Epic Seven Steam Beginner Guide

Starting Epic Seven on Steam is a different proposition from starting it on a phone in 2019. The PC client arrives with the Foundry server, a stack of growth buffs, twenty free Covenant summons a day and a guaranteed limited 5-star at Rank 70. The bottleneck is no longer "do I have heroes"; it is deciding which of them deserve the first set of gear.

This route assumes a fresh Foundry account, no prior knowledge, and a willingness to play the first week efficiently rather than perfectly.

The first hour

1. Install Epic Seven from Steam and finish the tutorial.
2. Choose the Foundry server when the game asks. This is the launch server with the buffs and the isolated matchmaking pool.
3. Claim the Foundry Server Welcome Gift from the pop-up, then check the mailbox for the growth bundle.
4. Complete the first chapters of the main story until Summon and Hero management unlock.
5. Use the free Covenant summons available on day one, but do not spend Skystones on extra pulls yet.

The tutorial is generous with starter heroes. Ras, Mercedes and the first healer you receive are enough to clear the early story. Do not invest Molagora or high-level gear into them; the free summon stack will replace most of the starting roster within a week.

What the launch actually gives you

The event calendar is dense, so it helps to separate the rewards that change your account from the ones that are merely nice.

The 1,260 summon figure is a total across the event, not a lump sum. It comes from the daily twenty, so the only way to capture most of it is to log in consistently.

Days 1-3: story, summons and the first team

Push the main story until you unlock Hunts, Spirit Altar and the Event dungeon. Story clears give Gold, Skystones and equipment, and they unlock the systems that make everything else faster.

Build one general-purpose team of four:

Do not chase a perfect composition in the first three days. The free summons will keep changing the roster, and the story does not require a tuned team.

Spend the daily free summons in one batch, note the 5-stars, then stop. Pulling one at a time makes it harder to see what you actually own.

Days 4-7: unlock Hunts and pick a farming lane

Hunts are the gear engine. Wyvern is the first Hunt most accounts should build because Speed, Hit and Crit sets fit almost every opener and most PvE damage dealers.

The stable Wyvern 13 core uses Brieg, Furious, Muwi and Sigret. Brieg tanks the front row, Furious and Muwi apply debuffs, and Sigret does the damage. If you do not own all four, run a lower stage with a substitute tank and keep the same role structure.

The full stat targets and turn order are in the Wyvern 13 auto team guide. For the first week, clearing Wyvern 11 or 12 consistently is better than failing Wyvern 13 in one run out of three.

Week 2: Rank 70 and the Luna decision

Account Rank 70 is the most valuable early milestone because it delivers Luna, a limited 5-star, plus her skin and Penguins. Rank EXP comes from story stages, daily missions and event content, and the Foundry buff adds 30% on top.

Luna is a strong single-target Ice damage dealer with a self-attack buff and a debuff on her skill set. She is not a replacement for a full Wyvern team, but she gives every new account a limited unit that would otherwise require a limited banner.

By the end of week two you should have:

• A stable team for at least one Hunt 11+ stage.
• A main story team that can clear the current episode.
• One healer and one support at a usable level.
• Enough gold to enhance the first speed boots.
• A plan for the next 5-star selector, if one is available.

Week 3-4: Abyss, Arena and the first speed check

Once one Hunt team works, start Abyss. The early floors give Skystones, Gold and equipment, and they teach the debuff and turn-order lessons that later bosses assume you know. The Abyss guide covers the team archetypes that solve most floors.

Arena is the other low-cost progression source. Even a weak defense earns conquest points, and the shop sells useful weekly items. Do not worry about rank in the first month; take the free points and use them.

Speed tuning becomes relevant around this point. A damage dealer that moves after the enemy's opener never gets to attack. The speed tuning guide explains how to order a team without needing a spreadsheet.

What to buy with the first resources

The launch buffs make Gold and EXP less painful, but Molagora and gear charms remain scarce. Treat them as the real budget.

Mistakes that cost new accounts a month

Building too many heroes. Pick four for story and four for Hunts. Everything else waits.

Ignoring the free summons. Twenty a day is the single largest source of roster value in the launch window.

Farming Wyvern 13 too early. A 70% clear rate at Wyvern 11 beats a 30% clear rate at Wyvern 13 because failed runs still cost energy.

Selling gear by colour alone. A blue gear with speed and the right percentage substats can outperform a red gear with flat stats. Check the substats before selling.

Skipping the event dungeon. Catalysts are a hard gate on skill enhancement, and the event exchange is the cheapest source during the launch period.

FAQ

What should I do first on the Steam launch server?

Clear the story until the game unlocks Hunts, then build the Wyvern 13 core. The launch buffs make early progression faster, but gear and debuff coverage still decide whether the team works.

Should I choose Foundry or an older server?

Foundry is the better choice for a new account because of the launch buffs, the free Luna track, and the fresh matchmaking pool. Older servers are for players with existing accounts and friends.

Do I need to spend money to progress?

No. The launch rewards cover the first month of progression. Spending accelerates gear and summon attempts, but it does not replace the Wyvern team or the stat thresholds.

Related reading

• Epic Seven Steam Rewards for every launch event and deadline.
• Epic Seven Steam Reroll Guide if you are considering a fresh start.
• Epic Seven Beginner Guide 2026 for the longer thirty-day plan.
• Epic Seven Gear Guide for substats and set choices.
• Epic Seven Hunt Farming Guide for energy and material priorities.

Epic Seven on Steam lists the PC build, store languages and the current patch notes.

Official sources: Epic Seven on Steam, Epic Seven official notices, and Epic Seven DB.