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Navigating the Caves
Deep Rock Galactic

Navigating the Caves

Master the treacherous caves of Deep Rock Galactic. Learn essential movement, combat, and exploration tips to survive and thrive on Hoxxes IV. Your ultimate guide to cavern survival.

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Master the treacherous caves of Deep Rock Galactic. Learn essential movement, combat, and exploration tips to survive and thrive on Hoxxes IV. Your ultimate guide to cavern survival.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the game; you'll enter an optional tutorial that teaches basic movement (WASD/left stick), shooting (left click/right trigger), and the Gunner class. You can revisit it via the Miner's Manual.
  2. 2
    After the tutorial, you'll be on the Space Rig. Here you can prepare for missions, buy upgrades, start assignments, or visit the Abyss Bar.
  3. 3
    As a new player, you must complete the 10-mission "Conquer Hoxxes IV" assignment to access the planetary regions of Hoxxes IV. Assignment missions are marked with a white diamond icon.
  4. 4
    Completing assignments rewards Crafting Resources and Credits, used for upgrades and cosmetic items.
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    Once "Conquer Hoxxes IV" is done, you can freely explore planetary regions, mine resources, take on new assignments to unlock gear, customize your dwarf, or tackle challenging mutators for rewards.
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    Remember to use grenades and traversal tools frequently and to their full potential.

Tips:

  • The Engineer-Scout synergy is a prime example of effective tool usage: place a platform under minerals to help the Scout reach them.
  • Read the in-game Miner's Manual for more tips.
  • Join the official Deep Rock Galactic Discord server for community advice.
  • Visit the

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