Derelict Guides
New to Derelict or stuck on a boss? Our guides cover every stage from Desolate Valley spawn to endgame Solar and Aureatus builds — including dedicated Sorcerer and Archer starters.
Beginner
Start here if you just loaded into Derelict. Our Beginner Guide covers character creation, Gideon quests, Bronze gear, and early survival.
Key milestones: Complete Gideon quests → Bronze Sword → Pale Leather → Mining 15 / Crafting 12.
Mining & Crafting
Crafting drives progression. The Mining & Crafting Guide maps the Iron Ore route at Feeding Ground and the Bronze economy loop.
Combat
Learn dodge i-frames, parry timing, posture breaks, and Insight in the Combat Guide.
Bosses
Locations and strategies for Avarus Captain, Giant Crab, Asher, and Monkey Boss in the Boss Guide.
Spells & Builds
Melee, sorcery, archery, and Aureatus endgame paths in the Spells & Builds Guide.
Sorcerer
First staff via Soul Amalgam, Crashing Embers chest, Hell Snail XP, and Asher enscribing — Sorcerer Starter Guide.
Archer
Oak/Pine bows, archery snail farms, and Coldsteel Bow (Plasma Core) — Archer Starter Guide.