Vows of War FAQ

Vows of War is a free-to-play action fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Dorenvar. You choose the Concord or the Scarred Dominion, one of eight races and one of nine classes, then quest, explore and fight in a world you share with other players. Combat is real-time, and you aim it yourself. It plays in your web browser, with nothing to install.

An MMORPG with action combat. Every arrow, bolt and swing goes where you aim it, boss attacks are marked on the ground so you can dodge them, and every class can dash clear with Evade. You quest, group up for dungeons, learn professions, join a guild and, if you choose, fight the other faction.

Yes. The game was first announced as Dorenvar. In November 2026 it was renamed Vows of War, and Dorenvar is now the name of its world. The old dorenvar.com address redirects to vowsofwar.com.

Vows of War is developed by Project Yosh. It is in active development, and features, art and details may change before release.

Yes. Vows of War is free to play.

No. Embers, an optional currency, buy conveniences such as extra character slots and a shared account vault. They never buy gear, levels, stats or power. Every account starts with four free character slots.

Join The Vows of War Chronicle, the game’s newsletter, with the form on this page. Early-access invites go out by email, in waves, to Chronicle subscribers. Sign-up uses double opt-in, so confirm from the email you receive.

No release date has been announced. Chronicle subscribers hear first.

In your web browser. Vows of War runs in a modern browser on a computer with nothing to download or install, and it has touch controls for phones and tablets. No other platforms have been announced.

No. Vows of War plays in your web browser, so there is nothing to install. On a phone you can add it to your home screen if you like, but you never have to.

Yes. You can quest on your own, and when you want company you can form a party of up to five. Dungeons are built for groups.

Up to five.

Yes. Five dungeons are open in early access: Briar Depths, the Third Granary, Verdigris Works, the Turning Bough and the Ashen Revel.

Yes, and it is always your choice. You can duel safely at the Whitewake practice green, flag for PvP in your homeland once you reach level 10, or join the contested fight over the Whitewake Signal Field. Losing a PvP fight never costs experience, gold or items.

Yes. Quest givers are marked, objectives appear on the minimap, the quest journal tracks your progress, and the Atlas of Dorenvar shows the wider world. Guards will also give directions. A few discoveries ask you to read the clues and look for yourself.

Herbalism, Mining, Skinning, Smithing, Leatherworking, Tailoring, Alchemy and Cooking. You can hold two primary professions at a time; Cooking does not count toward them. Fishing and Field Care are open to everyone and take no slot. Fishing is a relaxed cast followed by a short reel you play yourself.

Yes. Any character of level 10 or higher can found a guild, and guilds have ranks, their own chat and up to 200 members.

Yes. Each faction has an auction house, in Caelmont and in Scarhold. You can also mail items to other players and trade face to face.

Yes. Day and night run on one shared clock, one real hour to one hour in Dorenvar, and weather changes from region to region.

Many quest givers speak their lines aloud, their faces move with the words, and some moments play out as staged cutscenes.

The Concord and the Scarred Dominion. The Concord rules from Caelmont on the continent of Aurethain; the Dominion rules from Scarhold on Varkesh. Neither is the evil empire, and a character’s faction is permanent.

Eight. For the Concord: Human, Voren, Thaeli and Solmara. For the Scarred Dominion: Dominion Human, Kaldreth, Vantik and Kovar. See the races page for each one’s homeland and classes.

Nine: Warrior, Ranger, Rogue, Arcanist, Channeler, Occultist, Shifter, Accordant and Forgestorm. The Accordant is Concord only and the Forgestorm is Dominion only. See the classes page for roles and specializations.

The Warrior and the Ranger are the most straightforward to learn. The Warrior holds the front line in heavy armor; the Ranger fights from range with a bow and traps.

Yes, on different characters. Each character’s race and faction are permanent, but one account can hold characters on both sides.

Yes. The character creator lets you shape face, jaw, nose, eyes, build, height, skin, hair, beard and markings, and suggests a name if you want one.