⚙ Basic Systems
👥 33-Player Co-op
Instant matchmaking into large-scale co-op battles. Join solo or party up with up to 4 friends. Coordinate without voice chat via emote wheel, tactical pings, and Co-Strike visual cues. Cross-platform enabled.
⚔ Weapon System
Currently 4 weapons (Sword / Daggers / Staff / Bow), with Gluttony and Charity coming later. Each weapon has 2 upgrade slots (first free, second costs 1000 Eternal Shards + 5 Paragons), and each upgrade caps at Lv.10. 6 Weapon Masteries offer personalized specialization paths.
📦 Relics
Run-specific passive items — up to 8. Obtained from chests / elites, rerollable at the Bone Shrine. Feat Lv.8 unlocks Wish for Relics, spending Stardust to boost a specific Relic's drop rate next run.
⭐ Perks
Permanent passives across runs — 6 slots total (start with 1, last unlocked at Feat Lv.19). Upgrade to Rank 5 at Dante using Eternal Shards. All Perks share the same upgrade cost.
💰 Currencies & Resources
Dust
Dropped by killing enemies. Spend at Dust Shrines to boost your three run stats: Vitality (HP), Attack (damage), and Empathy (co-op / synergy). You only need to hit an enemy once to earn Dust when it dies.
Eternal Shards
Meta currency. Used to permanently unlock and upgrade Perks, Characteristics, and Weapon Upgrades. Pair with the Scourge of Omnipotence Perk to boost acquisition.
Stardust
Meta currency. Used to Wish in the Relic Collection to boost a specific Relic's drop rate, and to unlock cosmetics. Earned by completing runs and high-difficulty Ordeals.
Paragons
Meta currency dropped by bosses. Used for meta progression — e.g., unlocking the second weapon upgrade slot (requires 5 Paragons). A rare resource that demands repeated boss challenges.
Bones
Run currency. Used for Bone Shrine healing (25 Bones each), and obtained by dismantling Relics. The Daggers' Greedy Strikes Co-op Power causes enemies to drop Bones.
🎫 Tokens
Random drops during runs: Perk Token, Relic Token, Halo Token, Cape Token, Familiar Token. Must be brought back to Dark Woods and traded with the corresponding NPC. Lost on death.
🔧 Advanced Systems
🎯 Co-op Powers
Weapon-specific team ultimates that require charging. Empathy stat extends their duration. Includes Bubble Shield (Sword), Greedy Strikes (Daggers), Super Slow (Staff), and Volley of Arrows (Bow).
⚡ Co-Strike
Triggers when multiple players attack the same enemy simultaneously. Cyan lines link synergizing players; higher stacks grant greater crit rate and damage bonuses. This is the core mechanic of 33-player co-op — encouraging focused fire.
💀 Ordeals
Equip cursed conditions to activate Agony effects: deadlier enemies, higher shop prices, new boss skills, etc. Each equipped Ordeal increases Agony and yields greater rewards. Can be toggled on or off at the Bone Shrine at any time.
🔄 Weapon Upgrades
Unlocked at Feat Lv.6. Permanently boost weapon-specific stats with Eternal Shards. Each weapon has 2 upgrade slots, each capping at Lv.10.
🌟 Wish for Relics
Unlocked at Feat Lv.8. Spend Stardust to boost a specific Relic's drop rate next run. The core method for targeting specific Relics.
🏋 Training Rooms
Accessible within Dark Woods. Test weapon combos, Mastery effects, and build synergy. Resets on death with no penalty.
📊 Feat Level Milestones
| Feat Level | Unlock | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.6 | Weapon Upgrades | ★ Core Milestone |
| Lv.8 | Wish for Relics | ★ High Priority |
| Lv.19 | 6th Perk Slot | ★ Endgame Goal |
🛠 Other Systems
📋 Feats
Completing them unlocks rewards and raises Feat Level. Feat Level unlocks new systems (see table above). Some Feats have tracking issues (known bugs) that are being fixed during EA.
📅 Daily Quests
3 quests per day; completing 15 opens a chest. Increased from 1 to 3 in Beta Patch, with rewards and chest requirements adjusted accordingly.
🔀 Server Select
Switch servers from the main menu. Useful for cross-region partying or players experiencing latency issues.
🔒 Private Sessions
Create private rooms that only friends can join. The Gluttony Update will further improve direct partying within Dark Woods.
📊 Dynamic Difficulty
Introduced in the Gluttony Update. Dynamically adjusts difficulty based on team performance to ensure an appropriate challenge every run.
🎨 Cosmetics
Customize your soul with Capes, Halos, and Familiars. Purchase at Charon's Shop or trade Tokens. Only optional cosmetics are paid — no pay-to-win.
💡 Meta-Progression Route Recommendation
New players should prioritize reaching Feat Level Lv.6 (unlocks Weapon Upgrades) → accumulate Eternal Shards to upgrade the Rejuvenated Vigor Perk (boosts Rare/Epic Relic drop rate) → push for Lv.8 (unlocks Wish for Relics) → gradually unlock all 6 Perk slots. Along the way, use Daily Quests and low-Agony Ordeals for steady resource income.