How to Progress in Stoneshard (Lv 1–16) | Gold Gear & Rep | Patch 0.9.3+

Looking to optimize your runs in Stoneshard and build a strong character from level 1–16? This guide shows my personal efficiency path — the best way to farm gold, gain reputation, upgrade gear, and unlock followers without wasting time. We’ll cover: ✔️ Free healing items & tasks before your first contract ✔️ How to negotiate contracts for maximum gold ✔️ Brewery mission choices & commodity trading ✔️ Reaching 2500-3000 gold before visiting Brynn for the first time ✔️ Unlocking Derrel & Alda as followers ✔️ Mannshire contracts, and tasks for the blacksmith, general merchant & priest ✔️ How to quickly gain rep in Brynn → Amity for discounts & gear ✔️ Upgrading to Tier 4 gear (~12k–15k gold) ✔️ Rotten Willow contracts & reputation ✔️ Optional bosses, caves, hunting & exploration This path will set you up for efficient progression all the way to Lv 16 to 20 and beyond. 👉 If this guide helps, please drop a like, share your own routes in the comments, and subscribe for more Stoneshard tips. Looking for more Guides? Check my Guides Playlist for more! 🔗   • Stoneshard Guides RtR ptach   🔗 Join the Official Discord:   / discord   🛒 Play Stoneshard/Demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/62... 📘 Wiki for Beginners: https://stoneshard.com/wiki/Stoneshar... 🔗 Join My Discord:   / discord   🔗 Twitch:   / okmall   🔗 TikTok:   / okmallgaming   🔗 X: https://x.com/Okmall1 #Stoneshard #StoneshardGuide #IndieGames #Roguelike #StoneshardTips #CRPG #Permadeath #DungeonCrawler #PCGaming Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:30 – Getting Started (Free healing items, tasks, stealing, crowbar) 3:15 – Contracts & Negotiations (1-day strategy, Magistrates for rep) 6:40 – Brewery & Commodities (best choice + profit tips) 10:20 – Building 3,000 Gold in Brin 13:45 – Unlocking Followers (Derryl & Alda) 16:30 – Manshire Contracts & Side Tasks (blacksmith, Gerlot, priest) 21:00 – Return to Osbrook & 2nd Manshire Cycle (Brin rep → Amity) 25:00 – Tier 4 Gear Upgrades (12k–15k gold path) 29:15 – Rotten Willow Contracts & Reputation 33:40 – Optional: Denver Missions (very hard) 36:10 – Bosses, Caves, Hunting & Exploration 40:00 – Outro