How to Play
Trial structure, rounds, and your first match walkthrough.
Learn the four-round loop: three objective rounds escalating into Escape Trial. Covers voting, loadouts, and squad roles. Read the full guide →
July 2026
Darkest Hours Wiki
Your complete Roblox survival guide for trials, entities, maps, and items — July 2026
Survive four-round trials with your squad: complete objectives, outsmart 59 entities, vote the right map, and extract on Round 4 Escape. This independent wiki covers everything from controls and Radar usage to v0.2.18 patch notes—updated for pre-alpha July 2026.
New player? Start with How to Play. Returning after July patches? Read Updates for The Founder, Subspace Tripmites, SourceVoid, Murdon, and v0.2.18 additions.
Quick Start
Survive Entities
Counters for chase, sound, sight, and group threats.
Entity kits decide wipes. Study tier rankings and detection types before queuing hard maps. Entity Tier List →
Controls Reference
WASD, Shift sprint, C crouch, E revive, 1–3 items.
Default keybinds for July 2026 pre-alpha. Pair with Stamina & Sound for sprint discipline.
How to Escape
Round 4 extraction strategies and stamina planning.
Save Speed Coil and Radar charges for the final trial. Escape guide → · Stamina Calculator
Latest Updates
v0.2.18 (July 14, 2026) added Blue James, Executioner, horoer, and Ragdolls plus maps Bygone Memory, area77, and Survivor's Outpost. Last Prisoner Standing now triggers at 3 players with overtime tension audio.
v0.2.17 brought July 4th map Murdon. v0.2.16 added Subspace Tripmites and SourceVoid. v0.2.14 introduced collaboration entity The Founder. Full changelog: Updates & Events.
Entity Spotlight
Defect (S-tier) — When HIDE appears on screen, leave the highlighted red path immediately. Vision obscure plus temporary rage makes Defect one of the deadliest pub-lobby wipes.
The Founder (S-tier) — Hunt Mode spreads Infected debuff clouds; dodge ground slam after roar windup. Added v0.2.14.
Subspace Tripmites (B-tier) — Cloak ambushes then 3-second explosion—trigger aggro and sprint away. Added v0.2.16.
Browse all threats: All Entities · Chase · Tier List
Map Difficulty Overview
Maps are rated 1★ to 3★. Warm up on Easy Maps like Corridor and Grocery Store. Mid-tier 2★ layouts—SourceVoid, Murdon, Apartments, 3008—suit squads learning objectives. Sweat lobbies vote Hard Maps: 666 Mansion, Factory, Big Maze.
Read Map Voting Tips and Map Hazards before pushing 3★ towers with fall damage.
Essential Items
Radar (S-tier) — Beeps with color-coded entity distance. Mandatory on Fog and Blackout trials.
Metal Bat (A-tier) — Timed stun for chase breaks; respect entity stun immunity windows.
Speed Coil (A-tier) — Emergency mobility for Round 4 or revives under pressure.
Camera Monitor (A-tier) — Remote vision for Capture objectives and team callouts.
Special Trials
Beyond standard objectives, special trials mutate rules—Fog cuts visibility, Blackout disables lighting, and Last Prisoner Standing raises stakes on revives. Each demands different items and entity respect.
Study Special Trials guide, Last Prisoner Standing, and pair Radar with crouch movement on sound-heavy modifiers. Map hazard synergy matters: tower fall damage plus Fog is brutal.
Interactive Tools
Use browser tools—no scripts required:
- Stamina Calculator — Plan sprint bursts before Round 4 Escape.
- Entity Lookup — Quick threat type and tip reference mid-study.
- Map Difficulty Picker — Filter 1★–3★ layouts for lobby voting.
- Trial Objective Reference — Objective checklist by round type.
Optional client utilities (FPS, anti-AFK) are documented on Scripts with safety notes—not required for competitive play.
Codes Status
No active codes in Darkest Hours pre-alpha as of July 2026. The developers have not shipped in-game redemption yet. Avoid scam links promising free items.
When codes launch, we will list verified rewards on Codes and announce them alongside patch notes. Track community news via Community hub (no official Trello—Discord and Miraheze wiki instead).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darkest Hours on Roblox?
A cooperative survival horror experience where four players survive trial rounds, complete objectives, evade entities, and escape on Round 4. It is in pre-alpha as of July 2026.
Where do I start as a new player?
Read How to Play, learn controls, queue easy 1★ maps, and equip Radar when available. Avoid hard maps until your squad knows revive and stamina basics.
What changed in the latest July 2026 update?
v0.2.18 added four entities (Blue James, Executioner, horoer, Ragdolls) and five maps. v0.2.17 added Murdon for July 4th. See the Updates page.
Are there working codes or an official Trello?
No active codes and no official Trello in July 2026. Use our Codes page, Updates hub, and Community page for verified information.
What are the default controls?
WASD move, Shift sprint, C crouch, Space jump, E revive teammates, 1–3 item hotkeys, LMB use item. Full reference on the Controls page.
Which items should I prioritize?
Radar for awareness, Metal Bat or Revolver for stuns, Speed Coil for Round 4, plus healing items. See the Item Tier List for pre-alpha rankings.