Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom Walkthrough: Classes, Story and Tips
This walkthrough covers how to start, how the story moves forward and where players usually get stuck. It also gives a realistic idea of how long the game takes to finish.
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This untold legends dark kingdom walkthrough starts with the basics: Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom is a third-person dungeon crawling action RPG where you pick a class and fight through dungeons [1]. Knowing that shape tells you what each play session will look like, so you can plan your time.
That is the platform this walkthrough is written around, so keep the PS3 version in mind as you read.
Plan your time too. Start with your class, since you choose one and then go through dungeons killing enemies [1].
Which class should you pick at the start?
If you are unsure, pick the class whose role feels most natural to you, the one that fits how you already play action games. That is a simple default, and it works because the class you choose sets how you fight in every dungeon.
The choice comes early. The player chooses a class before going through the dungeons [1]. Since you will spend most of your time in combat with that class, it shapes your whole run more than any single fight does.
Ask yourself one question: do you like to get close to enemies, keep your distance, or mix both? Your answer usually points to the right class. If you enjoy staying in the middle of a crowd, choose the class that keeps you there rather than one that pushes you back.
Don't pick based only on which class sounds most powerful. A strong-looking class that fights in a way you dislike will make the early dungeons feel like a chore. A class that matches your style will feel fun even when its numbers are less impressive.
The choice is a matter of playstyle, not a right or wrong answer. If a class still feels off after a few rooms, treat that as a mismatch in style rather than a failure. Give it a fair run before you decide it was the wrong pick, and let the fighting show you how it plays.
How does the story move from one area to the next?
Story progression in Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom runs through dungeons. You move forward by fighting your way through each one, and clearing a dungeon's enemies is what carries you to the next stage [1].
The loop you repeat
- Enter the dungeon your story points you to. Each stage of the story takes place inside a dungeon, so you work through its rooms one at a time.
- Kill the enemies in each room. Defeated enemies give you experience, which is how your character grows stronger [1].
- Finish the dungeon and follow the story to the next one. Each new dungeon asks a little more of you than the last, so the experience you earned early matters later on.
- Repeat the same loop in each new area. Once you know the pattern, the rest of the story moves the same way, dungeon by dungeon.
Finish the main path first
If your goal is to see the ending, play the main path first. The main story takes about 10 hours, and story plus side content about 18 hours [2]. That means side content nearly doubles the time it takes to get through everything.
You can save optional dungeons for after the credits, so the ending comes sooner. Readers who like to explore can work through the side content at their own pace. Readers who only want the story should stick to the main path, then come back to the rest later if they still want more.
What should you do when you reach the king's room?
Once the cutscene ends, head down to the king's level. The king has four statues he can use against you, so your first job is to smash them before he gets the chance.
- Watch the cutscene. When you enter the room, let the cutscene play out. Don't skip ahead or walk away from the entrance while it runs [3].
- Go down to the king's level. After the cutscene, move down to where the king is standing. This puts you in the room where the fight happens [3].
- Find the four statues. Look around the room for the four statues. You need to destroy all four, and the sooner the better, because the king will use them if they are still standing [3].
- Run around and break them quickly. Keep moving between the statues instead of standing still in one spot. Each statue you break is one less tool the king has to work with [3].
- Keep moving so the king can't take over. While you break the statues, don't let him get the upper hand. Stay on the move and keep an eye on his position so you aren't caught off guard [3].
Speed is what decides this room. If you're slow, the king gets to use the statues and the fight gets much harder. If you're quick, you clear the statues before he gets going and you can focus on the king himself.
Where do players usually get stuck, and how do they get past it?
Speed is the main thing that decides the king's room. Once the cutscene ends, head down to the king's level and destroy the four statues quickly, because the king will use them against you [3]. Every second you spend standing still gives him time to act first.
Don't stop in one corner to chip away at a single statue. Circle the room and hit each statue as you pass it. Moving constantly makes it harder for the king to set up his attacks while you work.
Clear dungeon rooms in order
Dungeon fights repeat the same kinds of enemies, so it's easy to lose track of what you've already handled. In a dungeon crawler like this, you kill enemies in dungeons and gain experience along the way [1]. Running ahead past a room you haven't cleared means enemies from that room can catch you from behind.
Clear each room completely before you open the next door. It takes a little longer, but you stay in control of the fight and your health.
Retry instead of pushing through
If a fight is going badly, stop and retry it with a different approach. Pushing on with low health usually costs more than it saves, because one more bad hit can end the run. Reset the fight, try a different order for the enemies or statues, and see whether the next attempt goes more cleanly.
Going back costs a few minutes. Losing a long run of progress costs much more.
How long does it take to finish the game?
If you only want to see the ending, that is the number to plan around.
If you also want the side quests and extra content, plan for about 18 hours for story plus sides [2]. That is roughly double the main story, so the extra time goes into optional fights and detours rather than new plot.
That is the number to use if you like to clear every area before moving on, and it gives you a realistic sense of how big the game is.
How to split your time
If your goal is simply to reach the credits, finish the main path first and save the side content for later. You can always go back to the optional areas once you know how the story ends.
If you enjoy exploring, budget for the full 23 hours and play in sessions of an hour or two. Dungeons repeat enemies, so breaking up long dungeon runs keeps the grind from wearing you down.
The main story is the shortest route, so you can judge quickly whether the game's combat holds your interest before committing to the longer options.
What is the next step after this walkthrough?
The fastest way to get the full detail is to use a dedicated walkthrough collection, since this article only covers the big picture. Neoseeker keeps an FAQs, Guides and Walkthroughs section for Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, and it accepts submitted walkthroughs and FAQs [4].
For now, remember the core path: pick a class, follow the story through each dungeon, and handle the king's room carefully. Work through the dungeons in order, clear each room before moving on, and don't rush into the king's fight without a plan for the statues.
When you're ready for step-by-step help, open the walkthrough collection and jump to the section for your class or the dungeon you're stuck in. Take your time with the game, and enjoy the ride through each new area at your own pace.