Dead Rails isn’t just a game about reaching the bridge at the 80 km mark and escaping.
The game also offers a series of exciting challenges that you can complete to earn Challenge Stars and Bonds.
Challenge Stars are a symbol of achievement that shows how far you’ve mastered the game.
This article will comprehensively discuss how to get Challenge Stars in Dead Rails, including a list of available challenges and tips for completing them.
What are Challenge Stars?
Challenge Stars are rewards you can earn by completing Challenges in Dead Rails.
These challenges are designed to test your skills and strategy in the game.
In addition to Challenge Stars, you will also earn Bonds, an in-game currency that can be used to purchase new classes or useful items.
These challenges are always active, meaning you don’t need to manually accept them.
You can check the list of available challenges on the Challenges Board located in the main lobby, right next to the leaderboards.
Complete List of Challenges in Dead Rails
Currently, there are 9 challenges you can complete in Dead Rails.
Each challenge has a different difficulty level and reward.
Here is the complete list:
| Challenge | Description | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Tame a Unicorn | Saddle a wild unicorn or find a tamed unicorn. | 5 Bonds & 1 Challenge Star |
| Escape | Reach 80 km and lower the bridge to escape. | 5 Bonds & 1 Challenge Star |
| Bounty Hunter | Kill 5 outlaws and turn in their bounties at the sheriff’s office. | 5 Bonds & 1 Challenge Star |
| New Sheriff in Town | Kill 50 outlaws in a single game. | 15 Bonds & 3 Challenge Stars |
| Werewolf Hunter | Kill 100 werewolves in a single game. | 15 Bonds & 3 Challenge Stars |
| Zombie Hunter | Kill 200 zombies in a single game. | 15 Bonds & 3 Challenge Stars |
| Unkillable | Complete the game without any player dying. | 30 Bonds & 9 Challenge Stars |
| Pacifist | Complete the game without any player killing enemies (Safe Zone walls don’t count). | 30 Bonds & 9 Challenge Stars |
| Pony Express | Complete the game without any player using the train. | 30 Bonds & 9 Challenge Stars |
- Pacifist Challenge: This challenge requires you to complete the game without killing any enemies at all. Use avoidance strategies and utilize Safe Zone walls for defense.
- Unkillable Challenge: Make sure all team members play carefully. Good communication between players is crucial to avoid death.
- New Sheriff in Town: Focus on areas with many outlaws and use effective weapons to kill them quickly.
- Tame a Unicorn: Explore the map carefully to find wild unicorns or tamed unicorns.
How to Use the Bonds You Earn
After completing challenges, you will earn Bonds. This currency can be used in the main lobby to:
- Purchase new classes that will provide special abilities.
- Purchase items that can be brought into the next raid to help your gameplay.
Priority of Bond Usage:
It is recommended to unlock new classes first because this will provide a long-term advantage. If there are any remaining Bonds, you can buy items such as weapons or equipment to help at the beginning of the game.
Conclusion
Getting Challenge Stars in Dead Rails requires skill, strategy, and teamwork.
By completing challenges like Pacifist, Unkillable, or New Sheriff in Town, you will not only earn Challenge Stars but also Bonds that are useful for improving your gameplay.
Always check the Challenges Board in the main lobby to see which challenges you can complete.
Good luck and have fun collecting as many Challenge Stars as possible.