FAQs
Angels, and their variants, are the absolute strongest creatures in the game, acting as the "final bosses" of the game if playing in "Adventure Mode". Despite being called "angels", they have a dark and malevolent purpose. The "archangel" is the peak of strength out of any other creature.
Does Dwarf Fortress have an ending? ›
Since there is no way to win, it only ends when the entire colony is defeated by the various possible threats, or the player decides to abandon or retire the fortress. Adventure mode, a turn-based, open-ended roguelike where the player starts off as an adventurer.
What do masons do in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Mason - relates to constructing buildings made out of stone (workshops, trade depots, furnaces, etc.). Stonecutter - relates to smoothing designation and making rock blocks. Stone carver - relates to producing stuff at stoneworker's workshop.
How do you free caged animals in Dwarf Fortress? ›
- Place the cage from the Cages/Restraints menu.
- Place a lever.
- From the lever menu click LINK and then click the placed Cage.
- Instruct someone to pull the lever.
Is it possible to beat Dwarf Fortress? ›
There is no way to win Dwarf Fortress because there is no end screen and no real goal. The apparent goal is to become a mountainhome — a capital — but the game doesn't stop there. That means that every fortress you construct will ultimately collapse.
Are walls indestructible in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Walls are fine. Doors and such can be broken by building destroyer enemies unless they're artefact doors, which are indestructible, so if you get lucky enough to have a dwarf make one, keep it for special uses where you want an indestructible door, because you can't make them normally.
Is failure fun in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Failure is the cornerstone of fun in Dwarf Fortress, and with so many ways to fail, there are endless amounts of hilarious stories to tell. Mighty fortresses have been brought low by a tavern brawl gone wrong. Countless hamlets were hit by the consequences of hunting in a haunted biome.
What is the max world age in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Yes. The furthest I've gotten was to something like year 600 or 700, but it always crashes around that point, or more commonly, even earlier. The 250 year limit is the default limit. You can change this at the world generation screen (pick year 500 instead) or by going into advanced worldgen.
What is the lifespan of a Dwarf Fortress? ›
Overview. A crayon drawing of dwarves done by Bay 12 Games. Dwarves are short, stocky humanoid creatures with famously long and prominent beards. Unlike humans, they reach adulthood at age 12, and can live for up to 150-170 years.
What is the difference between masonry and stone carving in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Masonry is making things at a mason workshop. Stone carving is making things out of stone at a craftsdwarf's workshop.
They usually don't do much (other than haul stuff) but they do make demands. Their biggest demand is for rooms, which need to be of a certain quality. Quality can be increased through smoothing and engraving the walls of the room as well as adding more furniture, especially high quality furniture.
What am I supposed to do in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Basically build/create your fortress and become the Mountain Home for all the Dwarfs for your culture. And you can do it any way you want to, above or below ground, deep or shallow and everything in bnetween. Using water to generate power or magma to make deadly traps and smith weapons and armor to beggar the gods.
Why are animals starving in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Animals in general, though, default to your main meeting area. If you build a pasture and put your original animals into it, you'll need to update the pasture with any "new arrival" animals as well (or build them a new pasture) or they'll wander into your meeting room or tavern and eventually starve to death.
Can you butcher dead animals in Dwarf Fortress? ›
To butcher corpses in Dwarf Fortress, put them in a stockpile, then click the butcher's knife icon. Corpses must be big enough, not rotten, and not be tamed animals or sapient creatures.
Do animals need water in Dwarf Fortress? ›
Click here to jump to that post. Originally posted by Jorn Stones: No, they do not.
Who is the best dwarf warrior? ›
Dain Ironfoot Was the Strongest Dwarf
The Dwarves weren't immortal like the Elves, but they were still formidable fighters. Some fans would point to Durin the Deathless or Azaghal as the best-fighting Dwarf. However, the strongest Dwarf was actually Dain Ironfoot, even if he wasn't the sharpest axe in the armory.
Who is the strongest warrior in Middle-earth? ›
Húrin is a fictional character in the Middle-earth legendarium of J. R. R. Tolkien. He is introduced in The Silmarillion as a hero of Men during the First Age, said to be the greatest warrior of both the Edain (Men of Númenor and their descendants) and all Men in Middle-earth.
Is Clay good or bad Dwarf Fortress? ›
Clay for ceramics. Sand for glass. Clay is annoying (actual clay, not ceramic) because you need to glaze the pottery to be able to hold liquid. Glass is a one step process and can make lighter item, like barrels (called pot for glass).