40d:Main Page

v0.47.05 · v0.34 · v0.31 · v0.28.181.40d · v0.23 This article is about an older version of DF. More Info

The Dwarf Fortress Archive Wiki

75.7 out of 100 quality rating for the 40d namespace (approximate)

Welcome to the Dwarf Fortress Wiki. This is a collection of user-submitted guides, information and advice for the Roguelike game "Dwarf Fortress". Dwarf Fortress is a game for Windows, Linux and Mac, developed by Bay 12 Games featuring two modes of play, a distinct, randomly-generated world (complete with terrain, wildlife and legends), gruesome combat mechanics and vicious schools of carp.

"Dwarf Fortress" ... "Like chess, only with short people that can catch on fire like rags soaked in tar, and lots of booze." ... "Like chess."

Download Windows Main Small Mac Main SDL (40d19) Windows Linux Mac The version documented in this namespace is v0.28.181.40d, released on September 8, 2008. Development log · Release Information

New to Dwarf Fortress? About Dwarf Fortress Tutorials and guides Quickstart guide (recent) Frequently Asked Questions * Your first fortress * * Video tutorials * Important advice * Indecisive's Illustrated Tutorial * Get help from online chat Game development * Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock * Starting builds
Playing Dwarf Fortress Fortress mode Adventurer mode Reclaim fortress Legends Design strategies Local map features Bloodline games Stories Gameplay elements Activity zones Farming Building Combat Creatures Designations Military Nobles Rooms Skills Stockpiles Workshops Economics Mining Location Fun	Wiki articles by category Dwarves World Buildings Mods Items Interface All Categories Metagame editing and advice World generation Technical tricks Utilities Known bugs and issues System requirements Cheating Maximizing framerate Tilesets Modding Guide