📖 Arcane Lineage Guides

Complete guides from your first steps to endgame mastery. Whether you're new or returning, find everything here.

🌟 Beginner's Guide

Your First Steps (Level 1-5)

  1. Spawn & Race: You'll spawn with a random race. Check Races for differences.
  2. Learn to Block: Practice the blocking mini-game immediately. It's essential!
  3. Farm Basic Mobs: Fight slimes and bandits near The Crossings to gain experience.
  4. Collect Items: Pick up plants and materials for alchemy. Sell extras for gold.
  5. Reach Level 5: Visit a base class trainer to unlock your first class.

Choosing Your Base Class (Level 5)

Physical Classes

  • Warrior (Sword): Balanced. Good for beginners.
  • Thief (Dagger): Fast, high crit. Good for speedsters.
  • Slayer (Spear): Range + power. Good utility.
  • Martial Artist (Fists): Fast combos. High skill ceiling.

Magic Class

  • Wizard (Staff): Ranged magic damage. High arcane scaling.
💡 Tip: Your base class determines your Super class options. Choose based on what Super class you want!

📈 Progression Guide

Level 1-5

Early Game
  • Farm The Crossings
  • Learn blocking
  • Choose base class

Level 5-10

Early Game
  • Level up base class
  • Explore The Cave
  • Join a Covenant (Level 10)

Level 10-15

Mid Game
  • Work toward Super class
  • Scorching Desert access
  • Get alignment if needed

Level 15-20

Mid Game
  • Unlock Super Class!
  • Deeproot Canopy
  • Consider sub-classes

Level 20-30

Late Game
  • Max super class
  • Explore Mount Thul
  • Optimize gear

Level 30+

End Game
  • Boss hunting
  • Best-in-slot gear
  • PvP & challenges

💡 Quick Tips

📋 Combat Tips

  • Master blocking - it's the #1 survival skill
  • Use Meditate to recover energy in long fights
  • Guard when you're low on HP and can't heal
  • Know enemy weaknesses (Alchemist sub-class helps)

💰 Economy Tips

  • Sell plants if you have Alchemist Certification
  • Make potions to sell for profit
  • Don't waste gold on early gear - you'll replace it
  • Higher difficulty = better drops

📊 Build Tips

  • Focus 1-2 stats, don't spread too thin
  • Endurance is always useful
  • Race stats can be overcome with levels
  • Use Memory Fragments to respec if needed

⚠️ Avoid These Mistakes

  • Don't join the wrong covenant (can't leave!)
  • Don't neglect blocking practice
  • Don't rush to Hard/Legendary unprepared
  • Don't ignore sub-classes - they're powerful