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Become a Nephilim and fight to reclaim Gildenarch through visceral, Souls-inspired melee combat. Tackle replayable Missions solo or in two-player online co-op, shape classless builds, and face the Dead Gods.
The Game
What is Crimson Moon?
Crimson Moon is a Gothic High Renaissance action-adventure RPG built around visceral, souls-inspired melee combat and replayable Hunts. As a Nephilim, you fight to reclaim Gildenarch from demons, undead, vampires, and Hellgrowth Abominations.
There are no traditional classes. Your playstyle comes from Weapons, Armor, Trinkets, Weapon Arts, Boons, and Angels. Play solo or with a friend, preserve Gear through Purification, and face the Dead Gods at the end of increasingly dangerous Wards.
Start Here
Your Crimson Moon Journey
A typical Hunt has a clear rhythm: prepare, survive, secure your progress, then refine the next build.
Beginner Guide
Learn the first-Hunt loop, hub routine, exploration priorities, and what survives a failed attempt.
02Runs & Wards
Understand Missions, the Life Pool, temporary power, Ward bosses, and permanent carryover.
03Builds & Equipment
Combine nine Gear slots, Weapon Arts, Boons, and an Angel into a coherent combat plan.
04Co-op Guide
Use crossplay, Quick Match, Join Codes, and complementary duo builds while keeping every activity available in solo play.
Field Manual
Explore Every Guide
Browse 20 guides based on official sources. Each guide marks details that still need hands-on verification.
Start Here
Beginner GuideLearn the first-Hunt loop, secure useful Gear at Nexus Gates, and keep the progress that survives a failed Mission.Combat GuideLearn the combat basics, then build around pressure, defense, status effects, and well-timed Angel transformations.Difficulty SettingsChoose from six difficulty levels, with greater risk and better rewards as you move up.Runs & Missions
Runs GuideFollow a Run from hub preparation through Nexus Gates and the Ward boss, then see what survives success or failure.Wards GuideExplore three documented Wards, six main Mission locations, their bosses, and the path to each Abraxas Stone.Missions GuideMissions are the repeatable assignments inside each Ward, combining objectives, combat, secrets, and reward decisions.Sanctus Clypeus GuideEvery Hunt begins and ends in the Divine Shield, where you prepare a Loadout, take Bounties, buy upgrades, and form a co-op party.Builds & Equipment
Builds GuideUse all four build pillars together instead of choosing Gear by rarity alone.Weapons GuideA Weapon combines a moveset, an active Art, a Quality level, and build effects that matter beyond Attack Power.Armor SetsMatching Armor pieces can shape how a build attacks, defends, and survives.Boons GuideBoons add effects to Gear and Run choices, shaping damage, defense, recovery, and team play.Weapon Arts GuideWeapon Arts add an active ability to each Weapon and help shape how the build plays.Angels GuideChoose an Angel before each Hunt. Its transformation abilities can support a specific combat plan.Loot & Progression
Loot GuideLearn where loot comes from, what is worth carrying, and when a drop becomes permanent.Progression GuideSeparate permanent upgrades from Run-only power so you know what each Hunt contributes.How to Purify Gear in Crimson MoonPurification turns recovered Weapons, Armor, and Trinkets into permanent Loadout options for future Hunts.Multiplayer
Co-op GuidePlay the full game with one partner across supported platforms, using Quick Match, Join Codes, and coordinated classless builds.Bosses & Enemies
Bosses GuideEach Ward ends with a boss that tests your build, while Nexus Gates secure recovered Gear along the route.Enemies GuideTrack regular enemy factions, attack patterns, weaknesses, Bounties, and drops across Gildenarch.Editorial
Review StatusThis is an unscored buyer guide. We will publish a full verdict after testing solo play, co-op, progression, and performance ourselves.Prepare the Next Hunt
Prepare for Your Next Hunt
Use the wiki to plan your first Mission, refine a build, secure valuable Gear, and prepare for each Ward boss.
Common Questions
Crimson Moon FAQ
Answers to the questions players ask most about Hunts, builds, loot, and co-op.
What is Crimson Moon?
Crimson Moon is a Gothic action-adventure RPG built around replayable Hunts, Souls-inspired melee combat, classless builds, and permanent Gear progression.
Start with the beginner guideCan I play Crimson Moon solo or in co-op?
You can complete the full game solo or play in two-player online co-op. Co-op supports full cross-platform play on supported platforms.
Read the co-op guideDoes Crimson Moon have traditional classes?
No. Your Gear, Weapon Arts, Boons, and chosen Angel define the build you take into each Hunt, so you can change playstyles between Runs.
Learn how builds workWhat happens when a Run fails?
You keep collected XP, levels, unlocks, Lore Scrolls, some Souls, and Gear secured through a Nexus Gate. Bonus rewards, some Souls, unsecured loot, and found Consumables are lost.
Understand the Run loopHow do I keep Gear between Hunts?
Carry equipped or stored Gear through a Nexus Gate or complete the Mission. Secured Gear returns in purified form and becomes available from the Armory.
See the purification stepsHow do Wards and Missions work?
A Ward contains a sequence of repeatable Missions with objectives, enemies, secrets, loot, and a powerful boss at the end. You select these assignments from the hub and complete them during a Hunt.
Explore Wards and MissionsDoes higher difficulty give better loot?
Yes. Higher difficulty increases XP and improves the minimum and maximum Gear Quality available from drops. Exact tier details have not yet been published.
Compare difficulty rewardsWhich platforms support Crimson Moon?
Crimson Moon launched globally on September 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Check the buyer guideHow much does Crimson Moon cost?
The launch price is $19.99 USD for the Standard Edition and $29.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition. Regional pricing can vary.
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