Elbab

ELbab is a roguelite auto-battler set in an endlessly expanding library. Its tile-based dungeon progression is paired with build crafting, as you choose and optimize books and other elements while exploring the library. Combat runs automatically, leaving you to plan your build and make choices about your inventory. The game is designed to be challenging; its enemy variety and balance are still being developed, and the inventory is intentionally limited to encourage careful decisions.

Gameplay and features

• Plan your build: Automated combat puts the focus on planning and optimizing your build as you progress through tile-based dungeon areas.
• Choose books and attributes: Characters have favored attributes, and strengthening books that match those stats is an intended way to approach attribute requirements.
• Shape a direction for your run: Rooms of Awakening offer Unique Books intended to help define a build direction, while Room of Conversion outcomes depend on the modifiers on the Normal Book you convert.
• Mouse-based play: The game can be played entirely with a mouse, with combat proceeding automatically while you make build decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How challenging is ELbab?

The difficulty is intended to be on the tougher side. Enemy variety and overall balance are still works in progress.

How far can I progress in the demo?

The demo allows progression up to Floor 2. The full library is described as extending to Floor 4.

Can I reset my Runestone?

Respec is not currently implemented, so Runestones cannot be reset through that system.

Why is the inventory small?

The limited inventory is intentional: choosing carefully between items is part of the gameplay.