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.
- 2 days
- Until launch (Jul 28)
- 6 PM CET
- Steam unlock time
- 3
- Permanent heroes
- Demo
- Free on Steam now
Hubs organised by what players search before and after launch.
Guides Guides Hub
Shards of Order guides hub: combat, redraw queue, deckbuilding, regions, demo walkthrough, bosses, laws, and launch reworks.
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Characters Characters
Character roster hub for Shards of Order: Soldier, Scholar, Exile as the permanent launch trio, kits, synergies, and build links.
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Tier List Tier List
Shards of Order tier list hub: current demo meta rankings for characters, cards, and equipment before the July 2026 full release.
Read guide Tools Tools
Free Shards of Order tools hub: deck math helpers, calculators, and planners to optimize your shared three-hero card pool.
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Updates Updates
Shards of Order update tracker: launch day checklist, demo patches, Fracture stacks, redraw rework, and balance changes.
Read guide Wiki Official 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 Guides Hub
Shards of Order guides hub: combat, redraw queue, deckbuilding, regions, demo walkthrough, bosses, laws, and launch reworks.
Read guide Characters Characters
Character roster hub for Shards of Order: Soldier, Scholar, Exile as the permanent launch trio, kits, synergies, and build links.
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Tier List Tier List
Shards of Order tier list hub: current demo meta rankings for characters, cards, and equipment before the July 2026 full release.
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Tools Tools
Free Shards of Order tools hub: deck math helpers, calculators, and planners to optimize your shared three-hero card pool.
Read guide Updates Updates
Shards of Order update tracker: launch day checklist, demo patches, Fracture stacks, redraw rework, and balance changes.
Read guide Guides Getting 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 guideNew to Shards of Order? Follow these steps before your first run.
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Wishlist and read the launch checklist
Full game unlocks July 28, 2026 at 6 PM CET on Steam PC. Open the Launch Day guide for install steps, then wishlist on the Steam store page for Shards of Order. The demo remains free.
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Learn launch combat rules
Redraw timer 4, time-linked reduction, and combat queue sequencing differ from early demo habits. Read Redraw and Queue and Combat System before launch night.
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Understand Fracture before you revive spam
Each revive adds a Fracture stack; redraws deal 6 damage per hero per stack (max 18). See Laws and Fracture and Demo Changes for the full launch rework.
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Build around the permanent trio
Soldier, Scholar, and Exile share one deck at launch. Use Deckbuilding, Builds, and the Deck Calculator. Warlock and Bladedancer are story-only.
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Clear the demo and explore launch guides
Follow the Demo Walkthrough and Boss Guide, then read Regions for the three full campaign areas beyond the demo dungeon.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When does Shards of Order launch?
July 28, 2026 at 6 PM CET on Steam PC. See the Launch Day guide and release date page.
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.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki is available in English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Use the language button in the header to switch at any time.
What changed from demo to launch?
Fracture stack math, redraw timer 4, combat queue, three-hero permanent roster, and three full regions. Summary on Demo Changes.
Which heroes are playable at launch?
Soldier, Scholar, and Exile are the permanent party. Warlock and Bladedancer appear in story but not as permanent roster slots. See Characters.
Where can I find official links?
The Wiki links hub collects Steam, demo, and Awaken Realms destinations with clear anchor text.