The Completionist Chronicles Books in Order

How to Read The Completionist Chronicles in Order

For the best experience, readers should follow the publication order of the main series while weaving in the side stories and spin-offs. Dakota Krout's series is highly continuous, meaning skipping books or reading them out of order will lead to confusion regarding character power levels, world rules, and overarching plot developments.

The Recommended Reading Path

Below is the recommended sequence for reading the core series along with the Wolfman Warlock spin-off books:

1. Ritualist (Book 1, 2018) – The story begins here. Joe, paralyzed in the real world, commits to permanently uploaded consciousness in the virtual world of Eternia and receives the rare, complex Ritualist class.
2. Regicide (Book 2, 2018) – Joe begins to build his guild and establish a foothold, but political intrigue and the threat of war escalate the stakes.
3. Rexus: Side Quest (Book 2.5, 2019) – A novella focusing on Joe's companion Jaxon, a chiropractor-turned-gamer who ends up with T-Rex arms. While technically a side quest, it introduces key character development and humor that carry into future books.
4. Raze (Book 3, 2019) – Humanity faces a crisis on Earth, forcing a massive exodus to Eternia as the game world becomes the new reality.
5. Bibliomancer (Wolfman Warlock Book 1, 2019) – A co-authored spin-off set in the same universe, introducing Sam King and his rare magic class. Best read after Raze to flesh out the magic system of Eternia.
6. Ruthless (Book 4, 2020) – Joe deals with the immediate aftermath of the migration and pushes the boundaries of his ritual magic.
7. Libriohexer (Wolfman Warlock Book 2, 2021) – The continuation of Sam King's spin-off story, detailing conflicts with the Mage's College.
8. Inflame (Book 5, 2021) – The start of the second major story arc. Joe and his allies venture into a new region as the stakes transition to Svartalfheim and Alfheim.
9. Invent (Book 6, 2022) – Progression and crafting take center stage as Joe tries to solve resource and defensive problems.
10. Implode (Book 7, 2022) – The conclusion of the second arc, featuring high-stakes battles and chaotic magical failures.
11. Tenacity (Book 8, 2023) – The third story arc begins, taking Joe and his guild into the frosty giant realm of Jotunheim.
12. Thesaurize (Book 9, 2023) – Joe focuses on wealth, hoarding resources, and navigating giant politics.
13. Thunderplump (Book 10, 2023) – The climax of the Jotunheim arc, pushing Joe's unique abilities to their absolute limit.
14. Untapped (Book 11, 2025) – The start of the Vanaheim story arc, where Joe explores untapped reservoirs of magic.
15. Unmapped (Book 12, 2025) – Exploration and cartography themes take over as the boundaries of the world expand.
16. Uncapped (Book 13, 2026) – The culmination of the Vanaheim arc, dealing with limits on levels and potential.

Understanding the Acrostic Naming Scheme

One of the most unique elements of the Completionist Chronicles is its naming structure. Dakota Krout organizes the books into distinct story arcs based on the letters of the word R-I-T-U-A-L-I-S-T. Each book within an arc begins with the corresponding letter, and each arc typically ends when the characters transition to a new realm (often via the Bifrost):

• The "R" Arc (Midgard): Ritualist, Regicide, Rexus, Raze, Ruthless. This arc establishes Joe's presence in the game and humanity's arrival.
• The "I" Arc (Svartalfheim/Alfheim): Inflame, Invent, Implode. A shorter, faster-paced arc focusing on regional wars and crafting.
• The "T" Arc (Jotunheim): Tenacity, Thesaurize, Thunderplump. A giant-themed arc focusing on survival and progression in a harsh climate.
• The "U" Arc (Vanaheim): Untapped, Unmapped, Uncapped. The current arc exploring high-level progression systems and new continents.

The Broader Dakota Krout Universe (DDU)

The Completionist Chronicles does not exist in a vacuum. It is part of the larger Dakota Krout Universe (DDU), which features two other closely linked series. While you do not need to read these to understand Joe's journey, doing so provides rich context for the world's lore:

The Divine Dungeon Series

This is a five-book prequel series starting with Dungeon Born. It explains the origins of the world, how the magic systems were created, and the events that ultimately led to the creation of the virtual world Eternia. Reading this first helps you spot references to historical figures, gods, and ancient events that Joe encounters.

Artorian's Archives

Co-authored by Dennis Vanderkerken, this massive bridge series follows the character Artorian. It begins during the events of the Divine Dungeon series and continues past its conclusion, directly explaining how the universe transitioned into the digital LitRPG system seen in The Completionist Chronicles. Reading Artorian's Archives provides the ultimate bridge between the prequels and the main series.

What to Know Before You Start

Before jumping into the series, keep a few things in mind. The tone of the Completionist Chronicles is lighthearted and heavily relies on pun-based humor, quirky characters (like Jaxon), and highly detailed game mechanics (stat sheets, skill leveling, and physical rituals). While early books are fast-paced and widely celebrated as LitRPG staples, later arcs shift toward broader global politics and crafting, which has drawn mixed reviews from fans who prefer the intimate, single-point-of-view dungeon delving of the early entries. Nonetheless, it remains one of the foundational series of the modern LitRPG genre.