Excry drops you into a dark fantasy world that doesn’t explain much, and the early game can feel confusing if you don’t know what to prioritize. Getting your weapon locked in, crafting your first mobility gear, and joining a faction all shape how fast you progress.
This beginner guide focuses on the essentials so you can level quickly and unlock the core systems without wasting time. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of what every new player should do first. Also check out our Excry Official Links for more info regarding the game.
1. Pick Your Weapon Carefully (Permanent Choice)
When you first spawn in after the tutorial, talk to the starting NPC and head to Demetrius. Here you must choose your main weapon.
This decision is permanent unless you wipe your character. Once selected, you’re locked into that weapon path and assigned a base class trainer. Choose a weapon that fits your playstyle, since it determines your early skills and progression route.
After locking your weapon, accept Estmund’s quest, which starts your early progression.
2. Estmund Quest and the Gold Necklace
Estmund gives you a gold necklace. Bring it to the blacksmith and dismantle it, not sell it. Dismantling provides crafting materials needed for your first gear.
If you accidentally sell it, you can loot another gold necklace from crates located at the back side of the beginner area. These crates are also a key source of materials and scrolls.
3. How to Get Magic With Arcane Scrolls
Crates can drop Arcane Scrolls, which grant random magic. There are three types:
- Bronze Arcane Scroll
- Gold Arcane Scroll
- Diamond Arcane Scroll
You can find these in crates or craft them later. Opening a scroll unlocks a random magic ability, giving you an early combat advantage.
4. Craft Grappling Hook and Glider
After finishing Estmund’s early tasks, you’ll receive materials to craft mobility gear. At first, you only have enough resources for one item.
Craft the grappling gear first and submit the quest. Then craft a steel lantern as requested. Farm extra trinkets from crates, sell what you don’t need, dismantle the rest, and buy several wrenches from the blacksmith.
Use these materials to craft the glider. Having both grappling hook and glider dramatically improves exploration and quest speed.
5. Basic Movement and Combat Mechanics
Efficient movement saves time while leveling:
- Double tap W to sprint
- Press C for tactical run
- Press Ctrl to slide
- Use double jump and wall running to travel faster
For combat:
- M1 for light attacks
- R for heavy attacks
- Jump + M1 for aerial strikes
Advanced mechanics include parries, counters, and crit clashes. Parrying enemies opens them to powerful follow-ups and special finishers, which are essential for tougher fights.
6. How to Level Up Fast (Up to Level 15)
Talk to the mission NPC in the village and spam monster elimination quests. These are the fastest way to level and can carry you to level 15 quickly. Once you reach that point, beginner missions stop, and you should shift focus to class progression and faction content.
7. Unlock Your Base Class Skills
Return to your base class trainer and enter their challenge instance. Defeat the boss inside to unlock your base skills. Upgrade these skills to maximum. This is required for unlocking your advanced class later. Advanced classes typically require around level 20, specific stats, and currency.
8. How to Join a Faction
At around level 15, travel to Whispering Hollows. Interact with the waterfalls and complete the interaction prompts to reach the center area.
A boss will appear. Defeat it, then climb up and interact with the monolith. You’ll choose between two factions:
- The Sanctum (Fate)
- The Shattered (End)
After choosing, you’re teleported to your faction base and gain access to new missions.
9. Stat Allocation and Progression
Press M to open your stat menu and allocate points. The main attributes include:
- Vitality
- Agility
- Affinity
- Psionics
Each stat unlocks passive talents as you invest points. The level cap is currently 35, so plan your build around your weapon and preferred combat style.
10. Useful Locations: Bank, Doctor, and Food
In the Ruined Kingdom, you’ll find:
- A food vendor for healing supplies
- A bank to store items and currency
- A doctor who treats injuries
Injuries are shown as red indicators on your character status screen. Ignoring them can weaken your performance.
11. Tracking Quests Easily
If you feel lost, press K to open your quest log and select the focus option. This highlights map markers showing exactly where to go next, keeping your progression smooth.
Starting strong in Excry is all about smart early decisions. Lock in a weapon you enjoy, secure your mobility tools, and rush beginner missions to level 15 before joining a faction. Once your base skills are unlocked and your stats are organized, the game opens up with deeper class paths and tougher challenges. With these fundamentals in place, you’ll progress much faster and avoid the common early mistakes that slow new players down.