Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: September 2026
Getting Started
What is SoulWorld?
Is SoulWorld free to play?
Do I need an account?
How do I get started?
What is the Tutorial World?
Characters
What is a Persona?
What is a Side Character?
What are Scene Characters?
How do stats work?
What are ranks?
Battles
How do battles work?
How do I level up?
What are custom abilities?
What types of abilities can I create?
What are Damage-type abilities?
What are Defense-type abilities?
What are Heal-type abilities?
What are Time-type abilities?
What is the Summon-type ability?
How do I contract an enemy?
How do I use the Summoning Sigil?
Items & Currency
How does currency work?
How do I earn currency?
How do I buy items?
How do I sell items?
World & NPCs
How do I meet NPCs?
Can I travel between locations?
How do quests work?
What is the reputation system?
What is the Soul Gate Slate?
How do I travel across worlds during play?
How do I get the Soul Gate Slate and trigger it?
What are World Events?
What are Recruitables?
How do I recruit a Scene Character?
What is the Relationship system?
How can I check my relationships with NPCs?
What are the mechanical perks of high relationships?
What happens at Nemesis tier?
What are Emergent Worlds?
What are Cities, Villages, and Dungeons?
What are Establishments?
Worldbuilding
How do I create a world?
How do I add nations to my world?
How do I create cities and villages?
How do I set up dungeons?
How do I add establishments?
What is the Auto-Fill feature?
What are Castles?
What are Soul Gates?
How do I create scenes?
How do I set up enemies?
Can I edit my world after publishing?
What are Inns?
What are Blacksmiths?
What are Taverns?
What are Bonds?
What is the Bond Network?
What is Autonomous Living for NPCs?
Can Side Characters and Scene Characters gain XP while I'm offline?
Do characters take tests or exams autonomously?
Friends & Social
How do I add friends?
Can I trade with friends?
What is the Party System?
How do I form or join a party?
How do party battles work?
What is the party battle queue?
Can I chat with my party?
What happens when the party disbands?
Premium
What do premium subscriptions include?
