The Dwarf Fortress Archive Wiki

77.6 out of 100 quality rating for the v0.31 namespace (approximate)

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

There was a brief moment in DF history where armor had hair, swords whistled and elf arrows exploded wooden spikes inside of people. Someday we'll get back there. It's scheduled! -- Toady One

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Windows	Main	1	2	3	Small
	Legacy	1	2	3	Small
Linux	SDL
Mac (Intel)	SDL

The version documented in this namespace is v0.31.25, released on March 28, 2011.

Development log · Release Information

New to Dwarf Fortress?

About Dwarf Fortress	Downloading and Installing
Fortress Mode Quickstart Guide	Adventure Mode Quickstart Guide
Fortress Mode Reference	Adventurer Mode Reference
Game development	How do I get more help?

Playing Dwarf Fortress

Fortress mode	Adventurer mode
Legends	The Arena
Design strategies	Local map features
Bloodline games	Stories
Fun

Gameplay Elements

Activity zones	Location
Building	Military
Combat	Mining
Creatures	Nobles
Designations	Rooms
Economics	Skills
Embark	Starting Build
Farming	Stockpiles
Industry	Workshops