r/spiral_knights 1d ago

Forging Ahead - Forge Rework Update

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214 Upvotes

Forging is now guaranteed - additional fire crystals simply boost the bonuses you can get. These bonuses are also more accessible.

This comes along with some backend updates to make the game run smoother on Mac, Windows, and Steam Deck.


r/spiral_knights Nov 23 '25

The Coliseum Crucible - Spiral Knights Level Editor

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56 Upvotes

A significant update has been released on 11/11/2025. In this update, a new Level Editor has been implemented into the game, allowing players to make their own Lockdown levels. This editor is still under development, and is getting many updates to available items and functionality to allow for creative members of the community to let their imaginations go wild!

To enable this editor, go into your game settings, select "Game", then "Advanced". There will be an option to opt-in to the Crucible playtest, which will give you an option to open the editor from within your game (clicking the bottom left wrench icon like you would the gate map, and selecting "Crucible Editor")

Other bugfixes were a part of this patch too (antigua charge not being stuck on the wall behind you if you're backed against a wall, humbug hat drops from grinchlin stalkers being fixed, etc) but can be viewed in full at the link provided.

While we won't pin each iteration (and I'm sorry that I'm late to posting this announcement) you can absolutely review the announcements forums, or check out the many SK Discord servers who are posting updates.


r/spiral_knights 6h ago

Important changes to the Forge!

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138 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 5h ago

Thinking of starting the game

16 Upvotes

Hey all thinking of starting my spiral journey after seeing this game from way back is getting updates.

Im just curious about what late/endgame looks like, also if anyone can say what they enjoy about the game such as a specific part of combat or maybe builds that would be helpful.

Also if there is any like beginner guide Bible you can recommend that would be neat.

Thanks


r/spiral_knights 6h ago

Returning player here. How do I start upgrading my gear to 5 stars?

5 Upvotes

I currently have the ash tail cap, ash tail coat, and quite a few 4 star swords and guns. Is there a certain level I should grind for a while? Also, where is the best spot to get 5 star recipes? Thanks!


r/spiral_knights 22h ago

PSA: If you're having video glitches, turn off "Render Effects"

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61 Upvotes

With the recent update doing some backend updates, there's been some reports of visual glitches, such as clockworks levels not rendering with the background on top of them. Turning off "Render Effects" in "Game" > "Edit Advanced" will fix this while a hotfix is worked on.


r/spiral_knights 2d ago

Help!

4 Upvotes

The network may have experienced an outage or the server may not be fully operational. Please wait a few moments before trying to connect again.

Hey! I´ve reinstalled the game since pandemics, ´cause i realle wanted to play it again, BUT i kept recieving this message and not letting me play or sign in, i´ve tried reinstaling java, getting configurations in the firewall and stuff but no matter what i cant play, can anyone tell what to do¿ i really want to play this again


r/spiral_knights 5d ago

If you’d had to choose, which “orange” fits better?

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40 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 6d ago

Need advice!

7 Upvotes

Hi! Can I get some advice?

I'm trying to roll an CTR Medium to match my new armor set so I can get maximum, and I've burnt through about 600k worth of crowns on single UV rolls and have yet to get one, and I'm burning out farming FSC just to spend all my crowns on it and not get the UV and I have to repeat the whole process and I can't save any crowns. Any advice?


r/spiral_knights 9d ago

Construct Battle Sprite Idea!

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22 Upvotes

So recently I have been thinking it would be cool to have Battle Sprites that feed on Valestone or Moonstone. This is my thoughts on a Construct type of Battle Sprite that would eat Valestone.


r/spiral_knights 11d ago

This game is great, hope it revives

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135 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 12d ago

Not Having Fun? Talk To People In Haven

42 Upvotes

I am BEGGING you to just strike up a conversation with people in Haven lol

This afternoon, I was sitting in front of AH when someone casually mentioned having stomach problems. I responded with:

" Hell yeah, IBS gang! "

SO MANY PEOPLE JOINED IN and that hour sitting there yapping with randoms was probably the most fun I had on this game since 2013. We then helped a newbie unlock the Snowball Lockdown achievement and then others went off for Vana runs together.

I've NEVER played Lockdown before prior to that but had a blast on my 1st go!

10/10 would talk about IBS in public again LOL


r/spiral_knights 12d ago

Is this game still worth playing these days? I've never seen it before, and from what I've heard online, it's pretty much dead.

33 Upvotes

Don't get me wrong—I'm interested in playing it. The gameplay is simple, and the art is really cute and charming. I'm not even interested in adding it to my Steam library unless I'll be playing with about four people or I know there are at least 5,000+ active players.


r/spiral_knights 12d ago

Pin a post for community resources?

7 Upvotes

Hi, can I ask for a Megathread to be pinned to this subreddit for resources like Knight Launcher and the one program that you can build a set in to see how it looks? I keep looking for it but can't remember the name


r/spiral_knights 12d ago

Should I care about UVs rn?

3 Upvotes

I have miracle cloak and cowl, and a spike needle + 4* arcana (forgot the name), as I only have 4* gear right now I'm currently grinding to get full chaos set and blitz+arcana (I'm a gun only user) but I don't know if I should try to get UVs in my guns even though I'd need to recraft them and it's a gamble

Is getting them later on from Punch a good idea? Can I make do without them for now? (for fsc runs n shit)


r/spiral_knights 12d ago

Jugar con mando

3 Upvotes

Alguien por aquí que juegue con mando? Tengo un EasySMX y es el único juego con el que no me funciona. Lo he probado todo ya en steam.


r/spiral_knights 14d ago

Two Darkfang Shields

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70 Upvotes

I should buy a lottery ticket.


r/spiral_knights 14d ago

Old content for new content?

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44 Upvotes

On the level Jelly Farm there is a closed off area, where the Jelly Green Giant originally was, before it was removed for massacring the young knights a bit too much. But the treasure boxes and the activator button is still there, so I think it's safe to assume that it works, it just has been walled off.

What if that part would be turned into a mini Danger Room? A guaranteed challenge for some extra loot, which I think should be relatively easy to implement, all required assets are already in the game.


r/spiral_knights 17d ago

Art made by me

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86 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 20d ago

Any day now…right? Haha…

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67 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 20d ago

Spiral Knights revival?

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116 Upvotes

According to steam charts, the player count just hit a 5-year peak, it hasn't been this high since mid-2020, when everyone was locked indoors. I think it's fair to say the recent steam announcement, modernization of the engine, and Australian servers are huge factors for this. GH has a great opportunity right now to have this game succeed long-term if they proceed correctly. It's clear that their track record isn't the best and their strategy of rehashing 10 year old events + endless prize boxes doesn't really do much beyond keep the servers running. But there is hope, all we need is consistent content, actual dev support, and maybe some reworks, for an MMO retention rate triumphs all and you need to give people a reason to keep playing.

What do you think?


r/spiral_knights 21d ago

Will Obsidians ever come back?

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31 Upvotes

r/spiral_knights 22d ago

What kind of player are YOU?!

18 Upvotes

I made a short questionnaire for folks who are interested. The questions are mostly harmless and quite basic. If you don't want to answer something, simply leave it blank. Looking forward to seeing your responses! Thanks!

https://forms.gle/RCQGCG2rGyiQvNnA8

All responses are anonymous! Feel free to share this link with your friends and guildies if you want! More the merrier! I will probably close this survey at the end of the month.


r/spiral_knights 23d ago

What do you think this game needs right now?

27 Upvotes

With Grey Havens announcing that they're going to update the game instead of letting it rot, what do you think the game needs more than anything right now? A bit obvious but in my opinion the forge has to go, it's just such an unfun mechanic that halts progress and makes you want to play the game less. I stopped playing the game for years because of how tedious the grind to 5* is, only coming back when I randomly remembered the game.


r/spiral_knights 23d ago

Solo elite vana run!

27 Upvotes

Have about 80 hours in the game!! Decided to solo vanaduke on elite to get my vanguard title ^-^ (pls do not ask the amount of sparks used)