Section 01
Guides
First steps and progression.
Fan-made Dungeon Settlers community wiki
Dungeon SettlersWiki
Dungeon Settlers combines settlement building with tactical dungeon expeditions. Start with the beginner guide, or find a fix for leveling, research, Mood, Clay, or a lost Soulstone.
- Real-time combat with pause
- Randomized dungeon expeditions
- Rank 2: 6 · Rank 3: 8 members
- Permanent death
Dungeon Settlers help desk
What is blocking your next run?
Choose the problem you see in your save. Each answer links to a guide with its evidence and version boundary.
- 01
How do I level up?
Check the Goddess Statue, Mana Stone, and interaction that turns earned XP into a level.
Read the answer - 02
Why won't research start?
Find the starting Cogwheel, then check the Research Table's worker and required materials.
Read the answer - 03
How do I restore Mood or Energy?
Read the member's state tooltip and separate food, sleep, room, and expedition causes.
Read the answer - 04
Why does Treatment Expectation stay?
The modifier can remain after a room upgrade. Compare total Mood and the new positive effects.
Read the answer - 05
Where can I get Clay?
Look for reported Acid Slogel and Predatory Frog drops, check merchants, and troubleshoot pickup weight.
Read the answer - 06
Can I recover a lost Soulstone?
Check the kill, stone location, and Soul Trait rules before visiting a Region 1 or 2 dungeon merchant.
Read the answer
Browse by system
For broader planning, start at a category hub or its key guide.
Section 02
Builds & characters
Counters, barriers, fire, and recruits.
Section 03
Settlement & research
Rooms, research, and supplies.
Section 04
Dungeons & combat
Expeditions and safe returns.
Section 05
Early Access
Current scope and future plans.
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Latest page update
Early Access tracker
Dungeon Settlers is available now
Review the current patch before taking an older build or pickup routine into your next expedition.
Current Early Access facts
- Available on Steam Early Access for Windows and macOS since September 4, 2026
- The first two dungeon regions are playable from beginning to end
- v0.4.29 adds Auto-Pickup weight limits and fixes continuing dungeon stay penalties
Official media
Watch the Early Access Launch Trailer
See the settlement and expedition systems in the official launch trailer.
Watch on YouTubeAbout the game
The Guild's settlement at the dungeon
CanOpener's dark fantasy strategy game casts you as the leader of a Guild expedition. You establish a settlement in barren land and prepare its members to explore the dungeon at the center of the surrounding calamity. CanOpener and WhisperGames publish the game together.
Dungeon Settlers FAQ
Quick answers for new settlers
Short answers to questions that need more context than the current-version summary.
01How many characters can I take into a dungeon?
Expedition capacity depends on Rank: up to 6 members at Rank 2 and up to 8 at Rank 3. Check the current campaign rank for the limit that applies to your party.
02Is Dungeon Settlers turn-based?
No. Combat takes place in real time, but you can pause at any moment to evaluate enemies, reposition characters, and plan abilities.
03Does Dungeon Settlers have permadeath?
Yes. Death can be permanent, making character development, equipment choices, preparation, positioning, and retreat decisions important parts of expedition strategy.
04Are mods available for Dungeon Settlers?
Community-made mods already exist in Steam Community Guides. Official modding support and Steam Workshop integration remain planned; community mods are separate from those promised features.
05When will Dungeon Settlers leave Early Access?
The developer currently estimates approximately two years in Early Access, but there is no confirmed full-release date and the schedule may change with development progress and community feedback.
06Is this Dungeon Settlers Wiki official?
No. This is an independent fan-made guide and is not affiliated with CanOpener, WhisperGames, Valve, Steam, or any other rights holder.