Iron Soul: Dungeon Beginner Guide: Race, Forge, Pets, Codes, Weapon
Iron Soul: Dungeon Beginner Guide: Race, Forge, Pets, Codes, Weapon
Dragons and humans once fought side-by-side until the world shattered. Now, the land is broken into floating islands, and dark creatures emerge from ancient seals, devouring everything that remains. And you, as an adventurer, will rise from this place.
This is the world of Iron Soul: Dungeon. The game revolves around exploring dungeons, defeating monsters, gathering resources, and forging stronger equipment. If you want to step into this world, this article will guide you through the game's core mechanics, important settings, helping you fall in love with this broken yet captivating land.
Core Gameplay: What Are You Going to Do?
The core gameplay of Iron Soul: Dungeon can be summarized as: Enter dungeons → Defeat enemies → Gather materials → Forge equipment → Challenge stronger dungeons
Dungeon Exploration
Each dungeon in the game consists of multiple rooms, each filled with its own set of enemies. You need to clear each room one by one. After defeating all the enemies, the next room will unlock, and players will receive materials and EXP—the former used to forge equipment, and the latter used to level up their character.
After clearing a certain number of rooms, the Boss will appear. After a fierce battle defeating the Boss and its accompanying minions, the Dungeon is complete, and players will receive abundant loot and rare materials. The dungeons are diverse—from Dragon's Tomb to ancient battlefields, ruins swallowed by time, and Oathlost Castle, each hiding different enemies and treasures.
Race System: Your Origin Determines Your Starting Point
In the game, Race is an indispensable system. Each race provides additional attribute bonuses and passive effects to the character. After understanding the basic gameplay, you can start using Race Reroll to randomly obtain new races.
How to Reroll Races
Tap the Races icon at the top center of the screen to open the race menu, then tap the Reroll button below your character. Each reroll consumes one Race Reroll; players can purchase additional Race Rerolls if needed. Note that races can be upgraded. When you draw a duplicate race, it will automatically upgrade by one star, up to a maximum of three stars, and the race's bonuses will increase accordingly.
| Race | Acquisition Probability | Core Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Human | 25.5% | +5% Attack |
| Orc | 25.5% | +5% Attack, +10% Health |
| Goblin | 24.5% | +10% Movement Speed, +20% Dash Cooldown |
| Undead | 13% | +10% Skill Damage, +8% Cooldown Reduction, +10% Health |
| Dragonkin | 6% | +10% Crit Damage, +10% Skill Damage, +20% Dash Distance |
| Sorcerer | 2.1% | +10% Crit Chance, +15% Crit Damage, +10% Skill Damage |
| Fairy | 1.7% | +11% Crit Chance, +16% Crit Damage, +11% Skill Damage |
| Dragoon | 1% (S1 Exclusive) | +7% Attack, +12% Crit Chance, +17% Crit Damage |
| Angel | 0.3% | +10% Attack, +5% Critical Hit Chance, +10% Critical Hit Damage |
| Demon | 0.2% | +12% Attack, +6% Critical Hit Chance, +12% Critical Hit Damage |
| Night Elf | 0.2% | +10% Attack, +10% Critical Hit Chance, +10% Health, +10% Skill Damage |
Forging: Transforming Materials into Divine Weapons
Iron Soul: Dungeon features a Forging function, the core way to acquire and upgrade equipment. Materials obtained from the dungeon can be brought back to the Forge in the main hall for processing.
Forging Process:
- Go to the Forge in the main hall.
- Open the Forging interface and switch between the Weapon and Armor tabs.
- Place the collected materials into the corresponding forging slots.
- Click the Forge button to start forging.
For beginners, the best choice is the Light Sword, which boasts high damage and decent attack speed, performing well in both clearing mobs and attacking bosses.
Pets: Loyal Battle Companions
The pet system was officially introduced in the Season 1 update. Pets will accompany you into dungeons, providing additional damage support. Currently, pets can only be hatched from various pet eggs. A player's first pet is usually a Baby Dragon (possessing frontal cone AoE attacks). Later, enhancements and ascensions can improve a pet's strength, bringing greater combat buffs.
Beginner's Guide
Step 1: Redeem Codes
The first thing to do after entering the game is to redeem all available codes. After entering the game, click the Discord icon in the upper right corner of the screen, find the Enter Code window, enter the code, and you can claim your reward.
Currently valid code examples:
· CELEBRATEFOR150KMEMBER - x10 Race Rerolls
· IRONSOULWEEKEND16 - x3 Race Rerolls
· NEWMAPEXPAND - x2 Race Rerolls, 200 Origin Shards
· IRONSOULWEEKEND15 - 3x Race Rerolls
· SEASON2EXPAND - 2,000 Season Vouchers, 160 Origin Shards
· DMGHOTFIX - 3x Race Rerolls, 3x Season Lucky Tickets
· SEASONSPINSSS - 5x Season Lucky Tickets
· IRONSOULWEEKEND14 - 3x Race Reroll and $3,000
· TGIFSEASON2 - 5x Season Lucky Tickets
· SEASON2GIFTA - 5x Season Lucky Tickets
· SEASON2LIVE - 3x Season Lucky Tickets
· IRONSOULWEEKEND13 - 3x Race Rerolls
· 100KCONGRATS - 10x Race Rerolls
Step 2: Choose Your Starting Weapon
In the early game, prioritize the Light Sword. It's easy to forge, deals consistent damage, and will help you smoothly transition through the early game.
Step 3: Focus Your Resources on Forging
Don't spread your resources across multiple pieces of equipment—focusing on forging and upgrading one main set of gear is far better than having multiple unfinished pieces.
Step 4: Emphasize Secondary Attributes
Don't just look at the rarity of the equipment. A piece of equipment with slightly lower rarity but perfect secondary attributes might be stronger than a piece of equipment with high rarity but poor secondary attributes. Prioritize critical hit rate, critical hit damage, and attack bonus.
Step 5: Use Race Reroll Wisely
Don't rush to use up all your Race Rerolls in the early game. Familiarize yourself with the game first, and then focus on farming high-rarity races like Demon, Angel, and Fairy once you have accumulated some resources.
Step 6: Challenge Higher Difficulty Dungeons
Once your gear is fully upgraded, you can try higher difficulty dungeon modes—such as Inferno Hell mode, which offers better experience and loot. However, be aware that the difficulty curve for higher difficulty dungeons is very steep; proceeding according to your abilities is the best strategy.
Tip: For most players, the beginning of any game is difficult and progress is slow. If you want to speed up your game progress, feel free to visit the Iron Soul: Dungeon Shop anytime. There are many boosts, items, in-game currency, and more to help you accelerate your game progress and become a hero of Dungeon as soon as possible.
Final Thoughts
Iron Soul: Dungeon is a game that seems simple but is actually very deep. Words cannot replace the actual experience of playing the game. If you are interested in this game world, now, pick up your weapon and step into your first dungeon!