Shop Titans is Kabam's free to play shop management RPG, on Steam since 5 May 2020, where you craft gear and sell it to the adventurers walking through your door. You run blueprints through workers, haggle at the counter, then send heroes into dungeons to bring back components for the next tier. There are 18 hero classes to recruit and blueprint lines that run from the tier 1 Squire Sword all the way to tier 16 pieces like the Unearthed Blade.
Shop Titans 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 | Howling Woods | 0 to 2,000 Power | Early crafting components, first quest completions, access to Troublin Lair | Knight |
| 2 | Troublin Lair | 250 to 3,000 Power | Boss components, progression into Aurora Caves | Knight |
| 3 | Aurora Caves | 250 to 3,500 Power | Mid tier components, the Yeti King Throne unlock | Soldier |
| 4 | Whispering Bog | 500 to 4,500 Power | Components for tier 5 and higher blueprints | Soldier |
| 5 | Bleakspire Peak | Player level 62, tier 11 content | Tier 11 components, the Bleak Chest | Soldier |
Howling Woods: Starting Area
The first quest area, split into three sub zones. Easy requires 0 Power, so your starting heroes can walk straight in, while Extreme demands 2,000 Power from the same party later on.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 0 to 2,000 Power |
| Key Rewards | Early crafting components, first quest completions, access to Troublin Lair |
| Recommended Build | Knight |
| Key Equipment | Arming Sword |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Blueprint crafting and energy. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Troublin Lair.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Troublin Lair: Early Game
The first boss dungeon, fought against the Troublin Chief. Easy starts at 250 Power and Extreme at 3,000, which makes it the first genuine check on whether you have geared your party or just recruited it.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 250 to 3,000 Power |
| Key Rewards | Boss components, progression into Aurora Caves |
| Recommended Build | Knight |
| Key Equipment | Arming Sword |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Item quality and fusion. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Arming Sword if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Aurora Caves.
Aurora Caves: Mid Game
Three sub zones running from 250 Power on Easy to 3,500 on Extreme. It feeds directly into the Yeti King Throne boss fight, which spans 600 to 5,000 Power.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 250 to 3,500 Power |
| Key Rewards | Mid tier components, the Yeti King Throne unlock |
| Recommended Build | Soldier |
| Key Equipment | Arming Sword |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Squire Sword becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Counter haggling for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Whispering Bog: Late Game
The third multi zone area, 500 Power on Easy up to 4,500 on Extreme, followed by the Cursed Witch Hut boss fight against Toadwitch at up to 7,500 Power.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 500 to 4,500 Power |
| Key Rewards | Components for tier 5 and higher blueprints |
| Recommended Build | Soldier |
| Key Equipment | Squire Sword |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Squire Sword should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Guild city investment mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Bleakspire Peak.
Bleakspire Peak: Endgame
A late dungeon unlocked with gold at player level 62, added alongside the tier 11 content update. Extreme difficulty here asks for Power in the tens of thousands.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Player level 62, tier 11 content |
| Key Rewards | Tier 11 components, the Bleak Chest |
| Recommended Build | Soldier |
| Key Equipment | Squire Sword |
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 Sorcerer for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Howling Woods → Troublin Lair → Aurora Caves → Whispering Bog → Bleakspire Peak. 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 Shop Titans Guides
- Shop Titans Shop Titans Overview
- Shop Titans Best Builds
- Shop Titans Tier List
- Shop Titans Walkthrough
- Shop Titans Beginner's Guide
- Shop Titans Tips & Tricks
- Shop Titans Weapons Guide
- Shop Titans Combat Guide
- Shop Titans Boss Guide
- Shop Titans Crafting Guide
- Shop Titans Classes & Characters
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