๐ Beginner's Guide
Everything new players need to know about The Spell Brigade.
Fish's Complete Game Guide to The Spell Brigade
Recommended beginner video โ watch alongside this guide.
๐ฎ What Is The Spell Brigade?
The Spell Brigade is a co-op bullet heaven roguelite developed by Bolt Blaster Games. Released in full on April 29, 2026 (v1.0) on Steam and PS5, the game supports 1โ4 players. Its defining identity is friendly fire.
๐ง Step 1 โ Choose Your First Wizard
Your first wizard should be Reginald, the Lucky Mage. His +2 Luck passive makes every level-up roll at higher quality. After 3-5 runs, try Campanelli.
๐บ๏ธ Step 2 โ Choose Your Map & Threat Level
Always begin on Moderate Threat.
โฌ๏ธ Step 3 โ The Level-Up System
Beginner stat priority: Luck (always first) โ Spell Level upgrades โ Cooldown Reduction โ Armor.
โก Step 4 โ Elemental Infusion
At Level 7, infuse Lightning on Astral Orbs for beginners. See the Elements Guide.
๐ฏ Step 5 โ Objectives & Augmentations
Always prioritize Objectives. Augmentations are the biggest power spikes in the game.
๐ฅ Step 6 โ Friendly Fire Basics
See the Friendly Fire Guide for full co-op strategies.
๐ Your First Run โ Quick Reference
๐ Common Beginner Mistakes
- Skipping Luck upgrades โ Always prioritize Luck first.
- Spreading upgrades evenly โ Focus your primary spell to Spell Level 20.
- Ignoring Objectives โ Always complete them for augmentations.
๐งญ Where to Go Next
โ The Spell Brigade Beginner's Guide โ FAQ
What should I do in my very first run? +
Pick Reginald, choose Verdant Meadows on Moderate Threat. Always pick Luck upgrades when offered. At Level 7, infuse Astral Orbs with Lightning.
How does friendly fire work? +
All spells deal damage to both enemies AND teammates. Certain augmentations convert friendly fire into healing.
How do I unlock new wizards? +
Reginald and Campanelli are available from the start. Others unlock by completing specific maps at specific Threat Levels.
What map should beginners start with? +
Always start with Verdant Meadows. Unlock Frozen Ancients next, then Pyrestorm Pit last.
What does the Luck stat do? +
Luck improves the quality tier of upgrade offers at each level-up. It is universally the best stat to invest in first.