FAQ (PC) by Adjneki (18)

Darkest Dungeon FAQ covering DLCs, Hamlet, Heroes, Town Events, Classes, Curios, and more.

The game and the new DLCs

This section discusses the core game of Darkest Dungeon and its available DLCs (Downloadable Content). DLCs are optional content packs that add new features, areas, or challenges to the game.

Your Hamlet

Your Hamlet is the central hub area in Darkest Dungeon. It's where you manage your roster of heroes, upgrade facilities, and prepare for expeditions into the dangerous dungeons.

Bottom interaction line

This refers to how you interact with a character or element referred to as 'Bottom' within the game. Specific details on this interaction are covered in the full FAQ.

Town Events

Town Events are random occurrences that happen in the Hamlet, offering unique opportunities or challenges. These events can provide buffs, debuffs, or special interactions with your heroes or facilities.

Heroes

Heroes are the characters you recruit and control in Darkest Dungeon. Each hero has unique skills, stats, and vulnerabilities that you must manage.

Disease

Diseases are negative status effects that heroes can contract while exploring dungeons. They can impair a hero's effectiveness and require treatment in the Hamlet.

Trinkets

Trinkets are equippable items that provide stat bonuses or special effects to your heroes. They are crucial for customizing your party's strengths and mitigating weaknesses.

Quirks

Quirks are personality traits that heroes can develop. They can be positive or negative, affecting a hero's performance both in and out of combat.

Negative quirks

This subsection details the various negative quirks heroes can acquire, which can hinder their progress and require management.

Positive quirks

This subsection details the various positive quirks heroes can acquire, which can provide beneficial effects and aid in your expeditions.

Classes

Classes refer to the different character archetypes available in Darkest Dungeon, such as the Crusader, Plague Doctor, or Highwayman. Each class has a distinct role and set of abilities.

Dungeons

Dungeons are the dangerous locations you send your heroes into to battle monsters and uncover secrets. These include areas like the Ruins, Weald, and Warrens.

Strategies (high spoiler alerts)

This section provides advanced strategies for playing Darkest Dungeon, but it contains significant spoilers, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid them.

The Old Road

The Old Road is an early-game area in Darkest Dungeon, serving as an introduction to the game's mechanics and challenges.

Curios

Curios are interactive objects found within dungeons. Interacting with them can yield rewards or trigger negative effects, often depending on the item you use.

Weald

The Weald is one of the distinct dungeon environments in Darkest Dungeon, characterized by its dark, overgrown forests.

Warrens

The Warrens is another unique dungeon environment, featuring subterranean tunnels and infested areas.

Ruins

The Ruins is a classic dungeon setting in Darkest Dungeon, often one of the first areas players explore.

Hamlet

The Hamlet is the central hub town in Darkest Dungeon, where players manage heroes and prepare for missions.

Farmstead

The Farmstead is a specific location or dungeon area within Darkest Dungeon, likely associated with the Darkest Dungeon DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch).

Darkest Dungeon

The Darkest Dungeon is the final and most challenging dungeon area in the game, representing the ultimate goal of the player's quest.

Cove

The Cove is a water-themed dungeon environment in Darkest Dungeon, offering unique challenges and enemies.

Courtyard

The Courtyard is a specific area, likely added by a DLC, offering unique gameplay elements and challenges within Darkest Dungeon.

Items

This section covers the various items available in Darkest Dungeon, including consumables, quest items, and trinkets.