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Demo combat guides and Early Access prep for Entropy.
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Unofficial Entropy wiki covering demo combat, mercenary recruitment, permadeath recovery, and Early Access Act 1 prep.
- Aug 18
- Early Access 2026
- Demo
- Free on Steam now
- Act 1
- Gloaming Isles
- Solo
- Tactical RPG
Hubs organised around what Entropy players search before and after Early Access.
Entropy Guides Hub for Demo & Act 1
Entropy guides for demo and Early Access: combat, mercenaries, Draenog walkthrough, and survival tips Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide Tier ListEntropy Weapons Tier List
Demo-era Entropy weapons tier list: greatswords, maces, spears, crossbows, and early magic foci ranked Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide PlayersEntropy Party Formation Guide
Entropy formation guide for front and back rows, asymmetric lineups, spears, and protecting casters Updated for the Steam demo and August 20
Read guide ToolsEntropy System Requirements
Official Entropy PC system requirements, storage needs, and Steam Deck notes before you install the demo Updated for the Steam demo and Augu
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Release Date & Demo Schedule
Entropy Early Access release date is August 18, 2026 on Steam; demo available now with official trailer Updated for the Steam demo and Augus
Read guide LinksEntropy Official Links & Community Hubs
Official Entropy Steam pages, demo link, DreadXP Discord, and Lovely Hellplace social channels Updated for the Steam demo and August 2026 Ea
Read guideStart with Draenog fundamentals, then specialise into tiers and tools.
Entropy Guides Hub for Demo & Act 1
Entropy guides for demo and Early Access: combat, mercenaries, Draenog walkthrough, and survival tips Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide GuidesEntropy Getting Started Guide
Install the Entropy demo, survive Draenog’s opening, and plan your first mercenary party without wasting gold.
Read guide PlayersEntropy Party Formation Guide
Entropy formation guide for front and back rows, asymmetric lineups, spears, and protecting casters Updated for the Steam demo and August 20
Read guide Tier ListEntropy Weapons Tier List
Demo-era Entropy weapons tier list: greatswords, maces, spears, crossbows, and early magic foci ranked Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide ToolsEntropy System Requirements
Official Entropy PC system requirements, storage needs, and Steam Deck notes before you install the demo Updated for the Steam demo and Augu
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Release Date & Demo Schedule
Entropy Early Access release date is August 18, 2026 on Steam; demo available now with official trailer Updated for the Steam demo and Augus
Read guide GuidesEntropy Demo Walkthrough
Draenog opening walkthrough for the Entropy demo: theatre raid, inn recruits, forest routes, and early goals Updated for the Steam demo and
Read guide PlayersEntropy Recruitment Board Guide
How Entropy inn recruitment boards work: injuries, cycling hires, reserves, and when to refresh Updated for the Steam demo and August 2026 E
Read guide Tier ListEntropy Tier List Hub for Demo Gear
Entropy demo tier lists for weapons, mercenary roles, armor, and spells based on early combat systems Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide Tier ListEntropy Mercenary Roles Tier List
Rank mercenary roles in Entropy: stun tanks, pierce backliners, spear controllers, and flex casters Updated for the Steam demo and August 20
Read guide ToolsEntropy Controls & Camera Setup Guide
Entropy controls tips for movement, camera, combat confirms, and formation menus on keyboard and Steam Deck Updated for the Steam demo and A
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Early Access Roadmap
Entropy Early Access roadmap: three acts, Gloaming Isles launch slice, pricing plans, and feedback channels Updated for the Steam demo and A
Read guide LinksEntropy Demo Review & First Impressions
First impressions of the Entropy demo: tone, combat depth, permadeath, writing, and Early Access potential Updated for the Steam demo and Au
Read guide GuidesEntropy Combat Basics & Turn Tactics
Learn Entropy turn-based combat: front and back rows, limb targeting, Pierce, Blunt, stun, and turn delay Updated for the Steam demo and Aug
Read guide PlayersEntropy Players Hub: Party & Roster
Entropy party systems: formation rows, recruitment boards, mercenary upkeep, stats, and perks Updated for the Steam demo and August 2026 Ear
Read guide ToolsEntropy Demo vs Early Access
Compare the Entropy demo to Early Access Act 1: power spikes, map scope, towns, dungeons, and pricing Updated for the Steam demo and August
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Three-Act Structure Explained
How Entropy’s three acts work in Early Access: Gloaming Isles Act 1, later world chunks, and Act 3’s split finale at 1.0.
Read guide GuidesHow to Recruit Mercenaries in Entropy
Hire Entropy mercenaries from inns and dialogue, manage upkeep cuts, and rebuild after permanent deaths Updated for the Steam demo and Augus
Read guide ToolsEntropy Tools Hub: Specs Controls Plans
Entropy player tools: system requirements, controls, demo vs Early Access, and party planning checklists Updated for the Steam demo and Augu
Read guide ToolsEntropy Party Planner Checklist Tool
Entropy party planner checklist for rows, upkeep, Pierce coverage, and post-wipe rehiring targets Updated for the Steam demo and August 2026
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Early Access Pricing Guide
How Entropy Early Access pricing works: incremental rises toward 1.0, wishlist alerts, and when waiting may cost more.
Read guide GuidesHow to Survive Permadeath in Entropy
Recover from Entropy mercenary permadeath: save habits, reserve benches, gold triage, and safer formations Updated for the Steam demo and Au
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Updates Hub: Dates & Roadmap
Entropy release date, Early Access roadmap, Act structure, and what to watch after August 2026 Updated for the Steam demo and August 2026 Ea
Read guide UpdatesEntropy Launch Week News & Countdown
Entropy launch-week briefing: demo drop, Next Fest buzz, August 18 Early Access countdown, and what to watch on Steam news.
Read guide GuidesEntropy Gloaming Isles Act 1 Guide
What Entropy Early Access Act 1 includes: Gloaming Isles towns, dungeons, scope, and prep from the demo Updated for the Steam demo and Augus
Read guide GuidesEntropy Limb Targeting Guide
How limb targeting works in Entropy combat: cripple casting, slow movers, and open armor gates without wasting delayed skills.
Read guide GuidesEntropy Wishlist & Launch-Week Checklist
Pre-launch checklist for Entropy Early Access on August 18, 2026: wishlist, demo drills, specs, Discord, and gold habits before Act 1.
Read guideNew to Entropy? Follow these steps before the demons reach the gate.
- 1
Install the free demo
Learn Draenog systems before Early Access. Pair the install with our Getting Started guide and Controls tips so camera friction does not ruin the first hour.
- 2
Master rows and armor gates
Read Combat Basics for front/back rows, Pierce, Blunt, stun, and turn delay. Then open the Weapons and Mercenary Roles tier lists to gear survivors.
- 3
Hire like a company, not a hero party
Use Recruit Mercenaries, the Recruitment Board, and Survive Permadeath when the theatre troupe falls. Keep a gold buffer via the Party Planner.
- 4
Solve local-rule dungeons
The Soul Moss and Soul Garden guide explains why ghosts ignore steel. Treat it as practice for Act 1’s special spaces.
- 5
Plan August 18 with eyes open
Compare Demo vs Early Access, skim the Gloaming Isles Act 1 overview, and track dates on the Release Date and Early Access Roadmap pages.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What is Entropy?
A tactical turn-based RPG from Lovely Hellplace and DreadXP set in a dying world where you manage a mercenary company against a demonic incursion.
When does Early Access launch?
August 18, 2026 on Steam. The demo is available now. See the Release Date page for wishlist tips.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
Does Entropy have permanent death?
Yes for party mercenaries. Rebuild through inns and dialogue hires. Start with Survive Permadeath and Recruit Mercenaries.
Where should beginners click first?
Getting Started, then Demo Walkthrough, Combat Basics, and Party Formation. Tier lists and Tools hubs come next.