" Caves of Qud " version is a late-2024 build that includes major updates like the Spring Molting visual and UI overhaul. If you are diving into this version, the most important thing to know is that the world is procedurally generated, turn-based, and highly lethal. 🛠️ Quickstart Survival Guide

Choose Roleplay Mode for your first run. It allows you to respawn in the last town you visited, which is much more forgiving than the permadeath in Classic Mode.

Press 'L' to look at everything. It tells you if a creature is "impossible" to fight or if a statue contains a secret location. 🛡️ Recommended Beginner Builds

Always select Joppa as your starting location. It provides a reliable set of early quests and NPCs to help you learn the ropes.