Update: set out at once, dodge roll for every class, and three reward outfits

Animated from the illustrations with AI · the login screen now plays it in the background

Half of our new players closed the game before they ever left town. This update gets you into the fight sooner, and makes every fight feel better for everyone.

A six-step first quest: set out at once

• The first quest is six steps instead of ten: set out · slay a monster · use a skill · equip a Rare weapon · defeat Morgrave · return to town, each with its own illustration.
• The “Set out now” button takes you straight into the Ashen Crypt from anywhere in town: no hunting for the rune circle.
• The newcomer's armour on the first floor is stronger: 40% less damage at levels 1-3 and 25% less at levels 4-5.
• The first crypt is shorter (at most seven rooms), so Morgrave is only minutes away.

Dodge roll, every class

• Computer: press Space to roll toward the cursor · phone: the roll button sits left of the skill buttons and follows the joystick.
• Nothing can hit you mid-roll, and it cancels an attack you are winding up. 3-second cooldown.
• Hits land harder: a split-second freeze when the blow connects, monsters knocked back, and a light screen shake on your critical hits.

Three reward outfits, earned only by playing

• Ashbound (ash grey, weathered iron): finish the first quest.
• Ember Vigil (teal, bright steel): day 3 of the login calendar.
• Kingslayer (near-black crimson, gold armour): defeat Vorath, the Ashen King.
• Any class can wear them; put them on and switch for free at Brann the smith. Gold cannot buy them. If you already finished the first quest or beat Vorath, you get them as soon as you log in.

A new login screen

The login screen now plays the animated clip behind it (silent). With data saver or reduced motion on, you get the still picture instead.

Beginner's guide → · The smith and dyes →