Build Library

This is a list of player submitted builds that people are free to play! These build codes only work for post Mutation Rework, aka 2.0.201.0 or later.

Code of Conduct and Rules

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 * Above everything, respect our users' existence, pronouns, identity, and lived experience.

How to use this page
Submit your builds using Cryptogull! The syntax for use is.


 * Comments about your build are optional, but specifying a title is required for keeping a tidy page.
 * If you'd like, you can leave your username inside a comment using four tildes
 * If you want to check how your code will look in the wiki, check out.

Adding a code to your build library

 * 1) Start a 'N'ew game
 * 2) 'C'hoose character build from your library or click "Build Library"
 * 3) 'E'nter code or press "Add Code"
 * 4) Copy the specified buildcode. Best done by double clicking the word, then Ctrl + C to make sure there is no whitespace.
 * 5) Input the copied code (Ctrl+V) and give it a name
 * 6) Select that build from the library
 * 7) If desired, 'E'nter a world seed
 * 8) Enjoy!

=Builds=

Beginner Friendly Builds
Beginner Friendly Builds are good for starting out. These builds focus on ease of use and simplicity. Some builds will taper off in strength in the end game, but will be sufficient to get to mid game. You should play these builds if you:
 * Usually has only one or two "active" mutations/skills (involves going into the ability menu)
 * > 18 toughness
 * usable in multiple situations
 * Usually has one damage option and one escape option at the very start
 * Just started out
 * Haven't completed Red Rock
 * Want to see as much of the game as you can
 * Don't want to think too hard about strategy

Medium Builds
Medium Builds are slightly more gimmicky. These builds assume some level of skill and often have defects. They are often based on themes or have a harder start in order to have a stronger end game.


 * ~18 toughness, sometimes
 * Difficult to start due to being somewhat defenseless at the beginning compared to easier builds
 * Have a difficult defect to use
 * Sometimes focuses on how viable it would be in the end game

You should play these builds if you:


 * Enjoy randomness in runs
 * Have survived Golgotha
 * Are fine with a slightly more difficult start
 * Like the theme behind the build!


 * As of the Mutations Overhaul Update, Double-Muscled no longer has a movement speed penalty and Two-hearted no longer has a quickness penalty. This build is not so much out of date as it is improved! -ComradeZephyr

Challenge Builds
Challenge Builds have no rules on what they are other than "it's pretty hard unless you know a lot of the game". They're often built to test the player's capability instead of assisting them. They can also be focused on one theme that ignores its viability in gameplay.

You should play these builds if you:
 * Enjoy thinking outside of the box when things go wrong
 * Want to use everything at your disposal to win
 * Think is too easy
 * Really want to roleplay

Build Club Archive
Build Club is a little event in the official Caves of Qud Discord where players play the same build and world seed for a week. The seeds and short stories/art are not included here, but feel free to play these in whatever order you wish! The majority of these builds lean towards the beginner friendly - medium difficulty scale.


 * Hemophilia has been removed from the game and is no longer a choosable Physical Defect Mutation, thus this build no longer functions and the build code is invalid on updated versions of the game. -ComradeZephyr
 * A version that replaces Hemophilia with Tonic Allergy is BHLOMKKJBJBNBOB3CMDA, which is a similar(if not even easier to deal with) 4pt gimme. Teamtoto (talk) 23:54, 10 March 2021 (UTC)


 * Hemophilia has been removed from the game and is no longer a choosable Physical Defect Mutation, thus this build no longer functions and the build code is invalid on updated versions of the game. However, if a player wishes to make their own build in the spirit of this one without using Wish commands the player should consider the Domination Mutation. While the Domination Mutation is not permanent, it still allows the player to take control of another creature's body psychically, manipulating it as if it was their own. One could potentially roleplay that the their character is attempting to find a way of extending the Domination power permanently in order to give their brethren a body of their own, but all current attempts to do so have failed. As you level Domination the duration of the control increases, edging closer to your character's goal of freedom. -ComradeZephyr