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Lootbound Guide

Solve the decisions that end runs: what to equip, where to place it, when to spend mana, and how to prepare the party for the Guardian.

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Lootbound final Guardian combat screenshot
ReleaseAugust 14, 2026
PlatformWindows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck
VersionSeptember 27, 2026 content update
FocusBuilds, loot, progression, and bosses

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AlchemistLootbound Alchemist's Apprentice: Which Purchases Count?Find the bottle-marked Hub shop for Lootbound's Alchemist's Apprentice achievement and distinguish consumable purchases from Arsenal gear and run loot.Achievement ShopAll AlliesLootbound All Allies: Does the Ability Include the Hero?Read Lootbound's all-allies ability wording without excluding the caster, confirm the effect on each party member, and distinguish group from single-target actions.Ability TargetsBard ControlLootbound Bard Hero or Companion: Who Controls Healing?Choose the controlled Bard when you need deliberate healing timing, distinguish companion trigger behavior, and build a recovery plan that does not wait too long.Healing TimingBarracksLootbound Barracks: Do Upgrades Apply to Companions?Spend Lootbound Barracks upgrades on the character you intend to control, understand why recruited companions do not inherit them, and check the right stats.Upgrade ScopeGem TimingLootbound Blacksmith Gems: Can You Save One for Later?Plan a Lootbound Blacksmith visit around an immediate gem decision, choose a current equipment target, and avoid relying on a spare-gem storage option.Blacksmith ChoiceBlessingLootbound Blessings: When to Trade Mana for GearDecide whether a Lootbound blessing's gear is worth its mana cost, account for the next fight, and avoid spending the mana needed by your combat plan.Mana TradeExtra DiceLootbound Bonus Dice: When They Refresh Between BiomesTrack Lootbound's limited bonus dice across a biome, check the refresh on entering the next one, and separate dice unlocks from the remaining roll supply.Dice SupplyClass LockLootbound Cannot Equip Legendary Gear: Class RestrictionsResolve Lootbound gear that equips on a companion but not the hero by checking class restrictions, then distinguish an invalid wearer from a grid-space problem.Equipment CheckDead EndLootbound Dead-End Routes: Check the Path Before MovingRecognize a Lootbound map dead end, avoid committing to a disconnected branch, and preserve a stuck run without assuming a teleport or backtrack exists.Route ProblemRun SelectionLootbound Run Settings Reset: Recheck Hero, Difficulty, and DieRecheck Lootbound's hero, difficulty, and shared die selection before starting another run, especially when changing characters or attempting a Difficulty III achievement.Before DepartureEdge AuraLootbound Topside Auras: Use the Inventory BorderActivate Lootbound auras that require the top, bottom, or side of the equipment grid, distinguishing the item's inventory position from its receiving neighbors.Placement ConditionEquip TabLootbound Auras Not Working: Check Equipment vs StorageCheck Lootbound's equipment and storage tabs when the hero receives no aura bonuses, then verify one compatible item pair before rebuilding the whole grid.Inactive GearEnemy IntentLootbound Enemy Targeting: Who Will Take the Next Hit?Inspect Lootbound enemy attacks and target conditions, distinguish highest-defense targeting from random attacks, and protect the exposed party member.Combat UIHero DeathLootbound: Why the Run Ends With Companions Still AliveUnderstand why Lootbound ends an expedition when the controlled hero dies, how that differs from a fallen companion, and when to protect the main character.Run FailureMaster of SwordLootbound Master of Sword: Why Warrior Clears Are Not EnoughSeparate Lootbound's Warrior companion ability achievement from main-hero clears and Barracks upgrades, then check the companion route before calling it a bug.Achievement CheckMerchantLootbound Merchant: Where to Spend Run CurrencySpend Lootbound's new run currency at Merchant encounters, check a purchase against your equipped items, and distinguish the encounter from Hub unlocks.Run ShopMixed DamageLootbound Mixed Damage: Small Acid and Crush BonusesEvaluate a small second damage type in a Lootbound Corruption setup, compare target-specific attacks, and avoid sacrificing a working board for a fixed formula.Corruption PayoffPreviewLootbound Damage Preview: Select a Skill, Then a TargetSee Lootbound's target-specific damage preview before committing an attack, compare available skills, and understand why attack power is not health loss.Combat UIReliquaryLootbound Reliquary: Item Pictures, Stats, and CollectorUse Lootbound's Reliquary as a discovery record, inspect live equipment for stats, and avoid confusing the Collector achievement with filling the entire catalogue.Collection CheckAbility ViewLootbound Abilities Outside Combat: Plan Equipment SwapsPlan Lootbound equipment changes when ability tooltips are unavailable between fights by recording the selected skills, scaling stats, costs, and conditions.Combat UICampfireLootbound Campfire Guide: Heal and Revive CompanionsRevive defeated Lootbound companions at campfires, choose recovery before elite fights, and leave each stop with Health, Armor, mana, and party roles ready.RecoveryTrigger FixLootbound Companion Ability Not Triggering: FixesFix Lootbound companion abilities that do not trigger by checking tooltip conditions, mana, valid targets, and turn timing before changing the build.Companion FixSuppliesLootbound Consumables Guide: Potions and BombsUse Lootbound health potions, mana potions, and bombs at the right moment, preserve action economy, and reserve only consumables that solve the next fight.ConsumablesFortitudeLootbound Corruption vs Fortitude ExplainedUse Lootbound Corruption before follow-up attacks, inspect active status and displayed Fortitude changes, and avoid assuming a universal damage formula.DebuffsEndgameLootbound Endgame: What to Do After the Final BossSee what remains in Lootbound after the final boss, from higher-difficulty hero clears and ability unlocks to achievements, item discovery, and new builds.After BossArmorLootbound Health vs Armor: Recovery GuideCompare Lootbound Health and Armor recovery, decide which resource to restore first, and route toward campfires before persistent damage ends the run.SurvivalGridLootbound Inventory Size: Can You Expand the Grid?Learn whether Lootbound inventory size can be expanded, use separate companion grids as party capacity, and clear full boards without breaking aura layouts.CapacityMapLootbound Map Icons and Room Types GuideRead Lootbound's exact map legend, distinguish every room icon, and route through recovery, rewards, upgrades, companions, and Sentinel choices by need.RoomsSACLootbound Smart App Control Blocked: Safe FixesResolve a Lootbound Smart App Control block safely by verifying the exact Windows warning, updating trusted software, checking Steam files, and preserving protection.Windows Fix21:9Lootbound Ultrawide Black Screen FixesFix Lootbound ultrawide black screens with safe update, file verification, 16:9 and 60 Hz tests, launch-option cleanup, and save-protected resets.Display FixArsenalLootbound Arsenal Guide: How Purchased Items WorkUnderstand what Lootbound Arsenal purchases do, where unlocked gear appears, why it is not delivered immediately, and how to plan the expanded drop pool.Hub UnlockDiceLootbound Best Die: Merchant vs Adventurer DiceChoose the best Lootbound die for your runs, compare Merchant and Adventurer strengths, and spend extra dice where the target and reward justify the risk.Hub ChoiceEffectsLootbound Buffs and Debuffs: Status Effects ExplainedRead Lootbound buffs and debuffs in combat, understand Fury, Speed, Focus, Tenacity, Fortitude, and Corruption, and time effects before key turns.Combat UIDemo SaveLootbound Demo Save Transfer: Can Progress Carry Over?Find out whether Lootbound demo progress transfers to the full game, avoid incompatible save copying, and protect the current release profile before testing files.Save SafetyI-IIILootbound Difficulty Levels: I, II, and III GuideMove through Lootbound Difficulty I, II, and III with clear readiness checks, current balance context, and build priorities for each step up.DifficultyDivineLootbound Divine Items: Auto-Rotation GuideUse Lootbound Divine items that rotate automatically, protect aura contacts through each orientation, and decide when their power is worth the grid cost.InventoryJewelryLootbound Rings and Amulets: Aura Layout GuideBuild stronger Lootbound ring and amulet layouts by choosing one equipment family, maximizing useful contacts, and preserving space for upgrades.Aura LayoutSealsLootbound Sentinel Seals: What They DoLearn the current use of Lootbound Sentinel Seals, why no Hub building accepts them, what progression happens automatically, and what not to reset.ProgressionCellsLootbound Small vs Large Items: Grid Efficiency GuideCompare small and large Lootbound items by useful stats per cell, aura contacts, shape disruption, and the exact role the finished inventory gains.Item ChoiceLoadingLootbound Stuck on Loading Screen: Startup FixesFix Lootbound when it is stuck on the first loading screen with safe steps for Windows, Linux, Steam Deck, refresh-rate issues, logs, and save protection.Startup FixBardLootbound Bard Instrument and Support Build GuideBuild Lootbound's Bard around demonstrated instrument support, useful Initiative, reliable buffs or healing, and enough party damage to finish fights.Class BuildGemsLootbound Blacksmith Gems GuideUse Lootbound Blacksmith Gems on lasting gear, protect important grid contacts, and complete the hidden gem-discard achievement without damaging a strong run.BlacksmithClassesLootbound Classes and Hero Unlock TroubleshootingConfirm Lootbound's Warrior, Witch, Bard, and Paladin roster, protect the save when a class remains locked, and separate technical checks from unlock progress.RosterFinalLootbound Final Guardian Boss GuidePrepare for Lootbound's final Guardian with focused damage, selected-part answers, Corruption or fortitude reduction when supported, sustain, and reserved mana.GuardianValueLootbound Item Value, Rarity, and Temporary Items GuideCompare Lootbound items by role, shape, contacts, replacement cost, and limited-combat timers instead of treating rarity as an automatic upgrade.Loot ChoiceShardsLootbound Memory Shards: Earning and Hub Progress PlanningEarn more Lootbound Memory Shards through room clears, use the increased current-version income to measure run progress, and track separate Hub purchase achievements.Hub ProgressionPaladinLootbound Paladin Hammer and Defense Build GuideBuild Lootbound's Paladin around demonstrated hammer pressure, enough defense to earn useful turns, and companions that convert durability into focused damage.Class BuildChallengeLootbound Speedrun and No Companion Death AchievementsPlan separate Lootbound attempts for the under-35-minute clear and no-companion-death achievement with practiced builds and objective-specific rules.CompletionWarriorLootbound Warrior Slash and Thorns Build GuideBuild Lootbound's Warrior around a demonstrated Slash offense or durable thorns role with compact gear, focused contacts, and companion coverage.Class BuildWitchLootbound Witch Debuff and Corruption Build GuideBuild Lootbound's Witch around a demonstrated debuff and Corruption direction, then add sustain, focused damage, and companion roles without fixed formulas.Class BuildDiceLootbound Dice Rolls and Risk Rewards GuideChoose the guaranteed common reward or roll for a better Lootbound item with a repeatable risk test based on board value and the next encounter.Reward ChoiceManaLootbound Mana Management and Target Priority GuideSpend Lootbound mana to prevent the most damaging enemy action, align companion attacks, and enter elites or the Guardian with the tools to execute the build.Combat FlowPartyLootbound Companions, Triggers, and Party Roles GuideEquip Lootbound companions for reliable automatic roles, align their low-health finishing behavior, and keep the party alive through bosses and challenges.CompanionsStatsLootbound Damage Types, Initiative, Order, and Chaos GuideUse Initiative for action timing, match Order and Chaos to relevant abilities, and choose Acid, Slash, or Crush for the enemy defense in front of the party.CombatPartsLootbound Guardian Boss Parts Choice GuideHandle Lootbound Guardian-part choices by using the visible selection information, tracking every selected part, and preserving answers to the party's existing weaknesses.GuardianGridLootbound Inventory Grid and Item Shapes GuideFit and rotate Lootbound items with an anchor-first layout that protects aura contacts, preserves flexible cells, and makes future upgrades easier to install.InventoryAuraLootbound Item Auras and Adjacency Placement GuidePlace Lootbound aura items beside compatible gear, verify active edges, and balance contact value against the grid space needed for later rewards.Placement100%Lootbound Achievements Guide and 100% RoadmapPlan all 20 Lootbound achievements across named bosses, four classes, Difficulty III, elites, items, Hub collections, Barracks, and challenge clears.CompletionStartLootbound Beginner Guide: A Reliable First-Run PlanUse a practical Lootbound first-run plan for reward choices, inventory layouts, companion roles, mana, bosses, and useful Hub progress after a loss.Start HereBossesLootbound Boss Preparation ChecklistUse a repeatable preparation checklist before Lootbound bosses and track the achievement-named Vizier, Queen of Mad Swarm, and Ashen Bastion separately.Encounters

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Start Here

Make the first run stable before chasing specialized builds.

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Loot & Combat

Solve grid placement, item value, damage, mana, and targeting decisions.

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Heroes & Builds

Choose class plans and equip companions for reliable automatic roles.

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Hub Progression

Plan Memory Shard earning, Hub goals, and careful Blacksmith Gem use.

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Bosses & Encounters

Prepare for named bosses, Guardian parts, and the final encounter.

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Completion

Plan achievements, challenge clears, and long-term collection goals.

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Technical Help

Check release status, requirements, controls, Steam Deck, saves, and quick answers.