Getting Started
What is Soulbound?
Soulbound is a pixel roguelite MMORPG with a modern touch, set in a vibrant techno-dystopian world.
Think of the following combined together:
- Beautiful pixel graphics like Chrono Trigger or Terraria
- Battle mechanics like Vampire Survivors or HoloCure
- Cozy farming, foraging, mining, crafting, and fishing like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, or Animal Crossing
"The Island is reminiscent of the soothing tones of Secret of Mana.
The final levels of Farpoint are pounding Iron Horde a la World of Warcraft.
There are so many graphical and soundtrack points that the devs absolutely nailed for this genre."
Did I mention: the game plays in browser or Discord?
How do I play Soulbound?
Soulbound is available on both PC and mobile. You will need to Create an account on one of these platforms:
- In Discord as an Activity
Important:
- Account progression is not tied to a specific world/server. Rather, server shards are made depending on location population and per each dungeon.
- Account progression is shared as long as the same login details are entered.
- A specific account can only be logged into one location at a time, whether PC and phone. In order to play a single account on a different platform, the first needs to be logged out.
- Separate accounts, on the other hand, can log into multiple locations or games at the same time, even on the same computer.
See also: Game Rules, Account Security (how to avoid Scams), and early-game Trade Restrictions to prevent spam.
Beginner's Bay
All new accounts start at Beginner's Bay (Tutorial Island). A mysterious man named Major will apprise you of the situation and provide basic gear.
To the west are merchants: a Gear Vendor and a Cosmetic Vendor selling simple equipment for gold. These NPCs will help familiarize you with buying and equipping new weapons and armor.
You will need to complete 2 dungeons: Bulkatron (Easy) and Scrapclaw (Medium). Each dungeon you complete will unlock achievements that grant you gold, allowing you to upgrade your gear for the challenges ahead. Once you’ve conquered both challenges, you’ll be teleported to Virelda, the starting point of your grand adventure.
Learning the Basics
I'm in Virelda − what now?
Talk with the Virelda Chief and Fritz to learn the strange happenings with the townspeople. Afterwards, you can begin exploring your surroundings, gathering information, and helping NPCs via quests.
TIPS
- Talk to the Travel Bot near the Virelda Chief's house for a quick teleport back to Beginner's Bay (Tutorial Island).
- Store items with the Virelda Guard (bank)
- Keep a health potion and Stamina Food in your bag
- Sell excess items to Magistrate Levi at the Pioneer Guild
Quests
Questing in Soulbound is a central feature of the game, offering opportunities for both new and experienced players to progress and learn. At the moment, questing is primarily linear, with one main chapter serving as the backbone of the story and unlocking most of the game’s core content. Alongside the main storyline, players can embark on various side quests scattered throughout the world, rewarding exploration and curiosity. Sidequests can unlock additional Abilities, provide a new item for your Toolbag, and more.
As the game evolves, questing will become more dynamic. Past updates have introduced the ability for players to engage with different quests at different times. The developer's vision is to make quests a "choose-your-own-adventure" experience, allowing players to shape their own journey.
Future updates will continue to expand the questing system, adding more quests to help you level up your skills, earn powerful gear, and unlock new abilities and features. Keep an eye out for new content as the world grows and evolves!
TIPS
- Talk to Virelda NPCs for introductory quests on Cooking, Chemistry, Foraging, Mining, and Farming
- Store the Dull Katana from Paul's quest at the bank for later use.
- Visit Bud just south of the bank for Seeds for Farming Produce at the Homestead.
- Talk to Farok for starter armor, accessories, combat potions, Stamina Food, and Recall Discs (teleports).
- Don't worry if you can't afford much now - you'll earn money and come back! 😊
Pioneer Guild Contracts
Talk with the Task Manager lady just east of the Virelda Guard (Bank) to learn about the Pioneer Guild Contract system. Pioneer Contracts are tasks available from the task board located in the guild. Pioneer Contracts function like quests, but with a twist: the moment you complete a task, you’ll instantly receive your reward, including:
- gold
- food
- combat potions
- Upgrade materials
- Skill EXP
- Yoku energy - required to open dungeon chests
You can pick up to 5 tasks at a time from the board.
10 Pioneer Permits are granted each day. 1 Pioneer Permit = 1 Task. Max 60. Tasks can be refreshed for a small amount of gold.
Make sure to grab a few Pioneer Contracts as you explore the game world—completing them as you go is a great way to earn rewards while progressing naturally through the game.
TIPS
- Grab Foraging and Mining Contracts, then head north to Virelda Outskirts for plants and ores!
- Avoid Gearforging tasks. You will need gold for other things - you can forge later!
- Accept Contracts for killing bots. Bots are plentiful in the Virelda dungeon (Eastern Reach).
Other Activities
The world of Soulbound is open and full of possibilities, allowing everyone to play in their own unique way. You can explore the world at your own pace, dress up your character, work to get your skills as high as possible, or engage in trade with other players. Perhaps you’ll aim to complete all achievements or see how you measure up against others in various challenges—the choice is entirely yours.
The ultimate goal is to enjoy the game in the way that feels best to you. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out the community events section for ideas on exciting activities and opportunities to connect with other players. The adventure is yours to shape!
TIPS
Official Soulbound Links
It's important to know what is and isn't an official Webb Technology communication.
- Official sites
- https://soulbound.game — the official site for Soulbound
- https://webb.game — the official site for Webb Technology
- AMM Charts - Live AMM Charts - The AMM is a real-time, community-driven trading tool in Arcadia where players can trade token pairs and provide liquidity.
- Social media accounts
- Discord
Remember that Webb Technology will NEVER contact you regarding your account via any means except via in-game messages or in the official discord.
See also