Darkest Dungeon Progression Guide

Discord: https://discord.gg/CEztj6Vurv Thomas Blackwood, a brilliant programmer, finds himself at the brink of death, consumed by a debilitating illness. Little does he know that his true journey is about to commence. The story revolves around a man who merges with his advanced AI companion, only to awaken in a mysterious realm. Here, he faces a series of trials set by a powerful entity, bequeathing upon him a unique inheritance. This gift grants him the ability to traverse diverse worlds, each offering unique experiences and challenges. But as he ventures deeper into this multiverse, he grapples with a haunting question: “Was that gift a blessing or a curse?” Thomas Blackwood's odyssey propels him through realms of enchanting magic and realms governed by relentless cultivation. He becomes a knight in one world and harnesses the dark arts of curses in another. "May the dice roll in your favor." **Author's Notes:** - I as the author have employed multiple pen names throughout my journey, including Chaos_Guide, TS Greed, and Slumbering Dragon. - This is a fantasy tale with a morally complex protagonist who does not shy away from embracing the darker aspects of his character. - The story commences in a world devoid of fantasy elements, gradually ascending through the ranks of worlds as the expansive universe unravels. - The narrative truly takes off with the onset of Volume 2, where the first fantasy world unfolds in all its grandeur. Tags: #Villain, #EvilMC, #MatureMC, #LonerMC, #AIChip, #StatusPanel, #Reincarnation, #NoRomance, #NoLovedOnes, #NoFriends, #Dragons, #WorldHopping, #MagicRealms, #Cultivation, #DarkArts, #EpicJourney

One day, Mana resurged on Earth. No System appeared, no Immortals descended and no portals with monsters pouring out showed up. Everything simply started evolving. In the midst of all this, through a series of coincidences, an unfortunate soul got trapped inside a pile of minerals instead of disappearing. With no one to guide him, he will find his own path of existence, the path of a guide, a creator. A Dungeon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will also be posting this story on Royal Road, you can check it out at https://www.royalroad.com/profile/497404/fictions Disclaimer: The cover is made with AI Art, and not by myself.

Kaen was just another trash character in an online game. Weak, unpopular, completely ignored by the players. Except me. I spent five years playing as him, taking on impossible bosses, getting called insane for trying to solo monsters that even twenty-man teams couldn't beat. And then, in the middle of the final fight... a black box dropped. No name. No explanation. Nothing. “Congratulations. Transfer initiated.” "What?? What do you mean?!" Now I’m here. Stuck in Kaen’s body. “Damn... I lost my life and ended up inside a game!!” “Wait... this might not be so bad.” There’s a magic academy, arrogant nobles, 7AM classes, weird rules... And now there’s Elena. A character who knew the original Kaen, went back in time, and thinks I’m him. What am I supposed to say to her? “Hey, nice to see you. I know you hate me, but I was actually just some broke dude eating cold pizza in the dark. Nice to meet you.” “Actually... screw her.”

Axe is a lone warrior, feared for her unmatched brutality in the depths of dark and mysterious dungeons. While other fighters form parties, she carves her path alone, earning a reputation as the most ruthless monster slayer. Rumors say she rejects all companionship—but fate has other plans. Soon, she will find herself forced to team up with one of the most influential people in the land… the princess. Whether she wants to or not.

Orion Terra, the grandson of the patriarch of the Star Alliance, is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, bringing together five families who are members of the alliance. Orion family's specialty was gravity, but Orion is an anomaly born with the power of shadows. It is known that anomalies are strong and strange. Watch Orion climb the ranks and meet other anomaly friends like himself to reach the peak Author's Note : Hello There, this is my first novel support me if you like it (English is not my native language so please excuse any spelling mistakes.)

[Anovolda] In a world ruled by a powerful Overlord who has defeated gods, monarchs, and even immortals, nothing remains to challenge THEM. "Yuri.” Bored with THEIR perfect reign, THEY sought excitement through playful destructions. But… at some point, even that lost its thrill. “Go and gather the twelve monarchs.” As the twelve monarchs from different realms gather at THEIR command, the Overlord makes an unexpected announcement—THEY will step down, THEIR subjects would build the greatest academy ever known, and guide the Future. “Haaaa…” TEHIR goal: to challenge fate once more, this time as a student in a school like no other, and live THEIR once forgotten life of a mortal. “My name is Zora.” … “N-no! I didn’t agree to this…!” … “Who would have thought? Huhuhu~.” … “What do you mean I can’t have a harem?” The countdown to THEIR return has begun, and the world is about to witness a new kind of Rule in a different form.

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

Réincarnée par des dieux en tant que maître d’un donjon… et j’ai choisi d’être un slime ?! Ouais, je sais, ça surprend, mais j’ai mes raisons. Avec un donjon à peine sorti de l’œuf, je vais devoir évoluer, explorer ce monde rempli de systèmes cheatés et bâtir mon propre empire souterrain. Créer des donjons ? Dominer des créatures ? Survivre ? Ouais, ouais… mais surtout, m’amuser et rencontrer des Boss aussi belles que redoutables !

Prologue – His Darkest Desire Power. Wealth. Control. Ethan Sinclair had it all—except the one thing he never thought he’d crave. She was nothing, a mere housekeeper in his world of opulence. Yet, something about her quiet defiance, the way she never cowered before his ruthless nature, ignited an obsession he couldn’t shake. Desire twisted into need. Need into madness. And when he finally decided she would be his, the shadows of his past rose to claim them both. Because in his world, love wasn’t a fairytale. It was a battlefield. And he never lost.

*"Trapped in a place where hope is nothing more than a cruel joke, I have learned one thing—pain is the only constant. Every scream, every drop of blood, every shadow that moves in the dark reminds me that escape is impossible. But then I met her. In this abyss of suffering, she became my only light. Weak, broken, yet still fighting—just like me. Together, we dream of freedom, even when the world crushes us beneath its weight. This is not a story of heroes. This is not a story of mercy. This is a story of survival, of blood-soaked nights, and of a hope so fragile that it might shatter at any moment. Will we make it out? Or will we become just another forgotten whisper in the dark?"*

pada usia sepuluh tahun, tepat pada hari penilaian untuk membangkitkan pekerjaan. aku bangkit dengan pekerjaan yang tidak diketahui. aku juga tidak bisa meningkatkan levelku dengan itu, karena aku hanya bisa mendapatkan nilai pembangunan (NP) saat saya membunuh monster.

In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

In a world where portals started appearing and Dungeon Divers, or Delvers, started diving into these dangerous abysses, One man would soon rise to the very top, the worlds undisputed best Delver. Some called him a savior, in the old world he would be called a psychopath. This man did not dive for money or fame or power, No he didn’t even care that much how strong he becomes. All he cared about was a good fight, that struggle on a knifes edge, the feeling of death creeping up from behind. It was the only drug he needed and man was he addicted.

In the year 2050, the world has transformed into a completely different and brutal place. Follow Agent Finn, a mysterious operative who will go to any lengths to complete his mission. The definition of brutality is about to change.

The decent of the seven energies had the world in turmoil, and because of this the human race had to be sent to other worlds. The seven energies began to remold the earth but about 30+ people were not affected by the summoning seeing this the world forcefully dragged them to a demonic realm with caused them to dive into endless slaughter . After the remolding of earth, superhumans, cultivators of all sorts, demons, buddhas, gods, and all sorts of fantastical creatures appeared on earth. And with that the human race faces many challenges and many challenges ahead, Tristan Clay who was also dragged to the demonic realm was suddenly struck by lightning and got a mysterious guide Soon after he realized that it was a guide that would drag him to mysterious worlds witch forced him to evolve into an ultimate being . But he would soon realize he wasn't the only one for the other 30+ people who went to the demonic realm was also forced into this predicament.

On the 10th anniversary of her guild's founding, Serys Larkwell stuns her friends and co-founders by announcing her retirement as vice captain. Known far and wide as an extraordinary healer, Serys now sets her sights on a new challenge: opening a bakery in the quaint town of Eldoria. As her guild grapples with the shock, Serys plunges into the world of flour, yeast, and confections. Will her skills and resilience as a healer translate into the delicate art of baking? Can she rise to the occasion, or will the siren call of adventure lure her back to the front lines of perilous quests? Join Serys on her day-to-day journey as a beginner baker. Watch her navigate the trials of perfecting pastries, forging bonds with the townsfolk, and discovering new forms of magic in the kitchen. As she crafts delectable treats, Serys faces the ultimate test: finding the joy and fulfillment in the simple, yet profound, art of baking.

What would happen if a hardcore, gamer fan with more balls than brains gets reincarnated into a dungeon core and is able to summon them as his minions? What would happen if this new world has not encountered such beings before? But he is not alone, his crazy and thirsty friends Eleanor & Alexis were born along with him. Find out in this story of a three dungeon cores!

Nick has never been special. Nineteen years of loneliness, failure, and rejection have dulled him to the misery of his own existence. Even his own parents abandoned him, leaving him to scrape by on a dead-end night shift job with no friends, no future, and no hope. But just when he thought life couldn’t get any worse—he dies. Or at least, he thinks he does. One moment, he’s dodging a speeding car, and the next, he’s watching his own lifeless body on the pavement, completely invisible to the panicked onlookers. Before he can even process what’s happening, a glowing blue prompt appears before his eyes: [Would you like to be a Dungeon Explorer?] With only a minute to decide, Nick makes the only choice he can.

The Dungeon. A harsh world where death is a constant companion. Powerful monsters roam freely, and every element, terrain, flora, and environment, conspires to eliminate intruders. The moment you step inside, there are no guarantees for your life. Many lose their sanity before their bodies give out, and even if they manage to survive, only a rare few escape unscathed. ...At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be. "Alright, let's have another fun day of solo camping!" Deep within the uncharted depths of an S-Rank Dungeon, a man casually streams his solo camping adventures. The man’s name is Shahzad. *** - "Wait, hold on. Did he just say he cleared forty floors of an S-Rank Dungeon? That’s a world first, isn’t it?" - "He just casually drops groundbreaking information like it’s nothing. This is why I can’t stop watching his streams!" - "Why does he never look at the comments? He always just streams one-sidedly!" - "Wait, did he just hunt a Three-Head? By himself? That’s the kind of monster even A-Rank parties immediately retreat from!" - "What even is this guy?" *** Every time Shahzad streams, the entire world is thrown into chaos. Yet, for some reason, the man himself seems blissfully unaware. Just who is he, really?

After returning in the past David and Liam will do what they do the best, be with each other and survive the apocalypse, but beware, they are murderers. ---------------------- This story have been made using AI but really I did make use of my head. Because this story need human touch. Good read. ps: the art is from Pinterest PPS:Liam has blonde with white patches of hair, I know you'll be wanting to know.

Astra, an unassuming hunter, is ranked as one of the weakest-at least, according to official records. But unknown to him, he is actually an SS- ranked guide. One of the most powerful beings alive. He has no idea hidden forces are after him. Assigned to protect him in secret are Kael and Vael, two powerful a ranked mages(are they),but their mission becomes complicated with Zen-a mischievous outsider arrives who later becomes Astra's closest friend. However, Zen has a hidden agenda. While Astra sees Zen as a trusted friend, Vael and Kael grow suspicious of him. in the end, betrayal, loss and love intertwine in a tragic web. who will Astra chose to believe? Is Zen really his friend or more?

A young man named Artorius found a necklace from the side of the road. It turns out to be an artifact that lets you travel between worlds. What's more, he can travel back to his world with his powers retained from his travels.

In the hands of the Unfair, would you dance and win? In the hands of the Fairest would yourself at glee? in the hands of the God... would you feel safe?

Jung Haneul just wanted a quiet life—clock in, do her job at Stardom Entertainment, earn enough to support her family, and avoid unnecessary drama. Easy, right? Wrong. Enter Park Hyunjin—Stardom’s golden boy, a mischievous trainee with a face too handsome for his own good and an annoying habit of invading her personal space. And then there’s Lee Sunwoo—her senior, cold and distant, but somehow always there when she needs someone the most. Haneul never planned on being the center of attention, but the universe (and nosy netizens) had other ideas. A harmless interaction with Hyunjin turns into a full-blown scandal overnight, and suddenly, she’s the main character in a real-life K-drama. Trainees whisper behind her back, the company gives her side-eyes, and worst of all—Hyunjin seems to find the whole situation hilarious. But when one photo of them goes viral, things turn serious. Hyunjin’s debut is at risk, and Stardom is pressuring Haneul to step down. Amidst all the chaos, Sunwoo remains her safe place. But is his quiet support enough to make her stay? Or is something else—someone else—pulling her heart in another direction? Caught between love, career, and the ever-watchful eyes of the public, Haneul must make a choice: fight for herself or walk away before everything spirals out of control.

‘I… am going to die here!’ During a Raid gone wrong, Des gets trapped in one of the world’s deadliest Dungeons. Now stuck at the bottom floor, he must find a way to ascend this deathtrap using all the resources at his disposal. He meets unlikely allies and deadly enemies, desperately clinging to life in this world of chaos and death. How will Des survive in a place designed to kill everyone and everything? And what future awaits him once he reaches the very top? The future seems rather bleak, doesn’t it? ___________ Tags: Antihero. Action. Adventure. Magic. WeaktoStrong. Romance. Slice of Life. Dark Fantasy ___________ Please SUPPORT this novel with your power stones and comments if you enjoy it. Add it to your library too, as it helps me win the contest I entered it for. Thank you all, and happy reading!

In a world where the supernatural collides with the ordinary, dungeons—dangerous rifts to other realms—begin appearing across the city, threatening humanity. The Hunter Association, tasked with sealing these rifts, relies on Guides who are psychically linked to Hunters with extraordinary powers. A former soldier, becomes a newly awakened Guide at 27, struggling to adapt to his role. Paired with an S-ranked Hunter, a reckless veteran esper, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating deadly dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures. Their partnership is strained—A disciplined and methodical solider, and an esper who's impulsive and dismissive of rules. As dungeons appear more frequently, each mission tests their limits and teamwork. While the Guide adjusts to his new life and role, the esper wrestles with his haunted past and growing responsibilities. Together, they uncover a disturbing pattern behind the dungeon outbreaks, suggesting a larger, sinister plot at play. Amid the chaos, the guide grapples with losing his former life and his growing attachment to his esper, while the looming danger threatens to push them—and their fragile trust—apart. Every decision they make could determine the city's fate, or possibly the entire world. NOTE: This is a slow-burn light-romance BL. It means there are no mature or sexual themes, and it focuses on action, plot, character growth, and relationships between characters and their adversaries. Cover Art: V.R. Wilde (IG: its.forevermonday)