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[[File:Cartography (skill).svg|thumb|right|Cartography]]
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a skill in which the player can explore the map of Melvor, uncovering hidden areas and secrets throughout their journey.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a skill in which the player can explore the map of Melvor, uncovering hidden areas and secrets throughout their journey.
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== Skill Overview ==
== Skill Overview ==
The World Map of Melvor consists of a grid of 944 hexagonal map tiles (called Hexes). The map layout is the same for all players and all players start on the same Hex (15, 16). The primary action for Cartography is Surveying map tiles in order to discover them.
The World Map of Melvor consists of a grid of 944 hexagonal map tiles (called Hexes). The map layout is the same for all players and all players start on {{Hex|15|16}}. The primary action for Cartography is Surveying map tiles in order to discover them.


Once a Hex has been fully discovered, the player may travel there. Some Hexes contain Points of Interest which will be revealed upon traveling to the tile. Visiting a Point of Interest will always provide a blurb of text explaining a bit about the location, and some Points of Interest will reward the player with resources upon the first visit.
Once a Hex has been fully discovered, the player may travel there. Some Hexes contain Points of Interest which will be revealed upon traveling to the tile. Visiting a Point of Interest will always provide a blurb of text explaining a bit about the location, and some Points of Interest will reward the player with resources upon the first visit.


The base interval for a Survey action is 5 seconds. It can be reduced through [[Cartography#Skill Boosts|various boosts]].
The base interval for a Survey action is {{Time|5}}. It can be reduced through [[Cartography#Skill Boosts|various boosts]].


===Map Mastery===
===Map Mastery===
When first uncovering the map, each hex will have a level between 1 and 5 that will determine how many times it must be surveyed in order to be fully discovered. Once the map has been fully discovered once, the max level for all hexes will be increased to 5. Leveling a hex to 5 is referred to as Mastering it, and Mastering all 944 hexes is referred to as Map Mastery
When first uncovering the map, each hex will have a level between 1 and 5 that will determine how many times it must be surveyed in order to be fully discovered. Initially only point-of-interest tiles will let you survey to level 5. Once the map has been fully discovered, the maximum level for all hexes will increase to 5. Levelling a hex to 5 is referred to as "Mastering" it, and Mastering all 944 hexes is referred to as "Map Mastery".


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The map takes a total of 944*864=815,616 actions to fully survey, for a total of 67,968 minutes (approximately 47 days) at the base time interval of 5 seconds.
===Mastery Unlocks===
Once enough tiles have been mastered, the following bonuses will be unlocked:
{{HexMasteryBonusTable}}
 
Prior to fully revealing the map, there are just over 100 hexes that can be mastered. The higher mastery levels can only happen once the map is fully revealed, which is sufficient to get to at least {{SkillReq|Cartography|100}} in most game modes. The map takes a total of 944*864=815,616 actions to fully master, for a total of {{Time|4078080}} at the base time interval of {{Time|5}}, and will get you to over {{SkillReq|Cartography|120}} once this is complete.


=== Undiscovered Hexes ===
=== Undiscovered Hexes ===
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! Icon !! Description
! Icon !! Description
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| [[File:Undisc dig site.png|10px|center|alt=! icon]] || Denotes an {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site exists underneath.
| [[File:Undisc dig site.png|7px|center|alt=! icon]] || Denotes the location of an undiscovered {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site. Locations for these dig sites can be learned with unique items in {{Skill|Archaeology}}.
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| [[File:undisc POI.png|35px|center|alt=? icon]] || Denotes a Point of Interest underneath.
| [[File:undisc POI.png|20px|center|alt=? icon]] || Denotes an undiscovered Point of Interest (POI). Discovering a POI will reveal more of the lore, and may earn you a reward.
|-
|-
| [[File:hidden poi.png|48px|center|alt=A cat]] || If "Toggle Cat" is enabled in Settings, then this icon will denote a hidden {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site. It will display only when you locate a required Dig Site item in {{Skill|Archaeology}} (One example being the {{ItemIcon|Torn Chart}}).
| [[File:hidden poi.png|32px|center|alt=A cat]] || If "Toggle Cat" is enabled in Settings, then this icon will denote a hidden {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site. It will display only when you locate a required Dig Site item in {{Skill|Archaeology}} (One example being the {{ItemIcon|Torn Chart}}).
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! Icon !! Description
! Icon !! Description
|-
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| [[File:dig site.png|50px|center|alt=Dig Site]] || An {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site.
| [[File:dig site.png|25px|center|alt=Dig Site]] || An {{Skill|Archaeology}} Dig Site. Use {{Skill|Cartography}} to create, upgrade or refine maps for dig sites. Use {{Skill|Archaeology}} to excavate dig sites you have discovered.
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| [[File:point of interest.png|50px|center|alt=Standard Point of Interest]] || A standard POI which will sometimes provide Item rewards.
| [[File:point of interest.png|25px|center|alt=Standard Point of Interest]] || A standard Point of Interest (POI). If you select the tile you can read the lore associated with the POI to learn more.
|-
|-
| [[File:active poi.png|50px|center|alt=Port]] || Provides powerful permanent modifiers. Requires you to be located on the Hex to become active.
| [[File:active poi.png|25px|center|alt=Active point of interest]] || Provides powerful modifiers, but these modifiers will only be active when you are standing on the Hex.
|-
|-
| [[File:port.png|50px|center|alt=Active point of interest]] || Used when traveling to significantly reduce GP cost to get to a location. These are automatically used when traveling.
| [[File:port.png|25px|center|alt=Port]] || Provides free travel between ports. The ports are automatically used when two or more ports are discovered, and can help reduce travel expense {{GP}} when traveling long distances.
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===Travelling===
===Travelling===


[[File:AoD Travel Costs v2.png|thumb|Map of Melvor showing the travel costs for every hex]]
[[File:AoD Travel Costs.png|thumb|Map of Melvor showing the travel costs for every hex.]]
Travelling around the map costs {{GP}} and the total for every path taken is shown before you move to a new Hex. As the game progresses, you will find ways to reduce travel costs, but early in the game these costs can seem quite high. Each Hex has a different base cost, and you can see the cost of each tile on this map.
Travelling around the map costs {{GP}} and the total for every path taken is shown before you move to a new Hex. As the game progresses, you will find ways to reduce travel costs, but early in the game these costs can seem quite high. Each Hex has a different base cost, and you can see the cost of each tile on this map.


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! Map Color !! Travel Costs (per Hex)
! Map Color !! Travel Costs (per Hex)
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|-
| Blue || Up to {{GP|5,000}}
| Blue || Up to {{GP|5000}}
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|-
| Green || {{GP|5,000}} to {{GP|25,000}}
| Green || {{GP|5000}} to {{GP|25000}}
|-
|-
| Red || {{GP|25,000}} to {{GP|1,500,000}}
| Red || {{GP|25000}} to {{GP|1500000}}
|-
|-
| Yellow || {{GP|1,500,000}} upwards
| Yellow || {{GP|1500000}} upwards
|}
|}
=== Travel Events ===
Every time you travel, there is a random chance that a unique event will occur. The odds of these events occurring can be increased with certain shop-purchases. The travel events will often result in temporary boosts that last until you next travel, and eventually you might obtain a very rare item.
There is no way to disable travel events, and there is also a chance that travel events will repeat as time progresses given the limited number of events that can be discovered.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of events
|-
! Chance !! Description !! Rewards
|-
|  20/209 (9.57%) || On a tranquil day at an island, you choose to indulge in a refreshing swim at the beach. While venturing further into the water, you spot a radiant glow beneath you. As you dive and approach the luminous object, your excitement builds. It's not just one lemon, but an entire abundance of them! || <span class=text-positive>+3</span> {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
| 10/209 (4.78%) || You stumble upon some mischievous monkeys. Thinking they were up for some fun, they snatch the lemons from your pocket. As you chase after them, they hurl the lemons back at you with deadly precision, turning your head into a bullseye. You regain consciousness later with a pounding headache and zero lemons. || 0 {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || Surprise! It's your birthday! You gain 1 lemon for each friend on your ship to celebrate with. || 0 {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
|  20/209 (9.57%) || You have discovered an oddly shaped rock formation. As you get closer to the formation, you realize there's a hidden area behind it! Searching this area behind it, you notice a golden chest! Hoping for something extremely rare, you instead find a lemon. || <span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || You stare out into the distance. The sea is a deep blue and the sky is a bright, crisp white. The sun is shining and there is a gentle breeze blowing. You can see broken planks and materials floating in the water. Upon closer inspection, you spot a Message in the Bottle floating. There’s some sort of map inside! It looks old and tattered, but you can still make out the details. This is leading me to a secret location! || <span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Treasure Map}}
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || While exploring a tiny island, you stumble upon a serene lake glistening under the sunlight. Something catches your eye! A shimmering key resting at the sandy bottom. As you retrieve the cool, intricate golden key, excitement bubbles within you, wondering what it may unlock on your adventure ahead. || <span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Special Key}}
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || Venturing far out at sea, an unfamiliar island catches your eye. Docking and exploring its shores, a sense of deja vu washes over you. This is the very same place marked on a treasure map! Curiosity leads you deeper into the jungle, only to find an underwhelming scene. Undeterred, you dig into the ground, and with an unexpected thud, you uncover a gleaming Golden Goblin Statue! || <span class=text-negative>-1</span> {{ItemIcon|Treasure Map}}<br><span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Golden Golbin Statue}}
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || While sailing on calm waters, you stumble upon a magnificent sight that seems to be a colossal golden crate floating in the water. Its surface mirrors the vivid sky above, radiating a captivating glow. You can't help but feel excited at the prospect of what might be inside. || <span class=text-negative>-1</span> {{ItemIcon|Special Key}} <br> <span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Golden Crate}}
|-
|  20/209 (9.57%) || You found a Lemon floating in the sea, but it might be fake. You decide to grab it anyway due to your Lemon fetish. || <span class=text-positive>+1</span> {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
|  6/209 (2.87%) || As you stumble upon a wandering gambling ship, curiosity gets the best of you as you decide to test your luck at a daring game of lemon roulette. Against all odds, fortune favors you, and you emerge victorious, claiming an incredible prize. || <span class=text-positive>+10</span> {{ItemIcon|Lemon}}
|-
|  15/209 (7.18%) || Navigating through dense fog, you find yourself at the mercy of uncertain winds, making it increasingly challenging to steer your ship. || <span class=text-positive>Survey Range -1</span>
|-
|  10/209 (4.78%) || Suddenly, a menacing fleet of pirates spots your presence, hungering for a battle. With remarkable skill, you engage in a fierce skirmish, emerging victorious while sustaining minor damages to your ship. Now, before setting off on your next adventure, you must repair your vessel. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost +10%</span>
|-
|  3/209 (1.44%) || A small fleet of bloodthirsty pirates spots your ship, eager for a confrontation. Engaging in a fierce battle, you narrowly escape with sheer luck and your vessel suffers significant damages. Before venturing further you must invest resources to repair your ship. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost +20%</span>
|-
|  6/209 (2.87%) || You notice a speck on the horizon, gradually revealing itself as a merchant vessel. They extend a warm welcome, inviting you aboard their ship. The captain's jovial nature and the crew's friendly hospitality create an atmosphere of camaraderie. Engrossed in conversation and tales of their adventures, you join them for a delightful dinner before retiring to your own quarters. With fond memories, you bid farewell to your newfound friends in the morning, setting sail once more on your ongoing journey. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost -15%</span>
|-
|  6/209 (2.87%) || While navigating through the dense fog, you come across a looming ship emerging from the mist. Noticing the flag of a seemingly friendly vessel, you attempt to establish contact. Alas, no response is received, prompting you to cautiously approach for further investigation. However, the unexpected presence of pirates on their deck turns the situation into a harrowing encounter. Swiftly, you change course and flee, narrowly escaping their plundering assault. Fortunately, your ship endures only minor damage from the perilous chase. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost +10%
|-
|  8/209 (3.83%) || Today, the wind becomes your ally, propelling your ship effortlessly in the very direction you intended to sail. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost -10%</span>
|-
|  4/209 (1.91%) || Fortune smiles upon you as a strong wind surges in your favor, propelling your ship with greater speed along the intended course. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost -20%</span>
|-
|  6/209 (2.87%) || Casting your gaze upon the sea, you spot a mysterious object floating in the distance, which turns out to be a colossal shipwreck. Collecting scattered materials hastily, you make a swift exit before encountering the lurking danger responsible. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost -15%</span>
|-
|  12/209 (5.74%) || As you encounter an island teeming with seemingly friendly monkeys, your misconception shatters when they cunningly snatch away portions of your precious ship's food supply. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost +5%</span>
|-
|  13/209 (6.22%) || Exploring a small island, you stumble upon a bountiful array of plants adorned with delectable fruits, ready to satisfy your hunger. || <span class=text-positive>Travel Cost -5%</span>
|-
|  30/209 (14.35%) || On a regular and brilliantly clear day, you seize the perfect opportunity to survey your surroundings for any nearby locations. || <span class=text-positive>Sight Range +1<br>Survey Range +1</span>
|}[[Category:Manual Tables]]


===Creating Maps===
===Creating Maps===
In addition to surveying, Cartography is used to create the Dig Site Maps used in {{Skill|Archaeology}}. Creating a map has three steps:
In addition to surveying, Cartography can help create the {{Icon|dig site|Dig Site|nolink=true}} Maps used in {{Skill|Archaeology}}. Creating a map has three stages:
# '''Create paper:''' Convert any type of [[:Category:Logs|Logs]] into {{ItemIcon|Paper}}. Higher tier logs will produce more paper. Turning logs into paper has a base interval of {{Time|5}}, which can be reduced by bonuses that affect non-combat skill intervals and can also be affected by chance to double items or chance to preserve resources. You can also earn paper by completing tasks and discovering certain sites in {{Skill|Cartography}}.
# '''Update maps:''' Select a {{Icon|dig site|nolink=true}} and create a map in one of the map slots for that dig site. If they already have a map for the selected slot, map creation actions will instead make progress on upgrading the map towards the next tier. All new maps, except the first map you receive, will be created at the Poor tier. Creating and upgrading maps costs paper and has a base interval of {{Time|5}}. The upgrade interval can be reduced through bonuses, and in addition you can increase the chance of preserving resources. Regardless of tier, every map for a {{Icon|dig site|nolink=true}} will always discover the same items, but with differing chances of success. Upgrading maps is optional, but recommended as it will greatly reduce time taken excavating sites for rare items. You will only gain the benefit of upgrading once the map has changed to the next tier, and once you have reached the final tier other maps in this site will also be upgraded unless you stop the action manually.
# '''Refine maps:''' Select a map and select one or more refinements. At each refinement, you are given a choice of refinement will permanently upgrade that map. Each refinement happens instantly, but the {{GP}} costs increase exponentially with each refinement. Refinements will be lost once the map has been exhausted through {{Skill|Archaeology}} actions. Refining maps is optional, but recommended as it will help reduce time taken excavating sites for rare items.


First, the player can convert any type of [[:Category:Logs|Logs]] into {{ItemIcon|Paper}}. Higher tier logs will produce more paper. Turning logs into paper has a base interval of 5 seconds, which can be reduced by bonuses that affect non-combat skill intervals and can also be affected by chance to double items or chance to preserve resources.
===Upgrading Dig Site Maps===


Second, the player can select a dig site and create a map in one of the map slots for that dig site. If they already have a map for the selected slot, map creation actions will instead make progress on upgrading the map towards the next tier. Creating maps costs paper and has a base interval of 5 seconds, which is affected by the same interval reduction bonuses as creating paper as well as by the chance to preserve resources.
Maps have three stages of upgrades that influence the Artefact Values of the Map for use in {{Skill|Archaeology}}, as well as increasing the amount of {{Skill|Archaeology}} actions that can be performed before the Map is exhausted.  


Third, the player can refine the selected map until the maximum number of refines is reached. At each step the player will be given a choice of three options to pick from which will permanently upgrade that map. Each refinement costs more than the previous one.
Upgrading a map to the next tier always takes exactly 1920 actions (2h, 40m with the base Cartography interval of 5 seconds), and costs an amount of {{ItemIcon|Paper}} depending on the tier of map being upgraded.  


===Upgrade Dig Site Map===
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{| class="wikitable stickyHeaders col-2-right col-4-right"
! Tier !! Total Actions !! Paper Per Action !! Total Paper !! Total Time<sup>1</sup>
! Tier !! Upgrades Needed !! Total Cost !! Time<sup>1</sup>
|-
|-
| Poor || 0 || class="table-na" | N/A || class="table-na" | N/A
| Poor || 0 || class="table-na" | N/A || class="table-na" | N/A || class="table-na" | N/A
|-
|-
| Fine || 1920 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=1920}} || 2h, 40m
| Fine || 1920 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=1}} || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=1920}} || 2h, 40m
|-
|-
| Excellent || 3840 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=5760}} || 5h, 20m
| Excellent || 3840 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=2}} || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=5760}} || 5h, 20m
|-
|-
| Perfect || 5760 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=11520}} || 8h
| Perfect || 5760 || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=3}} || {{ItemIcon|Paper|qty=11520}} || 8h
|}
|}
<sup>1</sup>Based on default action time of 5 seconds.
<sup>1</sup>Based on default action time of {{Time|5}}.


===Dig Site Map Refinement===
===Dig Site Map Refinement===
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== Skillcapes ==
== Skillcapes ==
The {{ItemIcon|Cartography Skillcape}} can be purchased from the store for {{GP|1000000}} after the player reaches {{SkillReq|{{PAGENAME}}|99}}.
{{SkillcapeInfoAoD}}
 
The {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} can be purchased from the store for {{GP|10000000}} after the player reaches {{SkillReq|{{PAGENAME}}|120}}.
{{SkillcapeInfo}}


== Pets ==
== Pets ==
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Ship upgrades require a specific Cartography level in addition to various items in order to purchase.
Ship upgrades require a specific Cartography level in addition to various items in order to purchase.
{{ShipUpgradeTable}}
{{ShipUpgradeTable}}
===Enhancements===
=== Other Shop Purchases ===
Enhancements require the player to discover specific points of interest first, at which point they can be purchased by spending the required amount of GP.
Some purchases require the player to discover specific points of interest first or donate a certain amount of Artefacts to the [[Museum]] in {{Skill|Archaeology}}, at which point they can be purchased by spending the required amount of GP or Museum Tokens.
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{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" | Upgrade Name !! Level !! Cost !! Purchase Requirement !! (X, Y) !! Modifiers
|-
| {{UpgradeIcon|Cartographer's Enhancement|size=50|notext=true}} || {{AoD}} Cartographer's Enhancement ||class="table-na"| N/A || {{GP|3000000}} || Discover {{POIIcon|The Jagged Labyrinth}} || (5, 7) || <span style="color:green">+2% Cartography Skill XP<br>-5% Cartography survey interval<br>-5% Cartography travel costs</span>
|-
| {{UpgradeIcon|Cartographer's Knowledge|size=50|notext=true}} || {{AoD}} Cartographer's Knowledge || {{SkillReq|Cartography|100}} || {{GP|50000000}} || Discover {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} || (31, 0) || <span style="color:green">+2% Cartography Skill XP<br>-5% Cartography survey interval<br>-5% Cartography travel costs</span>
|-
| {{UpgradeIcon|Travel Token|size=50|notext=true}} || {{AoD}} Travel Token || {{SkillReq|Archaeology|80}} || {{ItemIcon|Museum Token|notext=true}} 100,000 || Donate 150 Artefacts to the Museum ||class="table-na"| N/A || <span style="color:green">-10% Cartography travel costs</span>
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Enhanced Spyglass Lens|size=50|notext=true}} || {{AoD}} Enhanced Spyglass Lens || {{SkillReq|Cartography|50}}<br>{{SkillReq|Archaeology|50}} || {{ItemIcon|Museum Token|notext=true}} 10,000 || Donate 75 Artefacts to the Museum ||class="table-na"| N/A || When combined with {{ItemIcon|Old Spyglass}}<br><span style="color:green">+5 Cartography Sight Range<br><span style="color:green">+4 Cartography Survey Range<br><span style="color:green">-10% Cartography travel costs</span>
|}
 
==All Points of Interest==
==All Points of Interest==
{{PointOfInterestTable}}
{{PointOfInterestTable}}
== Skill Boosts ==
==Skill Boosts==
This table lists most sources of {{PAGENAME}}-specific modifier boosts. For a list of boosts that apply to all skills, see the [[Skill Boosts]] page. This list does not contain boosts provided from {{Icon|Mastery}} rewards.
{{Main|Reference={{PAGENAME}}/Boosts|Name={{PAGENAME}} Boosts}}
{{ModifierTable|increasedSkillXP,decreasedSkillIntervalPercent,increasedSkillPreservationChance,decreasedSkillInterval,increasedChanceToDoubleItemsSkill,increasedChanceAdditionalSkillResource,increasedMasteryXP,increasedDigSiteMapCharges,increasedDigSiteMapSlots,doubleActiveModifiersCartography,decreasedHexTravelCost,increasedInitialMapArtefactValues,decreasedMapRefinementCost,increasedMapUpgradeActions,decreasedMapUpgradeInterval,decreasedPaperMakingInterval,increasedSightRange,decreasedSurveyInterval,increasedSurveyRange,increasedSurveyXP,increasedTravelEventChance,decreasedGlobalSkillIntervalPercent,increasedNonCombatSkillXP|{{PAGENAME}} Boosts|false|skill={{PAGENAME}}}}
Skill boosts are special enhancements that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the player's skills. These boosts can come from a variety of sources such as equipment, potions, pets, and masteries. Global boosts are boosts which apply across all skills. A boost can be assumed to be for the listed skill only, unless specifically stated it is a global boost. Boosts help the player to progress faster and achieve higher levels of mastery in each skill. The following are some common types of skill boosts and what they do:
 
*'''Increased Skill XP:''' Increases the amount of experience points (XP) gained.
*'''Decreased Skill Interval:''' Reduces the time it takes to complete skilling actions, allowing the player to perform more actions in a given period.
*'''Preservation Chance:''' Increases the likelihood that resources or items used during skill actions are not consumed. In Cartography, this is only relevant when [[Cartography#Creating Maps|creating Paper or Dig Site Maps]].
*'''Increased Chance to Double Items:''' Gives a higher chance of receiving double the items or resources when performing skill-related actions. In Cartography, this is only relevant when [[Cartography#Creating Maps|creating Paper]].
*'''Increased Mastery XP''' boosts don't apply to Cartography as it does not have regular Mastery levels. They do not affect the rate at which you discover Hexes or achieve Map Mastery.
 
For more information on general skill boosts that apply to all skills, refer to the [[Skill Boosts]] page.
[[Category:Skills]]
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Cartography
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Skill ID: melvorAoD:Cartography
Release Date: 7 September 2023 (v1.2)
Game Version: Atlas of Discovery Expansion
Type: Support
Expansions information
Level 99: Atlas of Discovery Expansion
Level 120: Atlas of Discovery Expansion


Cartography is a skill in which the player can explore the map of Melvor, uncovering hidden areas and secrets throughout their journey.

Skill Overview

The World Map of Melvor consists of a grid of 944 hexagonal map tiles (called Hexes). The map layout is the same for all players and all players start on (15, 16). The primary action for Cartography is Surveying map tiles in order to discover them.

Once a Hex has been fully discovered, the player may travel there. Some Hexes contain Points of Interest which will be revealed upon traveling to the tile. Visiting a Point of Interest will always provide a blurb of text explaining a bit about the location, and some Points of Interest will reward the player with resources upon the first visit.

The base interval for a Survey action is 5.00 seconds. It can be reduced through various boosts.

Map Mastery

When first uncovering the map, each hex will have a level between 1 and 5 that will determine how many times it must be surveyed in order to be fully discovered. Initially only point-of-interest tiles will let you survey to level 5. Once the map has been fully discovered, the maximum level for all hexes will increase to 5. Levelling a hex to 5 is referred to as "Mastering" it, and Mastering all 944 hexes is referred to as "Map Mastery".

Hex Level Total Surveys Difference
1 24 24
2 108 84
3 264 156
4 504 240
5 864 360

Mastery Unlocks

Once enough tiles have been mastered, the following bonuses will be unlocked:

Hexes MasteredPassive BonusesRewards
100+5% Skill XP for all Skills5 Bank Slot Token
200+5% Mastery XP in all Skills10 Bank Slot Token
300None25 Bank Slot Token
500+10% Global GP (except Item Sales)15 Bank Slot Token
750None45 Bank Slot Token
944-3% Interval for all Non-Combat Skills
-3% Attack Interval		AoD.png Carthulu

Prior to fully revealing the map, there are just over 100 hexes that can be mastered. The higher mastery levels can only happen once the map is fully revealed, which is sufficient to get to at least

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 Level 100

in most game modes. The map takes a total of 944*864=815,616 actions to fully master, for a total of 47 days, 4 hours, 48 minutes at the base time interval of 5.00 seconds, and will get you to over

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 Level 120

once this is complete.

Undiscovered Hexes

These icons will appear on undiscovered Hexes if there is something to discover underneath.

Icon Description
! icon
 Denotes the location of an undiscovered
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Archaeology Dig Site. Locations for these dig sites can be learned with unique items in
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Archaeology.
? icon
 Denotes an undiscovered Point of Interest (POI). Discovering a POI will reveal more of the lore, and may earn you a reward.
A cat
 If "Toggle Cat" is enabled in Settings, then this icon will denote a hidden
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Archaeology Dig Site. It will display only when you locate a required Dig Site item in
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Archaeology (One example being the Torn Chart).

Points of Interest

These are the types of Points of Interest (POIs) that can be discovered underneath a Hex.

Icon Description
Dig Site
 An
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Archaeology Dig Site. Use
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Cartography to create, upgrade or refine maps for dig sites. Use
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Archaeology to excavate dig sites you have discovered.
Standard Point of Interest
 A standard Point of Interest (POI). If you select the tile you can read the lore associated with the POI to learn more.
Active point of interest
 Provides powerful modifiers, but these modifiers will only be active when you are standing on the Hex.
Port
 Provides free travel between ports. The ports are automatically used when two or more ports are discovered, and can help reduce travel expense GP when traveling long distances.

Surveying

When you embark on a journey to explore a hex in Melvor Idle, your visibility extends to the tiles closest to you, with the tiles near the edge marking the limit of your sight. Over time, both your visible range and survey range will expand. Initially, you can only survey a hex that is adjacent to your starting tile.

There are two methods to survey tiles:

  • Survey: This option allows you to queue one or more tiles for surveying. There's no limit to the number of tiles you can queue, but initially, you can only queue up to the six tiles surrounding your starting hex. Some tiles cannot be surveyed until certain conditions are met.
  • Auto Survey: In idle mode, this feature enables automatic surveying of the entire map. Auto Survey is primarily designed for later in the game because early on many of the tiles have requirements that must be met before they can be surveyed.

Travelling

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Map of Melvor showing the travel costs for every hex.

Travelling around the map costs GP and the total for every path taken is shown before you move to a new Hex. As the game progresses, you will find ways to reduce travel costs, but early in the game these costs can seem quite high. Each Hex has a different base cost, and you can see the cost of each tile on this map.

In the map, the colors represent the base GP costs associated with each tile.

Heat map colors for travel costs
Map Color Travel Costs (per Hex)
Blue Up to 5,000GP
Green 5,000GP to 25,000GP
Red 25,000GP to 1,500,000GP
Yellow 1,500,000GP upwards

Travel Events

Every time you travel, there is a random chance that a unique event will occur. The odds of these events occurring can be increased with certain shop-purchases. The travel events will often result in temporary boosts that last until you next travel, and eventually you might obtain a very rare item.

There is no way to disable travel events, and there is also a chance that travel events will repeat as time progresses given the limited number of events that can be discovered.

List of events
Chance Description Rewards
20/209 (9.57%) On a tranquil day at an island, you choose to indulge in a refreshing swim at the beach. While venturing further into the water, you spot a radiant glow beneath you. As you dive and approach the luminous object, your excitement builds. It's not just one lemon, but an entire abundance of them! +3 Lemon
10/209 (4.78%) You stumble upon some mischievous monkeys. Thinking they were up for some fun, they snatch the lemons from your pocket. As you chase after them, they hurl the lemons back at you with deadly precision, turning your head into a bullseye. You regain consciousness later with a pounding headache and zero lemons. 0 Lemon
4/209 (1.91%) Surprise! It's your birthday! You gain 1 lemon for each friend on your ship to celebrate with. 0 Lemon
20/209 (9.57%) You have discovered an oddly shaped rock formation. As you get closer to the formation, you realize there's a hidden area behind it! Searching this area behind it, you notice a golden chest! Hoping for something extremely rare, you instead find a lemon. +1 Lemon
4/209 (1.91%) You stare out into the distance. The sea is a deep blue and the sky is a bright, crisp white. The sun is shining and there is a gentle breeze blowing. You can see broken planks and materials floating in the water. Upon closer inspection, you spot a Message in the Bottle floating. There’s some sort of map inside! It looks old and tattered, but you can still make out the details. This is leading me to a secret location! +1 Treasure Map
4/209 (1.91%) While exploring a tiny island, you stumble upon a serene lake glistening under the sunlight. Something catches your eye! A shimmering key resting at the sandy bottom. As you retrieve the cool, intricate golden key, excitement bubbles within you, wondering what it may unlock on your adventure ahead. +1 Special Key
4/209 (1.91%) Venturing far out at sea, an unfamiliar island catches your eye. Docking and exploring its shores, a sense of deja vu washes over you. This is the very same place marked on a treasure map! Curiosity leads you deeper into the jungle, only to find an underwhelming scene. Undeterred, you dig into the ground, and with an unexpected thud, you uncover a gleaming Golden Goblin Statue! -1 Treasure Map
+1 Golden Golbin Statue
4/209 (1.91%) While sailing on calm waters, you stumble upon a magnificent sight that seems to be a colossal golden crate floating in the water. Its surface mirrors the vivid sky above, radiating a captivating glow. You can't help but feel excited at the prospect of what might be inside. -1 Special Key
+1 Golden Crate
20/209 (9.57%) You found a Lemon floating in the sea, but it might be fake. You decide to grab it anyway due to your Lemon fetish. +1 Lemon
6/209 (2.87%) As you stumble upon a wandering gambling ship, curiosity gets the best of you as you decide to test your luck at a daring game of lemon roulette. Against all odds, fortune favors you, and you emerge victorious, claiming an incredible prize. +10 Lemon
15/209 (7.18%) Navigating through dense fog, you find yourself at the mercy of uncertain winds, making it increasingly challenging to steer your ship. Survey Range -1
10/209 (4.78%) Suddenly, a menacing fleet of pirates spots your presence, hungering for a battle. With remarkable skill, you engage in a fierce skirmish, emerging victorious while sustaining minor damages to your ship. Now, before setting off on your next adventure, you must repair your vessel. Travel Cost +10%
3/209 (1.44%) A small fleet of bloodthirsty pirates spots your ship, eager for a confrontation. Engaging in a fierce battle, you narrowly escape with sheer luck and your vessel suffers significant damages. Before venturing further you must invest resources to repair your ship. Travel Cost +20%
6/209 (2.87%) You notice a speck on the horizon, gradually revealing itself as a merchant vessel. They extend a warm welcome, inviting you aboard their ship. The captain's jovial nature and the crew's friendly hospitality create an atmosphere of camaraderie. Engrossed in conversation and tales of their adventures, you join them for a delightful dinner before retiring to your own quarters. With fond memories, you bid farewell to your newfound friends in the morning, setting sail once more on your ongoing journey. Travel Cost -15%
6/209 (2.87%) While navigating through the dense fog, you come across a looming ship emerging from the mist. Noticing the flag of a seemingly friendly vessel, you attempt to establish contact. Alas, no response is received, prompting you to cautiously approach for further investigation. However, the unexpected presence of pirates on their deck turns the situation into a harrowing encounter. Swiftly, you change course and flee, narrowly escaping their plundering assault. Fortunately, your ship endures only minor damage from the perilous chase. Travel Cost +10%
8/209 (3.83%) Today, the wind becomes your ally, propelling your ship effortlessly in the very direction you intended to sail. Travel Cost -10%
4/209 (1.91%) Fortune smiles upon you as a strong wind surges in your favor, propelling your ship with greater speed along the intended course. Travel Cost -20%
6/209 (2.87%) Casting your gaze upon the sea, you spot a mysterious object floating in the distance, which turns out to be a colossal shipwreck. Collecting scattered materials hastily, you make a swift exit before encountering the lurking danger responsible. Travel Cost -15%
12/209 (5.74%) As you encounter an island teeming with seemingly friendly monkeys, your misconception shatters when they cunningly snatch away portions of your precious ship's food supply. Travel Cost +5%
13/209 (6.22%) Exploring a small island, you stumble upon a bountiful array of plants adorned with delectable fruits, ready to satisfy your hunger. Travel Cost -5%
30/209 (14.35%) On a regular and brilliantly clear day, you seize the perfect opportunity to survey your surroundings for any nearby locations. Sight Range +1
Survey Range +1

Creating Maps

In addition to surveying, Cartography can help create the Dig Site Maps used in

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Archaeology

. Creating a map has three stages:

  1. Create paper: Convert any type of Logs into Paper. Higher tier logs will produce more paper. Turning logs into paper has a base interval of 5.00 seconds, which can be reduced by bonuses that affect non-combat skill intervals and can also be affected by chance to double items or chance to preserve resources. You can also earn paper by completing tasks and discovering certain sites in
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  2. Update maps: Select a dig site and create a map in one of the map slots for that dig site. If they already have a map for the selected slot, map creation actions will instead make progress on upgrading the map towards the next tier. All new maps, except the first map you receive, will be created at the Poor tier. Creating and upgrading maps costs paper and has a base interval of 5.00 seconds. The upgrade interval can be reduced through bonuses, and in addition you can increase the chance of preserving resources. Regardless of tier, every map for a dig site will always discover the same items, but with differing chances of success. Upgrading maps is optional, but recommended as it will greatly reduce time taken excavating sites for rare items. You will only gain the benefit of upgrading once the map has changed to the next tier, and once you have reached the final tier other maps in this site will also be upgraded unless you stop the action manually.
  3. Refine maps: Select a map and select one or more refinements. At each refinement, you are given a choice of refinement will permanently upgrade that map. Each refinement happens instantly, but the GP costs increase exponentially with each refinement. Refinements will be lost once the map has been exhausted through
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    Archaeology     actions. Refining maps is optional, but recommended as it will help reduce time taken excavating sites for rare items.

Upgrading Dig Site Maps

Maps have three stages of upgrades that influence the Artefact Values of the Map for use in

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Archaeology

, as well as increasing the amount of

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actions that can be performed before the Map is exhausted.

Upgrading a map to the next tier always takes exactly 1920 actions (2h, 40m with the base Cartography interval of 5 seconds), and costs an amount of Paper depending on the tier of map being upgraded.

Tier Total Actions Paper Per Action Total Paper Total Time1
Poor 0 N/A N/A N/A
Fine 1920 1 Paper 1,920 Paper 2h, 40m
Excellent 3840 2 Paper 5,760 Paper 5h, 20m
Perfect 5760 3 Paper 11,520 Paper 8h

1Based on default action time of 5.00 seconds.

Dig Site Map Refinement

Each Dig Site Map tier unlocks new refinements which can be purchased. Refinements exclusively affect the Dig Site Map on which it is applied.

Tier Cost Refinements (Choose One)
Poor Refinement 1
1,000GP 		-5 Tiny Artefact Value
-5 Small Artefact Value
-5 Medium Artefact Value
-5 Large Artefact Value
Fine Refinement 2
50,000GP 		+3% Chance to Double Items in Archaeology
+3% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions
+3% Archaeology Skill XP
+3% Archaeology Mastery XP
Excellent Refinement 3
500,000GP 		-5 Tiny Artefact Value
-5 Small Artefact Value
-5 Medium Artefact Value
-5 Large Artefact Value
Perfect Refinement 4
5,000,000GP 		+2,500 Dig Site Map excavation actions
-10% Archaeology Interval
Refinement 5
5,000,000GP 		+5% Chance to Double Items in Archaeology
+5% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions
+4% Archaeology Skill XP
+4% Archaeology Mastery XP
Refinement 6
5,000,000GP 		+1 minimum Items found in Archaeology
x2 Consumable Items received from Archaeology
+15% Archaeology Skill XP when location a Common Artefact

Skillcapes

Regular Skillcape

The Cartography Skillcape is the skillcape for the Cartography skill. It can be purchased for 1,000,000GP from the Shop once the player reaches

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 Level 99

in the Cartography skill. The Cartography Skillcape offers the following benefits when worn:

-20% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval, -10% dig site map refinement cost, and +10% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography

Superior Skillcape

The Superior Cartography Skillcape is the superior skillcape for the Cartography skill. It can be purchased for 10,000,000GP from the Shop once the player reaches

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 Level 120

in the Cartography skill. Unlike with Throne of the Herald superior capes, the Atlas of Discovery superior cape effects are added to the Maximum Skillcape once obtained. The superior skillcape offers the following benefits when worn:

-30% Cartography survey interval, -50% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval, -20% dig site map refinement cost, and +20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography

Pets

Skye is unlocked at random by performing any Cartography action.
Hex is unlocked by surveying the entire map to the initial maximum Hex level.
Carthulu is unlocked after reaching Level 5 on every Hex. The option to do this for Level 2 Hexes is unlocked after you survey the entire map for the first time.

PetNameDLCEffect
SkyeSkyeAoD.png -5% Cartography travel costs
HexHexAoD.png +3% Mastery XP in all Skills
CarthuluCarthuluAoD.png Doubles the effects of all Active Modifiers from Point of Interests in Cartography

Shop Upgrades

The shop contains several upgrades that can be purchased to provide permanent boosts to Cartography. These fall into two categories:

Ship Upgrades

Ship upgrades require a specific Cartography level in addition to various items in order to purchase.

Name
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 Level 		Cost Cartography Interval Increased Sight Range Increased Survey Range
This Ship Total This Ship Total This Ship Total
Ship Hull Upgrade AoD.png Ship Hull Upgrade 20 25,000GP
500 Oak Logs 		-2% -2% 0 0 0 0
Ship Mast Upgrade AoD.png Ship Mast Upgrade 35 250,000GP
1,000 Mahogany Logs, 500 Steel Bar 		-2% -4% +1 +1 0 0
Ship Sails Upgrade AoD.png Ship Sails Upgrade 50 1,000,000GP
3,000 Yew Logs, 600 Crystal 		-2% -6% 0 +1 0 0
Ship Anchor Upgrade AoD.png Ship Anchor Upgrade 60 5,000,000GP
5,000 Magic Logs, 750 Adamantite Bar 		-2% -8% 0 +1 +1 +1
Ship Rudder Upgrade AoD.png Ship Rudder Upgrade 70 25,000,000GP
100,000SC
8,000 Redwood Logs, 1,000 Dragonite Bar 		-2% -10% 0 +1 0 +1
Ship Keel Upgrade AoD.png Ship Keel Upgrade 85 75,000,000GP
1,000,000SC
12,000 Cursed Logs, 3,000 Refined Pure Crystal 		-2% -12% +1 +2 0 +1
Ship Crow's Nest Upgrade AoD.png Ship Crow's Nest Upgrade 99 150,000,000GP
2,000,000SC
20,000 Redwood Logs, 10,000 Spirit Rune, 5,000 Pure Crystal Binding Dust 		-2% -14% 0 +2 0 +1
Ship Combat Overhaul AoD.png Ship Combat Overhaul 110 500,000,000GP
5,000,000SC
2,000 Mystic Fire Staff, 2,000 Redwood Longbow, 2,000 Rune Arrows, 2,000 Dragon Scimitar, 2,000 Dragon Javelin 		-5% -19% 0 +2 0 +1

Other Shop Purchases

Some purchases require the player to discover specific points of interest first or donate a certain amount of Artefacts to the Museum in

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Archaeology

, at which point they can be purchased by spending the required amount of GP or Museum Tokens.

Upgrade Name Level Cost Purchase Requirement (X, Y) Modifiers
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 Cartographer's Enhancement N/A 3,000,000GP Discover The Jagged Labyrinth (5, 7) +2% Cartography Skill XP
-5% Cartography survey interval
-5% Cartography travel costs
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 Cartographer's Knowledge
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 Level 100		 50,000,000GP Discover The Edge of Darkness (31, 0) +2% Cartography Skill XP
-5% Cartography survey interval
-5% Cartography travel costs
Travel Token
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 Level 80		 100,000 Donate 150 Artefacts to the Museum N/A -10% Cartography travel costs
Enhanced Spyglass Lens
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 Level 50		 10,000 Donate 75 Artefacts to the Museum N/A When combined with Old Spyglass
+5 Cartography Sight Range
+4 Cartography Survey Range
-10% Cartography travel costs

All Points of Interest

Name Type X Y Requirements Discovery Rewards Discovery Modifiers Active Effect
The Corner of Disappointment The Corner of Disappointment Other 0 0
Crevice of Riches Crevice of Riches Other 0 11
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Level 35
Discover The Pirate's Treasure Trails 		5,000,000GP
100,000SC
4,000 Emerald
Ancient Market Ancient Market Dig Site 0 14
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Level 5
Find Torn Chart
The Ominous Port The Ominous Port Port 1 3
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Level 80 		2,000,000GP
Ruined Silver City Ruined Silver City Other 1 15
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Level 5
Find Melantis Clue 3
Discover Mysterious Island
Items Worn: Mystic Water StaffWater Expert Wizard HatWater Expert Wizard RobesWater Expert Wizard BottomsWater Expert Wizard Boots 		1 Melantis Clue 4
The Western Lighthouse The Western Lighthouse Other 1 18
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Level 5 		-2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
Ritual Site Ritual Site Dig Site 2 2
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Level 80
The Beacon Port The Beacon Port Port 2 19 100,000GP
The Swirling Abyss The Swirling Abyss Other 2 27
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Level 90 		300,000SC
Melantis Melantis Dig Site 2 28
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Level 90
Find Melantis Clue 4
Discover Ruined Silver City
Items Worn: Water Expert Wizard HatWater Expert Wizard RobesWater Expert Wizard BottomsWater Expert Wizard BootsAncient Infernal CapeTrickery Mirror
The Abandoned Temple The Abandoned Temple Other 3 2
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Level 80 		25,000 Bones
The Calm before the Storm The Calm before the Storm Other 3 9 1,000,000GP
The Wanderer's Gift The Wanderer's Gift Other 3 17
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Level 10 		1 Gold Topaz Ring
The Hunt for the Gilded Golbins The Hunt for the Gilded Golbins Other 3 20 2,000 Gold Bar
Terran Dungeon Ruins Terran Dungeon Ruins Active 4 2
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Level 80 		-0.1s Mining Interval
-0.1s Woodcutting Interval
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Mining (Cannot be doubled)
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Woodcutting (Cannot be doubled)
The Treacherous North The Treacherous North Other 4 9 5,000 Redwood Logs
The Whispering Port The Whispering Port Port 4 10 1,000,000GP
The Pink Kraken The Pink Kraken Other 4 16 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
Shrouded Horizon Shrouded Horizon Other 4 26 50,000SC
The Jagged Labyrinth The Jagged Labyrinth Other 5 7
The Monolith The Monolith Active 5 10
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Level 35 		-5% Cartography map upgrade interval
+5% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions
+5% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography
The Ill-Fated Vessel The Ill-Fated Vessel Other 5 23
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Level 20 		1,000 Mahogany Logs
1,000 Steel Bar
Cathedral Cathedral Dig Site 6 3
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Level 90
The Cursed Island The Cursed Island Other 6 5 10,000 Big Bones
Monuments Monuments Dig Site 6 11
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Level 35
Sandy Shores Sandy Shores Other 6 19
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Level 10 		100 Crab
The Vibrant Coral Gardens The Vibrant Coral Gardens Other 6 22 500 Coral
The Friendly Fisherman The Friendly Fisherman Other 6 27 50 Manta Ray
The Ancient Wreckage The Ancient Wreckage Other 7 7 3,000,000GP
1,000 Cursed Logs
The Mystic Ruins The Mystic Ruins Other 7 10
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Level 35 		10,000 Rune Essence
Miolite Caves Miolite Caves Other 7 12
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Level 35 		2,000 Steam Rune
2,000 Dust Rune
2,000 Mist Rune
The Runed Battlefield The Runed Battlefield Other 7 15
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Level 10 		1,000 Mind Rune
1,000 Chaos Rune
1,000 Death Rune
Giant Dungeon Giant Dungeon Other 7 17
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Level 10 		3 Giant Club
1 Mithril 2H Sword
Seashade Village Seashade Village Other 7 20
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Level 10 		-5% Cartography travel costs (for 10 travels)
Coral Wreckage Coral Wreckage Dig Site 7 22
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Level 50
The Tranquil Open Waters The Tranquil Open Waters Other 7 25 500 Raw Swordfish
Shrouded Badlands Shrouded Badlands Other 8 10
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Level 65 		150,000SC
The Shadow Lurkers The Shadow Lurkers Other 8 14
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Level 10 		500 Gold Bar
500 Silver Bar
The Academia Arcanum The Academia Arcanum Active 8 15
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Level 10 		+5% Magic Max Hit
+10% Magic Evasion
+6% Rune Preservation
+10% Magic Accuracy Rating
The River Crossroads The River Crossroads Other 8 19 20,000GP
The Coral Bounty The Coral Bounty Other 8 22 10,000GP
100 Topaz
100 Sapphire
100 Ruby
50 Treasure Chest
Unhallowed Wasteland Unhallowed Wasteland Active 9 1
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Level 90 		1,500,000SC -100% Chance To Double Loot in Combat
-100% GP from Combat
-0.25s Monster Respawn Timer
Shipwreck Cove Shipwreck Cove Dig Site 9 3 Find Ancient Wall Chart
Mysterious Island Mysterious Island Other 9 11
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Level 50
Find Melantis Clue 2
Discover Pyramid
Items Worn: Mystic Water StaffWater Expert Wizard HatWater Expert Wizard RobesWater Expert Wizard BottomsWater Expert Wizard Boots 		1 Melantis Clue 3
The Cavern of Riches The Cavern of Riches Other 9 13
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Level 10
Discover The Pirate's Treasure Trails 		5,000,000GP
1 Elite Amulet of Strength
1 Elite Amulet of Ranged
1 Elite Amulet of Magic
Wet Forest Wet Forest Other 9 16
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Level 10 		60 Oxilyme Seeds
60 Mantalyme Seeds
60 Lemontyle Seeds
Forest of Goo Forest of Goo Other 9 17 500 Goo
The Snow Covered Pier The Snow Covered Pier Port 9 25
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Watchtower Watchtower Dig Site 10 2
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Level 90
Find Island Chart
The Pirate's Treasure Trails The Pirate's Treasure Trails Other 10 6
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Level 35
The Eye-Conic Cave The Eye-Conic Cave Other 10 18 1 Barrier Gem
69 Eyeball
The Fisherman's Bounty The Fisherman's Bounty Active 10 27 500 Raw Swordfish +10% chance to gain 1 cooked version of a fish when Fishing
+20% chance to gain GP in Fishing when catching a Fish that sells for GP equal to its base sale price
-3% Fishing Interval
Northern Cove Northern Cove Other 11 1
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Level 90 		3,000,000GP
30,000 Paper
The Bustling Port The Bustling Port Port 11 8
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Level 65
High Lands High Lands Other 11 9
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Level 65 		30,000SC
10 Dragon Claw Fragment
10 Ancient Claw Fragment
Spider Forest Spider Forest Active 11 13
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Level 10 		+50% chance to ignore Slow Effects
+0.2s Attack Interval
A Harvest Haven Farm A Harvest Haven Farm Other 11 16 60 Potato Seeds
60 Onion Seeds
60 Cabbage Seeds
The Sunset Fishing Point The Sunset Fishing Point Other 11 22 50 Raw Salmon
The Penguin Bay The Penguin Bay Other 11 25
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Level 35 		3,000 Raw Shrimp
2,000 Raw Sardine
1,000 Raw Crab
The Molten Peak The Molten Peak Active 12 11
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Level 65 		+10% chance to ignore Burn
+10% chance to ignore Frostburn
The Southern Lighthouse The Southern Lighthouse Other 12 18 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
The Beginning Port The Beginning Port Port 12 19 10,000GP
100 Normal Logs
100 Bronze Bar
A Sadge Kraken A Sadge Kraken Other 12 21 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
The Engraved Riches The Engraved Riches Other 13 2
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Level 80
Discover The Pirate's Treasure Trails 		5,000,000GP
50,000 Summoning Shard (Red)
50,000 Summoning Shard (Green)
50,000 Summoning Shard (Blue)
50,000 Summoning Shard (Silver)
50,000 Summoning Shard (Gold)
50,000 Summoning Shard (Black)
Sacrificial Site Sacrificial Site Dig Site 13 12
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Level 10
Find Cult Flyer
The Restless Sanctum The Restless Sanctum Other 13 14
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Level 10 		1,000 Bones
Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Other 13 16 500 Potatoes
Old Village Old Village Dig Site 13 17
The Glacial Expanse The Glacial Expanse Other 13 25
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Level 35 		5,000 Ice Arrows
Golbin Village Golbin Village Other 14 15 1,000 Bronze Bar
A New Start A New Start Other 14 17 250GP
50 Shrimp
1 Bronze Dagger
The Watchful Ship The Watchful Ship Other 14 20 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
The Fake Port The Fake Port Other 15 3
Bazaar Bazaar Dig Site 15 11
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Level 65
Find City Chart
The Frosty Haven The Frosty Haven Other 15 25
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Level 80 		100,000SC
Toxic Swamps Toxic Swamps Other 16 8
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Level 50 		500 Lethal Toxins Potion IV
Pyramid Pyramid Other 16 13
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Level 35
Find Melantis Clue 1
Items Worn: Mystic Water StaffWater Expert Wizard HatWater Expert Wizard RobesWater Expert Wizard BottomsWater Expert Wizard Boots 		1 Melantis Clue 2
Aeris Dungeon Ruins Aeris Dungeon Ruins Active 17 2
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Level 80 		-0.1s Crafting Interval
-0.1s Fletching Interval
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Crafting (Cannot be doubled)
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Fletching (Cannot be doubled)
The Misty Port The Misty Port Port 17 6 1,500,000GP
The Shimmering Oasis The Shimmering Oasis Active 17 14
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Level 35 		100,000GP
20 Amulet of Glory
20 Amulet of Accuracy 		+2% Auto Eat Threshold
-50% Auto Eat Efficiency
Holy Isles Holy Isles Other 17 17
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Level 10 		2,000 Holy Dust
100 Medium Urn (Enchanted)
The New Horizon The New Horizon Other 17 20 500,000GP
5,000 Paper
Glacia City Ruins Glacia City Ruins Dig Site 17 25
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Level 80
The Secret Glacial Hoard The Secret Glacial Hoard Active 17 28
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Level 80 		2,000,000GP
2,500 Diamond
2,500 Sapphire
2,500 Topaz
2,500 Ruby
2,500 Emerald 		-0.1s Herblore Interval
-0.1s Runecrafting Interval
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Herblore (Cannot be doubled)
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Runecrafting (Cannot be doubled)
The Flowery Fields The Flowery Fields Other 18 14
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Level 35 		2,000 Wildflower
The Shimmering Sands Outpost The Shimmering Sands Outpost Other 18 15
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Level 35 		-10% Cartography travel costs (for 10 travels)
A Secluded Hut A Secluded Hut Other 18 17
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Level 10 		1,000 Normal Logs
1,000 Oak Logs
The Moonlit Pier The Moonlit Pier Other 19 8
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Level 35 		5,000 Stardust
1,000 Golden Stardust
1,000 Secret Stardust Potion IV
Perilous Peaks Perilous Peaks Active 19 9
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Level 80 		2,000 Dragon Bones -40% Global Slayer Coins (except Item Sales)
+20% Flat Slayer Area Effect Negation
The Perilous Ascent The Perilous Ascent Other 19 10
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Level 80 		350,000SC
The River Rest The River Rest Other 19 14
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Level 35 		200,000GP
The Frostbite Bluff The Frostbite Bluff Other 19 25
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Level 80 		100,000SC
Castle Ruins Castle Ruins Dig Site 20 3
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Level 80
Find Navigation Chart
Ancient Forge Ancient Forge Dig Site 20 12
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Level 80
Find Shipment Chart
Quarry Quarry Dig Site 20 13
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Level 35
The Eastern Deceitful Woods The Eastern Deceitful Woods Other 20 18
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Level 20 		5,000 Steel Arrows
The Frost Drift Port The Frost Drift Port Port 20 26
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Level 80 		2,000,000GP
The Golbin's Stash The Golbin's Stash Other 21 8
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Level 35 		2,000GP
20 Diamond
10 Topaz
Secret Mines Secret Mines Dig Site 21 15
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Discover The Abandoned Vein Mine
Castle of Kings Castle of Kings Other 21 16
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Level 20 		1 Knight's Cape
1 (G) Mithril Platebody
The Shadowed Port The Shadowed Port Port 21 20
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Level 20 		100,000GP
The Lone Huntress The Lone Huntress Other 22 5
Dragon Valley Dragon Valley Other 22 13
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Level 35 		50,000SC
The Abandoned Vein Mine The Abandoned Vein Mine Other 22 15
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Discover Old Mine 		5,000 Mithril Ore
5,000 Adamantite Ore
5,000 Runite Ore
5,000 Dragonite Ore
Mucky Cave Mucky Cave Other 22 18
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The Flickering Fire Camp The Flickering Fire Camp Other 22 20
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Level 35 		4,000 Basic Soup
Fisherman's Enclave Fisherman's Enclave Other 22 22
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Lost Temple Lost Temple Dig Site 23 8
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Level 35
Find Old Temple Chart
The Capital City Crossroads The Capital City Crossroads Other 23 10
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Old Mine Old Mine Other 23 14
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Level 35 		3,000 Coal Ore
Shallow Shores Shallow Shores Other 23 23 Discover Fisherman's Enclave 2,000 Raw Shrimp
1,000 Raw Crab
500 Raw Lobster
The Sea Noodle The Sea Noodle Other 23 25 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
The Capital City's Square The Capital City's Square Other 24 10
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
The Capital City's Knights The Capital City's Knights Other 24 11
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
The Cityscape Bridge The Cityscape Bridge Other 24 12
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Stoneworkers Stoneworkers Dig Site 24 14
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Willowshire Willowshire Other 25 7
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Level 35 		-5% Cartography travel costs (for 10 travels)
The Capital City's Alleyways The Capital City's Alleyways Other 25 10
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Prat's Bridge Prat's Bridge Other 25 13
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Level 35 		1 Lemonade
1 Old Hat
3 Rubber Ducky
Bandit Hideout Bandit Hideout Active 25 17
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Level 35 		+10% Ranged Evasion
+10% Ranged Accuracy Rating
+25 Stealth while Thieving
+10% Ranged Strength Bonus from Equipment
-0.1s Thieving Interval
Dark Waters Dark Waters Active 25 26
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Level 90 		1,000,000SC +10% Accuracy Rating
+10% Global Evasion
-20% Flat Slayer Area Effect Negation
+25% Global Slayer Coins (except Item Sales)
+5% Max Hit
The Friendly Port The Friendly Port Port 26 8
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Roots of Riches Roots of Riches Other 27 6
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Level 35
Discover The Pirate's Treasure Trails 		5,000,000GP
4,000 Diamond
5,000 Ruby
1,000 Gold Diamond Necklace
Capital City Lighthouse Capital City Lighthouse Other 27 13
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Level 35 		-2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
The Port of Nations The Port of Nations Port 27 14
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Level 35 		1,000,000GP
Rosedale Rosedale Other 27 18
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Level 20 		-5% Cartography travel costs (for 10 travels)
The Bustling Passage The Bustling Passage Other 28 17 300,000GP
The Vibrant Port The Vibrant Port Port 28 21 100,000GP
The Pushy Sailor The Pushy Sailor Other 29 9 -2% Cartography survey interval (for 10 travels)
Ragnar Dungeon Ruins Ragnar Dungeon Ruins Active 29 12
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Level 80 		-0.1s Cooking Interval
-0.1s Firemaking Interval
-0.1s Smithing Interval
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Cooking (Cannot be doubled)
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Firemaking (Cannot be doubled)
+10% Chance to gain +1 additional resource in Smithing (Cannot be doubled)
The Outer Regions The Outer Regions Other 30 17
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Level 90 		20,102,022GP
The Edge of Darkness The Edge of Darkness Other 31 0
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Level 100 		2,000,000SC
The Sand-Covered Treasure The Sand-Covered Treasure Other 31 17
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Level 90 		1,000,000GP
500 Diamond
1,000 Damage Reduction Potion IV
The Multicultural Port The Multicultural Port Port 31 18
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Level 90 		5,000,000GP

Skill Boosts

Main article: Cartography Boosts

Skill boosts are special enhancements that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the player's skills. These boosts can come from a variety of sources such as equipment, potions, pets, and masteries. Global boosts are boosts which apply across all skills. A boost can be assumed to be for the listed skill only, unless specifically stated it is a global boost. Boosts help the player to progress faster and achieve higher levels of mastery in each skill. The following are some common types of skill boosts and what they do:

  • Increased Skill XP: Increases the amount of experience points (XP) gained.
  • Decreased Skill Interval: Reduces the time it takes to complete skilling actions, allowing the player to perform more actions in a given period.
  • Preservation Chance: Increases the likelihood that resources or items used during skill actions are not consumed. In Cartography, this is only relevant when creating Paper or Dig Site Maps.
  • Increased Chance to Double Items: Gives a higher chance of receiving double the items or resources when performing skill-related actions. In Cartography, this is only relevant when creating Paper.
  • Increased Mastery XP boosts don't apply to Cartography as it does not have regular Mastery levels. They do not affect the rate at which you discover Hexes or achieve Map Mastery.

For more information on general skill boosts that apply to all skills, refer to the Skill Boosts page.

Melvor Idle version v1.3.1 (Released: 30th October 2024)
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