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Backpacker Guild

Welcome to Backpacker Guild. Hire mercenaries, craft powerful gear, and pack their bags to take down fearsome monsters. Great mercenaries are made by your hands.

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May 20, 2026
74 days ago
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About the Game

Features

  • Hire Mercenaries and Pack Their Bags

Place items in your mercenaries' bags.

Depending on how you arrange them, your mercenaries can become stronger, weaker, or even a bit unpredictable!

  • Explore the Mana Map for Recipes and Bonuses

The Mana Map holds various bonuses and crafting recipes waiting to be discovered.

Use Mana Stones to unlock them!

  • Craft Powerful Items from Monster Materials

Monsters are a treasure trove of resources — nothing goes to waste.

Gather materials from monsters and craft powerful gear!

  • Complete Quests from Guild Visitors

Visitors bring all kinds of quests — from item crafting to monster hunting.

Complete them diligently to earn rich rewards and build your reputation!

  • Real-Time Auto Combat

Once the bags are packed, trust your mercenaries and watch the battle unfold.

They'll return victorious, bringing all kinds of loot back to the guild!

  • Merchants and Mini-Game Challengers Visit Your Guild

The more famous your guild, the more merchants and challengers will show up.

Stock up on materials and claim victory rewards through mini-games!