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Kristala
Early AccessA dark-fantasy souls-like with six distinct clans, each tied to a school of magic. Players deflect attacks to build mana, then unleash clan-specific spells. Six playthroughs needed to experience every clan questline.
- Developer
- Astral Clocktower Studios
- Release Year
- 2026
Why It Matters
Kristala is one of the most distinctive souls-likes of 2026 — the mana-from-deflect loop and six-clan structure give it high replayability that separates it from genre imitators.
Kristala Articles
Guides
Kristala Boss Guide — All 5 Bosses and How to Beat Them
Kristala boss guide covering all 5 fights: Lophi the Lost, Grottorot Golem, Hiratrola, Eldar Samwise, and Elder Satine. Timing, phase tactics, build notes.
GuidesKristala Combat Guide — Parry Timing and Mana Loop Tips
Kristala combat guide: deflect attacks to build mana, then cast. Parry timing, failed deflect cost, clan matchups, and the mana loop explained.
GuidesKristala Feline Skill Tree Guide — Node Order and Parkour
Kristala Feline Skill Tree guide — parkour nodes unlock hidden Fonts. Clan starting positions differ. Invest in traversal first to maximize upgrade access
GuidesKristala Spells Guide — Eminence vs Malediction Explained
Kristala spells guide: Eminence schools deal immediate damage, Malediction builds curse over time. Mana refills from melee hits. Which school to pick first.
GuidesKristala Character Build Guide — Stats and Font Priorities
Kristala character build guide — stat priorities for melee, Eminence, and Malediction archetypes, with Font upgrade order and the 7-attribute breakdown
GuidesKristala Clans — Eminence, Malediction, and Which to Pick
Kristala clans guide — the Eminence vs. Malediction choice, what Nisarga, Tandara, and Myrtuna offer, and how clan shapes your Font upgrade priorities.
GuidesHow Long to Beat Kristala — Story, 100%, All Clans
How long to beat Kristala — 20–30 hours for main story, 60–80 hours for all 50 achievements. Six clans, six magic schools, no New Game Plus.
GeneralKristala Beginners Guide — Stats, Fonts, and Clan Tips
Kristala beginners guide — stat priorities, Ellarial Font order, and clan tips for a dark fantasy Souls-like where aggression fuels your mana.
GeneralKristala Review — PS5 and PC Feline Souls-Like With Caveats
Kristala review on PC and PS5 — feline Souls-like with deflection combat, parkour, and six magic schools. PS5 runs but has launch-day frame drops.