Welcome to the Necesse 1.0 Ultimate FAQ and Beginner’s Guide, a complete resource for new players looking to understand how the game works without diving into spoilers or endless wiki tabs. This guide covers basic tips, progression flow, settlements, and a few frequently asked questions that new adventurers usually run into.
If you’re starting fresh in Necesse, this will help you get your bearings quickly and make those early hours smoother.
Necesse 1.0 Beginner Guide
Before we jump into progression and mechanics, here are a few general tips that’ll make your time in Necesse much easier.
1. Customize Your Controls
Head to Settings > Controls and bind “Also sort chest” and “Auto place into nearby chest.”
These two settings are game-changers for managing storage — especially once you start building settlements with multiple chests.
2. Disable ‘Pause on Focus Loss’ (Optional)
If your game keeps pausing whenever you switch tabs, take screenshots, or open another window, turn off Pause on Focus Loss under Settings > General.
This lets Necesse keep running in the background — handy for multitasking or recording gameplay.
3. Use the Wiki When Needed
The Necesse Wiki is one of the most helpful resources for specific items and mechanics. You don’t need to have it open 24/7 — the game’s progression is far more straightforward than similar sandbox titles — but it’s there when you need deeper info.
4. Join the Community
If you get stuck, confused, or just want to share a build, hop into the Official Necesse Discord (linked on the Steam store page). The community’s active and quick to help, especially with settlement setups and boss tips.
Progression
Necesse’s progression follows a quest-based system centered around the Elder NPC. The Elder acts as your main guide through the game’s structure, unlocking quests that mark major milestones.
1. The Elder Isn’t Giving Me Quests
The Elder only offers quests when they’re part of an active settlement. If you’re not getting any tasks, make sure you’ve placed your Settlement Flag — it’s required for the Elder to start functioning properly.
Don’t worry — you can move the flag later if you decide to rebuild somewhere else.
2. Do I Have to Follow the Main Questline?
Not necessarily. Necesse lets you explore freely, but the main quests are designed to lead you through the intended power curve. There are only three mandatory bosses you need to defeat to reach the endgame — but skipping progression can make things tougher.
3. Is There a Time Limit?
Nope. You can take as long as you like. Necesse doesn’t punish you for exploring at your own pace.
4. Can I Focus on Settlements Instead of Combat?
Absolutely. You can pause your quest progression at any point to work on your base, gather resources, or improve your settlement’s infrastructure. The only drawback is that some higher-tier materials and crafting options stay locked until you progress further.
5. How Many Bosses Are There?
Necesse features several tiers of bosses divided across three main stages:
- Normal Caves (Early Game): 7 bosses
- Deep Caves (Mid Game): 6 bosses
- Incursions (Endgame): 7 bosses
Each stage ends with a “key boss” that unlocks the next difficulty layer.
6. How Do I Access Deep Caves?
Once you defeat the final boss in the Normal Caves, you’ll receive a unique item that allows entry into the Deep Caves — essentially the next tier of progression.
7. Which Build Should I Play?
Necesse doesn’t have a strict “best build.” Each class plays differently, and all are viable if built properly. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Ranged: Reliable damage across all stages; easy to play and consistent.
- Melee: Starts slow but becomes incredibly durable midgame once you get better Resilience gear. Strong AoE early, excellent tank late.
- Summoner: Peaks and dips throughout the game, but arguably the strongest in endgame content due to scaling minions.
- Magic: Highly variable — some weapons dominate, others are situational — but the playstyle variety makes it one of the most enjoyable builds overall.
Settlement
Settlements are one of Necesse’s most rewarding mechanics. With the right setup, you can automate resource gathering, generate gold, and even manage sorting systems for storage.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, the Settlement Basics guide on the wiki (linked in-game) is worth a read — even if it uses older screenshots, the mechanics remain mostly unchanged.
1. Is Building a Settlement Required?
No — you can play through the entire game without creating one. However, settlements make your life significantly easier by producing materials passively.
2. How Do I Recruit More Settlers?
Settlers appear in several ways:
- Random visitors to your base (some recruitable)
- Purchase from nearby villages (for gold)
- Rarely, wandering settlers found in the overworld or caves
Each one can be assigned roles or tasks once part of your settlement.
3. My Settlers Are Hungry — How Do I Feed Them?
You need to connect a Settlement Storage that contains food. Once it’s linked, settlers automatically grab what they need. Check the wiki guide linked earlier for an exact layout of how to set this up properly.
4. My Settlers Won’t Empty Their Inventories
This usually means they don’t have access to valid settlement storage. Make sure the chest or crate is linked and allows those specific item types.
5. My Settlers Are Taking My Items!
If settlers are grabbing items from your personal chests, that chest is likely still marked as part of the settlement storage.
Open it and look for the Green House symbol — if it has that and no cog icon, it’s marked for settlement use. Disable it to keep your items safe.
If settlers keep moving items even after you’ve unlinked the box, they were probably mid-task. Wait a bit, or break and replace the chest to reset them.
6. What Are Raiders, and How Do I Stop Them?
Raiders spawn once you have three or more settlers. They attack your base, kill settlers, and steal items if left unchecked.
The best defense is simple — gather your settlers into a central area and fight as a group.
If you’d rather skip raids altogether, you can disable them under Settings > World.
Necesse’s charm lies in its balance between exploration, automation, and freedom. You can play at your own pace — building, crafting, or fighting bosses — without feeling locked into a single route. Whether you prefer managing a bustling settlement or diving into the deepest caves solo, there’s no “wrong” way to play.
So grab your tools, find a safe island, and start carving your path. The world of Necesse is yours to shape — one quest, one settlement, and one victory at a time.