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{{RequiresAoD}}
{{RequiresAoD}}
{{StrategyGuide}}
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{{Disclaimer|In {{Icon|Ancient Relics}} mode, dungeons only require prior dungeon completion.}}
{{Disclaimer|In {{Icon|Ancient Relics}} mode, dungeons only require prior dungeon completion.}}
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* {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}
* {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}


In case the {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} [[Throne of the Herald]] expansion is owned, the following is a better alternative:
In case the {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} [[Throne of the Herald Expansion]] is owned, the following is a better alternative:
* {{SkillReq|Summoning|115}}
* {{SkillReq|Summoning|115}}
* {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}}
* {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}}
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Unlock the [[Ancient Market]] digsite and upgrade the map to perfect. It's heavily encouraged to also refine the map and get the +1 artifact bonus. Although it is possible to reduce the Tiny Artefact weight by 10, this generally isn't required as not that many [[Barrier Gem|barrier gems]] are needed for the entire combat portion.
Unlock the [[Ancient Market]] digsite and upgrade the map to perfect. It's heavily encouraged to also refine the map and get the +1 artifact bonus. Although it is possible to reduce the Tiny Artefact weight by 10, this generally isn't required as not that many [[Barrier Gem|barrier gems]] are needed for the entire combat portion.


From this the Ancient Market, collect a whole bunch of barrier gems. These are needed to make Tortoise familiars. These are a must have for all the combat in this expansion. Depending on how many tablets you can make at once, and the preservation chance, more barrier gems should be obtained. 1,000 - 5,000 gems is a good number to aim for, depending on the previous factors.
From the Ancient Market, collect a whole bunch of barrier gems. These are needed to make Tortoise familiars. These are a must have for all the combat in this expansion. Depending on how many tablets you can make at once, and the preservation chance, more barrier gems should be obtained. 1,000 - 5,000 gems is a good number to aim for, depending on the previous factors.


Make Tortoise tablets and an equal amount of Dragon tablets. If possible use the Necromancer outfit, Old Summoning Amulet and the Signet Ring for more tablet output. Equip both the Tortoise and Dragon tablets. These will be used throughout the expansion!
Make Tortoise tablets and an equal amount of Dragon tablets. If possible use the Necromancer outfit, Old Summoning Amulet and the Signet Ring for more tablet output. Equip both the Tortoise and Dragon tablets. These will be used throughout the expansion!
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# Make a {{ItemIcon|Ring of Barrier Touch}} and equip it.
# Make a {{ItemIcon|Ring of Barrier Touch}} and equip it.
# Get a {{ItemIcon|Sapping Barrier Gem}} and {{ItemIcon|Barrier Sapping Gloves}} from {{MonsterIcon|Vampiric Bat}}.
# Get a {{ItemIcon|Sapping Barrier Gem}} and {{ItemIcon|Barrier Sapping Gloves}} from {{MonsterIcon|Vampiric Bat}}.
## Optionally kill 100 of these for the [[Township/Tasks#Atlas_of_Discovery| Township task]].
## Optionally kill 100 {{MonsterIcon|Slime Shooter}} for the[[Township/Tasks#Atlas_of_Discovery| Township task]].


==Golem Territory==
==Golem Territory ==
'''Requirements''':
'''Requirements''':
* All items obtained in the previous section.
*All items obtained in the previous section.
* Find {{ItemIcon|Ancient Stone Tablet}}
*Find {{ItemIcon|Ancient Stone Tablet}}
** {{SkillReq|Cartography|35}}
**{{SkillReq|Cartography|35}}
** {{SkillReq|Archaeology|24}}
**{{SkillReq|Archaeology|24}}


'''Recommended'''
'''Recommended'''
* {{ItemIcon|Summoning Skillcape}} or {{ItemIcon|Maximum Skillcape}}
*{{ItemIcon|Summoning Skillcape}} or {{ItemIcon|Maximum Skillcape}}
* {{ItemIcon|Pure Crystal 2H Axe}}
*{{ItemIcon|Pure Crystal 2H Axe}}


For this dungeon, we still do not require any specific (B) armour. Use the familiars made earlier and let them do most of the work. Make sure whatever equipment you are wearing doesn't result in death, and whatever weapon you are using should once again provide the highest hit-chance that you can find. Melee again works fine for this dungeon, as it doesn't consume runes or ammunition.
For this dungeon, we still do not require any specific (B) armour. Use the familiars made earlier and let them do most of the work. Make sure whatever equipment you are wearing doesn't result in death, and whatever weapon you are using should once again provide the highest hit-chance that you can find. Melee again works fine for this dungeon, as it doesn't consume runes or ammunition.
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The goal of this section is to unlock the [[Cult Grounds]] dungeon as fast as possible. The following two dungeons have to be completed once in order to unlock Cult Grounds. Starting from [[Trickery Temple]] the combat difficulty starts ramping up quite a bit!
The goal of this section is to unlock the [[Cult Grounds]] dungeon as fast as possible. The following two dungeons have to be completed once in order to unlock Cult Grounds. Starting from [[Trickery Temple]] the combat difficulty starts ramping up quite a bit!


===Unholy Forest===
===Unholy Forest ===
'''Requirements'''
'''Requirements'''
* All items obtained in the previous section.
*All items obtained in the previous section.
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Golem Territory}}
*Complete {{ZoneIcon|Golem Territory}}
* Find {{ItemIcon|Old Route Chart}}
*Find {{ItemIcon|Old Route Chart}}
** {{SkillReq|Archaeology|65}}
**{{SkillReq|Archaeology|65}}
** {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}
**{{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}


This dungeon can be completed by ease, by using the same equipment as the previous dungeon. For instance, Ancient Armour will be more than enough to clear this dungeon. Just make sure you have enough damage reduction (combined with hitpoints) to survive the dungeon once. Melee is recommended to benefit from the combat triangle.
This dungeon can be completed with ease, by using the same equipment as the previous dungeon. For instance, Ancient Armour will be more than enough to clear this dungeon. Just make sure you have enough damage reduction (combined with hitpoints) to survive the dungeon once. Melee is recommended to benefit from the combat triangle.


===Trickery Temple===
===Trickery Temple ===
'''Requirements'''
'''Requirements'''
* All items obtained in the previous section.
*All items obtained in the previous section.
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Unholy Forest}}
*Complete {{ZoneIcon|Unholy Forest}}
* Find {{ItemIcon|Torn Scrolls}}
*Find {{ItemIcon|Torn Scrolls}}
** {{SkillReq|Archaeology|90}}
**{{SkillReq|Archaeology|90}}
** {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}
**{{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}


The monsters in the trickery temple deal a lot more damage than previous dungeons. On top of that, the enemies there have a reflect mechanic (where part of the damage the player deals is inflicted back upon the player), and a mechanic where the enemies' max hit is based on the player's max hit. All enemies in this dungeon are also magic-based. It is therefore highly recommended to use the ranged combat style, preferably with [[Ranged#Javelins|javelins]] or [[Ranged#Throwing_Knives|throwing knifes]] to lower the player's max hit.
The monsters in the trickery temple deal a lot more damage than previous dungeons. On top of that, the enemies there have a reflect mechanic (where part of the damage the player deals is inflicted back upon the player), and a mechanic where the enemies' max hit is based on the player's max hit. All enemies in this dungeon are also magic-based. It is therefore highly recommended to use the ranged combat style, preferably with [[Ranged#Javelins|javelins]] or [[Ranged#Throwing_Knives|throwing knifes]] to lower the player's max hit, but at the expense of clear time.


Although the Trickery Temple also drops {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}} and {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}, due to the reflect and max hit mechanic, the Cult Grounds dungeon is prefered, as the player can focus much more on dealing damage, rather than having to deal with the max hit mechanic instead.
Although the Trickery Temple also drops {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}} and {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}, due to the reflect and max hit mechanic, the Cult Grounds dungeon is preferred, as the player can focus much more on dealing damage, rather than having to deal with the max hit mechanic.


Even with throwing knifes the reflect and enemy max hit still become very high. Always make sure to use the combat simulator beforehand to ensure you are not going to die! Alternatively, you can also do one clear by manual eating.
Even with throwing knifes the reflect and enemy max hit still become very high. Always make sure to use the combat simulator beforehand to ensure you are not going to die! Alternatively, you can also do one clear by manual eating.
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'''Requirements'''
'''Requirements'''
* All of the requirements mentioned above.
*All of the requirements mentioned above.
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Trickery Temple}}
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Trickery Temple}}
* Find {{ItemIcon|Lost Cursed Text}}
*Find {{ItemIcon|Lost Cursed Text}}
** {{SkillReq|Archaeology|82}}
**{{SkillReq|Archaeology|82}}
** {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}
**{{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}


Continue using your Aeris God armour setup for this dungeon. These monsters do not have the mechanic where they base their max hit off of the player's max hit, a crossbow with bolts can be used. As soon as enough {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}} and {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} have been obtained to upgrade the first item, it is advised to go collect barrier dust. All of the individual armour pieces have the same passive effect, so the order in which they are upgraded doesn't matter. Start with the armour piece that costs the fewest Barrier Shards and Siphoning Gems.
Continue using your Aeris God armour setup for this dungeon. These monsters do not have the mechanic where they base their max hit off of the player's max hit, a crossbow with bolts can be used. As soon as enough {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}} and {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} have been obtained to upgrade the first item, it is advised to go collect barrier dust. All of the individual armour pieces have the same passive effect, so the order in which they are upgraded doesn't matter. Start with the armour piece that costs the fewest Barrier Shards and Siphoning Gems.
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Item
!Item
! Upgrade Cost
!Upgrade Cost
|-
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Helmet|notext=true}}
|{{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Helmet|notext=true}}
| 4 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 2 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
| 4 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 2 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platebody|notext=true}}
|{{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platebody|notext=true}}
| 10 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|10 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platelegs|notext=true}}
|{{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platelegs|notext=true}}
| 6 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 3 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
| 6 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 3 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Boots|notext=true}}
|{{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Boots|notext=true}}
| 5 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
| 5 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|}
|}
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}}


The following gear is starter gear to farm cult imps for barrier. If you do not have Big ol Ron, simulate how many barrier dust you are receiving with your alternative, and potentially use ranged on cult members instead. It is recommended to upgrade the melee armour used, with a preference over upgrading Terran. This is because the extra [[Damage Reduction]] is required for the {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}}. The equipment below will result in roughly 2,400 barrier dust an hour. More or less can be obtained depending on the actual gear and other bonusses used. The amount of barrier dust an hour rises to around 3,100 with Terran fully upgraded to (B). '''Depending on your choice in the next section, you do not need to fully upgrade Terran'''.
The following gear is starter gear to farm cult imps for barrier. If you do not have Big ol Ron, simulate how many barrier dust you are receiving with your alternative, and potentially use ranged on cult members instead. It is recommended to upgrade the melee armour used, with a preference for upgrading Terran. This is because the extra [[Damage Reduction]] is required for the {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}}. The equipment below will result in roughly 2,400 barrier dust an hour. More or less can be obtained depending on the actual gear and other bonusses used. The amount of barrier dust an hour rises to around 3,100 with Terran fully upgraded to (B). '''Depending on your choice in the next section, you do not need to fully upgrade Terran'''.


Again, Terran is used in this recommended gear over Ragnar with the assumption that this will be (partially) upgraded into (B).
Again, Terran gear is recommended over Ragnar with the assumption that this will be (partially) upgraded into (B).
{{Equipment/Recommended
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
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|passive1 = Old Summoning Amulet
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}}
It is advised that the player stays at Cult Grounds until the {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}} is obtained. This is also a good time to go back to {{MonsterIcon|Magic Mirror}} with the gear recommended [[#Trickery Temple|here]] since the {{ItemIcon|Trickery Mirror}} is required for the next section. With fully upgraded Aeris (B) and the other barrier damage items, it shouldn't be a problem at all taking these down much faster than before.
Lastly, if the player has finished {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} at least once, and thus has obtained the [[Combat Passive Slot|passive slot]], it's a good idea to go for another item. The {{ItemIcon|Barrier Burn Shield}} from the [[#Trickery Temple|Trickery Temple]] can be used in the passive slot for a lot of extra barrier damage, which will be useful because enemies from now on  have a lot more barrier health.


==Melantis?==
==Melantis?==
This section is about unlocking the final combat zone and dungeon from Atlas of Discovery.
'''Requirements'''
'''Requirements'''
* All of the requirements mentioned above.
*All of the requirements mentioned above.
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}}
*Complete {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}}
* {{SkillReq|Cartography|90}}
*{{SkillReq|Cartography|90}}
* {{SkillReq|Archaeology|90}}
*{{SkillReq|Archaeology|90}}
* {{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Hat|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Robes|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Bottoms|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Boots|Water Expert Wizard Robes}}
*{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Hat|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Robes|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Bottoms|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Water Expert Wizard Boots|Water Expert Wizard Robes}}
* {{ItemIcon|Ancient Infernal Cape}}
*{{ItemIcon|Ancient Infernal Cape}}
* {{ItemIcon|Trickery Mirror}}.
*{{ItemIcon|Trickery Mirror}}.


Melantis is a [[Cartography#Points_of_Interest|Point of Interest]] that first needs to be discovered to unlock the {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} and {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}} dungeon and combat area.
Melantis is a [[Cartography#Points_of_Interest|Point of Interest]] that first needs to be discovered to unlock the {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} and {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}} dungeon and combat area.
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The player first needs to find {{ItemIcon|Melantis Clue 1}} from the {{POIIcon|Monuments}} dig site and follow a trail of clues. Alternatively, you can look for the solution [[Melantis Clue 1| here]].
The player first needs to find {{ItemIcon|Melantis Clue 1}} from the {{POIIcon|Monuments}} dig site and follow a trail of clues. Alternatively, you can look for the solution [[Melantis Clue 1| here]].


This is also a good time to go back to {{MonsterIcon|Magic Mirror}} with the gear recommended [[#Trickery Temple|here]]. With fully upgraded Aeris (B) and the other barrier damage items, it shouldn't be a problem at all taking these down much faster than before.
==Underwater Ruins ==
'''Requirements'''
*Have followed this guide up until this point, or have obtained all relevant items mentioned in this guide.
*Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}}


==Underwater Ruins==
'''Recommended'''  
'''Requirements'''
*Full (B) god armour for the chosen combat style.
* Have followed this guide up until this point, or have obtained all relevant items mentioned in this guide.
*{{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} for magic (if {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}} isn't obtained prior.)
* Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}}
 
'''Recommended'''
* Full (B) god armour for the chosen combat style.
* {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} for magic (if {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}} isn't obtained prior.)
* {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} for melee.
* {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} for melee.
* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
*{{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
* {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}}
*{{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}}
* {{ItemIcon|Barrier Burn Shield}} if the [[Combat Passive Slot|passive slot]] is unlocked.
*{{ItemIcon|Barrier Burn Shield}} if the [[Combat Passive Slot|passive slot]] is unlocked.
* {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}}
*{{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}}


The {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}} contains 4 enemies of which 3 drop weapons that are potentially an upgrade. The monsters also all drop plenty of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}}, which allows for easy upgrading of the remaining god armours that haven't been upgraded yet.
The {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}} contains 4 enemies of which 3 drop weapons that are potentially an upgrade. The monsters also all drop plenty of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}}, which allows for easy upgrading of the remaining god armours that haven't been upgraded yet.


The player has a choice of killing the following monsters:
The player has a choice of killing the following monsters:
* {{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer}} for the {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}
*{{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer}} for the {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}
* {{MonsterIcon|Merman}} for the {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}}
*{{MonsterIcon|Merman}} for the {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}}
* {{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} for the {{ItemIcon|Hasty Trident}}
* {{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} for the {{ItemIcon|Hasty Trident}}


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===Merman===
=== Merman ===
The best weapon, by far, for killing Mermans is the Engulfing Vortex Longbow. Therefor it is suggested to get this bow from Mermaid Archers before killing Mermans. Mermans have a significantly lower maximum hit. As a result, the player needs a much lower auto-eat threshold and damage reduction. It is suggested to use a {{ItemIcon|Ranged Strength Potion IV}} or {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV}}, whichever results in more kills per hour.
The best weapon, by far, for killing Mermans is the Engulfing Vortex Longbow. Therefor it is suggested to get this bow from Mermaid Archers before killing Mermans. Mermans have a significantly lower maximum hit. As a result, the player needs a much lower auto-eat threshold and damage reduction. It is suggested to use a {{ItemIcon|Ranged Strength Potion IV}} or {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV}}, whichever results in more kills per hour.


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|ammo1 = Ancient Arrows
|ammo1 = Ancient Arrows
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}}
===Merman Guard===
=== Merman Guard===
Merman Guards can be killed with the {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} or the {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}} effectively. However, because the Water Pulse Staff provides 8% extra damage reduction over the Cloudburst Staff, a player would need more hitpoints and more damage reduction to idle this enemy effectively.
Merman Guards can be killed with the {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} or the {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}} effectively. However, because the Water Pulse Staff provides 8% extra damage reduction over the Cloudburst Staff, a player would need more hitpoints and more damage reduction to idle this enemy effectively.


Additionally, since the Water Pulse Staff cannot miss, a {{ItemIcon|Magic Damage Potion IV}} can result in more kills per hour over the Cloudburst Staff. The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have  auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!
Additionally, since the Water Pulse Staff cannot miss, a {{ItemIcon|Magic Damage Potion IV}} can result in more kills per hour over the Cloudburst Staff.


''The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!''
''The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!''
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==Underwater City==
==Underwater City==
'''Requirements'''
'''Requirements'''
* Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}}
*Complete {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}}
* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
*Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}}
* 70%+ [[Damage Reduction]] depending on [[hitpoints]]
*{{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
*70%+ [[Damage Reduction]] depending on [[hitpoints]]


'''Recommended'''
'''Recommended'''
* {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} for the {{ItemIcon|Relic Shield}}
* {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} for the {{ItemIcon|Relic Shield}}
* {{PrayerIcon|Piety}}
*{{PrayerIcon|Piety}}
* {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
* {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
* Agility obstacles that provide damage reduction
*Agility obstacles that provide damage reduction


The enemies, and especially the {{MonsterIcon|Nagaia}} hit '''very''' hard in this dungeon. A lot of damage reduction is required in order to idle this dungeon without dying. Alternatively, the player can return after having progressed through the {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} [[Throne of the Herald]] expansion. Having more hitpoints or other damage reducing and damage inflicting bonusses can greatly speed up the clear times of this dungeon.
The enemies, and especially the {{MonsterIcon|Nagaia}} hit '''very''' hard in this dungeon. A lot of damage reduction is required in order to idle this dungeon without dying. Alternatively, the player can return after having progressed through the {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} [[Throne of the Herald]] expansion. Having more hitpoints or other damage reducing and damage inflicting bonusses can greatly speed up the clear times of this dungeon.

Latest revision as of 10:39, 28 July 2024

In Ancient Relics mode, dungeons only require prior dungeon completion.

The following guide takes the player through the combat of the Atlas of Discovery Expansion with as little effort as possible. This guide is targeted at people who have either completed or nearly completed the base game. Completion of at least the Air God Dungeon is recommended to follow the largest portion of this guide.

Every enemy in this expansion has a Barrier health bar as well as a regular health bar. Enemies cannot be damaged in anyway until the barrier is entirely removed. Only familiars are able to damage the barrier. Starting from the Trickery Temple dungeon, enemies also regenerate 25% every 7 attack turns.

Two-handed weapons are strongly recommended during the entire combat section, unless the alternative is required for Damage Reduction or the alternative simply does more damage. Two-handed weapons generally have a higher hit chance and because the familiar's hit-chance is based on the player's hit chance, the higher the hit chance, the better.

Since the combat portion is heavily focused on using familiars the following is strongly recommended:

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In case the Throne of the Herald Expansion is owned, the following is a better alternative:

Because the combat mechanics in this expansion are rather complex, and minor changes in enemy, equipment and player stats can make specific items better or worse it is always recommended to use the Combat Simulator to verify how to get the most kills per hour or drops per hour.

The minimal and recommended requirements for every individual section is listed within the sections below.

Preparing for combat

Required:

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  • Find Torn Chart

Recommended

Unlock the Ancient Market digsite and upgrade the map to perfect. It's heavily encouraged to also refine the map and get the +1 artifact bonus. Although it is possible to reduce the Tiny Artefact weight by 10, this generally isn't required as not that many barrier gems are needed for the entire combat portion.

From the Ancient Market, collect a whole bunch of barrier gems. These are needed to make Tortoise familiars. These are a must have for all the combat in this expansion. Depending on how many tablets you can make at once, and the preservation chance, more barrier gems should be obtained. 1,000 - 5,000 gems is a good number to aim for, depending on the previous factors.

Make Tortoise tablets and an equal amount of Dragon tablets. If possible use the Necromancer outfit, Old Summoning Amulet and the Signet Ring for more tablet output. Equip both the Tortoise and Dragon tablets. These will be used throughout the expansion!

Entry barrier equipment

Requirements:

Recommended

This portion of the guide aims at getting the very entry barrier equipment items, outside of the familiars of course. Gear doesn't matter much at this point, so prefer melee because it doesn't use resources. Use the melee weapon that provides the highest hit-chance.

  1. Get the Barrier Touch Gem and Lesser Summoning Amulet from Blind Ghost.
    1. Optionally kill 100 of these for the Township task.
  2. Make a Ring of Barrier Touch and equip it.
  3. Get a Sapping Barrier Gem and Barrier Sapping Gloves from Vampiric Bat.
    1. Optionally kill 100 Slime Shooter for the Township task.

Golem Territory

Requirements:

  • All items obtained in the previous section.
  • Find Ancient Stone Tablet
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Recommended

For this dungeon, we still do not require any specific (B) armour. Use the familiars made earlier and let them do most of the work. Make sure whatever equipment you are wearing doesn't result in death, and whatever weapon you are using should once again provide the highest hit-chance that you can find. Melee again works fine for this dungeon, as it doesn't consume runes or ammunition.

Optionally, a Summoning or Maximum Skillcape can be worn to save some familiar tablets, but is by no means required.

Run this dungeon until you have obtained 10 Draining Barrier Gem to upgrade your gloves into Barrier Draining Gloves. The Township Task associated with this dungeon will also provide 3 gems.

All other items/loot received from this dungeon can be ignored. Do not use the familiar weapons. Unless the player is using very inaccurate and/or low level weapons, these will result in significantly lower clears per hour.

Dungeon Rush

The goal of this section is to unlock the Cult Grounds dungeon as fast as possible. The following two dungeons have to be completed once in order to unlock Cult Grounds. Starting from Trickery Temple the combat difficulty starts ramping up quite a bit!

Unholy Forest

Requirements

  • All items obtained in the previous section.
  • Complete Golem Territory
  • Find Old Route Chart
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       Level 80

This dungeon can be completed with ease, by using the same equipment as the previous dungeon. For instance, Ancient Armour will be more than enough to clear this dungeon. Just make sure you have enough damage reduction (combined with hitpoints) to survive the dungeon once. Melee is recommended to benefit from the combat triangle.

Trickery Temple

Requirements

  • All items obtained in the previous section.
  • Complete
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    Unholy Forest
  • Find Torn Scrolls
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       Level 90
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       Level 80

The monsters in the trickery temple deal a lot more damage than previous dungeons. On top of that, the enemies there have a reflect mechanic (where part of the damage the player deals is inflicted back upon the player), and a mechanic where the enemies' max hit is based on the player's max hit. All enemies in this dungeon are also magic-based. It is therefore highly recommended to use the ranged combat style, preferably with javelins or throwing knifes to lower the player's max hit, but at the expense of clear time.

Although the Trickery Temple also drops Barrier Exalted Shard and Siphoning Barrier Gem, due to the reflect and max hit mechanic, the Cult Grounds dungeon is preferred, as the player can focus much more on dealing damage, rather than having to deal with the max hit mechanic.

Even with throwing knifes the reflect and enemy max hit still become very high. Always make sure to use the combat simulator beforehand to ensure you are not going to die! Alternatively, you can also do one clear by manual eating.

SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
Helmet Aeris God Helmet
Platebody Aeris God Platebody
Platelegs Aeris God Platelegs
Boots Aeris God Boots
Gloves Throwing Power Gloves Barrier Draining Gloves Aeris God Gloves
Cape Maximum Skillcape Ranged Skillcape Cape of Ranged Preservation
Amulet Lesser Summoning Amulet
Ring Deadeye Ring Ring of Barrier Touch
Weapon Ancient Throwing Knife Dragon Throwing Knife
Offhand Shield of Ranged Power Scaled Shield
Passive Old Summoning Amulet
Consumable Ranged Hinder Scroll

Upgrading to (B)

This section is about clearing and effectively farming the Cult Grounds dungeon and monsters for Barrier Dust. The player can progressively upgrade their Aeris God armour pieces to increase the kills per hour with every item upgraded.

Requirements

  • All of the requirements mentioned above.
  • Complete Trickery Temple
  • Find Lost Cursed Text
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       Level 82
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       Level 80

Continue using your Aeris God armour setup for this dungeon. These monsters do not have the mechanic where they base their max hit off of the player's max hit, a crossbow with bolts can be used. As soon as enough Barrier Exalted Shard and Siphoning Barrier Gem have been obtained to upgrade the first item, it is advised to go collect barrier dust. All of the individual armour pieces have the same passive effect, so the order in which they are upgraded doesn't matter. Start with the armour piece that costs the fewest Barrier Shards and Siphoning Gems.

Item Upgrade Cost
4 Barrier Exalted Shard
2 Siphoning Barrier Gem
10 Barrier Exalted Shard
5 Siphoning Barrier Gem
6 Barrier Exalted Shard
3 Siphoning Barrier Gem
5 Barrier Exalted Shard
5 Siphoning Barrier Gem

Once enough upgrade materials have been obtained, depending on the gear the player has, kill either

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Cult Imp

or

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Cult Member

. The benefit from killing Cult Members for barrier dust, is that only the Aeris set needs to be upgraded for maximum effect. However, the Cult Imp can potentially drop more barrier dust in a given hour. Especially if the player is using Big ol Ron. Terran God armour is also required in the next sections of the guide.

Collect enough barrier dust to obtain 2,000 Imbued Dragonite Bar. Upgrade your armour piece and move back to the Cult Grounds dungeon until enough materials have been obtained for the next upgrade. Repeat this cycle until the full Aeris armour has been obtained. Finally, also upgrade a pair of (U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces as they are slightly better than the previously used Barrier Draining Gloves.

Recommended starting gear is similar to that of the previous dungeon. Be sure to double check the amulets and rings that offer damage and familiar damage bonus after every (B) Aeris upgrade, as what results in more kph can change!

SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
Helmet Aeris God Helmet
Platebody Aeris God Platebody
Platelegs Aeris God Platelegs
Boots Aeris God Boots
Gloves Barrier Draining Gloves
Cape Maximum Skillcape Ranged Skillcape Cape of Ranged Preservation
Amulet Lesser Summoning Amulet Old Summoning Amulet Deadeye Amulet
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring Deadeye Ring Ring of Barrier Touch
Weapon
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Shockwave		 Pure Crystal Crossbow
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Ancient Crossbow
Offhand Shield of Ranged Power Scaled Shield
Quiver Jadestone Bolts Emerald Bolts
Passive Old Summoning Amulet
Consumable Ranged Hinder Scroll

The following gear is starter gear to farm cult imps for barrier. If you do not have Big ol Ron, simulate how many barrier dust you are receiving with your alternative, and potentially use ranged on cult members instead. It is recommended to upgrade the melee armour used, with a preference for upgrading Terran. This is because the extra Damage Reduction is required for the Underwater Ruins. The equipment below will result in roughly 2,400 barrier dust an hour. More or less can be obtained depending on the actual gear and other bonusses used. The amount of barrier dust an hour rises to around 3,100 with Terran fully upgraded to (B). Depending on your choice in the next section, you do not need to fully upgrade Terran.

Again, Terran gear is recommended over Ragnar with the assumption that this will be (partially) upgraded into (B).

SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
Helmet Terran God Helmet
Platebody Terran God Platebody
Platelegs Terran God Platelegs
Boots Terran God Boots
Gloves Barrier Draining Gloves
Cape Maximum Skillcape Ancient Infernal Cape Infernal Cape
Amulet Lesser Summoning Amulet
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring Ring of Barrier Touch
Weapon Big ol Ron
Passive Old Summoning Amulet
Consumable Melee Hinder Scroll

It is advised that the player stays at Cult Grounds until the Summoner's Blessed Ring is obtained. This is also a good time to go back to

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Magic Mirror

with the gear recommended here since the Trickery Mirror is required for the next section. With fully upgraded Aeris (B) and the other barrier damage items, it shouldn't be a problem at all taking these down much faster than before. Lastly, if the player has finished

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Into the Mist

at least once, and thus has obtained the passive slot, it's a good idea to go for another item. The Barrier Burn Shield from the Trickery Temple can be used in the passive slot for a lot of extra barrier damage, which will be useful because enemies from now on have a lot more barrier health.

Melantis?

This section is about unlocking the final combat zone and dungeon from Atlas of Discovery.

Requirements

Melantis is a Point of Interest that first needs to be discovered to unlock the Underwater City and Underwater Ruins dungeon and combat area.

The player first needs to find Melantis Clue 1 from the Monuments dig site and follow a trail of clues. Alternatively, you can look for the solution here.

Underwater Ruins

Requirements

  • Have followed this guide up until this point, or have obtained all relevant items mentioned in this guide.
  • Discover Melantis

Recommended

The Underwater Ruins contains 4 enemies of which 3 drop weapons that are potentially an upgrade. The monsters also all drop plenty of Barrier Dust, which allows for easy upgrading of the remaining god armours that haven't been upgraded yet.

The player has a choice of killing the following monsters:

These monsters and their drops can be obtained in order, since they are all one part of the combat triangle. For example, the Mermaid Archer can be killed for the longbow, which can then be used on the Merman for the staff which then can be used to obtain the trident from the Merman Guard.

It is strongly recommended to start this section with the Ultima Godsword and killing Mermaid Archers. This is because the Ultima Godsword is a very strong weapon, and the Engulfing Vortex Longbow resulting from this is also a very strong weapon.

Mermaid Archer

The following gear is recommended for the Mermaid Archer, since she has a very high max hit. Getting the Ultima Godsword is highly recommended to start killing Mermaid Archers. Alternatively, Merman Guards can be killed first to obtain the Hasty Trident.

The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!

SlotItemDR%
Helmet Terran God Helmet (B)8%
Platebody Terran God Platebody (B)8%
Platelegs Terran God Platelegs (B)8%
Boots Terran God Boots (B)8%
Gloves (B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces6%
Cape Ancient Infernal Cape5%
Amulet Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs3%
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring0%
Gem Devouring Barrier Gem0%
Weapon Ultima Godsword8%
Passive Barrier Burn Shield0%
Consumable Whetstone0%
Total54%

Merman

The best weapon, by far, for killing Mermans is the Engulfing Vortex Longbow. Therefor it is suggested to get this bow from Mermaid Archers before killing Mermans. Mermans have a significantly lower maximum hit. As a result, the player needs a much lower auto-eat threshold and damage reduction. It is suggested to use a Ranged Strength Potion IV or Diamond Luck Potion IV, whichever results in more kills per hour.

The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!

SlotItemDR%
Helmet Aeris God Helmet (B)8%
Platebody Aeris God Platebody (B)8%
Platelegs Aeris God Platelegs (B)8%
Boots Aeris God Boots (B)8%
Gloves (B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces6%
Cape Cape of Prat0%
Amulet Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs3%
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring0%
Gem Devouring Barrier Gem0%
Weapon Engulfing Vortex Longbow8%
Quiver Ancient Arrows0%
Passive Barrier Burn Shield0%
Consumable Ranged Hinder Scroll0%
Total49%

Merman Guard

Merman Guards can be killed with the Cloudburst Staff or the Water Pulse Staff effectively. However, because the Water Pulse Staff provides 8% extra damage reduction over the Cloudburst Staff, a player would need more hitpoints and more damage reduction to idle this enemy effectively.

Additionally, since the Water Pulse Staff cannot miss, a Magic Damage Potion IV can result in more kills per hour over the Cloudburst Staff.

The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!

SlotItemDR%
Helmet Glacia God Helmet (B)8%
Platebody Glacia God Platebody (B)8%
Platelegs Glacia God Platelegs (B)8%
Boots Glacia God Boots (B)8%
Gloves (B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces6%
Cape Skull Cape3%
Amulet Old Summoning Amulet0%
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring0%
Gem Devouring Barrier Gem0%
Weapon Water Pulse Staff8%
Passive Barrier Burn Shield0%
Consumable Magic Hinder Scroll0%
Total49%

Underwater City

Requirements

Recommended

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     Level 99     for the Relic Shield
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    Piety
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    Battleheart
  • Agility obstacles that provide damage reduction

The enemies, and especially the

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Nagaia

hit very hard in this dungeon. A lot of damage reduction is required in order to idle this dungeon without dying. Alternatively, the player can return after having progressed through the Throne of the Herald expansion. Having more hitpoints or other damage reducing and damage inflicting bonusses can greatly speed up the clear times of this dungeon. The Relic Shield is preferred over the Earth Layered Shield, because it offers 4% more damage reduction at

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 Level 90

and above. Alternatively the Devouring Barrier Shield can be used, once the upgrade item has been obtained from this dungeon. However, the player should check if the 4% reduction in DR doesn't result in death. The Eradicating Gloves (m) should be equipped immediately when obtained from this dungeon. Clearing the Underwater City dungeon provides 1 Barrier God Shard every time it is cleared. These can be used to upgrade (B) god armours into their respective (C) armours. These can then be used to very effectively clear

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Crystal Depths

for Crystal Binding Dust if the player hasn't already done this.

The gear below assumes an optimal situation for the gear that is available at this point. When diverting from this gear, be sure you have auto-eat threshold and damage reduction to idle this enemy!

SlotItemDR%
Helmet Terran God Helmet (B)8%
Platebody Terran God Platebody (B)8%
Platelegs Terran God Platelegs (B)8%
Boots Terran God Boots (B)8%
Gloves (B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces6%
Cape Ancient Infernal Cape5%
Amulet Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs3%
Ring Summoner's Blessed Ring0%
Gem Devouring Barrier Gem0%
Weapon Tidal Edge0%
Offhand Relic Shield13%
Passive Barrier Burn Shield0%
Consumable Melee Hinder Scroll0%
Total59%
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