Deltarune is Toby Fox's followup to Undertale, released in episodic chapters starting in 2018. It blends a fixed party RPG with bullet hell dodging in battle, and your choice to fight or spare shapes the tone of each encounter.
Deltarune features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hometown | Story hub | Character moments, side quests, shops | Susie the reckless bruiser |
| 2 | Field of Hopes and Dreams | Chapter 1 | Party members, first puzzles, tutorial fights | Susie the reckless bruiser |
| 3 | Cyber World | Chapter 2 | Noelle ally, mech battles, new spells | Kris the silent vessel |
| 4 | Card Kingdom | Chapter 1 | King boss fight, story resolution | Kris the silent vessel |
| 5 | The Dark Fountains | All chapters | Story progression, lore, central mystery | Kris the silent vessel |
Hometown: Starting Area
The cozy overworld where Kris lives, connecting the chapters and townsfolk.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Story hub |
| Key Rewards | Character moments, side quests, shops |
| Recommended Build | Susie the reckless bruiser |
| Key Equipment | Susie's axes |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Bullet dodging battles. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Field of Hopes and Dreams.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Field of Hopes and Dreams: Early Game
The opening Dark World area of Chapter 1 where Susie and Ralsei join.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 1 |
| Key Rewards | Party members, first puzzles, tutorial fights |
| Recommended Build | Susie the reckless bruiser |
| Key Equipment | Susie's axes |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering ACT and mercy system. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Susie's axes if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Cyber World.
Cyber World: Mid Game
The neon Chapter 2 Dark World built around Queen and Noelle's arc.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 2 |
| Key Rewards | Noelle ally, mech battles, new spells |
| Recommended Build | Kris the silent vessel |
| Key Equipment | Susie's axes |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Kris's various swords becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Tension Point magic for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Card Kingdom: Late Game
The card themed kingdom ruled by King, the heart of Chapter 1's climax.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Chapter 1 |
| Key Rewards | King boss fight, story resolution |
| Recommended Build | Kris the silent vessel |
| Key Equipment | Kris's various swords |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Kris's various swords should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Branching route choices mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into The Dark Fountains.
The Dark Fountains: Endgame
The mysterious fountains whose spread drives the overarching plot.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All chapters |
| Key Rewards | Story progression, lore, central mystery |
| Recommended Build | Kris the silent vessel |
| Key Equipment | Kris's various swords |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Berdly support for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Hometown → Field of Hopes and Dreams → Cyber World → Card Kingdom → The Dark Fountains. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Deltarune Guides
- Deltarune Deltarune Overview
- Deltarune Best Builds
- Deltarune Tier List
- Deltarune Walkthrough
- Deltarune Beginner's Guide
- Deltarune Tips & Tricks
- Deltarune Weapons Guide
- Deltarune Combat Guide
- Deltarune Boss Guide
- Deltarune Crafting Guide
- Deltarune Classes & Characters
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