for crafting next level gear and castle accessories can be a bit of a grind. ForPvPplayers, having a base close to resources is paramount, but some may opt for the base outlined in blue on the right as it has lots of room to build while only having one real entrance point in the northern part of the plot. Unfortunately for all players, there aren’t a ton of good base options that put players near theQuartz Quarrywithout being too far away from everything else they need.
TheRuins of Mortiumare technically to the East ofDunley Farmlands, but players should worry about that after they have worked their ways through some ofGloomrot.
5Gloomrot North & South
Brutal Sun Damage, Lots Of Mutants, And A Huge Map
The game breaksGloomrotup into South and North, so solo players may find themselves traveling by horse and Waygate inGloomrotquite a bit. But each section offers different materials — some of which players will need more often than others. InGloomrot South, the first section ofGloomrotmany players encounter, there are tons of materials players will need as they progress into the late game.Gloomrot Northhas fewer of these key materials, so opting for the base outlined in blue above may be the best option for a base inGloomrot.
It is well defended, being situated on a plateau of sorts with just one entrance and is close to lots of nearby locations rife for the plundering. FarmingMutant Grease,Tech Scrap, andRadium Alloysis easy to do with a base so close to multiple camps, too. Additionally, this base location is very close toDracula’s Demisemaking it a perfect waypoint for the endgame experience. If solo players aren’t pleased with this location, there are other base options outlined above.
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6The Cursed Forest
Spooky, Scary Everything (But Mostly A Tedious Status Effect)
The base location in the top right used to be the best option, but players can also opt for the area outlined in pink on the left. However, most players stick with the base on the right side due to its proximity to theAncient Villageand how large the plot is for maximum building, farming, and general land hoarding.
ForPvE, the base location is ideal with its picturesque bridge entrance and swamp aesthetic. ForPvP, it still has a ton to offer in terms of a well defensible location and proximity to late-game materials and monsters. The biggest bummer is that, if a player isn’t wearing theirShroud of the Forestcloak, they’ll suffer from theCurse of the Forestdebuff that shrouds the map and clouds up the screen. Also watch out for Gorecrusher as he has a tendency to roam quite a bit in the area.
7The Silverlight Hills
Human Form May Not Fool Everyone Here
There is really just one most desirable base location inSilverlight Hills– the one in the top left corner of the map. It’s just so close to theSacred Silver Mineand extremely defendable that players can’t pass up the chance to set up a castle there. InPvP, that means making a beeline for the location as it will be hotly contested. ForPvE, solo players must contend with lots of high-level enemies. Clan players should have no issues claiming the land.
In addition to the base location being a quick jaunt to theSilver Mine, there’s a large building area and a nice front spot for a little garden or hedge maze. Much like the base location in theCursed Forest, there’s room to grow and the area offers a unique aesthetic for players interested in that aspect of base building. Players cannot, unfortunately, create their own little vampire wineries despite the proximity to theBrighthaven Vineyards. But perhaps that’s just what keeping prisoners and tapping their blood for blood potions is…
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