About the game
Free 3D sword fighting game
Ashen Duel is a free 3D sword fighting game that you play in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. There is nothing to download or install: pick a fighter, step into the arena and win the duel with timing, parries and shield breaks.
Four fighters
- Knight · longsword and round shield, built for defence. Special: Iron Fortress.
- Samurai · katana, the fastest blade in the arena. Special: Shadow Dash.
- Viking · bearded axe with heavy, shield-crushing swings. Special: Berserker Rage.
- Gladiator · morning star that chains blows into combos. Special: Arena Execution.
Ways to play
- Online · quick matches against other players, or send a friend a link to your own room.
- Ranked · climb eight ranks from Recruit to Ashen Legend. Wins earn rank points, losses cost them.
- Versus AI · Easy, Normal, Hard and Impossible.
- Local · two players on one keyboard.
How the fighting works
Parry at the right moment to deflect a strike and counter. Shields have their own health: break one and the fighter is open to a heavy attack. Every swing, parry and dodge costs stamina, and each fighter has a special ability that charges as you land hits. On a computer you move with W A S D, attack with left click, parry with right click and use R for a heavy attack. On phones and tablets you play in landscape with touch buttons.
The Armoury
Earn coins and XP from every match, level up for rewards and spend coins in the Armoury on fighters, skins, weapon finishes and name styles. Drag to rotate any skin and zoom in to inspect it before you buy.
Questions
Is Ashen Duel free?
Yes. The whole game is free to play in your browser.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox. On a phone you can add it to your home screen to play full screen.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Play online through quick match or a private room link, or two players on one keyboard.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest. An email or Google account saves your progress on every device and is needed for ranked matches.
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