progressionChecked Sep 4, 2026

How to Level Up in Dungeon Settlers

Learn the verified Dungeon Settlers leveling flow, from filling EXP to using the Goddess Statue and choosing an inscription.

Checked Sep 4, 2026

Quick answer

Fill EXP, then use the Goddess Statue

Submitted gameplay material shows that a unit levels after its EXP is filled by interacting with the Goddess Statue. The level-up uses Mana Stones and offers inscriptions and stat growth; the exact costs and balance may change during Early Access.

  • Earn EXP through normal expedition play.
  • Build or unlock the Goddess Statue through the settlement research path.
  • At full EXP, interact with the statue, choose an offering, and review the inscription before confirming.
  1. 1Earn EXP through normal expedition play.
  2. 2Build or unlock the Goddess Statue through the settlement research path.
  3. 3At full EXP, interact with the statue, choose an offering, and review the inscription before confirming.

Plan the level-up before spending

Mana Stones come from dungeon combat in the submitted gameplay footage. Offering choices affect the level-up result, while inscriptions can steer a recruit toward a role. Treat old demo numbers as historical unless the current UI matches them.

Recruit quality matters

The community discussion notes that starting attributes, growth indicators, traits, backgrounds, and existing inscriptions all matter. A higher-level recruit is not automatically the best long-term choice.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I level at full EXP?

Check that the Goddess Statue is built and that the unit can interact with it.

How many Mana Stones are required?

Costs shown in older footage may change; use the current in-game offering screen.

Can inscriptions be rerolled?

Submitted footage shows rerolling, but use the current UI for its present cost and limits.

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