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Clayborn Idle

Forge legendary gear, shape its stats, and chase the ideal build in Clayborn Idle – an incremental ARPG where semi-turn-based combat collides with a deep progression system. Build game-breaking combinations, grow your utility skills, and master a world shaped by both battle and craftsmanship.

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About the Game

KEY FEATURES

  • Deep gear crafting system inspired by advanced ARPGs

  • Semi-turn-based combat driven by cooldowns, buffs, and debuffs

  • Utilize the spell system to build jaw-dropping combinations against your foes

  • Non-combat skill progression through a variety of unique minigames

  • Exploration and progression goals that reward long-term optimization

In Clayborn Idle, your gear is everything. Discover weapons and armor, modify their stats through multiple crafting methods, and chase the perfect combination. Every enhancement matters, and every modifier can be the difference between victory and defeat.

Engage enemies in a hybrid combat system where both sides strike when their attack cooldown resets. Strategy and build design are key to your survival. Stack buffs, apply debuffs, trigger interactions, and unleash powerful spell combinations to overcome increasingly challenging enemies.

GROW YOUR SKILLS BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD

Progress a wide range of non-combat skills such as mining, smithing, cooking, or thievery. Each skill features its own progression, unique mechanics, and a dedicated skill tree. Combine different ingredients to uncover mighty recipes or plan the perfect heist as a thief. In the end it’s all about finding the sweetest spot that benefits you the most.