Broken Blade Guide: Getting started on your first run
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OverviewBroken Blade is a super-fast action RPG set in a shattered Nordic world where monsters have taken over every island. You slash enemies with no attack cooldowns, craft your own weapons, fight Boss Rush, and grind toward the maximum level of 15,000.
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Getting started on your first run
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Controls differ between PC, mobile, and console, so take a moment to check which set applies to you before diving in. The tutorial teaches you the basics of combat, and clearing it is the fastest way to get comfortable before the real grind begins.
- Check your controls PC, mobile, and console each have their own input layout, so confirm yours before anything else.
- Complete the tutorial work through it to learn how combat flows and what the basic actions feel like.
- Start hunting with your starting weapon use whatever you have to begin earning levels.
How attacks work without cooldowns
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Broken Blade lets you attack continuously with no cooldown between hits. The game is designed as a solo experience, so you never have to share damage or coordinate cooldowns with teammates.
- You can chain attacks back-to-back without waiting.
- The game is designed as a solo experience, so you never have to share damage or coordinate cooldowns with teammates.
Building and updating your weapons
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The weapon crafting system lets you build your own gear from materials gathered by hunting monsters. Your weapon's strength feeds directly into your damage.
- Kill monsters consistently to collect the crafting materials you need.
- Use gathered materials to craft a new weapon when your current one starts to feel weak.
The grind to level 15,000
SummaryThe level cap is 15,000. Free-to-play players can reach the top — it just takes time.
- Level cap 15,000
- Playstyle solo grinding, no multiplayer
- Platform support PC, mobile, and console
- Free-to-play ceiling reachable without spending, but requires long-term commitment
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Glossary
Glossary- ARPG
- Action RPG — a role-playing game where you fight enemies in real time instead of taking turns.
- Boss Rush
- An endless mode where bosses appear one after another.
- Cooldown
- The wait time between using an attack or ability — Broken Blade removes this entirely, so you can attack continuously.
- World Tree
- The broken structure at the centre of the game's Nordic setting, whose destruction lets monsters rule the islands.
Common questions
FAQCan I play Broken Blade with friends?
Broken Blade is designed as a solo game, so there are no multiplayer elements. You take on the monsters and bosses entirely on your own.
How do I get new weapons?
You craft weapons yourself using materials dropped by monsters during normal hunting.
Are there reward codes, and where do I find them?
Yes, the game has active codes that give in-game rewards. The official community server is where new codes are announced, and you enter them in-game to claim the rewards.
What platform can I play on?
Broken Blade supports PC, mobile, and console.
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