Endless Curse Beginner's Guide

01Who this guide is for

• First-timers who want to know what to do first: start at Part 1 and read in order.
• Players who have done a few runs and are stuck on a stage: jump straight to "Where new players get stuck" below.
• Number crunchers: element multipliers, upgrades, affixes and drop rates are all laid out in tables, with numbers taken straight from the game.

Haven't played yet? Take a look at the Endless Curse game overview first to meet the heroes, stages and story.

02The 8 parts

1. 01Getting started: account, saves and prologueGuest or account? What happens the first time you open the game, and how to get through the prologue, "The Burned Letter".
2. 02Controls: PC and mobileKeyboard, touch joystick, the health and Fury orbs on screen, and how to charge your Fury ultimate.
3. 03How a run works: survive 9 minutesMonster swarms, the bosses at 3:00 and 6:00, events, elites, the portal, and what you keep when you fall.
4. 04Choosing level-up cardsNew skills, upgrade paths, stat cards and evolution requirements, plus how rerolls and bans work.
5. 05Element chartFull multipliers for seven elements against five races, how dual-type monsters work, and which elements each class uses.
6. 06Gear, affixes and reforgingSix slots, four rarities, every affix, drop rates, the stash, reforging at the Blacksmith, and the legendary shop.
7. 07Town: what every person and building doesCampfire, chest, notice board, Blacksmith, merchants, Mentor and tavern, and how to spend upgrades and talents.
8. 08Main story and recruiting heroesThe prologue plus five story chapters: when they trigger, how the five heroes join your town, and how to relive the story.

03Where new players get stuck

• You keep getting surrounded: don't stand still. Walk in big circles so the monsters trail behind you in a line, and your skills hit much better. See Controls.
• You can't beat the boss: head back to town and put points into the Vitality and Strength upgrades first, then check your gear. On Normal, monsters only have half their health, so a few more runs will get you through. See Upgrades.
• Your skills never evolve: besides max level, you also need the matching stat card and the partner skill at level 2. See evolution requirements.
• The guardian is down but the stage isn't cleared: you have to walk into the blue portal. See The portal.
• The Deep Cavern is too tough: it's full of insects and undead, so switch to fire or lightning skills. See the element chart.
• The main story doesn't show up: it only triggers the first time you enter that stage on Normal, playing solo. See Main story.
• Lag on your phone: go to Settings → Graphics, set quality to auto, and turn off the 3D view and glow.

04After the guide

Want to see the game in action and the story setting first? Head back to the Endless Curse home page. To dig deeper, read the hero guides for each class, browse every piece of legendary gear, learn how to beat each boss, and check out all five stages. When you're ready, play Endless Curse free.

05FAQ

Does Endless Curse cost money?

No, you can play everything through for free. Gems can be spent in the legendary shop on the legendary gear you want, but that's optional; you can enjoy the whole game without buying any.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No, just open it in your browser and play. You can also add it to your phone's home screen and open it like an app.

Will my progress carry over to a new phone or computer?

If you play with an account, yes: log in to the same account and pick up where you left off. Guest progress only lives in the browser you played on.

Can I play on both PC and mobile?

Yes, just open it in your browser, no download needed. On a phone, play in portrait mode.

Can I change the language?

Yes, Settings → Graphics has 11 languages, including English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.