Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Everything you need to know about Bond of Duels: gameplay, classes, account, support and more.

Getting Started

What is Bond of Duels?

Bond of Duels is a free to play, browser based turn based MMORPG. Pick from 8 unique classes, build your hero with gear and talents, and compete in PvP duels, raids, dungeons, and explore an open world.

Is Bond of Duels free to play?

Yes, the game will always be a free to play game. Optional cosmetics and supporter perks are available through the shop and our Patreon, but they do not affect gameplay balance.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Bond of Duels runs entirely in your browser (soon cross platform on Steam and mobile). Just create an account and play.

How do I create an account?

Click Register on the homepage, fill in your username, email, and password. You'll receive a confirmation email, click the link inside to activate your account and start playing.

Gameplay

How does combat work?

Combat is turn based. Each player has skills bound to keys. Choose your action each turn, damage, heal, shield, crowd control, or tactical buffs. With plenty customization options.

What classes are available?

Eight playable classes: Mage, Warrior, Druid, Paladin, Archer, Cleric, Warlock, and Assassin. Each has a distinct kit, and more to come on a steady pace.

What game modes are there?

Ranked Duels, 1v1 PvP with seasonal leaderboards. Arena, 2v2 and 3v3 group PvP. Trial of Bonds, climb floors against rotating AI opponents. Raids, group PvE against boss encounters. Dungeons, exploration with multi stage combat. Guild combat and competition. Open World, explore, fight and do quests/campaign.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. A game is always better with friends. Form parties for arenas and raids, or create and join a guild to play with a larger community.

Account & Progression

Can I have multiple characters?

Yes. You can create one character per class on your account. Currencies, loot and some other features are account bound and accessible between characters.

How does gear work?

There's plenty of items across five rarity tiers: Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Eternal. Stats roll within set ranges per slot, so every drop is unique. The search for perfect items keeps things interesting and lets you tune your build for peak performance. Trade with other players or earn gear from chests, raids, and dungeons.

Community

Is the development team active in the game?

Bond of Duels is a game from a gamer for gamers. The developer and staff play alongside the community and stay accessible through Discord, the forums, and in game.

Is there seasonal competition?

Yes. Bond of Duels runs seasonal ladders across ranked duels, arenas, and guilds. Top performers each season are permanently immortalized in the Eternal Hall of Fame, leaving a record of their achievements that stays in the game forever.

Can I support the game?

Yes. Bond of Duels is fully playable for free, but if you want to support the development you can subscribe through our Patreon. Supporters get access to exclusive cosmetics, quality of life improvements, closer contact with the developer and staff, voting power on upcoming updates, and the ability to request content directly with the team.

Support

I forgot my password, what do I do?

On the login screen, click Forgot your password? and enter your email. You'll receive a reset link valid for 1 hour.

How do I get help?

Reach the team through the live chat ticket system in game, the website forums, or open a ticket on our Discord.

How do I report a bug?

There are plenty of ways to report bugs: directly in game through the Bug Report menu, on the website forums, or on Discord.