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Deskrawl Builds & Guides

Choose a class or jump straight to a system guide. Deskrawl Hub brings launch-era build notes and practical answers together, with clear source dates and limits.

Official update anchor: 1.0.0h · Sep 30Sources checked Oct 1, 2026 · Builds not gameplay-tested

The guide collection

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One page per question. Clear limits on what the sources support.

  1. 01

    Beginner Guide

    Choose your character mode and class, inspect your skills and gear, then check the carriage before leaving a run unattended. Treat automation as a setting to check, not a guarantee of progress.

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  2. 02

    Class Selection

    For a first melee character, our provisional pick is Warrior if you prefer a spin-and-bleed route. Choose Monk if dodge and basic-attack synergies appeal more. No source here proves one class is best for every goal.

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  3. 03

    Monk Build: Dodge & Basic Attacks

    The documented Monk route combines Furious Fist, Golden Palms, Wind Steps and Spirit Twin with dodge and basic-attack damage. Use it as a build direction, not a ready-made allocation for patch 1.0.0h.

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  4. 04

    Warrior Build: Whirlwind & Bleed

    The documented Warrior route uses a spin attack and bleed, with a shout and shield for support. Prioritise physical damage and survival together; the launch guide is a reference, not proof of the best current build.

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  5. 05

    Talents & Skill Tree

    Combat Talents shape a class build; Life Skills cover loot and automation. Follow the requirements shown in your current tree instead of treating an old level-by-level table as a complete allocation.

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  6. 06

    Minions & Reins

    A rein unlocks a minion. The summoned minion hauls loot and supports combat; choose it for the problem you need to solve, rather than following an unverified “best minion” ranking.

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  7. 07

    Equipment & Ancient Items

    Compare the tooltip’s damage, useful stats and item power before replacing gear. Ancient Legendaries are described as maximum-roll variants; a rarity label alone does not tell you whether an item fits your route.

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  8. 08

    Pickup & Auto-Sell

    Pickup and auto-sell do different jobs. The launch reference describes a carriage panel with choices by rarity and an auto-sell unlock through Life Skills. Review each choice before leaving loot handling unattended.

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  9. 09

    Steam Market Guide

    Deskrawl uses the Steam Market for trading. Check character mode and the item’s tradable status first; not every drop is eligible. This guide gives access checks, not prices or investment advice.

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Game basics

A small guide hub for a desktop ARPG.

Deskrawl: Idle ARPG launched on Steam on September 28, 2026. It centres on loot, hero builds, captured minions and town progression.

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Official update notes, community routes and our recommendations are labelled separately. Checked dates describe source reviews, not in-game tests.

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