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Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices

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	** A [[Warrior]] is less reliant upon [[Prestige]] then other classes (i.e. cheaper to run) but still mechanically strong with the right build. Many class choices including: [[Human]], [[Dwarf]] and [[Half-orc]].		** A [[Warrior]] is less reliant upon [[Prestige]] then other classes (i.e. cheaper to run) but still mechanically strong with the right build. Many class choices including: [[Human]], [[Dwarf]] and [[Half-orc]].
	*** Viable base stats include: 18 [[strength]], 15+ [[dexterity]], 16 [[luck]] and as much [[constitution]] and maybe some [[wisdom]].		*** Viable base stats include: 18 [[strength]], 15+ [[dexterity]], 16 [[luck]] and as much [[constitution]] and maybe some [[wisdom]].
	** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to long term viability in-game.		** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to long term viability in-game (strong base char and at [[Prestige]]).
	*** Viable base stats include: 16 [[strength]], 16-18 [[intelligence]], 18 [[dexterity]] and the rest into preference of [[constitution]] and [[luck]] (weighted towards constitution).		*** Viable base stats include: 16 [[strength]], 16-18 [[intelligence]], 18 [[dexterity]] and the rest into preference of [[constitution]] and [[luck]] (weighted towards constitution).
	* Whilst there are some fantastic low-level areas, the game largely opens up at [[Avatar]] (e.g. reaching Level 50).		* Whilst there are some fantastic low-level areas, the game largely opens up at [[Avatar]] (e.g. reaching Level 50).

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What to do as a new player:

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	**** [[Necromantic touch]], a combat spell obtained at level 14 being very strong for levelling, used with mana potions and;		**** [[Necromantic touch]], a combat spell obtained at level 14 being very strong for levelling, used with mana potions and;
	**** being a class with utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]		**** being a class with utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]
			*** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].
	** The path to success is ->		** The path to success is ->
	*** Complete [[Sunless Sea]] ->		*** Complete [[Sunless Sea]] ->
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	*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] at Level 14 and spam it on mobs until level 50.		*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] at Level 14 and spam it on mobs until level 50.
	*** See also: [[Suggested leveling areas]]		*** See also: [[Suggested leveling areas]]
	** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].

	====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices====		====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices====

Blithe: /* What to do as a new player: */

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What to do as a new player:

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	====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices====		====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices====
	* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:		* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:
	* A Devout [[Dwarf]] [[Paladin]] is recommended as a viable first char: see [https://dyrdex.com/index.php?title=Dyrdex%27s_No_Shit%27s_Given_Power_Quick_Start_Guide_9000 Dyrdex's Power Quick Start Guide]		** A Devout [[Dwarf]] [[Paladin]] is recommended as a viable first char (strong solo game): see [https://dyrdex.com/index.php?title=Dyrdex%27s_No_Shit%27s_Given_Power_Quick_Start_Guide_9000 Dyrdex's Power Quick Start Guide]
	* An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to long term viability in-game.		** A [[Warrior]] is less reliant upon [[Prestige]] then other classes (i.e. cheaper to run) but still mechanically strong with the right build. Many class choices including: [[Human]], [[Dwarf]] and [[Half-orc]].
	** Viable base stats include: 16 [[strength]], 16-18 [[intelligence]], 18 [[dexterity]] and the rest into preference of [[constitution]] and [[luck]] (weighted towards constitution).		*** Viable base stats include: 18 [[strength]], 15+ [[dexterity]], 16 [[luck]] and as much [[constitution]] and maybe some [[wisdom]].
			** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to long term viability in-game.
			*** Viable base stats include: 16 [[strength]], 16-18 [[intelligence]], 18 [[dexterity]] and the rest into preference of [[constitution]] and [[luck]] (weighted towards constitution).
	* Whilst there are some fantastic low-level areas, the game largely opens up at [[Avatar]] (e.g. reaching Level 50).		* Whilst there are some fantastic low-level areas, the game largely opens up at [[Avatar]] (e.g. reaching Level 50).
	* Your initial goal should be to create a few [[Avatar\|Avatars]] and some [[gold]] to sustain yourself.		* Your initial goal should be to create a few [[Avatar\|Avatars]] and some [[gold]] to sustain yourself.

Blithe: /* Character Creation */

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Character Creation

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	*** Visit Western Trade Route and buy [[A large, black rucksack]], return to DH using one of those recall scrolls.		*** Visit Western Trade Route and buy [[A large, black rucksack]], return to DH using one of those recall scrolls.
	*** Visit market street in darkhaven and buy [[A glowing blue potion]], [[A glowing puce potion]] (or your level equivalent), [[an icicle staff]] and restock on [[a recall scroll]] ->		*** Visit market street in darkhaven and buy [[A glowing blue potion]], [[A glowing puce potion]] (or your level equivalent), [[an icicle staff]] and restock on [[a recall scroll]] ->
	*** Grind until level 14 largely at [[Shattered Refuge]] turning evil on the various gnome mobs ->		*** Grind until level 14 largely at:
	*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] and spam it on mobs until level 50.		**** [[Shattered Refuge]] turning evil on the various gnome mobs, and;
			**** [[Coral Depths]] gaining gold on eels and crab guards.
			*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] at Level 14 and spam it on mobs until level 50.
			*** See also: [[Suggested leveling areas]]
	** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].		** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].

Blithe: /* Recommended First Class */

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Recommended First Class

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	*** Complete [[Sunless Sea]] ->		*** Complete [[Sunless Sea]] ->
	*** In [[The Halls of Knowledge]], from [[The robed figure]] go north and east to practice skills from [[The spirit guide]] ->		*** In [[The Halls of Knowledge]], from [[The robed figure]] go north and east to practice skills from [[The spirit guide]] ->
			*** Visit darkhaven square and see if friendly player run bots are able to cast levelling spells on you.
	*** Return to [[the robed figure]] and go all east and complete the [[The Halls of Knowledge]] cage mobs to get a set of levelling gear ->		*** Return to [[the robed figure]] and go all east and complete the [[The Halls of Knowledge]] cage mobs to get a set of levelling gear ->
	*** Visit market street in darkhaven and obtain a [[a recall scroll\|Scrolls of recall]].		*** Visit market street in darkhaven and obtain a [[a recall scroll\|Scrolls of recall]].

Blithe: /* Learning to Crawl */

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Learning to Crawl

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	==What to do as a new player:==		==What to do as a new player:==
	~~===Learning to Crawl===~~
	====Character Creation====		===Character Creation===
	=====Recommended First Class=====		====Recommended First Class====
	* A first class to try the game with is:		* A first class to try the game with is:
	** An Evil [[Human]] / [[Gnome]] [[Cleric]] due to:		** An Evil [[Human]] / [[Gnome]] [[Cleric]] due to:
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	** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].		** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].

	=====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices=====		====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices====
	* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:		* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:
	* A Devout [[Dwarf]] [[Paladin]] is recommended as a viable first char: see [https://dyrdex.com/index.php?title=Dyrdex%27s_No_Shit%27s_Given_Power_Quick_Start_Guide_9000 Dyrdex's Power Quick Start Guide]		* A Devout [[Dwarf]] [[Paladin]] is recommended as a viable first char: see [https://dyrdex.com/index.php?title=Dyrdex%27s_No_Shit%27s_Given_Power_Quick_Start_Guide_9000 Dyrdex's Power Quick Start Guide]
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	* For other classes and recommendations refer to [[Peaceful]], a number of recommendations on classes / races / stats are made here.		* For other classes and recommendations refer to [[Peaceful]], a number of recommendations on classes / races / stats are made here.

			===Learning to Crawl===
	====Sunless Sea====		====Sunless Sea====
	* Complete the pre-auth area in [[Sunless Sea]] (including obtaining [[A multifaceted diamond earring]]).		* Complete the pre-auth area in [[Sunless Sea]] (including obtaining [[A multifaceted diamond earring]]).

Blithe: /* Recommended First Class */

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Recommended First Class

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	====Character Creation====		====Character Creation====
	=====Recommended First Class=====		=====Recommended First Class=====
	*~~The best~~ first class to try the game with is:		* A first class to try the game with is:
	** An Evil [[Human]] / [[Gnome]] [[Cleric]] due to:		** An Evil [[Human]] / [[Gnome]] [[Cleric]] due to:
	*** As a new player, you're trying to figure out if the game is for you, however this game mostly revolves around level 50 game-play.		*** As a new player, you're trying to figure out if the game is for you, however this game mostly revolves around level 50 game-play.
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	*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] and spam it on mobs until level 50.		*** Practice [[Necromantic touch]] and spam it on mobs until level 50.
	** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].		** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].

	=====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices=====		=====Recommended Secondary or Alternative Class choices=====
	* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:		* Strong secondary/alternative characters are:

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Character Creation

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 ===Learning to Crawl===
 ====Character Creation====
 * Whilst there are some fantastic low-level areas, the game largely opens up at [[Avatar]] (e.g. reaching Level 50).
 * Your initial goal should be to create a few [[Avatar|Avatars]] and some [[gold]] to sustain yourself.
 * Each class has a usage in the game and are all relevant to some extent, however to avoid frustration please read on.
-** The game does allows [[multiplay]], however as a new player this is more relevant later on.
+* The game does allows [[multiplay]], however as a new player this is more relevant later on.
-** Optimal distribution of stats is critical for later [[Avatar]] gear load outs. [[Glory]] from quests can be used to add stats to items, however poor stat distribution can be dire early on.
+* Optimal distribution of stats is critical for later [[Avatar]] gear load outs. [[Glory]] from quests can be used to add stats to items, however poor stat distribution can be dire early on.
-*** A Devout [[Dwarf]] [[Paladin]] is recommended as your first character due to:
+* The game combat relies on two key mechanics:
-**** Paladins having a strong solo game (early this will be your main game) and;
+** The ability to quaff potions to restore health and/or mana before requiring to drink from a [[Create spring|mystical spring]] to restore thirst. [[Constitution]] determines how many potions can be quaffed before needing to drink.
-**** Being eternally useful as a character to hold future spare items due to innate [[Know alignment]], [[Identify]] and 1000 carry weight.
+** Dealing damage to mobiles via automatic melee combat and player input attacks (referred to as alphas). [[Luck]] plays a roll in combat modifiers and [[Constitution]] plays a role in damage reduction.
 ** Having [[Fly]] to move at reasonable speed and movement points and [[Sanctuary]] to reduce mobile attack damage by half are critical to survival in the game.
-***Player-run spell-bots in the main town [[Darkhaven]] cast these for free. They are usually located northeast and northwest of [[Darkhaven]] Square (or better known as [ ] in-game).
+**Player-run spell-bots in the main town [[Darkhaven]] cast these for free. They are usually located northeast and northwest of [[Darkhaven]] Square (or better known as [ ] in-game).
 * For other classes and recommendations refer to [[Peaceful]], a number of recommendations on classes / races / stats are made here.

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Character Creation

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	**** [[Necromantic touch]] being overpowered for levelling if you can afford the mana potions and;		**** [[Necromantic touch]] being overpowered for levelling if you can afford the mana potions and;
	**** having alot of utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]		**** having alot of utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]
	**** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human ~~will have a minimum~~ 12 [[charisma]], 15-17 [[luck]].		**** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human: 12 [[charisma]]), 15-17 [[luck]].
	*** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to:		*** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to:
	**** Short and long-term viability on many group runs as both a vanilla character and a powered up Prestige character.		**** Short and long-term viability on many group runs as both a vanilla character and a powered up Prestige character.

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Character Creation

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	**** [[Necromantic touch]] being overpowered for levelling if you can afford the mana potions and;		**** [[Necromantic touch]] being overpowered for levelling if you can afford the mana potions and;
	**** having alot of utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]		**** having alot of utility including the most important buff spells in [[Sanctuary]] and [[Protection]]
	**** Viable base stats ~~for a [[Gnome]]~~ include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]], 16-17 [[luck]].		**** Viable base stats include: 14 [[strength]], 13 [[intelligence]], 15 [[wisdom]], 14 [[dexterity]], 12-13 [[constitution]], 10 [[charisma]] (Human will have a minimum 12 [[charisma]], 15-17 [[luck]].
	*** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to:		*** An Evil / Neutral [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-Troll]] / [[Gith]] [[Vampire]] due to:
	**** Short and long-term viability on many group runs as both a vanilla character and a powered up Prestige character.		**** Short and long-term viability on many group runs as both a vanilla character and a powered up Prestige character.