Shards of Order Wiki
Demo guides, combat tips, character builds, and tier lists for the grimdark card RPG.
Unofficial Shards of Order wiki for time-counter combat, shared decks, Soldier Scholar Exile builds, and the July 2026 launch.
- Jul 28
- 2026 release date
- Demo
- Free on Steam now
- 3
- Demo heroes
- 42
- Demo cards
Hubs organised by what players search before and after launch.
Guides Hub
Shards of Order guides hub covering combat, deckbuilding, demo walkthrough, bosses, laws, controls, items, map routes, and character builds.
Read guide CharactersCharacters
Character roster hub for Shards of Order: Soldier, Scholar, and Exile roles, kits, synergies, and build links for your party of three.
Read guide Tier ListTier List
Shards of Order tier list hub: current demo meta rankings for characters, cards, and equipment before the July 2026 full release.
Read guide ToolsTools
Free Shards of Order tools hub: deck math helpers, calculators, and planners to optimize your shared three-hero card pool.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates
Shards of Order update tracker: demo patches, fracture system notes, release news, and balance changes before and after launch.
Read guide WikiOfficial Links
Official Shards of Order links: Awaken Realms site, Steam store and demo pages, and trusted community resources in one hub.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for combat, deckbuilding, and the Steam demo.
Guides Hub
Shards of Order guides hub covering combat, deckbuilding, demo walkthrough, bosses, laws, controls, items, map routes, and character builds.
Read guide CharactersCharacters
Character roster hub for Shards of Order: Soldier, Scholar, and Exile roles, kits, synergies, and build links for your party of three.
Read guide Tier ListTier List
Shards of Order tier list hub: current demo meta rankings for characters, cards, and equipment before the July 2026 full release.
Read guide ToolsTools
Free Shards of Order tools hub: deck math helpers, calculators, and planners to optimize your shared three-hero card pool.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates
Shards of Order update tracker: demo patches, fracture system notes, release news, and balance changes before and after launch.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started
Start Shards of Order on Steam: install the free demo, learn the persistent RPG loop, meet three heroes, and survive first dungeon nodes.
Read guide CharactersSoldier
Soldier guide for Shards of Order: rage mechanics, tank cards, frontline timing, and how the Soldier fuels the shared party deck.
Read guide Tier ListCharacter Tier List
Character tier list for Shards of Order demo meta: how Soldier, Scholar, and Exile rank for progression, bosses, and party synergy.
Read guide ToolsDeck Calculator
Shared deck calculator for Shards of Order: hypergeometric draw odds, slot planning, and turn-by-turn card probability for three heroes.
Read guide UpdatesRelease Date
Shards of Order release date guide: July 28 2026 Steam launch details, demo status, platforms, languages, and system requirements.
Read guide GuidesCombat System
Master Shards of Order combat: time counters replace turns and mana, cards advance enemy countdowns, draw rules reward three-card sequences.
Read guide CharactersScholar
Scholar guide for Shards of Order: ally-damage mana engine, spell priorities, deck hooks, and party support combos with Soldier and Exile.
Read guide GuidesDeckbuilding
Build stronger shared party decks in Shards of Order: gear injection, time-cost curves, draw thresholds, and demo card pool tips.
Read guide CharactersExile
Exile guide for Shards of Order: arrow volleys, ranged pacing, deck slots, and how Exile fits the three-hero shared deck loop.
Read guide GuidesDemo Walkthrough
Step-by-step Shards of Order demo walkthrough: one dungeon, nine encounters, gear routes, boss prep, and safe paths for first-time clears.
Read guide GuidesBoss Guide
Shards of Order demo boss guide: two bosses, one miniboss, countdown patterns, knockout recovery, and gear tips for nine total encounters.
Read guide GuidesBuilds
Best Shards of Order demo builds for Soldier, Scholar, and Exile: shared deck comps, gear injections, and party synergies for boss clears.
Read guideNew to Shards of Order? Follow these steps before your first run.
- 1
Wishlist and install the demo
Open the Steam store page for Shards of Order, wishlist the full game, then download the free demo. Read our Getting Started guide before your first fight.
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Learn the time-counter combat rules
There are no classic turns or mana. Every card advances enemy countdowns. Study the Combat System guide and Controls overview so you stop mistiming draws and moves.
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Build around one shared deck
Soldier, Scholar, and Exile all draw from the same pile. Use the Deckbuilding guide, Builds page, and Deck Calculator to keep payoffs dense.
- 4
Pick a hero focus and gear plan
Compare the Soldier, Scholar, and Exile pages, then check the character tier list and equipment rankings.
- 5
Clear the demo and track launch changes
Follow the Demo Walkthrough and Boss Guide, then read Laws & Fracture plus Demo Changes before July 28, 2026.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is Shards of Order a roguelite?
No. Despite a branching node map, it is a persistent dark fantasy RPG with lasting progression—not a wipe-on-death roguelite. Start with the Getting Started guide.
When does Shards of Order release?
The full PC game launches on Steam on July 28, 2026. Details live on the release date page.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
How does combat work without turns or mana?
Enemies show countdown timers. Cards cost time and push those clocks. Read the full Combat System guide and practice in the Steam demo.
Which demo character should I focus on?
Soldier rewards rage stacking, Scholar channels ally-generated mana, and Exile loads arrow slots. Compare them in Characters and the character tier list.
Where can I find official links?
The Wiki links hub collects Steam, demo, and Awaken Realms destinations with clear anchor text.