Cursed Gear Beginner Guide – Combat, CT, Leveling Explained

Alright, let me walk you through this like I would if you just joined the game and asked, “What do I even do first?” Because honestly, Cursed Gear can feel confusing at the start—but once you understand the loop, everything clicks and progression becomes smooth.

Cursed Gear Beginner Guide – Combat, CT, Leveling Explained

When you create your character, don’t stress too much about looks or anything like that.

The only real decision early on is your class.

Pick something you’re comfortable with:

  • Want easy fights + survivability? → go tanky/melee
  • Want range and safer playstyle? → go ranged
  • Want mobility and pressure? → go fist-based

You’re not locked forever, so don’t overthink it.

Understanding Stats

When you sit on a chair, you’ll see your stats—and this is where your power actually comes from.

Let me simplify it:

  • Physicality (Fizz) → M1 damage (basic attacks)
  • Durability (Dura) → your HP
  • Output → technique damage
  • Efficiency → stamina + slight damage
  • Awareness → block strength + better black flash chance
  • Dexterity → movement speed

What should YOU upgrade first?

Early game? Keep it simple:

  • Put most points into Durability
  • Then add:
    • Physicality (if melee)
    • Output (if ability-based)

If you go full damage early, you’ll just keep dying—and that slows you down more than anything.

Combat Basics

Let’s be real—this game isn’t about spamming clicks. It’s about timing.

The most important mechanic:

Cursed Energy timing (Black Flash)

  • Press E + M1 together
  • This increases stun and lets you combo

If you don’t do this:

  • Enemy can block or escape easily

Key Combat Things You Should Know

  • E + F = Parry (very strong, drains stamina)
  • E + Q = Better dodge (iframes)
  • Hold M2 = knockback attack
  • Shift + M1 = running attack starter

Important mistake beginners make:

Jumping in fights

Don’t do it.

  • You can’t block in the air
  • You’ll get punished instantly

If you get launched:

  • Use EQ (escape dash)
  • Try to parry or attack back

How Leveling Works

There’s no traditional XP bar.

Everything revolves around Time.

What is Time?

  • It’s your main progression currency
  • Used to upgrade your stats

Other Important Resources

  • Gear XP → upgrades your skills
  • CT XP → upgrades your cursed technique
  • Shine → used to buy classes/items
  • Curse Fragments → cosmetics/weapons

The Right Way to Progress (Day 1 Strategy)

This is where most players either progress fast… or get stuck.

Here’s the smart way:

  1. Enter an expedition
  2. Do small missions + loot crates
  3. Convert everything into Time
  4. Leave safely once you have a decent amount

Important rule:

If you die → you lose your run progress

So don’t be greedy.

Early on, even 40–100 Time runs are good.

Missions Explained (So You Don’t Get Lost)

You’ll see different objectives like:

  • Kill NPCs
  • Destroy Veils
  • Find hidden rooms (domain missions)
  • Open crates

Hidden Domain Tip:

  • Walk into buildings until your screen blurs
  • That means you found the correct room

Red Mark Missions (Important Warning)

  • These spawn Brutes
  • They hit HARD

Avoid them early unless you know what you’re doing.

Extraction (Most Important Part of Every Run)

Once you’ve collected enough Time:

  • Go to Evac Point
  • Complete final objective
  • Interact with the exit

That’s how you secure your progress

If you die before this → wasted run

Hunger System (Small but Important)

  • Traveling reduces hunger
  • Low hunger = lower max HP

So don’t ignore it during longer runs.

How to Unlock Your Cursed Technique (CT)

This is your first big milestone.

Steps:

  1. Collect 3 identical shards
  2. Combine into a crystal
  3. Use it → unlock CT

Now you get:

  • Blue energy bar
  • Access to your abilities (R key)

CT Energy & Reverse Technique

  • T → charge your CT energy
  • Hitting enemies also restores it

Reverse Cursed Technique (Healing)

  • E + T

But:

  • Uses a red bar
  • If overused → you can’t use your abilities

So don’t spam it blindly.

Dreams (Free Stat Boosts – Don’t Skip These)

Sometimes you’ll enter a dream sequence.

In there:

  • Find purple orbs
  • Complete small challenges (parkour, combat, etc.)

Reward:

  • Free stat upgrades (no level cost)

Always do these.

Skill & Gear Upgrades

When you get points:

  • Unlock all skills first
  • Then upgrade one skill to higher levels

Cybernetics:

  • Small stat boosts
  • Not priority early, but useful

Map Navigation (Simple Way to Think About It)

You don’t need to memorize everything.

Just remember:

  • Each area connects to others via teleports/trains
  • Press M to see map
  • Follow your Evac marker

Over time, you’ll naturally learn routes.

Grade Exams (Huge Power Boost)

Every hour:

  • Join 1v1 tournament

If you win:

  • Rank up
  • Gain +5% stat boost per grade

This stacks and becomes VERY strong later.

Real Beginner Advice (This Will Save You Hours)

  • Don’t rush into hard fights early
  • Focus on safe runs + consistent extraction
  • Practice E + M1 timing constantly
  • Avoid jumping in combat
  • Always secure your Time before leaving

Cursed Gear rewards players who play smart—not reckless.

If you:

  • Build durability early
  • Learn timing instead of spamming
  • Extract safely every run

You’ll level faster than most players without even realizing it.