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How Extraction Works
A step-by-step guide to the Soul of Return loop, choosing when to leave, and protecting the loot you want to bring back to camp.
Updated 2026-08-016 min readNew and rerolling playersChoosing the Right Class
Compare all six current classes by official role, supported weapon families, range, team utility, and the risks each asks you to manage.
Updated 2026-08-018 min readPlayers preparing a raidPlan a Loadout Without Wasting Gear
Connect storage, equipment value, bags, quick slots, skills, talents, affixes, and extraction goals before committing a kit to a raid.
Updated 2026-08-017 min readBuild plannersTalent Branches and Prerequisites
Understand talent-tree membership, weapon-specific branches, point gates, prerequisites, and mutually exclusive choices without creating an illegal plan.
Updated 2026-08-017 min readPlayers changing weaponsWeapon Skill Compatibility Guide
Build a legal skill bar from class and weapon requirements, then check slots, energy, conditions, and all relevant affixes that affect those skills.
Updated 2026-08-016 min readPlayers improving equipmentAffix Gems and Equipment Sockets
Learn how gem families, tiers, socket compatibility, granted affixes, and equipment variants fit together before spending materials or building around a bonus.
Updated 2026-08-017 min readEarly and mid progressionCamp Progression and Upgrades
Turn extracted materials into progress by reading building prerequisites, upgrade costs, tasks, vendors, crafting, and the next useful camp unlock together.
Updated 2026-08-017 min readPlayers with a crowded warehouseWhat to Keep After a Raid
A repeatable post-extraction method for sorting equipment, materials, task items, consumables, gems, and replacement kits without filling the warehouse.
Updated 2026-08-016 min readPlayers learning the mapsBrandrgarde and Hallowgrove Guide
Plan routes through the two launch regions using objectives, terrain, loot purpose, Soul of Return timing, and exits without relying on unverified coordinates.
Updated 2026-08-017 min readPlayers troubleshooting current behaviorLaunch Issues and Workarounds
Recognize launch problems involving Flameblade, Souls of Return, item splitting, controllers, gem slots, and General Harald without mistaking bugs for rules.
Updated 2026-08-016 min read