Quick Take
- Gold Rush Season 3 opens December 4 with a new extraction loop focused on Corrupted Loot and deeper risk regions
- Energy, Silver, and Royal Favor shape earnings, with the main prize pool tied to total Silver held at season’s end
- Players earn through expeditions, guild systems, and leaderboard placement across combat and skilling activity
How To Earn In Cambria Season 3
Cambria opens Gold Rush Season 3 on December 4, bringing back its ten day risk-to-earn cycle across deeper zones and new progression layers. The format remains centered on extraction. Players leave the safe zones, collect Corrupted Loot, survive long enough to raise their Reward Multiplier, and return to the Capital to trade everything for Silver and Royal Favor. Season 3 keeps the structure familiar while adding expanded Energy systems, refined drops, and more routes to influence through guilds and leaderboards.
Below is a fast step-by-step guide that lays out how earnings work inside the new season.
For full in-depth details see the official Cambria docs.
Step 1: Enter The Wilds And Gather Corrupted Loot
Your first objective in Season 3 is to collect Corrupted Loot. There are three types, each tied to a different activity loop.
- Artifacts from monsters
- Curios from gathering, mining, and woodcutting
- Gems from treasure chests deeper in the wild
Drop chances scale with zone difficulty and your Reward Multiplier. Staying outside longer increases your multiplier and the value of each run. Returning to the city resets the multiplier, so timing becomes part of the strategy.
Step 2: Choose The Zone That Matches Your Risk Level
Zones are divided by tier. Higher tiers offer more rewards and stronger danger.
- Tier 2 gives entry level returns with low risk.
- Tier 3 becomes the standard farming region for most players.
- Tier 4 and Tier 5 offer higher payouts if your build can handle the pressure.
Players often focus on:
- Tier 3 monsters for consistent Artifacts
- Tier 3 and Tier 4 resources for Curios
- Deep chest runs for Gems when gear and Energy allow
Staying in a zone too long without Energy or escape routes is the most common reason players lose loot.
Step 3: Manage Energy To Control How Long You Can Survive
Energy runs the entire system. Every ten seconds outside a safe zone drains Energy, and the burn rate rises by tier. Entering higher tier areas unprepared makes it difficult to return safely. Players start with 30,000 Energy and regenerate daily through Royal Charters.
| Region Tier | Energy Burn Multiplier | Energy Burn (per second) |
|---|---|---|
| T2 (Yellow Zone) | 0.1x | 3.5 energy/s |
| T3 (Red Zone) | 1x | 35 energy/s |
| T4 (Deep Red Zone) | 1.5x | 52.5 energy/s |
| T5 (Black Zone) | 1.88x | 65.6 energy/s |
Energy Orbs provide major refills and allow for long farming sessions. Each Orb restores one hundred thousand Energy. Season 3 also adds an XP multiplier for Ascendant Charter holders based on Energy reserves, applying only to combat skills.
Energy rules to remember:
- Always track Energy before entering higher tier zones
- Carry at least one Energy Orb for emergencies
- Build Energy banks for the new XP boost if you have an Ascendant Charter
- Plan routes that allow a clean return path
Step 4: Return To The Capital And Cash In Safely
When your inventory fills or Energy runs low, return to the Capital or another major city. Turning in loot at the Royal Treasury grants Silver and Royal Favor. A 13 percent Paymaster tax and a 2 percent Cambria tax apply to every exchange.
The decision to return is often the most important part of a run. A strong multiplier can turn a small haul into a valuable payout, while a late return can cost the entire trip if you are caught or defeated.
Step 5: Build Silver To Grow Your ETH Payout
Silver is the core currency of Gold Rush. The main prize pool for Season 3 consists of the ETH and RON collected during the season. Ninety five percent of the pool is distributed to players based on how much Silver they hold at the end.
There is no cap on earnings. The more Silver you carry at the end of the season, the larger your share of the ETH pool.
Players earn Silver fastest by:
- Farming Tier 3 monsters
- Mining high tier ores
- Running chest routes in deeper zones
- Completing long, uninterrupted expeditions with strong multipliers
Two percent of the prize pool goes to critical bug reporting and three percent goes to content creators and streamers.
Step 6: Build Royal Favor For Influence And Long-Term Rewards
Royal Favor measures influence across the season. It comes from loot turn-ins, daily activity, guild leadership, Charter usage, and contributions to guild chests. Guild roles, sponsorships, and Paymaster systems offer additional ways to grow Royal Favor passively.
Royal Favor unlocks Bribes. These crates provide trinkets used in the Cambria airdrop and raffle tickets tied to future reveals. Bribes must be opened at least once every thirty six hours to continue accumulating.
Players seeking long-term progression focus on:
- Steady loot conversion
- Maintaining streaks
- Guild responsibilities
- Sponsoring players
- Depositing Orbs to support guild members
Step 7: Compete On Leaderboards Or Stay Focused On Earnings
Season 3 provides several leaderboards. High placements offer achievements, items, and exclusive rewards.
Tracked categories include:
- Royal Favor
- Guild performance
- Combat XP
- Skilling XP
- Solo Royal Favor
Top Royal Favor earners receive Founder NFTs. Top guild viceroys receive Island NFTs and a rare decorative item.
Step 8: Use Royal Charters For Full Access
A Royal Charter is required to fully participate. It unlocks daily Energy regen, trading, and every part of the economy. Free players can only operate until their starting Energy expires and cannot transfer items or value. Guild sponsorships allow new players to join without minting their own Charter.
Charters come in four tiers. Only Tier 1 can be deposited into the Syndicate Vault or used for guild sponsorship. Upgrades beyond Tier 2 do not contribute to the prize pool.
Quick Tips For Cambria Gold Rush Season 3
Players looking for a fast advantage follow these fundamentals.
Best Ways To Earn Silver
- Farm Tier 3 consistently
- Mine Tier 3 and Tier 4 ores
- Run deep chest routes once geared
- Build high multipliers before returning
- Use Energy Orbs during profitable sessions
Best Ways To Earn Royal Favor
- Turn in loot daily
- Stay active throughout the ten days
- Lead or support a guild
- Sponsor players with Charters
- Deposit Orbs to maintain guild activity
- Keep Bribes on schedule
General Survival Rules
- Never die with loot
- Do not enter deep zones with low Energy
- Carry an Energy Orb for emergencies
- Plan a clean route back to the city
- Cash out only when needed or when the multiplier peaks
Season 3 builds on Cambria’s strongest year yet and pushes its extraction model deeper into high risk gameplay. With new Energy systems, refined loot structures, and expanded guild progression, each run becomes a balance between danger, timing, and opportunity.
