Dungeon Heroes Guide
Dungeon walkthroughs, best skills and weapons, pet merging strategies, and gear optimization for this 200M+ visits dungeon crawler.
What is Dungeon Heroes?
Dungeon Heroes is a dungeon-crawling action RPG on Roblox by Twin Atlas with over 210 million visits and a 96% approval rating. You explore dungeons, fight mobs, and race the clock to beat bosses before time runs out. Loot drops fuel your progression — weapons, gear, skills, and pets all stack up to make you stronger. The game spans 10 different realms with 5 playable dungeons (a 6th is coming), each with 4 difficulty tiers from Normal to Insane. You can solo or squad up with up to 5 players. There's no level cap — it goes to infinity. If you like games where the grind actually feels rewarding, this one delivers.
Getting Started – Beginner Tips
8 TipsDungeon System
There are currently 5 dungeons in the game, with a 6th on the way. Each dungeon has 4 difficulty levels: Normal, Medium, Hard, and Insane. Higher difficulties drop better loot and give a chance at exclusive rare pets. You need to beat the boss before the timer runs out — fail and you lose the run.
Shattered Forest
The first dungeon and the one every new player should grind. Enemies are manageable, the boss is straightforward, and the gear drops are solid enough to carry you into the next zone. Run this on Normal until you're comfortable, then push to Medium.
Orion's Peak
The second dungeon ramps up the difficulty. Mobs hit harder and the boss has more complex attack patterns. You'll want at least a full set of Shattered Forest gear before attempting this one. Bring AoE skills — the mob density is higher here.
Deadman's Cove
A pirate-themed dungeon with tighter corridors and ambush-style encounters. The boss fight is a DPS check — if your gear isn't up to par, you'll time out. Make sure your weapon and skills are properly matched (magic with magic, physical with physical).
Flaming Depths
Fire-themed dungeon with environmental hazards on top of tough enemies. The boss is one of the hardest in the game. You'll want a squad for this one — solo runs are possible but punishing. Healing skills become almost mandatory here.
Mosscrown Jungle
The current endgame dungeon. Dense jungle environment with the toughest mobs and the most rewarding loot. Running this on Insane difficulty gives a shot at the rarest pets in the game. Don't attempt this without optimized gear and a coordinated team.
Each dungeon on Insane difficulty has a chance to drop an exclusive rare pet that you can't get anywhere else. If you're pet hunting, Insane is the only way. But don't rush it — undergeared runs on Insane are a waste of time.
Weapons & Gear
Weapons come in 7 types: Swords, Hammers, Spears, Magic Rods/Staves/Scepters, Scythes, Daggers, and Lances. They split into two categories — Physical and Magic. There's no class lock, so you can use any weapon at any time. Gear quality goes from Common → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythic, with higher quality adding more bonus stats.
Glacial Lance
Currently the best weapon in the game. Physical type with high base damage and excellent reach. The lance moveset lets you poke from a safe distance while still dealing top-tier DPS. Pair it with physical skills like Serpent Strike for maximum output.
Chilled Scythe
Wide sweeping attacks that hit multiple enemies. Great for clearing mobs fast. Physical type. The scythe moveset has a slower swing speed than swords but the AoE coverage makes up for it in dungeon runs.
Oceanic Scepter
The top magic weapon. If you're running a magic build with skills like Meteor Storm or Frost Arc, this is what you want. Ranged attacks keep you safe while your skills do the heavy lifting.
Dune Dagger
Fast attack speed with decent damage per hit. Physical type. Daggers are the best weapon type for players who like to dodge-roll between attacks. The quick recovery time means you can weave in hits between boss mechanics.
Forested Blade
A solid all-rounder sword. Physical type with balanced stats. Not the flashiest weapon, but reliable and easy to build around. Good option if you haven't found a lance or scythe yet.
Gear also includes upper and lower armor pieces. Quality tiers work the same as weapons — higher rarity means more stat bonuses. Don't sleep on gear stats either. Stats range from D (worst) to S (best), and you can reroll them with Stardust at the lobby shop. Lock your best stats before rerolling to protect them, but remember each lock increases the cost.
Skills & Builds
Skills come from Skill Crates, which you buy with Keys. Each dungeon has its own skill crate with skills ranging from level 1 to 15. Skills are either Magic or Physical type — match them to your weapon type for maximum damage. Some hybrid skills like Call of the Wild work with any weapon.
Serpent Strike
Poisons enemies on hit, dealing damage over time. The DoT stacks with your regular attacks, making it one of the highest total-damage skills in the game. Works best with physical weapons. Great for boss fights where sustained damage matters more than burst.
Frost Arc
Deals damage and slows enemies. The crowd control is invaluable in higher difficulties where mobs swarm you. Magic type. Pair it with Oceanic Scepter for a strong magic build that controls the battlefield.
Meteor Storm
High burst AoE damage. Magic type. Drops meteors on a target area, shredding groups of enemies. The cooldown is long, but the damage per cast is massive. Best used at the start of mob encounters to thin the herd.
Flame Rider
A ghost-rider style dash attack that deals fire damage along a path. Good for repositioning while dealing damage. Works well in dungeons with long corridors where you can hit multiple enemies in a line.
Nature's Grasp
Roots enemies in place and deals damage over time. The CC duration is shorter than Frost Arc, but it fully immobilizes targets instead of just slowing them. Useful for locking down dangerous elites while your team focuses fire.
AoE skills like Fireball and Piercing Wave are always solid picks for dungeon clearing. Don't overlook healing skills either — Self-Heal can save a run when your team is struggling on Hard or Insane difficulty. A good loadout usually has 1-2 damage skills, 1 AoE/CC skill, and 1 utility or healing skill.
Pet System & Merging
Pets drop from dungeon clears as pet crates. You need to defeat the pet inside the crate to capture it. Pets fight alongside you in dungeons, drawing aggro and dealing extra damage. The real power comes from merging and upgrading them.
How Pet Merging Works
Combine 5 pets of the same rarity to get 1 pet of the next tier. Common → Uncommon → Rare → Legendary. Merging costs Keys — for example, merging 5 Obsidian Knights costs 12 Keys. Plan your merges carefully since Keys are a limited resource.
Leveling Pets with Stardust
Pets level from 1 to 75 using Stardust. Higher-level pets deal more damage and have more HP. Focus your Stardust on your best pet first rather than spreading it across multiple pets. A single maxed pet outperforms three half-leveled ones.
Insane Difficulty Exclusive Pets
Each dungeon on Insane difficulty has a chance to drop an exclusive pet you can't get on lower difficulties. These are the rarest pets in the game. If you're a collector or want the strongest possible pet lineup, Insane farming is the endgame grind.
Early on, don't stress about pet optimization. Use whatever pets you get as damage sponges. Once you're farming Hard or Insane dungeons consistently, start merging duplicates and investing Stardust into your best pulls. Sell any pets you don't plan to merge — the Stardust is more valuable than a bench full of Common pets.
Resources & Economy
Stardust (Magic Dust)
The main free currency. Get it by selling unwanted gear and pets at the lobby shop. Spend it on pet upgrades (leveling 1-75) and gear stat rerolls. Gear stats go from D to S — rerolling chases better grades. You can lock good stats before rerolling, but each lock increases the Stardust cost. Don't waste Stardust rerolling Common gear — save it for Epic+ quality items.
Keys
Earned from boss kills and daily quests. Used to open Skill Crates and merge/roll pets. Keys are the bottleneck resource in the game — you'll always want more than you have. Prioritize daily quests since they're the most reliable source. Don't spend Keys on low-level skill crates once you've progressed past that dungeon.
Crystals
The paid currency (costs Robux). Used exclusively for cosmetic items — outfits, accessories, and visual effects from the rotating shop. The shop refreshes every 24 hours. Crystals don't give any gameplay advantage, so they're completely optional.
Build Guide – Magic vs Physical
Every weapon and skill in Dungeon Heroes is either Magic or Physical type. Your build's effectiveness depends entirely on keeping these matched. Here's how to think about it.
Scepter + Magic Skills
Run a magic weapon (Oceanic Scepter is the best) with magic skills like Frost Arc, Meteor Storm, and a healing skill. Magic builds excel at range and AoE damage. You stay safe while your skills do the work. Best for players who prefer a caster playstyle or are newer to action RPGs.
Lance/Scythe + Physical Skills
Grab a Glacial Lance or Chilled Scythe and pair it with physical skills like Serpent Strike and Nature's Grasp. Physical builds deal more consistent damage up close. You'll rely on dodge rolling to survive. Higher skill ceiling but higher damage output when played well.
Squad Composition
In a 5-player squad, the ideal split is 2-3 physical DPS, 1-2 magic DPS, and at least 1 player running a healing skill. Physical players handle the boss while magic players clear adds. The healer keeps everyone alive on Hard and Insane runs. Communication matters — call out when you're low or when the boss is about to do a big attack.
Progression Roadmap
FAQ
What are the best weapons in Dungeon Heroes?
The current top 5 are Glacial Lance, Chilled Scythe, Oceanic Scepter, Dune Dagger, and Forested Blade. Weapons aren't class-locked, so you can swap freely. Pick whatever fits your skill setup — magic weapons for magic skills, physical weapons for physical skills.
How does pet merging work in Dungeon Heroes?
You merge 5 pets of the same rarity to get one pet of the next rarity tier. So 5 Commons make an Uncommon, 5 Uncommons make a Rare, and so on up to Legendary. Merging costs Keys, so don't blow all your Keys on skill crates if you're trying to upgrade pets.
What is Stardust used for in Dungeon Heroes?
Stardust (also called Magic Dust) is the main upgrade currency. You get it by selling unwanted gear and pets at the lobby shop. Use it to level up pets (1-75) and reroll gear stats. Gear stats range from D (worst) to S (best) — you can lock good stats before rerolling, but it costs more Stardust each time you lock one.
Are there codes for Dungeon Heroes?
There's currently no code redemption system in Dungeon Heroes. The game doesn't have a codes menu. If the developer adds one in the future, we'll update our codes page.
Should I play magic or physical build?
Both work. The key is consistency — match your weapon type to your skill type. Magic skills with a magic weapon (like scepters), physical skills with a physical weapon (like spears or swords). Mixing them cuts your damage. Some skills like Call of the Wild are hybrid and work with either.
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