New player guides

Getting Started & Survival

Keep yourself fed, understand your hearts and prepare for tougher fights.

Before a tougher fight

Make time for Strength

Strength is particularly important against stronger enemies in the early game. Learn what grants it and how to use its 10-second window.

Strength: Fighting Stronger Enemies

Survival essentials

  1. Hunger & EatingRead your hunger meter, choose food and avoid starvation.Read guide
  2. Health & Green HeartsRestore health and turn saved Green Hearts into permanent maximum-health upgrades.Read guide
  3. Strength: Fighting Stronger EnemiesKeep Green Hearts and cooked meat ready for danger, and plan your food around Strength.Read guide
  4. Pet Menu & CommandsRead your pet’s health and level, and learn how to give it commands.Read guide