Part 1: The First Day - Dropping and Looting

1. Choosing the Drop Point

At the beginning of each run, you and your squad will drop from the spectral sky. Look for landmarks with golden or purple beams representing chests and upgrade nodes.

Read our detailed Class Selection Guide (Pick the best class for your run)

2. Clearing Early Encampments

• Spotting Sites: Use your map to locate small encampments. Clear these quickly with your co-op buddies to secure basic crafting materials and Runes.
• Blacksmithing Nodes: Day 1 features multiple blacksmithing nodes. Mine these to get early reinforcement stones to upgrade your starting weapons.
• Survival Prep: Grab as many Warding Boluses as possible from merchants or loot boxes.
  Need help understanding the circle? Read our Night Rain Survival Guide.