The Dark Lord of Crafting

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Will Wasn't Supposed to be Eaten by a Space Zombie

The goddess responsible for this extra-dimensional mishap promised him a second life in a fantasy world, complete with powers inspired by his favorite computer game, Maincraft. But there's a problem.

Will's new world has a Dark Lord, and his System doesn't come with instructions. He wants to live in peace, and maybe meet a girl, but crafting a slice of life with monsters spawning every night and an evil empire on his doorstep is tough when all you've got are blocks and sticks.

A LitRPG isekai adventure with a splash of gore, a dash of horror, and a hint of romance: this isn't your kid's Maincraft. But hey, at least there's no profanity.Book 1 and 2 of this fiction is STUBBED as of 7/21/2025 to comply with Amazon rules. If you have Kindle Unlimited, you can still read it for free (a much improved, heavily edited version of what I had on here). I know it's annoying, but those are their rules.https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B0F22HCGKV

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: WilliamMyrl

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Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
Followers: 1,959
Views: 164,995

Chapters(18 total)

What readers say about The Dark Lord of Crafting

“Just like the subject line says, some great lines, and written in a snappy way. The story really moves along. Definitely going to keep reading to see where it goes. The references are also amusing, everything from Minecraft to movies and other games. I'm en…”
Travis HeermannRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“I have enjoyed the whole of the work, given how it has progressed so far I have high hopes for it's future as well. The main character is atypical as far main characters in isekais as he has a large amount of both personality and individuality, in how he in…”
Treeman4Royal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

Travis HeermannRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Just like the subject line says, some great lines, and written in a snappy way. The story really moves along. Definitely going to keep reading to see where it goes.
The references are also amusing, everything from Minecraft to movies and other games. I'm enjoying the main character's voice and discovering his new world along with him.
Treeman4Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I have enjoyed the whole of the work, given how it has progressed so far I have high hopes for it's future as well. The main character is atypical as far main characters in isekais as he has a large amount of both personality and individuality, in how he interacts with the world he has been moved into as well as his thoughts.
As for the world and setting, it is an interesting concept that can explore a bit more about how Isekais as a concept in a universe can be explored, and I am chomping at the bit to see more of it unfold, alongside the development of the MC's crafting abillity.
In total, a solid read with good character interactions that avoids the pitfalls of banality, and very worth your time.
malinizgeldiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I hope because the novel is moving in that direction. but I hope it doesn't turn into a demon king hunt novel.
To summarize; Going to a lord of the rings-like world with a minecraft-like system. I say similar because they are not the same.
mc is an ex-con, we don't know why. but he wants a nice and comfortable life with his wife. Frankly, I liked his wife, Esmerelda. Did you force yourself? Yes. did she marry mc almost because of her religion? Yes. So is their relationship real? I think yes. Both of them have to make an effort for the relationship between them when they are old and yes they do. IF HE RETURNS TO THE HAREM, MY SCORE WILL LOWER MUCH. Although mc is not after this, he is making sentences that are clearly prone to it.
do i recommend Definitely. Don't decide to leave the novel just for the uninteresting beginning of the novel.
my suggestion; don't really go to the harem. also please improve the relationship between eill and esmelda. be a real couple.I would also like you to go into a little more detail on world building.
elfshanxRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Dark Lord of Crafting is super fun, hilariously self aware, definitely not Minecraft on survival mode reading that also tricks you into becoming surprisingly invested in all the characters, not just the MC. From the moment an intergalactic lamprey monster flipped out when Subway refused to honor expired coupons, I was hooked. Also, there’s a chance that, while reading, I might possibly throw a lamprey-monster-sized tantrum if a certain NPC forever-dies. No spoilers, but I had to stop and write this review as a friendly warning to the author. But that's a good sign when a reader likes the side characters enough to isekai somebody for threatening those characters? Right? I think so.
Kilogram60Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I have enjoyed the story so far. I must admit that I have avoided fan fiction stories so far but this was worth the try. Well written with minimal grammar errors. The story has progressed every time I started to loose interest. The characters have not really developed at this stage. Definitely on my read list.
MelocchioRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Shortstacks.
tldr;
I've seen people isekaied in a subway, but never like this. A ditzy goddess gets our man killed and hides the evidence by isekaiing him to the world where she stashes all her dirty laundry, with Minecraft powers. The world's history is lousy with isekai heroes and there's even a dark lord, named kevin.
It's an interesting visceral take on the crafting/survival genre, with a very idiosyncratic protagonist. We learn as much about him as he learns about his powers in the early chapters.
Also, though we often forget, Minecraft is a horror game.
Also, also, shortstacks.
countricRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall? I had a great time reading this story. From start to finish it delivers on everything it says it does and more. My only problem with it is only a personal bad experience with memory loss. It was a wonderful tale. I know it has yet to conclude but I can’t help but sing its praises for all the enjoyment I got out of reading this wonderful story of a man who really needed a do over.
style? It was a wonderful feeling, emotions were well delivered, they felt like the characters were actual people and it wasn’t just happy or just sad. It had a bit of everything. And that’s all I’m looking for in a story.
story? Well it was well put reforged from start to finish. It had drama, intense action, a dash of romance, and a bit of sadness. What more could you ask of it?
Grammar? Well written and well executed. I couldn’t want for more. Not many or no actual mistakes as far as I’ve seen.
character? Like I mentioned in my opinion of the story’s style, characters feel real, they’re not just some cardboard cutouts of random personalities. They all feel unique and interesting.
NearamirRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It's a fun read, though a bit dark in places for my taste, but I have a good feeling about this one. The main character has a good attitude but still reacts realistically to his situation, strange as it is. The crafting system is interesting. It's not exactly like minecraft but that just means there's a sense of discovery when new materials are tested and new blueprints are unlocked.
RobertWilderRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Really enjoyed the first chapter. Despite the not so subtle chapter title, William's description of his job at Subway played out vividly in my mind's eye making the sudden attack by the tentacled customer very unexpected and surprising. Also, interesting twist on minecraft mechanics. Looking forward to continuing the journey in his new world.
CrelerSquidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I was drawn to this story by the ad, I'm absolutely unashamed to admit.
The ad was going for some kind of cringe factor and I came to this story expecting something poorly written, maybe a high schooler's first tale. What I got instead was a relatively singular novel about a guy just trying to survive without a handbook.
I think that this story could be improved by more writing on and about interpersonal relationships, but I believe that's really just ham fisted way of saying that I like to read about that kind of content. The story is told not just competently, but well, and I look forward to seeing where it will go!