Independent Fan-Made Guide · Last verified 2026-09-02
Shadow Dungeon guide
pick your first build.
First run: choose Holy Warrior for the safest learning curve or Necromancer for a comfortable summon build. Then follow the gear, story and Greater Rift routes below.
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Start with the decisions visible in current search data: a Necromancer build, the best class, and the first-run route.
What is the best beginner Necromancer build?
Pick Holy Warrior as the safest first pick or Necromancer for summon-led comfort; there is no official Shadow Dungeon class tier list.
Pick Holy Warrior for the safest first run; pick Necromancer for a stronger summon-led comfort route.
START WITH A QUESTION
The answers
players need first.
Short, version-aware pages that lead with the answer, show the trade-off, and point to the next useful table.
Guide hub
Shadow Dungeon guide hub for the 160-level story, 1,000+ weapon affixes, skill runes, Greater Rifts, and how its systems connect.
02FIRST HOURSBeginner guide
Shadow Dungeon beginner build and first-run checklist: pick a class, spend talents, read gear, clear 160 stages and enter Greater Rifts.
03CLASSESClasses
Best Shadow Dungeon class: Necromancer tops solo tier lists; Holy Warrior is the safest beginner pick. All four launch classes compared.
04STARTER BUILDNecromancer build
Shadow Dungeon Necromancer build for a first run: summon priorities, gear affixes, skill-trigger synergy, combat loop and fixes when the build stalls.
05ENDGAMEGreater Rifts
Shadow Dungeon Greater Rifts guide: when they unlock, Normal-to-Inferno difficulty order, better affix rolls, exclusive runes and climb rules.
06CAMPAIGN LENGTHHow long?
Shadow Dungeon takes about 30–50 hours for its 160-stage main story, ending near level 99–100. See what changes when Greater Rifts unlock.
SHADOW DUNGEON
Make the
next decision.
A dark-fantasy hack-and-slash ARPG where loot, not luck, carries the run.
Use the official Steam listing for stable release and platform facts, and each guide's sources and verification date for details that can change as patches land. The 1.0 Complete Official Version ships the full 160-level story, the complete affix and rune systems, and the Greater Rifts endgame — everything on this site is written against that version.
Steam official page ↗CLASS ROUTES
Three ways
to start.
Use minions as the frontline and align gear triggers around one reliable attack chain.
Shield-first tank that survives the mistakes every first run makes.
Huge map clear and unmatched range, traded against survivability and skill-point cost.
GAMEPLAY
See it in
motion.
Trailer © OO Cat · videos via credited YouTube creators (Slaydra, myst)
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FAQ
Questions
players ask.
01What is Shadow Dungeon?
A dark-fantasy hack-and-slash ARPG for PC on Steam, developed by OO Cat and released on August 26, 2026. You pick one of four classes and fight through a demon-infested dungeon built around loot. Read the guide ↗
02How long is Shadow Dungeon?
The official main story is 160 levels and takes roughly 30–50 hours, ending with your character around level 99–100. Greater Rifts extend the game after the story. Read the guide ↗
03Which class should I pick first?
Paladin is the most beginner-friendly class; Necromancer is the strongest overall comfort pick with summoned minions. Mage and Ranger are strong but need more mastery. Read the guide ↗
04How much does it cost?
US list price $9.99; launch price $8.99 through September 9, 2026. Japanese list price ¥1,350; Chinese list price ¥40. Check Steam for live pricing. Read the guide ↗
05Is it related to the OSRS dungeon or the Roblox one?
No. This site covers the OO Cat Steam ARPG — not the Shadow Dungeon area in Old School RuneScape, the shadow dungeon in the Roblox game Sailor Piece, or the mobile Shadow Dungeon Battle Heroes.
06What happens after the story?
Greater Rifts unlock with four difficulty tiers — Normal, Master, Nightmare, Inferno — better rare-item odds on higher tiers, and rift-exclusive skill runes. Read the guide ↗
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