Semantic Coherence: Dauntless – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

Dauntless

(https://playdauntless.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 24, 2026
Semantic Coherence — The Lens

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
13 Impact Weight: 20 / 100
65% Reputation

There is a notable temporal drift between the ‘Active Now’ signal on the homepage/news sections and the reality of the content dates. While the homepage H2 Gauntlet promises a live competition, the most recent developer blog entry is nearly two years old relative to May 2026. The technical descriptions of gameplay (Behemoth battles, guild play) remain consistent across all sub-pages, but the promise of a ‘revealed’ future (Dauntless: Awakening) is presented as current despite being stale evidence.

Semantic Coherence is read from the heading hierarchy first: what each page announces in its H1 and headings, then whether the body actually delivers on it. Below is the structure the engine mapped, followed by the clean text to check for drift between promise and reality.

🏗️ Semantic Structure — heading hierarchy & page identity (the promise the page makes)
HOMEPAGE Dauntless (https://playdauntless.com)
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Dauntless

H2 Gauntlet
H2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COOKIES AND PLAYDAUNTLESS.COM
H3 1.14.6 – Darkened Skies
H3 Dauntless: Awakening – New Weapons and What It Takes to Make Them
H3 Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal
H3 What's Coming in Dauntless: Awakening
H3 Dauntless: Awakening After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next
H3 Dauntless: Awakening PC Closed Beta Registration
H5 Chase Infinite Valour
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED Media | Dauntless (https://playdauntless.com/media/)
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Media | Dauntless

H2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COOKIES AND PLAYDAUNTLESS.COM
H4 Dauntless Awakening Reveal Trailer
H4 Dauntless Reforged Launch Trailer
H4 Ramsgate Cinematic
H4 Clear Skies Launch Trailer
H4 Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
H4 One Dauntless – Console Release Trailer
H4 Console Announce Trailer
H4 Dauntless Intro Cinematic
H4 Closed Beta Trailer
H4 Official Dauntless Announcement Trailer
H4 Behind the Main Theme
H4 Behind the Behemoth: The Chronovore
H4 Behind the Behemoth: Urska
H4 Behind Reforged
H4 Behind the Behemoth: Agarus
H4 Behind Ramsgate
H4 Behind the Behemoth: Thrax
H4 Behind the Behemoth: Torgadoro
H4 Dauntless Soundtrack Documentary
H4 New Main Theme
H4 Frostfall Theme
H4 Dark Harvest Theme
H4 Ramsgate Theme
H4 Thrax's Theme
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY News & Updates | Dauntless (https://playdauntless.com/news/)
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News & Updates | Dauntless

H2 Hunt pass
H2 1.14.6 – Darkened Skies
H2 Hunt pass
H2 1.14.6 – Darkened Skies
H2 Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal
H2 What's Coming in Dauntless: Awakening
H2 Dauntless: Awakening After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next
H2 Dauntless: Awakening PC Closed Beta Registration
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Dauntless: Awakening
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Aetherite and Essences
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The Hunt
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Slayers’ Identity
H2 Springtide 2024:Hop on Over
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Behemoths
H2 Saint's Bond 2024:Ramsgate Relationships
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Weapon and Gear Progression
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The World of the Shattered Isles
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:All About Buffs
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The Return of Pursuits
H2 The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:All About Weapons and Weapon Swap
H2 State of Dauntless:The Road Ahead
H2 Springtide 2023:A Golden Spring
H2 Saint's Bond 2023:Ramsgate Relationships
H2 Frostfall 2022:Legend of the Silver Sword
H2 Ramsgiving 2022:King Gruk's Rampage
H2 Dark Harvest 2022:Unsettling Unrest
H2 State of Dauntless:Fall 2022
H2 Fenroar:The Next Step in Behemoth Evolution
H2 Lightbound Boreus:A Crystallized Menace
H2 Alyra Arrives With Radiant Escalation
H2 Dauntless Turns Three!
H2 State of Dauntless:The Future of Hunt Passes
H2 Springtide 2022:Hop On Over
H2 State of Dauntless:What's to Come in 2022
H2 Enter the Reach of Radiance
H2 Saint's Bond 2022:Romance, Revelry, and Rapport
H2 Frostfall 2021:Coming Together
H2 Changing The Way You SlayWith Chain Blades
H2 Dauntless Arrives on Next-Gen Consoles
H2 State of Dauntless:Currency Merge and Purge
H2 Ramsgiving 2021:Rams vs. Gruk-Gruks
H2 Dark Harvest 2021:The Unseen Arising
H2 State of Dauntless:Cell Category Update
H2 State of Dauntless:Bounty Update
H2 Lore: Engineering Phaelanx
H2 Repeaters Get A Refresh
H2 State of Dauntless:Omnicells
H2 Dauntless Writing Contest Winners
H2 State of Dauntless:Thunderdeep's Return
H2 Sound of Thunder Part 3:By Tooth and Nail
H2 Sound of Thunder Part 2:In the Field
H2 Sound of Thunder Part 1:Feeling Lucky
H2 Expand Your Combat Arsenal With Omnicells
H2 Dauntless Writing Contest
H2 Lore: Return of the Chronovore
H2 New Prime Gaming Rewards
H2 Hear Your Voice in the Shattered Isles
H2 Seasons Deliver New Ways to Earn Rewards
H2 Holiday Event: Springtide
H2 Face Frigid Foes and Fearsome Fights in Frost Escalation
H2 Frostfall 2020
H2 Slay Without Limits in Dauntless Reforged’s Hunting Grounds
H2 The Slayer's Path: A New Progression Experience in Dauntless Reforged
H2 Ramsgiving Arrives With Curiosities and More
H2 A Letter from CEO and Co-founder Jesse Houston
H2 Dark Harvest Returns With Unseen Mysteries and Shadowy Challenges
H2 Team Up With Ramsgate Allies For Terra Escalation
H2 Introducing Slayer Links
H2 Meet The Squad Goals Art Contest Winners
H2 Dauntless Art Contest: Squad Goals
H2 Ramsgate Reimagined
H2 Reforging the Sword
H2 Lore: Relics & Ruin
H2 Earn More Rewards With Bounty Bonus Events
H2 Introducing the Training Grounds
H2 Lore: Into The Deeps
H2 Meet The Dauntless Shattered Art Contest Winners
H2 Join the Renegades in the Rogue Elements Hunt Pass
H2 Dauntless Art Contest: Shattered
H2 Escalation Heats up with Scorched Earth
H2 Hunt Pass Prestige Launches Alongside XP and Bounty Improvements
H2 Celebrate Saint's Bond with 7 Contract Rewards
H2 The Next Step for Phoenix Labs
H2 Love in the Time of Aetherpunk
H2 January Events
H2 Frostfall Delivers New Event Quests
H2 Dauntless Arrives on Nintendo Switch
H2 1.1.0: Stormchasers
H2 Malkarion Lands with Escalation
H2 Ramsgiving Comes to Ramsgate
H2 New Twitch Prime Rewards
H2 Lore: Haunted Shadows
H2 1.0.2: Haunted Shadows
H2 Dauntless 1.0
H2 Preview: Aether Strikers
H2 Lore: The Power Within
H2 1.0 Launch – Aether Unbound
H2 Preview: Bounty System
H2 0.9.3: Loadouts & More
H2 Lore: Strike Force
H2 0.9.2: Neon & Aether
H2 Saved Loadouts
H2 Lore: Luck of the Draw
H2 Fortune & Glory
H2 The Official Dauntless Soundtrack
H2 Dauntless Heads to Nintendo Switch
H2 Dauntless & Twitch Prime
H2 Translator Appreciation
H2 One Dauntless
H2 Account Linking Guide
H2 Dauntless Launches May 21
H2 Dye Rework
H2 Path of the Slayer
H2 Lore: The Hunted
H2 The Mastery System
H2 Hunt Pass Season 3
H2 New Behemoth: Boreus
H2 Preview: New Loadout
H2 Some Notes on Patching
H2 Dauntless Joins the Epic Games Store
H2 Saint's Bond Arrives
H2 Hunt Pass Season 2
H2 Dauntless Collector's Edition
H2 The Game Awards 2018 Recap
H2 What is the Hunt Pass
H2 New Behemoth: Valomyr
H2 Frostfall 2018 Has Arrived
H2 Black Friday Platinum Sale
H2 Translating the World of Dauntless
H2 TwitchCon 2018 Wrap-Up
H2 New Behemoth: Riftstalker
H2 Combat Changes are Coming to Dauntless
H2 The Dark Harvest Returns
H2 Shifting Skies: The Maelstrom
H2 Dauntless Repeaters Are Nearly Here
H2 Get A Free Bound Fury Weapon Skin
H2 Charting the Frontier
H2 Matchmaking Updates 0.5.5
H2 First Look: The Cell Vendor
H2 A Real-Life Zaga Jacket from Volante Design
H2 Visit Dauntless at PAX West 2018
H2 Charting the Storm: Grenades
H2 First Look: The Coming Storm
H2 First Look: Charrogg Exotics
H2 GuardianCon 2018
H2 Dauntless 101: 'Q' and You
H2 Dauntless 101: Island Rotations
H2 Open Beta: Slayer Stats
H2 What is the Danger Meter?
H2 Welcome to Open Beta
H2 Dauntless 101: Behemoths and Slayers
H2 Dauntless 101: The Shattered Isles
H2 Founder’s Pack Sale
H2 New Legends: Reset
H2 New Legends: Progression
H2 PAX East 2018 Recap
H2 Dauntless Open Beta Announcement
H2 Preview: PAX East 2018
H2 User Interface Updates
H2 Stability and Server Updates
H2 Behemoth Update
H2 Combat Update: Axe Revisited
H2 Preview: Island Gameplay Enhancements
H2 Closed Beta Update
H2 Shape of the Horizon
H2 Legends of Frostfall
H2 Event: Frostfall — A Slayer’s Guide
H2 Lore: Discover Frostfall
H2 Sharpen Your Skills: New Behemoths
H2 Sharpen Your Skills: Cell System
H2 New Behemoth: Skarn
H2 Sharpen Your Skills: Combat Update
H2 Sharpen Your Skills: Progression
H2 Sharpen Your Skills: Preview
H2 Lore: The First Dark Harvest
H2 The Dark Harvest
H2 Development Insights: Combat Revisited
H2 New Behemoth: Rezakiri
H2 Development Insights: Collision Improvements
H2 The Dauntless Development Roadmap
H2 Dauntless Merchandise is Here!
H2 Founder's Alpha Wrap-up
H2 Dauntless Enters Closed Beta
H2 Guide: Dauntless Founder's Alpha
H2 Founder-Tier Credits
H2 New Behemoth: Shrike
H2 Founder's Alpha Launch Date
H2 Forge Your Legend
H2 New Behemoth: Drask
H2 Ramsguard Report
H2 Slayer Journal: The Hunt for Blood-Brow
H2 Welcome to Ramsgate
H2 Dauntless Founder's Packs
H2 Preview: Looting Behemoths
H2 Important Dauntless Account Update
H2 Get Ready for the Dauntless Alpha
H2 Preview: Customization
H2 Preview: Guilds of Ramsgate
H2 Transparency and Communication
H2 Thank You Pax South
H2 New Behemoth: Embermane
H2 Dauntless Comes to PAX South
H2 New Behemoth: Pangar
H2 An Early Look at Combat in Dauntless
H2 Dauntless at the Game Awards
H2 Welcome to Dauntless
H2 The Behemoths of Dauntless
H2 Weapons and Armour
H2 The World of Dauntless: The Shattered Isles
H2 Master the Hunt
H2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COOKIES AND PLAYDAUNTLESS.COM
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY Gauntlet | Dauntless (https://playdauntless.com/gauntlet/)
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Gauntlet | Dauntless

H1 Gauntlet
H2 Gauntlet Leaderboard Season 18
H2 Endless Behemoth Battles
H2 Guilds Go Further
H2 Arena Perks
H2 Reap the Rewards
H2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COOKIES AND PLAYDAUNTLESS.COM
H3 The Plaza
H3 The Forge
H3 The Hangar
📝 The Narrative — clean text per page (homepage promise vs. sub-page reality)
HOMEPAGE (https://playdauntless.com) Dauntless
[H5] Chase Infinite Valour
[H2] Gauntlet
Learn More
Latest patch notes| See More
Dec. 14, 2023
[H3] 1.14.6 - Darkened Skies
1.14.6 brings balance changes to Frostfall and Omnicells.
Learn More
Featured News| See More
[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening - New Weapons and What It Takes to Make Them]
[H3] Dauntless: Awakening - New Weapons and What It Takes to Make Them
[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal]
[H3] Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal
[IMG: What]
[H3] What's Coming in Dauntless: Awakening
[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening <br/> After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next]
[H3] Dauntless: Awakening After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next
[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening <br/> PC Closed Beta Registration]
[H3] Dauntless: Awakening PC Closed Beta Registration
See all news
See all news
Hunt Behemoths
Face Monstrous Behemoths
Master powerful weapons
Hunt with up to 3 friends
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SUB-PAGE (https://playdauntless.com/media/) Media | Dauntless
Trailers
[H4] Dauntless Awakening Reveal Trailer
[H4] Dauntless Reforged Launch Trailer
[H4] Ramsgate Cinematic
[H4] Clear Skies Launch Trailer
[H4] Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
[H4] One Dauntless - Console Release Trailer
[H4] Console Announce Trailer
[H4] Dauntless Intro Cinematic
[H4] Closed Beta Trailer
[H4] Official Dauntless Announcement Trailer
Behind-The-Scenes
[H4] Behind the Main Theme
[H4] Behind the Behemoth: The Chronovore
[H4] Behind the Behemoth: Urska
[H4] Behind Reforged
[H4] Behind the Behemoth: Agarus
[H4] Behind Ramsgate
[H4] Behind the Behemoth: Thrax
[H4] Behind the Behemoth: Torgadoro
[H4] Dauntless Soundtrack Documentary
Music Videos
[H4] New Main Theme
[H4] Frostfall Theme
[H4] Dark Harvest Theme
[H4] Ramsgate Theme
[H4] Thrax's Theme
Screenshots
Artwork
[IMG: dauntless screenshot agarus thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot arcslayer key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot arid biome thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot armour lineup thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot behemoth valomyr thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot boreus hero thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot charrogg hero thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot chronovore thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot commando ultra armour thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot deepfrost skarn thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot echoes of the future hunt pass thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot embermane combat thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot embermane hero pose thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot enviroment river thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot enviroment spring thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot escalation bosses thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot frost escalation gate thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot frostwulf thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hellion thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass alchemy of war bundle thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass haunted shadows elite bundle thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass haunted shadows login screen thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass season 002 key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass season 003 key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass season 004 key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass season 005 key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass strange horizons bundle thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot hunt pass strange horizons elite thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot island sand thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot island sand night thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot island shock thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot island umbral thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot kharabak thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot koshai combat thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot koshai hero pose thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot linnea login thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot monk hunt pass thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot new ramsgate entrance thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot ostian thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot ozz dark harvest thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot pangar thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot paradox breaks arena thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot phaelanx heat vision thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot quillshot thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot ramsgate airship thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot realm of ice login thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot repeaters dustrider thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot repeaters hero pose thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot rezakiri combat thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot riftstalker thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot searing talons elite bundle thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot shrowd thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot skarn thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot snow biome thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot stormclaw thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot tempest borne strikers thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot terra charrogg thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot terra embermane thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot time strike hunt pass thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot time strike login thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot torgadoro hero thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot urska cave thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot wall of champions leaderboards thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot weapon lineup thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot winterhorn skraev thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot alyra thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot frostwulf thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot lightbound koshai thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot malkarion key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot sahvyt thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot stormchasers hunt pass elite bundle thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless screenshot stormchasers login thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork 1 island vista concept art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork armor showcase thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork chronovore login art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork console launch key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork drask reveal thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork embermane reveal thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork embermane vinyl thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork heroic escalation thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork hunt pass haunted shadows thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork lady luck map thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork lady luck tutorial thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork monk aether strikers thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork ostigaard justice login thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork pangar key art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork scorched earth box art thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork scorched earth login screen thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork scorched earth movie poster thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork shattered isles map thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork skraev trials thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork squad goals thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork thrax and relic thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork thrax vs slayer thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork stormchasers illustration thumbnail]
[IMG: dauntless artwork switch launch malkarion box art thumbnail]
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SUB-PAGE (https://playdauntless.com/news/) News & Updates | Dauntless
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[H2]
Hunt pass
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Latest patch notes
[H2]
1.14.6 - Darkened Skies
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[H2]
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1.14.6 - Darkened Skies
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The Shattered Isles
[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal]
Nov. 28, 2024
[H2]
Dauntless: Awakening Date Reveal

Coming December 5th. Plus account changes in the new season.

[IMG: What]
Nov. 14, 2024
[H2]
What's Coming in Dauntless: Awakening

Dauntless: Awakening - revealed

[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next]
Nov. 8, 2024
[H2]
Dauntless: Awakening After the PC Closed Beta and What Comes Next

The Awakening is nigh.

[IMG: Dauntless: Awakening PC Closed Beta Registration]
Sep. 6, 2024
[H2]
Dauntless: Awakening PC Closed Beta Registration

Join and shape the Future of Dauntless!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: Dauntless: Awakening]
Aug. 30, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Dauntless: Awakening

Let’s talk about Launch Window, PC Closed Beta, and how to join!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: Aetherite and Essences]
Jul. 31, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Aetherite and Essences

Let’s talk about Weapon Leveling, Talent Crafting, and our first reward for Reforge!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: The Hunt]
May. 31, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The Hunt

Let’s talk about goals for the Hunting Grounds, our new Public Events, and more for Legend Hunts!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: Slayers’ Identity]
Mar. 31, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Slayers’ Identity

Let’s talk about our vision for Slayers’ Identity and how Loadouts and the Slayer’s Path will support that!

[IMG: Springtide 2024: Hop on Over]
Mar. 28, 2024
[H2]
Springtide 2024:Hop on Over

This Springtide, leap into a fun event that brings you special activities and heartwarming bunny-themed rewards!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: Behemoths]
Feb. 29, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Behemoths

Let’s talk about our vision for Behemoths, Legend Behemoths and Updates on Codename Crudge!

[IMG: Saint]
Feb. 8, 2024
[H2]
Saint's Bond 2024:Ramsgate Relationships

This season of love, earn weapon XP and other rewards as you level up on relationships with your favourite Ramsgate NPCs!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: Weapon and Gear Progression]
Jan. 31, 2024
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:Weapon and Gear Progression

Let’s talk about the Armour, Cells and Weapons! Read on to learn how you'll progress your weapons.

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: The World of the Shattered Isles]
Nov. 30, 2023
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The World of the Shattered Isles

Let’s talk about the world of the Shattered Isles! Read on to learn how to gain early access to playtests.

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: All About Buffs]
Oct. 26, 2023
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:All About Buffs

Let’s talk about buffs!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: The Return of Pursuits]
Sep. 28, 2023
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:The Return of Pursuits

Let’s talk about planned changes to the main game mode!

[IMG: The Shattered Isles Dev Blog: All About Weapons and Weapon Swap]
Aug. 25, 2023
[H2]
The Shattered Isles Dev Blog:All About Weapons and Weapon Swap

Let's talk about weapons and weapon swap!

[IMG: State of Dauntless: The Road Ahead]
Aug. 1, 2023
[H2]
State of Dauntless:The Road Ahead

Let’s discuss our plans leading up to the next big Dauntless update.

[IMG: Springtide 2023: A Golden Spring]
Apr. 5, 2023
[H2]
Springtide 2023:A Golden Spring

This year, alongside the usual Springtide festivities, you can embark on a series of new quests to unlock Lady Luck's treasured strikers. Keep using the weapon during Springtide to unlock its ultimate power!

[IMG: Saint]
Jan. 31, 2023
[H2]
Saint's Bond 2023:Ramsgate Relationships

This season of love, earn weapon XP and other rewards as you level up on relationships with your favourite Ramsgate NPCs!

[IMG: Frostfall 2022: Legend of the Silver Sword]
Dec. 13, 2022
[H2]
Frostfall 2022:Legend of the Silver Sword

This Frostfall, embark on a series of new quests to unlock Silver Nikola’s Silver Sword. Keep using it during the season to unlock its ultimate power!

[IMG: Ramsgiving 2022: King Gruk]
Nov. 15, 2022
[H2]
Ramsgiving 2022:King Gruk's Rampage

This Ramsgiving, take on the king of the gruk-gruks, meet an endearing new character, and get ready for a rambunctious season of special events and event store goodies!

[IMG: Dark Harvest 2022: Unsettling Unrest]
Oct. 11, 2022
[H2]
Dark Harvest 2022:Unsettling Unrest

Dark Harvest returns with a series of eerie events as the Unseen strive to make their presence felt.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Fall 2022]
Sep. 9, 2022
[H2]
State of Dauntless:Fall 2022

A new Behemoth concepted by the community is making its way to the Shattered Isles! Plus, learn about an exciting new game mode that will bring players together like never before.

[IMG: Fenroar: The Next Step in Behemoth Evolution]
Sep. 6, 2022
[H2]
Fenroar:The Next Step in Behemoth Evolution

Are you ready to face the latest beast in Behemoth evolution? Read on to learn more about the ferocious Fenroar and its dire variant, the Earthshaper Fenroar.

[IMG: Lightbound Boreus: A Crystallized Menace]
Jul. 14, 2022
[H2]
Lightbound Boreus:A Crystallized Menace

Get ready to take on a shiny new radiant Behemoth!

[IMG: Alyra Arrives With Radiant Escalation]
May. 25, 2022
[H2]
Alyra Arrives With Radiant Escalation

Complete the Escalation cycle with Radiant Escalation, and face off with a beautiful yet terrifying new Behemoth.

[IMG: Dauntless Turns Three!]
May. 12, 2022
[H2]
Dauntless Turns Three!

Celebrate three years in the Shattered Isles with a look at our Slayer journey, new anniversary activities, a special anniversary sale, and exciting community events!

[IMG: State of Dauntless: The Future of Hunt Passes]
Apr. 12, 2022
[H2]
State of Dauntless:The Future of Hunt Passes

Let's discuss the future of Hunt Passes

[IMG: Springtide 2022: Hop On Over]
Mar. 28, 2022
[H2]
Springtide 2022:Hop On Over

This Springtide, leap into a fun event that brings you special activities and heartwarming bunny-themed rewards.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: What]
Mar. 10, 2022
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State of Dauntless:What's to Come in 2022

Let’s look ahead to see what’s coming to the Shattered Isles this year.

[IMG: Enter the Reach of Radiance]
Mar. 1, 2022
[H2]
Enter the Reach of Radiance

Are you prepared to uncover the secrets that lie beyond the light?

[IMG: Saint]
Feb. 10, 2022
[H2]
Saint's Bond 2022:Romance, Revelry, and Rapport

Celebrate the season of love with fabulous fashion and enchanting events.

[IMG: Frostfall 2021: Coming Together]
Dec. 15, 2021
[H2]
Frostfall 2021:Coming Together

This Frostfall, a wide array of festive activities await you in the Shattered Isles. Come together to celebrate this wintry season with friends and fellow Slayers!

[IMG: Changing The Way You Slay With Chain Blades]
Nov. 30, 2021
[H2]
Changing The Way You SlayWith Chain Blades

Learn about what you can expect from this extensive weapon refresh.

[IMG: Dauntless Arrives on Next-Gen Consoles]
Nov. 29, 2021
[H2]
Dauntless Arrives on Next-Gen Consoles

Experience seamless cross-generation support, stunning high-resolution visuals, faster load times, and more as Dauntless launches on next-gen consoles.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Currency Merge and Purge]
Nov. 25, 2021
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State of Dauntless:Currency Merge and Purge

Read all about the changes we've made to in-game currencies and how these changes make playing and understanding Dauntless easier.

[IMG: Ramsgiving 2021: Rams vs. Gruk-Gruks]
Nov. 22, 2021
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Ramsgiving 2021:Rams vs. Gruk-Gruks

This Ramsgiving, discover historic lore and get ready for a ram-packed season of special events and event store goodies.

[IMG: Dark Harvest 2021: The Unseen Arising]
Oct. 21, 2021
[H2]
Dark Harvest 2021:The Unseen Arising

Dark Harvest returns with a bevy of eerie events as the Unseen grow in strength.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Cell Category Update]
Oct. 12, 2021
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State of Dauntless:Cell Category Update

Read all about the cell category update and learn more about the future of cells.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Bounty Update]
Sep. 22, 2021
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State of Dauntless:Bounty Update

A behind-the-scenes look at our approach to bug fixing and how we celebrate fixes with players.

[IMG: Lore: Engineering Phaelanx]
Sep. 8, 2021
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Lore: Engineering Phaelanx

Phaelanx, a creature beyond the natural order, has landed in the Shattered Isles. Learn about its origin and built-in arsenal through the eyes of its creator.

[IMG: Repeaters Get A Refresh]
Aug. 25, 2021
[H2]
Repeaters Get A Refresh

What to expect from this core weapon refresh.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Omnicells]
Aug. 24, 2021
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State of Dauntless:Omnicells

From concept to launch, read all about the creation of omnicells and learn about their future in Dauntless.

[IMG: Dauntless Writing Contest Winners]
Aug. 11, 2021
[H2]
Dauntless Writing Contest Winners

The orrery calls for those who wield the quill.

[IMG: State of Dauntless: Thunderdeep]
Jul. 26, 2021
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State of Dauntless:Thunderdeep's Return

Welcome to the latest State of Dauntless. The Thunderdeep Drask has been unleashed into the Shattered Isles, and we thought it would be a good time to talk about its development. What's its legacy? Where did it go? Why bring it back? Let's get into it!

[IMG: Sound of Thunder Part 3: By Tooth and Nail]
Jul. 22, 2021
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Sound of Thunder Part 3:By Tooth and Nail

Legs pumping furiously, heart pounding like a kettledrum, and unbound braids trailing wildly behind her, Dr. Shaed Priyani ran for her life.

[IMG: Sound of Thunder Part 2: In the Field]
Jul. 20, 2021
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Sound of Thunder Part 2:In the Field

Ever since the Behemoths of the Shattered Isles stole away the love of her life with brutal finality, Dr. Priyani had always kept her guard up. For if recent events were any indication, nowhere was truly safe.

[IMG: Sound of Thunder Part 1: Feeling Lucky]
Jul. 12, 2021
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Sound of Thunder Part 1:Feeling Lucky

The new Ramsgate wasn't just gilded towers and virtuous heroes. It had its crevices where the detritus of society formed. Like barnacles on a hull, they clung to dark crannies, resilient and stubborn. Speakeasies and watering holes had sprung up in the early days of reconstruction. There was an entire world outside of Ramsgate Plaza that Dr. Shaed Priyani wasn't accustomed to.

[IMG: Expand Your Combat Arsenal With Omnicells]
Jul. 6, 2021
[H2]
Expand Your Combat Arsenal With Omnicells

Everything you need to know about omnicells, and changes to existing cells, in 1.7.0.

[IMG: Dauntless Writing Contest]
Jun. 18, 2021
[H2]
Dauntless Writing Contest

The orrery calls for those who wield the quill.

[IMG: Lore: Return of the Chronovore]
Jun. 3, 2021
[H2]
Lore: Return of the Chronovore

Learn more about the origins, and possible fate, of the Chronovore.

[IMG: New Prime Gaming Rewards]
May. 21, 2021
[H2]
New Prime Gaming Rewards

Link your Amazon Prime account to Prime Gaming to earn free Dauntless rewards.

[IMG: Hear Your Voice in the Shattered Isles]
May. 13, 2021
[H2]
Hear Your Voice in the Shattered Isles

Represent Slayers worldwide by participating in the making of our brand new Dauntless theme song.

[IMG: Seasons Deliver New Ways to Earn Rewards]
Apr. 2, 2021
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Seasons Deliver New Ways to Earn Rewards

Everything you need to know about the new Reward Cache, seasonal currencies, and changes to Hunt Pass in 1.6.0.

[IMG: Holiday Event: Springtide]
Mar. 25, 2021
[H2]
Holiday Event: Springtide

Springtide arrives with pufflehop-themed rewards, a new rumour, and new store items.

[IMG: Face Frigid Foes and Fearsome Fights in Frost Escalation]
Jan. 29, 2021
[H2]
Face Frigid Foes and Fearsome Fights in Frost Escalation

Battle cold-blooded frost variants, contend with the chilling frostbite status effect, and face down a new bone-chilling keystone Behemoth in the most challenging Dauntless Escalation yet.

[IMG: Frostfall 2020]
Dec. 17, 2020
[H2]
Frostfall 2020

Throw snowballs, gather gifts, flip coins, and turn in bounties to earn Frostfall coins to spend on new holiday rewards.

[IMG: Slay Without Limits in Dauntless Reforged’s Hunting Grounds]
Dec. 1, 2020
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Slay Without Limits in Dauntless Reforged’s Hunting Grounds

Continuous open-world hunts, island events, gliders, and more await Slayers in Dauntless’ most ambitious hunt type yet.

[IMG: The Slayer]
Nov. 26, 2020
[H2]
The Slayer's Path: A New Progression Experience in Dauntless Reforged

One of the biggest changes in Dauntless Reforged is the Slayer's Path: a new progression system that lets you choose your path through the Shattered Isles

[IMG: Ramsgiving Arrives With Curiosities and More]
Nov. 23, 2020
[H2]
Ramsgiving Arrives With Curiosities and More

Ramsgiving returns to Dauntless with new store offerings and curiosities, along with more ways to earn bounty tokens ... and of course plenty of Benson-themed items.

[IMG: A Letter from CEO and Co-founder Jesse Houston]
Oct. 27, 2020
[H2]
A Letter from CEO and Co-founder Jesse Houston

Dauntless Reforged is coming. Learn more about the future of Dauntless and our commitment to community.

[IMG: Dark Harvest Returns With Unseen Mysteries and Shadowy Challenges]
Oct. 23, 2020
[H2]
Dark Harvest Returns With Unseen Mysteries and Shadowy Challenges

The week-long event marks the return of the Unseen and introduces a new vendor, new item type, and a limited-time event hunt.

[IMG: Team Up With Ramsgate Allies For Terra Escalation]
Sep. 15, 2020
[H2]
Team Up With Ramsgate Allies For Terra Escalation

Join forces with Farslayers and Granny Strega as you prepare to take on a monstrous new threat.

[IMG: Introducing Slayer Links]
Sep. 1, 2020
[H2]
Introducing Slayer Links

Forge links with fellow Slayers to earn rewards for slaying with friends.

[IMG: Meet The Squad Goals Art Contest Winners]
Aug. 27, 2020
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Meet The Squad Goals Art Contest Winners

Winners and Honourable Mentions from our second art contest

[IMG: Dauntless Art Contest: Squad Goals]
Jul. 31, 2020
[H2]
Dauntless Art Contest: Squad Goals

The Squad Goals art contest is now open.

[IMG: Ramsgate Reimagined]
Jul. 30, 2020
[H2]
Ramsgate Reimagined

A fully redesigned city, new activities, a new vendor, and more await Slayers returning to Ramsgate.

[IMG: Reforging the Sword]
Jul. 24, 2020
[H2]
Reforging the Sword

What to expect from this core weapon rework.

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Jul
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SUB-PAGE (https://playdauntless.com/gauntlet/) Gauntlet | Dauntless
Chase Infinite Valour
[H1] Gauntlet
Endless Behemoth battles. Cohesive guild play. Unique arena perks. Exclusive rewards.Race against time as you take on level after level of challenging hunts amid the ruins of old Ramsgate.Only the most valiant guilds will find a place on the Gauntlet leaderboard and earn coveted rank-based titles each season.
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Gauntlet Leaderboard
Season 18
Battle your way to the top of the Gauntlet leaderboard with your guild to earn exclusive seasonal titles.
Fend off the competition and secure your guild's rank on the live-updating leaderboard.The Gauntlet leaderboard resets every season.
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[H2] Endless Behemoth Battles
Complete five successive Behemoth battles and beat the timer to unlock the next level.
All Gauntlet levels are unique, and the challenge never ends.
Push your limits as you run the Gauntlet level by level.
How high can your guild climb before the season ends?
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[H2] Guilds Go Further
Join a guild to enjoy the full Gauntlet experience.
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Bonus milestone rewards
Earn extra rewards whenever your guild passes a milestone.
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Collective level advancement
When any three members of your guild complete a level together, that level is unlocked for the entire guild.
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Leaderboard ranking
Complete a level with at least two other Slayers from your guild to earn your guild a spot on the Gauntlet leaderboard.
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Leaderboard rewards
Earn exclusive rank-based titles each season.
[H2] Arena Perks
Discover three interactive arena perks amid the ruins of old Ramsgate.
Each perk can be used only once per hunt.
Optimize when you use them to maximize the benefit you gain during a hunt.
[H3] The Plaza
Visit the old alchemist area for a resupply of all your consumables. This includes tonics, pylons, grenades, stims, and flasks.
[H3] The Forge
Interact with the forge at the old crafting area to receive a temporary but significant damage boost.
[H3] The Hangar
A crashed airship in front of the hangar has a functioning harpoon that fires in a straight line. The harpoon deals massive damage and a heavy stagger to any Behemoth it hits.
[H2] Reap the Rewards
Earn Crests by completing milestone levels by yourself and with your guild.
Each season, exchange them at Dr. Priyani's Research Lab for weapon trackers, themed cells, and more.
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Weapon Trackers
Ever wanted to know how many Behemoths you've slain, or how many interrupts you've performed with a specific weapon?
Introducing weapon trackers, a new way to keep track of your hunt statistics and flaunt your achievements.
Tracked statistics show up on your character's nameplate.
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Themed Cells
Craft the perfect build with three new themed cells every season.
These cells have a seasonal theme and will only be obtainable via the Research Lab while a season is underway.
FAQ
How do I get access to Gauntlet hunts?
You can unlock Gauntlet hunts on the Slayer's Path after reaching the final milestone and completing your first weapon reforge.
Can I play Gauntlet as a solo player?
Yes, you may, but teaming up with others in a guild will allow you to enjoy all of the guild benefits listed above.
In Gauntlet, difficulty levels are not scaled for the number of Slayers in a party, so you would be facing a relatively more difficult challenge at every level if you play solo.
Can I switch guilds partway through a season?
Yes, you may, but you will only be able to claim each guild milestone reward once. If you join a guild in the final two weeks of a season, you won't be able to claim any of the guild rewards.
You also lose access to any Gauntlet levels your previous guild has unlocked, if the levels are higher than what you have individually unlocked.
Why can't I queue for Gauntlet levels I have already unlocked?
In this case, it is because someone in your hunt party has not yet unlocked that level, either individually or via their guild. Your party is limited by the lowest level unlocked among all party members.
How do I earn Crests?
Earn Crests by completing Gauntlet milestone levels by yourself and as part of a guild. In Season 1, the milestone levels are every fifth level, i.e. levels 5, 10, 15, etc.
Do Crests expire?
Yes. Crests earned during a season can only be used for that season's rewards.
A Last Chance tab in the Research Lab will be available for some time after a season ends, for you to spend your remaining Crests. Once your Crests are expired, any unused Crests will be converted to rams and added to your balance.
Can I move a weapon tracker from one weapon to another, or completely remove it from a weapon?
No. Once you have equipped a weapon tracker in a weapon, the only way to remove it is to replace it with another one.
If you choose to replace a weapon tracker with another one in the same slot, you will permanently lose the first weapon tracker and all of its tracked statistics.
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