Hazard Levels Beginner Guide: Your First Rift Run

For your first run, use the Rift Scanner to find an anomaly, deploy the Rift Stabilising Device to open a portal, and use the Gravity Gauntlet to bring back ingredients. Start with a short run so you can learn the route back before pushing deeper.

1. Find and open a rift

The Fox Hole Arms is your base between expeditions. The scanner locates dimensional anomalies. The stabilising device opens a portal at an anomaly so you can enter the rift. These tools serve different parts of the same job.

2. Pick up ingredients with the Gravity Gauntlet

Use the gauntlet to grab and carry objects, including ingredients. It can hold multiple objects and throw them. Rift layouts and hazards vary, so keep track of the way back as you explore. In a group, call out useful finds and agree when to turn back. The game uses proximity voice chat.

3. Decide when to leave

Once you have ingredients, decide whether to head for the exit or explore deeper. For a first run, try leaving with what you have. The 1.0 update introduced Rift Surges. If creatures block your route, use the enemy reference to recognize their attacks.

4. Use your haul at the pub

Back at the Fox Hole Arms, the Brewing Station uses ingredients to research recipes and make experimental drinks. Fulfilling orders helps upgrade perk drinks for later runs. See the brewing and orders guide for the location of the hidden door and how orders unlock drinks.

Running with friends on different platforms? See the crossplay and online requirements guide.

Sources: Wales Interactive game overview · 1.0 launch notes · Brewing and progression overview