Beginner Guide
First-Day Route
Start with stability. A strong early game is built from tools, food, storage, shelter, and short scouting loops.
Opening Priorities
- Collect basic wood, stone, fiber, and nearby food before wandering far from spawn.
- Craft harvesting tools first so every minute spent gathering becomes more efficient.
- Build a compact starter base with storage, a workbench, cooking access, and a return point.
- Scout in short loops and return home often instead of carrying a full inventory into danger.
- Upgrade armor, food, and a ranged option before exploring ruins or lair-like areas.
Where this route leads next
New players begin in a much larger Early Access build than the 2025 launch version. Progression now extends through Fellhollow, Dowdun Reach and Umbral Sands, with Fishing, dedicated servers and skill caps up to 99. Do not rush directly toward late regions: establish food, storage, repaired equipment and a short return loop first.
Before Umbral Sands, defeat the Black Knight Titan and prepare for hydration pressure. The desert adds Sunscorch and quicksand, so base supplies and route knowledge remain useful even when combat gear improves.