Stoneshard | 2025 Guide for Complete Beginners | Episode 1 | Rags to Riches Update!

Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world. Experience the unforgiving life of a medieval mercenary: travel across the war-torn kingdom, fulfill contracts, fight, mend your wounds and develop your character without any restrictions. In this Complete Beginner's Guide to Stoneshard, I start a brand new game so you can play along with me as I explain the very basics of the game, drawing on my own experience and the great advice I have received from viewers. This guide is non-spoilery, and does not focus on the "best" or "fastest" builds, perfection, speed runs, but rather lays out the fundaments of the UI, the controls, how to fight, skill, craft, explore, build the caravan up, some tips and tricks, and the overall strategy of the game so you can best enjoy it on your own terms. I don't prescribe a singular method, but rather expose the tools and shortcuts in the game so you enjoy Stoneshard at your own pace!

Come see how this game is progressing as it works toward full-release! Now with the Rags to Riches update! ^_^

Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
1:14 Explanation of Adventure mode and its benefits over Perma Death mode
6:36 Character selection and recommendation of Arna for new players
9:20 Explanation of character stats and skills
13:52 Overview of the game's user interface (UI)
33:58 Inventory management and item durability
38:05 Map usage and exploration
44:01 Saving the game and resting
46:58 Interacting with NPCs and trading
49:46 Renting a room at the inn and using the storage chest
1:02:03 Exploring the town of Osbrook and its various vendors
1:08:03 Purchasing a crowbar from the blacksmith
1:13:58 Acquiring a crossbow from the guard garrison
1:27:28 Picking up quests from various NPCs

🏫Full Stoneshard 2025 Rags to Riches Beginner's Guide Playlist Here:    • Stoneshard: 2025 Guide for Complete Beginners  

💰Full Rags to Riches Stoneshard Update Playlist Here:    • Stoneshard | Let's Play in 2024-5  

🔀Full Stoneshard Playlist HERE:    • STONESHARD Let's Play  

👨‍🏫Want to Learn Stoneshard? Here is my 2022 Guide Series That Covers Multiple Characters!
   • Stoneshard: Complete Beginner's Guide  

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