Pixel Dungeon belongs to the Rogue-like genre of games.
One of the conventions of this genre is that character death is permanent and frequent.
So, don’t worry if you’re dying a lot and haven’t managed to slay the final boss.
Here is a Guide Directory to help you survive this deadly dungeon.
There are also various strategies on the Strategies Board in the forums.
NOTE: The guides listed below were written with only the original Pixel Dungeon in mind, and does not account for the various existing mods.
For comments/inquiries regarding a specific mod, please refer to the corresponding Mod Boards in the forums.
Stage guides
- Stage 1: The Sewers
- Stage 2: The Abandoned Prison
- Stage 3: The Mining Caves
- Stage 4: The Dwarven Metropolis
- Stage 5: The Demon Halls
Boss guides
Dungeon orientation
User interface
- Main article: User Interface
Acquaint yourself with the game's controls.
Game mechanisms
- Main article: Game Mechanisms
Acquaint yourself with the game's mechanisms.
- Turn
- Surprise Attack
- Strength
- Hunger
- Forced Items
- Identifying Items
- Trap Tips
- Enemy Tips
- Shop Tips
- Managing Degradation