Beginner's Guide to Deep Rock Galactic

Rock and Stone, miner! Learn the basics of class roles, combat, resources, and teamwork.

Rock and Stone! Getting Started

  • 1Try all 4 classes in the tutorial missions to find your favorite.
  • 2Scout illuminates caves, Engineer platforms, Gunner shoots, Driller digs.
  • 3Press V to salute - Rock and Stone is the dwarf way.
  • 4Start on Hazard 1-2 difficulty while learning.
  • 5Always deposit minerals at Molly (M.U.L.E.) regularly.

Combat Essentials

  • 1Prioritize high-value targets: Wardens, Praetorians, Mactera Grabbers.
  • 2Call supply pods (hold 5) when ammo is low - costs 80 Nitra.
  • 3Frozen enemies take 3x kinetic damage - coordinate with Driller.
  • 4Stick together during swarms - lone dwarves die fast.
  • 5Revive downed teammates ASAP - bleed-out timer is short.

Resource Management

  • 1Nitra (red crystals) = supply drops. Collect 80 for each resupply.
  • 2Gold and other minerals are for rewards and upgrades.
  • 3Compressed Gold and Bittergem are worth a lot - always collect them.
  • 4Machine events require a Tritilyte Key from promotion.
  • 5Cargo Crates and Lost Equipment give bonus rewards.

Class Synergies

  • 1Scout + Engineer: Platforms under minerals, Scout grapples to collect.
  • 2Driller + Gunner: Driller creates killzones, Gunner mows down enemies.
  • 3Engineer turrets cover flanks while team focuses forward.
  • 4Gunner ziplines help the whole team cross chasms.
  • 5Good teams communicate - use pings (hold Ctrl) liberally.