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 40+ entities, vote the right map, and extract on Round 4 Escape. This independent wiki covers everything from controls and Radar usage to v0.2 patch notes—updated for pre-alpha July 2026.
New player? Start with How to Play. Returning after v0.2? Read Updates for Even Care, Deserted Stable, and Kolossos audio changes.
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 (2026) expanded the map pool with crossover layouts Even Care and Deserted Stable, revamped 3008, and polished entity telegraphs—Kolossos now has a clearer charge audio cue. Trial balance and lobby stability improved over the v0.1 playtest baseline.
Featured video and full changelog: Updates & Events. No active codes yet; watch that page after future 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) — Listen for roar windup before chase; dodge ground slam and conserve stamina for Round 4.
RED44 (A-tier) — Sight detection: do not stare. Looking provokes a lethal chase—call out line-of-sight breaks for teammates.
Browse all threats: All Entities · Chase · Sound · Sight · Tier List
Map Difficulty Overview
Maps are rated 1★ to 3★. Warm up on Easy Maps like Corridor, Grocery Store, and Library. Mid-tier 2★ layouts—Apartments, 3008, Level 0— 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 v0.2 update?
New crossover maps (Even Care, Deserted Stable), revamped 3008, Kolossos charge audio, trial balance, and stability fixes over v0.1. See the Updates page for details.
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.