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how long to beat lords of the fallen

Lords of the Fallen usually takes about 25–30 hours to beat if you focus on the main story, with many guides putting a typical first playthrough closer to 30–35 hours. More completionist runs can land around 35–45 hours or more.

Quick Scoop

  • Main story only: about 25–30 hours.
  • Average first run: roughly 30–35 hours for many players.
  • Completionist run: about 35–45 hours if you also do side content.
  • Highly experienced players: can finish faster, while newer Soulslike players may take longer.

What Affects Time

Your time will vary based on a few things:

  • How much you explore.
  • Whether you use co-op.
  • Your familiarity with Soulslike combat.
  • How often you retry bosses or farm upgrades.

Community Range

Player reports are all over the place, which is normal for a game like this. One discussion thread includes first runs around 25 to 40+ hours , with some co-op playthroughs taking around 30–40 hours.

“About 70 hours” and “about 30 hours” both show up in player reports, which is a good reminder that playstyle changes the answer a lot.

Useful Estimate

If you want a simple planning number, use:

  • 30 hours for a focused run.
  • 40 hours if you like exploring.
  • 50+ hours if you want to clear most content and replay areas.

Meta description: Lords of the Fallen takes about 25–30 hours for the main story, around 30–35 hours on average, and 35–45+ hours for completionists.