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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core — Builds, Classes & Guides
A focused Rogue Core reference for class roles, launch-week build decisions, Expenite routing, risk-vector choices, and solo/co-op planning.
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Planner
Shareable drafts
Pick a class, Gauntlet, two weapons, and upgrade themes.
Guides
Run decisions
Beginner priorities, Expenite farming, risk vectors, and solo versus co-op choices.
Core guides
Practical run planning
Guide
Rogue Core Beginner Guide
A practical beginner guide to Rogue Core's classes, run structure, Expenite, weapons, and early co-op habits.
Guide
Rogue Core Expenite Farming Guide
How to think about Expenite efficiency, Ellis upgrades, Expenite events, and route rewards in Rogue Core runs.
Guide
Rogue Core Risk Vectors Guide
How to evaluate Rogue Core risk-vector choices for weapon crates, equipment crates, artifact upgrades, and run survival.
Guide
Rogue Core Solo vs Co-op Guide
How solo and co-op priorities differ in Rogue Core, based on confirmed co-op mechanics and run-based progression.
Classes
Choose your Reclaimer
Melee burst DPSAlpha data
Class
Slicer
Plasma-blade melee strike with massive single-target burst
Signature gauntlet
Supernova Blade Gauntlet
Plasma-blade melee strike with massive single-target burst
Strengths
- · Massive single-target burst
- · Blade combo against priority targets
1 featured buildView class
Drone / area DPSAlpha data
Class
Falconer
Autonomous drone that shocks, debilitates, distracts enemies
Signature gauntlet
Buzzard
Autonomous drone that shocks, debilitates, distracts enemies
Strengths
- · Drone pressure on priority targets
- · Area DPS with autonomous support
1 featured buildView class
Tank / defenseAlpha data
Class
Guardian
Deployable energy barrier + repulsive force push; also fires directed energy attacks
Signature gauntlet
Stonewall Repulsor Gauntlet
Deployable energy barrier + repulsive force push; also fires directed energy attacks
Strengths
- · Chokepoint defense with an energy barrier
- · Repulsive force push against breakers
1 featured buildView class
Debuff / supportAlpha data
Class
Spotter
Rapid-fire dart pistol with weakening/disorienting chemical agents
Signature gauntlet
S.P.O.T.T.E.R.
Rapid-fire dart pistol with weakening/disorienting chemical agents
Strengths
- · Weakening and disorienting priority targets
- · Force-multiplies DPS classes
1 featured buildView class
Area controlAlpha data
Class
Gorgon
Crowd-control specialist; full kit details pending verification
Signature gauntlet
Pending verification
Area-control kit details will be updated after verified Early Access data is available
Strengths
- · Crowd-control specialist
1 featured buildView class
How to use this site
Rogue Core Hub is organized around decisions players actually make during a run: which class role to bring, which weapon solves the team's current weakness, when to take a risky route, and how Expenite should support the squad's next fight.
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Rogue Core FAQ
When does Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core release?
May 20, 2026 in Early Access on Steam. Early Access is planned to last 18–24 months.
Is Rogue Core a sequel to Deep Rock Galactic?
No — it is a stand-alone roguelite spin-off built by Ghost Ship Games. The original DRG continues to receive updates.
Do I need to own Deep Rock Galactic to play Rogue Core?
No. Rogue Core is a separate game. A bundle discount is planned for existing DRG owners.
How many players is Rogue Core?
1–4 player co-op, same as DRG.
How is Rogue Core different from regular DRG?
Equipment is scrounged each run, upgrades are randomized, progression is run-based with a meta-layer, and classes mostly define your gauntlet ability rather than locking your loadout.