Quick answer

Choose your character mode and class, inspect your skills and gear, then check the carriage before leaving a run unattended. Treat automation as a setting to check, not a guarantee of progress.

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Official source note

Before your first run

Deskrawl is a desktop idle ARPG: fighting and loot collection form the core loop, while resources unlock town services.

Reference: Steam Store — game description

Community reference

A first-run checklist

  • Choose online mode if trading matters to you. Launch guides distinguish it from offline characters.
  • Pick a class for its playstyle; do not choose from an unsupported endgame tier list.
  • After a run, compare weapon DPS and relevant stats in the tooltip before selling loot.
  • Return to town to unload the carriage and open treasure chests, as described in the launch guide.

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — first hours

Community reference

Before stepping away

The beginner reference describes auto retry as repeating a node and auto revive as restarting after a countdown. It does not establish automatic movement to the next node. Check your current settings and watch a short run before relying on them.

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — first hours

Our recommendation

Our recommendation

Change one setting at a time. Check whether the character survives, whether loot arrives, and whether the next attempt starts. If a loop fails, identify the failure before buying upgrades or copying a full build. This is a troubleshooting method, not a verified farming route.

Community reference

Protect useful drops

The launch guide recommends locking items you want to keep before bulk selling. Do not assume you can recover every discarded item. Reins and equipment deserve a quick review before an unattended session.

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — first hours

Where to go next

Choose a class →Compare the playstyles before committing to a route.Check loot handling →Review pickup and auto-sell as separate settings.Use your first rein →See what a rein unlocks and how minions help.

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