Core Game Loop
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The core gameplay loop in Calamity ARPG revolves around progressing through dungeon difficulties, optimizing your character’s build, and earning as many Valor Points as possible.
Your ultimate goal: Climb the highest dungeon tiers and dominate the Valor Leaderboard to earn rewards during Play Tests and Play-to-Airdrop (P2A) events.
To earn Valor Points, players complete in-game Quests such as:
Killing a certain number of enemies
Dealing a specific amount of damage with a chosen skill
And many other
The higher the Dungeon Difficulty in which a Quest is completed, the more Valor Points it will reward. This incentivizes players to push further and optimize their builds.
Standard dungeon runs
Special game modes
A boss fight as the final challenge
As you advance to higher difficulty levels:
Enemies become stronger
Better gear drops
Some mobs gain new combat abilities, making fights more challenging and strategic
Standard Dungeon – 5 rooms with a mix of simple and elite mobs
Trial of Strength – Fewer, but stronger enemies in wave format
Trial of Endurance – Swarms of weaker enemies testing you AOE skills and survivability
Boss Fight – A one-room high-risk, high-reward battle with a powerful enemy
Each mode provides a different type of experience and varying drop chances, allowing you to fine-tune your farming strategy.
Character development is a blend of leveling, gear optimization, and build crafting:
Through this system, you can create a truly unique build and playstyle — whether you prefer burst damage, sustain, mobility, or support.
are the backbone of progression and competition in Calamity. They determine your standing on the Valor Leaderboard, which is used to distribute rewards during special events.
Each consists of 9 stages, which include:
Calamity offers multiple , each with its own gameplay flavor and loot dynamics:
to gain core stats
with better stat rolls
by merging duplicates
to further boost your power and customize effects
