Getting Started
Xindeler is an open-source MMORPG built in Rust, forked from Veloren and evolving toward its own persistent world. This guide takes you from download to your first adventure.
System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / Linux / macOS 12+ | Windows 11 / Linux (latest LTS) |
| CPU | 4 cores, 2.5 GHz | 6+ cores, 3.5 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Vulkan / Metal compatible | Dedicated GPU with 4 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 4 GB | 8 GB (SSD recommended) |
| Network | 5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
Download
Download the latest version from the Downloads section of the official website.
Versions are available for:
- Windows — x86_64 only (no ARM64 build yet)
- Linux — x86_64 and ARM64
- macOS — x86_64 and Apple Silicon (ARM64)
A native launcher is available for each architecture, handling installation and updates automatically.
First Steps
1. Create an Account
When launching the client for the first time, you will be asked to create an account. Native username/password login is available, along with Discord and Google OAuth, and optional two-factor authentication (2FA/TOTP) for extra account security.
2. Create Your Character
Choose your race and your class. Each combination has a different playstyle.
Some tips for new players:
- Warrior + Dwarf — a tough combination, ideal for learning the combat system.
- Mage + Elf — high movement speed and powerful magic, harder to master.
- Cleric + Human — versatile, able to sustain and heal, good for group play.
- Rogue + Gnome — precision damage and extreme mobility, for experienced players.
3. The World
Xindeler is a vast world with procedurally generated biomes, sites and dungeons. Exploration is part of the game: you will find villages, ruins, caves and creatures in every region.
4. First Quests
Upon arriving in the world you will find NPCs in nearby villages who offer starting quests: gathering, exploration and combat. They are the best way to learn the basic systems and get your first equipment.
Controls & Interface
Default Keybinds
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Move forward / left / back / right | W / A / S / D |
| Jump | Space |
| Roll / dodge | Mouse Middle-click (macOS: Shift) |
| Sneak | Shift |
| Glide | Ctrl |
| Attack Primary | Mouse Left |
| Attack Secondary / block-aim | Mouse Right |
| Block | Alt |
| Interact | E |
| Toggle weapon / wield | R |
| Mount | F |
| Toggle lantern | G |
| Inventory | I |
| Character menu (Diary) | P |
| Map | M |
| Crafting | C |
| Social | O |
| Trade | T |
| Chat | Enter |
| Command mode | / |
| Auto-walk | . |
| Sit | K |
| Hotbar slots 1–10 | 1–9, Q |
| Swap loadout | Tab |
| Screenshot | F4 |
All of these are rebindable in the settings menu.
Useful Commands
Chat commands you can use without any admin/moderator role:
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/say (/s) | Local chat |
/region (/r) | Region chat |
/world (/w) | World chat |
/faction (/f) | Faction chat |
/group (/g) | Group chat |
/tell (/t) | Whisper a player |
/group_invite, /group_kick, /group_promote | Manage your group |
/group_leave | Leave your current group |
/join_faction | Join or leave a faction |
/motd | Show the server's message of the day |
/players | List online players |
/battlemode | Toggle PvP/PvE |
/set_class | Pick your class |
/location | Set a named location |
Inventory & Equipment
Your gear lives in a tabbed Inventory / Equipment window: the Inventory tab lists everything you're carrying, while the Equipment tab shows a paperdoll of your character alongside an always-visible stat block, so you can compare a new item against what you have equipped without switching screens. Equip an item by double-clicking it or dragging it onto a paperdoll slot; drag frequently-used items onto your hotbar for quick access in combat.
Rather than fixed corner buttons for Settings, Social, Map and Crafting, the game shows contextual on-screen hints in the bottom-right corner that change with what you're doing — climbing, swimming, wielding a weapon, or moving through the night. All four menus stay reachable through their keybinds, the Esc menu, or your skillbar.
Map & Waypoints
The map shows your surroundings, points of interest and known settlements. Activating a campfire sets it as your waypoint — your respawn point, which persists across sessions until you set a new one.
Gliding
Every character can glide from sufficient height, useful for covering distance quickly or escaping a bad fight. It won't save you from a fall that never gets off the ground — you need altitude first.
Gathering Resources
The world is full of two kinds of gatherable resources: instant interactables (pick up on contact, no tool required — herbs, mushrooms, loose ore) and tool-specific interactables (need the right tool equipped — a pickaxe for ore veins, an axe for trees).
What You'll Find Exploring
Beyond the 10 tiered dungeons (see Dungeons), the world is dotted with other site types worth knowing on sight:
| Site | What it is |
|---|---|
 Town (Cliff, Savannah, Desert, Coastal variants) | Settlements with their own crafting stations and merchants |
 Citadel | A fortified, castle-like structure |
 Giant Tree | A massive living landmark, often with its own points of interest |
| Bridge | Crosses rivers, canyons or ravines along major routes |
| Rock Circle | A small ritual site |
| Camp | A bandit or NPC encampment |
| Glider Course | A dedicated aerial obstacle course for testing your gliding |
See Regions and Creatures for what's known about the world beyond that.
Merchants & Trading
Merchants buy and sell according to their specialization — see NPCs for the different roles.
Grouping up with other players lets you share quests, loot and difficult content — most dungeons are easier, and more fun, with a group.
Next Steps
Images on this page are adapted from the Veloren Wiki, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.