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Darkforged: a loot-driven browser ARPG

Darkforged trailer: random affixes, legendaries, sets and runewords 0:42Gameplay uses an advanced demo character · item cards generated from game data · with sound · runes now numbered 1–8
New game v2.0.2

Hunt for loot, compare affixes and build around legendary powers and runewords.

A free single-player action RPG in your browser. Choose a Warrior, Wizard or Taoist, find your next upgrade and turn the right socketed base into a runeword. No client installation needed.

Genre
Single-player browser action RPG · Loot & builds
Platform
Web browser (Windows, Mac, phone in landscape)
Price
Free to play
Languages
English, Español, 中文
Current version
2.0.2
Last updated
31 October 2026
Saves
Independent browser and cloud saves

By the numbers

Affix families
36
Legendaries
40
Sets
13
Runes
8
Runewords
6

Overview

Darkforged is a loot-driven browser ARPG for one player. Fight through a Mir-style world, compare affixes on magic and rare gear and keep the pieces that help your class. Legendary powers and set bonuses give you combinations to work toward; normal socketed gear can become a runeword. Salvage unwanted items, enchant a chosen affix or reforge eligible gear at the workshop. Darkforged and Classic share a site sign-in, while their characters, equipment and saves stay separate.

For players who enjoy comparing drops, planning bases and trying equipment combinations.

Gameplay & video

Read every drop

Read every drop

Rarity, item level, individual affixes and requirements decide whether an item is useful. Open equipment management from the workshop or recipe book to filter, compare side by side and lock favourites. There is no power score doing the thinking for you.

Plain items can become runewords

Plain items can become runewords

The runes are named Rune 1 through Rune 8. A normal base of the right type with the exact number of sockets becomes a runeword when you insert its runes in the listed order. You get the runes’ stats and the word’s own effects.

Lower requirements, earlier upgrades

Lower requirements, earlier upgrades

Some items roll a reduced required level that applies to that item only. Check the final required level and you can wear advanced gear sooner.

Take your build into the fight

Take your build into the fight

Legendary powers, set bonuses and runewords all work together in combat. Equip your first upgrade during the starter quests, then plan your build from there.

Darkforged combat in the browser An advanced demonstration character shows a legendary item, then casts in the starter village. Recorded in game, no sound

Advanced-character gameplay, not starting rewards: these captures use an advanced demonstration character to show equipment and combat. New characters start with the introductory quests. These historical captures retain the old rune names; use Rune 1 through Rune 8 and the current in-game recipes. Historical screenshots and videos may show an older layout; open equipment management from the workshop or recipe book.

Darkforged guides

All guides

Each game keeps its own saves

Characters, bags and progress belong only to Darkforged and cannot be imported, merged or overwritten by Classic. Site sign-in is shared. Game sign-in enables automatic cloud sync; you can turn it off in-game. Confirm sync results in this game’s cloud panel.

Saves & devices

FAQ

Is Darkforged a Diablo-like browser game?

It is for players who enjoy random affixes, legendary gear, sets and runewords. Darkforged is an independent action RPG with its own rules and recipes. Watch the real gameplay clip to see its combat and equipment choices.

Is it multiplayer or an MMO?

Darkforged is single-player. The shared community and game-specific leaderboards let players discuss and compare their adventures; they do not add a shared multiplayer world, parties or player trading.

How is Darkforged different from Classic?

They are two independent games. Darkforged keeps the classes and world but has different equipment, crafting and drop rules, and its own characters and saves.

Can I bring my Classic character?

No. The games do not share characters, bags or items, and there is no exchange. One account can play both separately.

What is a runeword?

Insert the listed runes in order into a normal (white) base of the right type with the exact socket count. The item becomes a runeword and gains the word’s extra effects.

What is the difference between item level and required level?

Item level decides which affix tiers and how many sockets can roll. Required level is what you need to equip it; trust the value shown in the item details.

Do I need to download anything? Does it work on phones?

No download. It runs in the browser. On a phone, play in landscape with the touch controls.

Hunt for loot, compare affixes and build around legendary powers and runewords.

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