Ashes of Creation Crate System Guide
The crate system in Ashes of Creation looks confusing at first, but it becomes a reliable way to earn currency, reputation, and experience once you understand the flow. Crates reward planning more than speed, and mistakes usually hurt.
How The Crate System Works
Crates are used to transport gathered resources to specific vendors for rewards. You buy a crate certificate, build the crate, fill it with resources, then deliver it to the correct vendor.
Each crate type has its own rewards and risks. Higher tier crates give better payouts but attract more attention.
Types Of Crates You Can Use
Each crate type is tied to a vendor and reward pool. You must return the finished crate to the same type of vendor.
Market Crate, bought with glint, rewards gold or silver
Citizen Crate, bought with tickets, rewards gold or silver
Construction Crate, bought with silver, rewards tickets and reputation
Settlement Crate, bought with glint, rewards tickets
Guild Crate, bought with silver, rewards guild experience
Picking the right crate depends on what you need most.
Where To Build A Crate
After buying a crate certificate, you must build the crate at the nearby build station. Each certificate lists the materials and currency required.
Once built, the crate becomes a physical object that must be transported safely.
If you die or lose the crate, it is gone.
How To Unlock Better Crates
Better crates come from better settlement standing. As your settlement grows beyond village stage, more options unlock.
You increase rank by helping with settlement projects and board quests.
Higher rank means access to higher tier crate certificates, which increase crate value and rewards.
Filling Your Crate With Resources
Crates can be filled with resources gathered from the surrounding biome. Any valid resource counts toward the crate’s value.
The crate fills as you gather. Once full, it is ready for delivery.
Planning A Safe Delivery Route
Transport is the most dangerous part of the system. Poor route choices usually end in loss.
Avoid main roads and popular points of interest
Stay away from lawless zones when possible
Use mules or caravans to move faster
Travel with guild members or other players
Water routes can also be safer depending on location.
What Happens If Your Crate Is Stolen
If another player steals your crate, everything inside is lost. The crate itself is also gone.
Dying has the same result. You must start over with a new certificate.
There is no recovery mechanic.
Final Blurb
The crate system rewards patience, planning, and awareness. Rushing crates almost always ends badly.
Pick the crate that matches your goal, plan your route carefully, and assume someone is watching. If you play it smart, crates become one of the most consistent progression systems in the game.
FAQ
Who do I turn crates in to
You must return the crate to the same vendor type that sold the certificate.
What resources can go inside a crate
Any resource gathered within the current biome can be used.
What is the safest way to move crates
Use mules or caravans and avoid high traffic routes.
Do I lose the crate if I die
Yes. Death permanently destroys the crate and its contents.
Are higher tier crates worth it
Yes, but only if you can transport them safely.
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