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In short, '''TLDR''' : I'm writing this for newbies so there may be too much details for those who are used to the game. TY for understanding and forgive me for any trouble reading this :P
In short, '''TLDR''' : '''THIS GUIDE IS MAINLY FOR COMPLETE NEWBIES''' so there may be too much basic information for those who are used to the game. TY for understanding and forgive me for any troubles while reading this.


== Beginning - Novice & Magician & Sage & High Magician ==
== Beginning - Novice & Magician & Sage & High Magician ==
Whether you are familiar with RO or not the beginning part is simple. You log on -> accept to follow the guide -> follow the npc until the main office part is over -> go to Eden Group and talk to Lime to join the group -> get Eden equips -> go to Poring Village instance* -> By the time you finish the instance you will be lvl 91ish and in between there will be an npc that lets you change the class to Sage.
The beginning part is simple. You log on -> accept to follow the guide -> follow the npc until the main office part is over -> go to Eden Group and talk to Lime to join the group -> get Eden equips -> go to Poring Village instance* -> By the time you finish the instance you will be lvl 91ish and in between there will be an npc that lets you change the class to Sage.


* In case you are not level 10 yet when you arrive at the Eden group, just click on warper->dungeon->Payon dungeon for 1 zombie. One zombie should be enough. Type '@go eden' to teleport to eden ; or you could use the item 'Eden group Mark' as well.
* In case you are not level 10 yet when you arrive at the Eden group, just click on warper->dungeon->Payon dungeon for 1 zombie. One zombie should be enough. Type '@go eden' to teleport to eden ; or you could use the item 'Eden group Mark' as well.


Use colt bolts on Drops and fire bolt or fire ball to Porings and Poporings. Depending on INT, using low level skill may be enough.  
Use colt bolts on Drops and fire bolt or fire ball to Porings and Poporings. Depending on INT, using low level skills will be enough.  




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Two times will probably be enough. In case you become 99 before finishing the second round, I recommend finishing it up and DO NOT turn it in for rewards yet.   
Two times will probably be enough. In case you become 99 before finishing the second round, I recommend finishing it up and DO NOT turn it in for rewards yet.   


<nowiki>*</nowiki>Check [[ETC]] #1 for an option to buy an infinite fly wing to teleport to different maps faster+more conveniently.  
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Check [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Tips|Tips#7]] for an option to buy an infinite fly wing to teleport to different maps faster+more conveniently.  




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Personally I prefer the latter : I think it's more fun. New stuff keepes me interested lol   
Personally I prefer the latter : I think it's more fun. New stuff keepes me interested lol   


If you choose to keep on casting magic, then use any spells you like(keep in mind the [[elements]] though!).   
If you choose to keep on casting magic, then use any spells you like(keep in mind the [[elements]] though! use your advantage!).   


If you choose to try new method then you will be using the skill 'Auto Spell'. Read the skill's description and use it to lvl up.   
If you choose to try new method then you will be using the skill 'Auto Spell'. Read the skill's description and use it to lvl up.   
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>once you reach lvl 45 you can get a new Eden weapon. I write this at this stage because this is the perfect timing to get one. Get the Spellbook if you are going to 'auto spell' and Magicbook if you are going to 'cast' spells. You can get another one if you make a mistake so don't worry if you get a wrong one.  
<nowiki>*</nowiki>once you reach lvl 45 you can get a new Eden weapon. I write this at this stage because this is the perfect timing to get one. Get the Spellbook if you are going to 'auto spell' and Magicbook if you are going to 'cast' spells. You can get another one if you make a mistake so don't worry if you get a wrong one.  


<nowiki>*</nowiki>This stage is short since you lvl up fast so feel free to do whatver you want.    
<nowiki>*</nowiki>This stage is really short since you lvl up fast; so feel free to do whatver you want.    


Except for some new skills it's all the same - you lvl up while completing some eden quests.  
Except for some new skills it's all the same - you lvl up while completing some eden quests.  
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The main skills we will be using at this 'sorcerer' stage are : Psychic Wave and Diamond Dust.
The main skills we will be using at this 'sorcerer' stage are : Psychic Wave and Diamond Dust.


 
======  - Psychic Wave ======
- Psychic Wave
 
[[File:Psychic wave.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[File:Psychic wave.jpg|left|thumb]]
lvl5 Psychic Wave has 0.6s Fixed Cast Time(FCT) and 12s Variable Cast Time(VCT).
lvl5 Psychic Wave has 0.6s Fixed Cast Time(FCT) and 12s Variable Cast Time(VCT).
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But 0.1 second is still left and you will need items like an [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=22197 Illusion Leg Type B] [1] (22197) with an enchant([https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=25694 Modification Module (Fixed Casting Time)] (25694)) for the remaining FCT.
But 0.1 second is still left and you will need items like an [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=22197 Illusion Leg Type B] [1] (22197) with an enchant([https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=25694 Modification Module (Fixed Casting Time)] (25694)) for the remaining FCT.


 
======  - Diamond Dust ======
- Diamond Dust
[[File:Diamond dust.jpg|left|thumb]]lvl5 Diamond Dust has 0s FCT and 7s VCT. Lower lvl skill has longer cast time so make sure you master this skill.
[[File:Diamond dust.jpg|left|thumb]]lvl5 Diamond Dust has 0s FCT and 7s VCT. Lower lvl skill has longer cast time so make sure you master this skill.


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There's no other choice ; at this stage we will have to live with this.  
There's no other choice ; at this stage we will have to live with this.  


Spending some more skill points on Free Cast will help since it lets you move around and kite while casting stuff.                      
Spending some more skill points on Free Cast will help since it lets you move around and kite while casting stuff.                                                                      


=== SKill Rotation + Strategy ===
====== SKill Rotation + Strategy ======
- Both skills above have cool down of 5s so use a skill while the other one is under cooldown. Psychic has larger AOE so better to use it when there's a larger group of mobs.
- Both skills above have cool down of 5s so use a skill while the other one is under cooldown. Psychic has larger AOE so better to use it when there's a larger group of mobs.


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go to Illusion Moonlight. There are repeatable quests for illusion dungeons so read the corresponding wiki page : [[Illusion Dungeons]].
go to Illusion Moonlight. There are repeatable quests for illusion dungeons so read the corresponding wiki page : [[Illusion Dungeons]].


<nowiki>*</nowiki>Also read Tip#4the
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Also read [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Tips|Tip#4]]<nowiki/>the


Once you reach lvl 120+ you can go to Illusion of Vampire as well. Or you can just spam Moonlight + Magma dungeon until 130+  
Once you reach lvl 120+ you can go to Illusion of Vampire as well. Or you can just spam Moonlight + Magma dungeon until 130+  
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From here I'd do some Episode Quests.
From here I'd do some Episode Quests*


[[16.1 Banquet for Heroes|16.1 Banquest of Heroes]] - If you are new it's worth it to take a short break from repeating the same stuff(eden quests, etc).
[[16.1 Banquet for Heroes|16.1 Banquest of Heroes]] - If you are new it's worth it to take a short break from repeating the same stuff(eden quests, etc).
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These equips are fairly easy to get and you can use these until 200. For these Gears refer to : [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Gears|Gears]]
These equips are fairly easy to get and you can use these until 200. For these Gears refer to : [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Gears|Gears]]


[[17.2 Sage Legacy]] - You could try but the mobs here may hurt too much. [[Automatic Equipment (17.2)|Automatic Equipments]] are really good but they are really expensive to get. Not recommeneded for first character + newbies.
[[17.2 Sage Legacy]] - Not a must but it's a good idea to get this episode done as well. You gain access to [[Automatic Equipment (17.2)|Automatic Equipments]] which are really good but they are really expensive to get. Not recommeneded for first character + newbies.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>While doing Episodes quests(even while grinding as well) you may find some enemies or bosses too difficult. Read [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Tips|Tip#1]] and try the buffs. They are just AMAZING.
 




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Or you could also do some Eden Board quests too.
Or you could also do some Eden Board quests too.
Read [[Apple EM Guide for Dummies#Tips|Tip #5]] for Elementals


== End? or another beginning :P ==
== End? or another beginning :P ==
Once you become an EM, it's pretty simple.                 
Once you become an EM, it's pretty simple.                 
Conflagration / Venom Swamp / Lightning Land / Terra Drive are your buddies.               
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Summon elementals to boost dmg if needed.                               
- I usually use Serpens* because Poison property dmg is boosted on Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind enemies. Except against Holy/Undead/Shadow/Ghost, Poison property atks are pretty versatile.               
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Because Great Natures are so cheap, summoning Serpens after Tera is preferable.               
- Fire element atks are boosted against Undead enemies so Conflagration I think is the best skill among Conflagration / Lightning Land / Terra Drive.               
- Fire atks are then weaker against Water enemies = therefore lightning land is useful too               
- As a result Venom Swamp + Conflagration + Lightning Land = ALL DEAD xD                               
Now you should                                               


== Stats ==
== Stats ==
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Energy Coat will be your best friend until the end of world. ALWAYS use it.


=== Professor ===
=== Professor ===


==== -Before Sorcerer ====
==== -Before Sorcerer ====
10 Auto spell -> 10 Advanced Book -> free. Dragonology gives 3 free int so it's useful. Rest skills are rarely used at this stage.
10 Auto spell -> 10 Advanced Book -> free.  
 
Dragonology gives 3 free int so it's useful. Rest skills are rarely used at this stage.
[[File:Real professor skills.png|thumb|484x484px|none]]
[[File:Real professor skills.png|thumb|484x484px|none]]


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Recommended skills are : Advanced Book, Wall of Fog, Land Protector, Volcano, Violent Gale, Deluge, Indulge.  
Recommended skills are : Advanced Book, Wall of Fog, Land Protector, Volcano, Violent Gale, Deluge, Indulge.  


Please ignore the remaining 16 skill points below, I accidently lvled up some more without taking a screenshot :/
Please ignore the remaining 16 skill points, I accidently lvled up some more :/
[[File:After sorcerer.jpg|thumb|479x479px|none]]
[[File:After sorcerer.jpg|thumb|479x479px|none]]


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=== Sorcerer ===
=== Sorcerer ===
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|+Starting Gear
|+Starting Gear
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|Rent with 20 Eden coins. Until later later you will have to use these almost forever
|Rent with 20 Eden coins. Until later later you will have to use these almost forever
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Mid #1 Grace Set - After completing Episode 17.1 : BASE LEVEL 150
|+Mid #1 Grace Set - After completing Episode 17.1 : BASE LEVEL 150
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* If you plan to grind for mats then you should go to Rudus 2F. You will probably get more cor cores than unknown parts - just trade them at Cor(town). 15 to 1 is a BAD deal but no choice lol
* If you plan to grind for mats then you should go to Rudus 2F. You will probably get more cor cores than unknown parts - just trade them at Cor(town). 15 to 1 is a BAD deal but no choice lol
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|++9 Grace Set Bonuses  
|++9 Grace Set Bonuses  
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One Bad(or good?) thing about Grace Set - Enchants are not so great. Which means no additional expenses.
One Bad(or good?) thing about Grace Set - Enchants are not so great. Which means no additional expenses.


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|+Mid #2 Illusion Set - After completing Episode 17.1* : BASE LEVEL 130
|+Mid #2 Illusion Set - After completing Episode 17.1* : BASE LEVEL 130
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|++9 Illusion Set Bonuses  
|++9 Illusion Set Bonuses  
W/O enchant
W/O enchants
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|VCT
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|++9 Illusion Set Bonuses  
|++9 Illusion Set Bonuses  
WITH enchant
WITH enchants(may vary depending on the actual enchants you apply)
|FCT
|FCT
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|0.7s
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|5%
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|+Mid #3 Comparing Grace Set(NO enchants) & Illusion Set(with almost MAX Enchants)
|+Mid #3 Comparing Grace Set(NO enchants) & Illusion Set(with almost MAX Enchants)
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|+For those who'd like to cast faster(or maybe even spam)
|+For those who'd like to cast faster(or maybe even spam)
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== ETC ==
== Farming Suggestions ==
 
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# Participating in events is HIGHLY recommended. Muh Coins are really valuable in the beginning, selling for more than 50~60k each. You could sell for some potions and etc or convert to cash for items like infinite fly wings.
# Participating in events is HIGHLY recommended. Muh Coins are really valuable in the beginning, selling for more than 50~60k each. You could sell for some potions and etc or convert to cash for items like infinite fly wings.
# Use the Novice Battle Manual, preferably after rebirth! only usable for characters level 40 and below so if you don't use it it's useless. If you can level fast enough you 'could' use it before rebirth but the duration's only 30 minutes so unless you are used to this server I would just save it until you rebirth.
# Use the Novice Battle Manual, preferably after rebirth! only usable for characters level 40 and below so if you don't use it it's useless. If you can level fast enough you 'could' use it before rebirth but the duration's only 30 minutes so unless you are used to this server I would just save it until you rebirth.
 
# Every illusion dungeons drop Refinement Boxes with the corresponding name on it(ex.  [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=100391 Moonlight Refinement Box] (100391)). These boxes are used to refine +4 items to +7~10 without any risks to break them; and with highly refined items you can make safe certificates to make some money for early gears. Read [[Armor Weapon Tickets]].
4. Every illusion dungeons drop Refinement Boxes with the corresponding name on it(ex.  [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=100391 Moonlight Refinement Box] (100391)). These boxes are used to refine +4 items to +7~10 without any risks to break them; and with highly refined items you can make safe certificates to make some money for early gears. Read [[Armor Weapon Tickets]].  
# Starting from Sorcerer and on you can(and should) utilize ELEMENTALS for buffs, etc. Read [[Elemental Master]] for the descriptions on each types. You will have to kind of memorize(or get accustomed to) some of them since you can't find this information in game. Alt+Tabbing is an option too. Some useful ones are : Lvl 2 of each elements = 'endows corresponding element to Psychic Wave'. Normally the skill's NEUTRAL element but by summoning an elemental, you can make the skill whatever element you wish it to be. Lvl 2 of each elements, DEFENSIVE mode = boosts resistence to an element. EXTREMELY helpful when fighting 1 vs 1 like instance bosses.
# From Sorcerer and on you may wonder how to get enough catalysts(to summon elementals) to fulfill your needs. Usually Great Nature is not a problem because Sleeper's drop rate is amazing and you get a lot of them if you run OGH(old glast heim) instances as well; hence the price is really cheap. [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=995 Mystic Frozen](Illusion of Frozen & Underwater) / [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=994 Flame Heart](Farm [https://muhro.eu/?module=monster&action=view&id=1387 Gigs] @magma 2F)  / [https://muhro.eu/?module=item&action=view&id=996 Rough Wind] (Amicitia) are however not so cheap and mystic frozen and Rough Wind are more difficult to farm for newbies. Therefore until you are high lvl enough, just buy them from people and farm zeny elsewhere instead. 
# If I remember correct you get some Muh Coins for free when you make the first character. You could convert them into cash points to buy an infinite fly wing at the main office which will make things more comfortable until it expires. You can also get muh coins by participating events + and hunting strong monsters. Check : [[Muh Coins]]


== End ==
== End ==
Lastly, reading wiki is EXTREMELY helpful even if you are used to RO from playing another server. I still read it at work lol
Lastly, reading wiki is EXTREMELY helpful even if you are used to RO from playing another server. I still read it at work lol
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