Beginner Guide
Welcome to Dragon Crusade! This guide covers everything new players need to know.
First Steps
1. Create Your Character
- Choose your appearance
- Pick a name
- Start as a Vagrant
- Character select is 3 faces per page with left/right arrows (15 pages, up to 45 characters). Create only works on the first page (first 3 slots). See FAQ.
2. Complete the Tutorial
- Follow tutorial quests in Flaris
- Learn basic controls
- Get starter gear
3. Choose Your First Job (Level 15)
| Class | Role | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Mercenary | Melee | Frontline fighter |
| Acrobat | Ranged/Melee | Mobile attacker |
| Assist | Support | Healer or hybrid |
| Magician | Magic | Ranged caster |
Starter Equipment Dungeons
Dragon Crusade provides free starter equipment through special dungeons at every leveling milestone. These dungeons give class-specific gear that can be upgraded to +6!
Dungeon Locations
| Level | Location (Near) | Equipment Type |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Bangs | Weapon + Armor |
| 30 | DumbBull | Weapon + Armor |
| 45 | Basque | Weapon + Armor |
| 60 | Crane Machinery | Armor only |
| 75 | Hoppre | Armor only |
| 90 | Antiquery / Horrible Rangda | Armor only |
| 105 | Popcrank | Armor only |
How It Works
- Find the dungeon near the listed monster/NPC
- Enter and complete the class-specific quest
- Receive equipment matching your class
- Upgrade to +6 using the included powerups
Egg Collection Quest
During starter dungeons, you'll collect special eggs:
| Egg Type | Dungeon Levels | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Egg | 15, 30, 45, 60 | Bonus starter items |
| Hatched Egg | 75, 90, 105 | Advanced starter items |
Key Features
- No party required - All dungeons are solo-friendly
- Class-specific gear - Equipment matches your class (Mercenary gets Mercenary gear, etc.)
- Free upgrades - Starter powerups included as quest rewards
- Level 60+ change - Only armor drops from level 60 onwards (you keep using your weapon)
Leveling Path
| Level | Location | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1-15 | Flaris | Tutorial, First Job |
| 15-30 | Saint Morning | Basic dungeons, Starter Dungeon 15 |
| 30-60 | Darkon | Second Job at 60, Starter Dungeons 30/45/60 |
| 60-150 | Various | Prepare for Dragon Rank, Starter Dungeons 75/90/105 |
| 150+ | DC Regions | Dragon Rank progression |
Essential Tips
- Use Class Change: Start Menu -> Character -> Class Change (15 DC x Level)
- Join a Guild: Help and buffs
- Complete Quests: Good rewards
- Don't Rush: Enjoy the journey
Useful Features
- Buddy System: Bonus EXP with a buddy
- Dungeon Finder: Easy party matching
- Item Finder: Search vendors
- Farm Counter: Track efficiency