Blade & Soul

A martial-arts anime MMORPG with fast, combo-based action combat.

NCSoftSince 2012

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By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Solid

Verdict

A wuxia-flavoured anime MMORPG famous for its fast, combo-driven action combat and striking character design, free to play with an optional premium membership.

About Blade & Soul

Blade & Soul is a martial-arts anime MMORPG from NCSoft, best known for fast, combo-based action combat and striking wuxia-inspired art. Fights reward timing, positioning and counters, giving it a more skill-based feel than many tab-target MMOs.

It's free to play with an optional premium membership. The content is aging and the monetization and grind can wear on you, but the combat and character design remain a high point, and it's a strong free pick for anime action fans.

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What we like

✓ Excellent action combat
✓ Gorgeous art style
✓ Free to play

What to know

× Aging content
× Monetization and grind

At a glance

SettingAnime

PlatformsPC

Browser playableNo

DeveloperNCSoft

Released2012

ModelFree to play

How to play Blade & Soul for free

Getting into Blade & Soul takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play Blade & Soul free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Blade & Soul earns 7.0/10 in our review. We'd call it solid. You'll enjoy it for excellent action combat and gorgeous art style; just go in knowing aging content. It's a free download on PC, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blade & Soul free to play?

Yes. Blade & Soul is free to start — A martial-arts anime MMORPG with fast, combo-based action combat. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Blade & Soul on?

Blade & Soul is available on PC.

Can you play Blade & Soul in a browser?

No — Blade & Soul needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made Blade & Soul and when did it release?

Blade & Soul was developed by NCSoft and released in 2012.