Dakota Krout

Dakota Krout is an American author best known for his work in the LitRPG and GameLit genres. He is the author of the popular Divine Dungeon and Completionist Chronicles series, as well as multiple spin-offs and collaborative projects. Krout is also the founder of Mountaindale Press, a publishing company specializing in LitRPG and progression fantasy. Before becoming a full-time writer, he served in the U.S. military as a combat medic and later worked as a software developer. His background in computer science and gaming heavily influences his writing style, which blends humor, strategy, and immersive world-building. Krout has become a prominent figure in the LitRPG community, helping to grow the genre through both his own works and by supporting other authors through his publishing house.