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Derelict Guide: Before you press Play

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Scrambledly Studios, Playing 155, Rating 90.2%

Creator Scrambledly Studios

Playing 155

Rating 90.2%

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Overview

Derelict is an open-world action RPG set in a fractured dystopian world where past and future collide, drawing on Soulslike combat and MMO progression systems. This guide covers the basics of getting started, surviving combat, using sorcery, and working through the game's named bosses and questlines.

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Contents

01 Before you press Play Check 02 How character building works Summary 03 Live and upcoming events Events 04 Surviving the early game Tips 05 Combat basics and sorcery Step 06 Named bosses and questlines Tips 07 Glossary Words 08 Common questions FAQ

Before you press Play

Check

In short Getting your setup right before you start saves a lot of early frustration.

Derelict is still in active development, so some features are rougher than others depending on how you play. The game recommends at least 3 GB of dedicated RAM for stable performance, and keyboard and mouse for the best experience. Mobile and controller support exist but are still in early development, so expect rough edges if you use them.

Check that your device has at least 3 GB of dedicated RAM before launching
Set up a keyboard and mouse if at all possible this is the recommended control method
If you are on controller and inputs stop responding, switching to keyboard and mouse is the reliable fix

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How character building works

Summary

In short Every decision you make about your character shapes how you fight and survive.

Derelict gives you a wide range of classes, attributes, modifiers, and upgrades to shape your playstyle. The game is designed so that wrong choices carry real consequences, so it is worth thinking about what role you want to fill before you commit.

Class　sets the foundation of your combat style and available options
Attributes　the underlying numbers that govern your combat effectiveness and survival
Modifiers　adjustments that fine-tune how your character performs in specific situations
Upgrades　improvements you unlock over time that push your build further

03 Live and upcoming events Events

Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.

Upcoming Dec 31 – Jan 1

Next Update

BLOOD BOSS

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Surviving the early game

Tips

In short The world is built to punish mistakes, so patience and observation matter more than aggression early on.

Derelict borrows its difficulty philosophy from Soulslike games, meaning enemies can drop you fast if you charge in without a plan.

Tips worth knowing

Look for the first Bonsai warp point as early as you can — activating it gives you a safe travel option
Talk to every NPC you come across; questlines from characters like Gideon, Percival, Baldwin, and Lorik Ironheart are a major part of progression

Combat basics and sorcery

Step

In short Mixing weapon attacks with sorcery and reading enemy patterns is how you win fights consistently.

Sorcery is not a side feature — it is one of your main damage tools.

Watch the enemy first spend a few attempts just observing attack patterns before committing
Revisit your gear if a fight feels impossible, check whether stronger weapons or armor are sitting in your inventory unused

Named bosses and questlines

Tips

In short The game's main progression runs through a series of named bosses and NPC questlines, each with its own challenge.

Derelict tracks your progress through official achievements tied to specific encounters. Finishing questlines and defeating bosses are the two main ways you move through the game's content.

Tips worth knowing

Complete Gideon's questline to earn the Favors Exchanged milestone
Complete Percival's questline to earn Keeping the Flame Lit
Complete Baldwin's questline for True Eggcellence, and Lorik Ironheart's for Shell of a Man
Early bosses include Corkus the Bandit Leader, Vagrant Sigvard, Stone Blalis, and Giant Krab
Later bosses include Avarus Captain, Asher Storm of Vengeance, Profaned Baroness, NR-02, The Veiled Paladin, Eiric the Exiled, Vorraeth the Hollow Gale, and Melisande the Oracle
Surviving an Ophelia invasion is its own challenge separate from the standard boss fights

Glossary

Sorcery: A special ability separate from weapon attacks that provides magical offense or support effects and has its own cooldown.
Bonsai warp point: A checkpoint in the world that you activate to unlock fast travel to that location.
Attribute: A core stat that governs how your character performs in combat and how well they survive damage.
Modifier: A character customization option that adjusts how specific mechanics behave to fit your playstyle.

Common questions

FAQ

My controller inputs are laggy or not working. What should I do?

Controller support is still in early development, so input problems are a known issue rather than something you can easily fix on your end. Switching to keyboard and mouse is the most reliable solution right now.

How many sorceries can I use?

Currently the game has one sorcery slot available. A second sorcery slot has not been added yet.

Updated Oct 13, 2026
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