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The following guide takes the player through the combat of the {{AoD}} [[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. | The following guide takes the player through the combat of the {{AoD}} [[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. | ||
A lot of the combat for {{AoD}} is locked behind both the {{Skill|Cartography}} and {{Skill|Archaeology}} skills so progress those if you have locked combat areas/dungeons. | A lot of the combat for {{AoD}} [[Atlas of Discovery Expansion|Atlas Of Discovery]] is locked behind both the {{Skill|Cartography}} and {{Skill|Archaeology}} skills so progress those if you have locked combat areas/dungeons. | ||
This Guide is NOT designed with the [[Ancient Relics]] Game Mode in mind. Players looking for more information about that [[Game Mode]] should visit the [[Ancient Relics/Guide|Ancient Relics Guide]]. | This Guide is NOT designed with the [[Ancient Relics]] Game Mode in mind. Players looking for more information about that [[Game Mode]] should visit the [[Ancient Relics/Guide|Ancient Relics Guide]]. There is also the {{Icon|Barrier|notext=true|nolink=true}} [[Barrier/Guide|Barrier Guide]] which can be used as an alternative to this guide. | ||
A simplistic order for completing {{AoD}} Combat: | A simplistic order for completing {{AoD}} Combat: | ||
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# Upgrade god gear to {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody (B)|notext=true|nolink=true}} (B) | # Upgrade god gear to {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody (B)|notext=true|nolink=true}} (B) | ||
# Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}} | # Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}} | ||
# {{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer | # {{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer}} | ||
# {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} | # {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} | ||
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The primary mechanic added to the game in {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} is {{Icon|Barrier}}, a powerful shield that is entirely immune to player attacks while active. In order to break barriers, the player must utilize {{Skill|Summoning}} Familiars that deal damage such as the {{ItemIcon|Golbin Thief}} or {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}}. Clear speed will be almost entirely determined by how fast you can break the {{Icon|Barrier}} so make sure to prioritize summon max hit in your builds. | The primary mechanic added to the game in {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} is {{Icon|Barrier}}, a powerful shield that is entirely immune to player attacks while active. In order to break barriers, the player must utilize {{Skill|Summoning}} Familiars that deal damage such as the {{ItemIcon|Golbin Thief}} or {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}}. Clear speed will be almost entirely determined by how fast you can break the {{Icon|Barrier}} so make sure to prioritize summon max hit in your builds. | ||
Higher hit chance weapons are strongly recommended during the entire combat section, unless the alternative is required for [[Damage Reduction]] or the alternative simply does more damage. This is because the [[familiar]]'s hit-chance is based on the player's hit chance, the higher the hit chance, the better. | |||
''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 [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to verify how to get the most kills per hour or drops per hour.'' | ''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 [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to verify how to get the most kills per hour or drops per hour.'' | ||
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===={{SlotIcon|gem}} Gem Slot==== | ===={{SlotIcon|gem}} Gem Slot==== | ||
A new {{SlotIcon|gem}} gem equipment slot has been added which allows you to squeeze out higher summon max hit damage with gems like {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Gem}} or give various non {{Icon|Barrier}} modifiers such as the {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}} which reduces player attack interval. | |||
===={{Skill|Cartography|notext=true}} Points of Interest==== | ===={{Skill|Cartography|notext=true}} Points of Interest==== | ||
Another mechanic added | Another mechanic added is {{Skill|Cartography|notext=true}} [[Cartography#All_Points_of_Interest|Points of Interest]]. Once mastered in {{Skill|Cartography}}, they can be travelled to to give the player both positive and negative modifiers. | ||
Reccomended points of interest to use for | Reccomended points of interest to use for combat are: | ||
* {{POIIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} for respawn timer reduction | * {{POIIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} for respawn timer reduction | ||
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Having progressed through {{TotH}} combat will make {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} combat significantly easier. This is due to the huge damage increase in the {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} compared to {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}, the summon set from {{ZoneIcon|Necromancers Palace}} and the endgame weapons from {{ZoneIcon|Golden Cloud Mountains}}. | Having progressed through {{TotH}} combat will make {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} combat significantly easier. This is due to the huge damage increase in the {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} compared to {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}, the summon set from {{ZoneIcon|Necromancers Palace}} and the endgame weapons from {{ZoneIcon|Golden Cloud Mountains}}. | ||
==={{Skill|Summoning|notext=true|nolink=true}} Summoning=== | ==={{Skill|Summoning|notext=true|nolink=true}} Summoning=== | ||
There are two main summoning synergies to use | There are two main summoning synergies to use for {{Icon|Barrier}} focused combat: | ||
* {{TotH}} {{SkillReq|Summoning|115}} {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} for huge summoning max hit damage | * {{TotH}} {{SkillReq|Summoning|115}} {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} for huge summoning max hit damage | ||
* {{SkillReq|Summoning|90}} {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} if you haven't unlocked the above synergy | * {{SkillReq|Summoning|90}} {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} if you haven't unlocked the above synergy | ||
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===Early Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ===Early Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ||
After collecting the first three god sets from: {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}, {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon}} and {{ZoneIcon|Earth God Dungeon}} the player will be well equipped to start | After collecting the first three god sets from: {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}, {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon}} and {{ZoneIcon|Earth God Dungeon}} the player will be well equipped to start combat. Immediate goals are to begin gathering {{Icon|Barrier}} damaging equipment. The first gear the player will get is actually from the {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} in {{Skill|Archaeology}}. Remember {{Skill|Cartography}} and {{Skill|Archaeology}} are crucial to progressing {{AoD}} [[Atlas of Discovery Expansion|Atlas Of Discovery]] combat. | ||
====Major Goals==== | ====Major Goals==== | ||
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===Mid Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ===Mid Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ||
After completing the early game | After completing the early game the next goal is to unlock the {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}} dungeon as fast as possible and farm it to upgrade your god gear to {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody (B)|notext=true}} (B). The difficulty starts ramping up here. If you are struggling to defeat these dungeons check the individual strategy guides on each dungeons page. | ||
====Major Goals==== | ====Major Goals==== | ||
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===Late Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ===Late Game Atlas of Discovery=== | ||
The main goal of late game | The main goal of late game is to find {{POIIcon|Melantis}}, collect the three weapons from {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}}, finishing {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} and then acquiring endgame clear speed items for the subsequent {{PetIcon|Lumi|notext=true}} pet farms. | ||
====Major Goals==== | ====Major Goals==== | ||
# Optionally; Finish {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} at least once for the {{SlotIcon|passive}} passive slot | # Optionally; Finish {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} at least once for the {{SlotIcon|passive}} passive slot | ||
# Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}} through following a trail of clues (solution [[Melantis Clue 1|here]] for lazy people) | # Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}} through following a trail of clues (solution [[Melantis Clue 1|here]] for lazy people) | ||
# | # {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}} from {{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer}}. {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Gem}} in your {{SlotIcon|gem}} gem slot. Optionally; {{ItemIcon|Water Pulse Staff}} from {{MonsterIcon|Merman}} and {{ItemIcon|Hasty Trident}} from {{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} can be acquired but they are easily replaced | ||
# {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} ([[Underwater City/Guide|guide]] higly reccomended!). Equip {{ItemIcon|Eradicating Gloves (m)}} as soon as they are found (for those using {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon|notext=true}} summon set play around with the [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to decide whether to use them or not) | # {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} ([[Underwater City/Guide|guide]] higly reccomended!). Equip {{ItemIcon|Eradicating Gloves (m)}} as soon as they are found (for those using {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon|notext=true}} summon set play around with the [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to decide whether to use them or not) | ||
# {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Shield}} for {{SlotIcon|shield}} shield slot and {{ItemIcon|Knight's Summoning Defender}} for {{SlotIcon|passive}} passive slot are both reccomended for further | # {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Shield}} for {{SlotIcon|shield}} shield slot and {{ItemIcon|Knight's Summoning Defender}} for {{SlotIcon|passive}} passive slot are both reccomended for further farming | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 29 July 2024
Introduction
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.
A lot of the combat for Atlas Of Discovery is locked behind both the
and
skills so progress those if you have locked combat areas/dungeons.
This Guide is NOT designed with the Ancient Relics Game Mode in mind. Players looking for more information about that Game Mode should visit the Ancient Relics Guide. There is also the Barrier Guide which can be used as an alternative to this guide.
A simplistic order for completing Combat:
- Acquire god gear sets from: Error creating thumbnail: File missingAir God Dungeon,Error creating thumbnail: File missingWater God Dungeon andError creating thumbnail: File missingEarth God Dungeon
- Find Torn Chart
- Excavate Ancient Market to get some starting gear
- Blind Ghost
- Vampiric Bat
- Find Ancient Stone Tablet
- Golem Territory
- Find Old Route Chart
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- Find Torn Scrolls
- Trickery Temple
- Find Lost Cursed Text
- Cult Grounds
- Upgrade god gear to (B)
- Discover Melantis
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- Underwater City
How Atlas of Discovery affects Base Game Combat
Barrier Combat
The primary mechanic added to the game in is Barrier, a powerful shield that is entirely immune to player attacks while active. In order to break barriers, the player must utilize
Familiars that deal damage such as the
or
. Clear speed will be almost entirely determined by how fast you can break the Barrier so make sure to prioritize summon max hit in your builds.
Higher hit chance weapons are strongly recommended during the entire combat section, unless the alternative is required for Damage Reduction or the alternative simply does more damage. This is because the familiar's hit-chance is based on the player's hit chance, the higher the hit chance, the better.
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.
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Gem Slot
A new gem equipment slot has been added which allows you to squeeze out higher summon max hit damage with gems like Devouring Barrier Gem or give various non Barrier modifiers such as the Agile Gem which reduces player attack interval.
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Another mechanic added is
Points of Interest. Once mastered in
, they can be travelled to to give the player both positive and negative modifiers.
Reccomended points of interest to use for combat are:
- Unhallowed Wasteland for respawn timer reduction
- Dark Waters for melee
- Bandit Hideout for ranged
- The Academia Arcanum for magic
These can also be simulated in the Combat Simulator to avoid the expensive travel costs.
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Unfortunately
were nerfed so don't worry about those.
Stats and Buffs
Having progressed through combat will make combat significantly easier. This is due to the huge damage increase in the Spectre Spider compared to
Tortoise, the summon set from
and the endgame weapons from
.
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There are two main summoning synergies to use for Barrier focused combat:
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- Error creating thumbnail: File missingLevel 90 TortoiseError creating thumbnail: File missingDragon if you haven't unlocked the above synergy
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Base Game
Collect the first three god sets from:
,
and
. Collecting the fire god set from
will also be helpful but not strictly required. It is only for endgame clear speed improvement when you have enough damage reduction already.
Throne of the Herald
Ensure you have the following armour from
. This will be BIS save for a few items near the end of :
- Hood of Shade Summon
- Amulet of Curse Totem Summon
- Gloves of Greater Shade Summon
- Ring of Phantom Summon
Collect the three weapons from
as these are the BIS for most encounters:
Acquiring the Superior Max Skillcape will also be helpful.
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- Diamond Luck Potion IV is BIS if you haven't built Error creating thumbnail: File missingWaterfall Crossing yet
- Max Hit potions can be a solid and reliable source of increased damage
- Damage Reduction Potion IV is incredibly useful for meeting DR requirements
- Penetration Potion IV are potentially the highest amount of raw dps that can be gained from a potion and, once unlocked, can be used as the default combat potion for all Expansion Combat as soon as Ectoplasm is easily farmed
- Critical Strike Potion IV are about equal to Penetration Potions in most situations, but require a material that is easier to obtain without doing difficult combat
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- Error creating thumbnail: File missingBattleborn is goated so pretty much always use this
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Consumables
- Fervor Scroll
- Monster Hunter Scroll
- Summoner's Blessing is good but requires a lot of effort to get so use sparingly
- Blood Chalice
- Power Crystals
- Relic Whetstone and Charged Relic Quiver are technically good but they take so much effort to get they are ultimately useless
Make sure to run in Combat Simulator to find out what to use! These are just recommendations.
Atlas of Discovery Combat
Early Game Atlas of Discovery
After collecting the first three god sets from:
,
and
the player will be well equipped to start combat. Immediate goals are to begin gathering Barrier damaging equipment. The first gear the player will get is actually from the Ancient Market in
. Remember
and
are crucial to progressing Atlas Of Discovery combat.
Major Goals
- Excavate Old Summoning Amulet and Ring of Summoning from Ritual Site
- Farm Barrier Gem from Ancient Market to create Tortoise (you only need one for gem slot if you have a lot of Spectre Spider already)
- Lesser Summoning Amulet from Blind Ghost
- Craft Ring of Barrier Touch
- Sapping Barrier Gem and Barrier Sapping Gloves from Vampiric Bat
- Excavate Ancient Silk from Bazaar to craft Ancient Infernal Cape
- Optionally; Max all skills for the Max Skillcape
- Excavate Ancient Stone Tablet from Monuments
- Farm 11 Draining Barrier Gem from Golem Territory to upgrade your gloves to Barrier Draining Gloves and to equip one in your gem slot
Mid Game Atlas of Discovery
After completing the early game the next goal is to unlock the Cult Grounds dungeon as fast as possible and farm it to upgrade your god gear to (B). The difficulty starts ramping up here. If you are struggling to defeat these dungeons check the individual strategy guides on each dungeons page.
Major Goals
- Find Old Route Chart
- Complete Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnholy Forest once
- Find Torn Scrolls
- Complete Trickery Temple once
- Find Lost Cursed Text
- Adaptive Summoning Amulet from Error creating thumbnail: File missingCult Imp
- Farm Cult Grounds until you have enough Barrier Exalted Shard and Siphoning Barrier Gem to upgrade your air god and then earth god armour to (B). The helmet for both should be skipped if you have the summon set from . Barrier Dust can be farmed from either Error creating thumbnail: File missingCult Imp orError creating thumbnail: File missingCult Member
- Equip Summoner's Blessed Ring from Cult Grounds unless you are using the summon set from
Late Game Atlas of Discovery
The main goal of late game is to find Melantis, collect the three weapons from Underwater Ruins, finishing Underwater City and then acquiring endgame clear speed items for the subsequent pet farms.
Major Goals
- Optionally; Finish Error creating thumbnail: File missingInto the Mist at least once for the passive slot
- Discover Melantis through following a trail of clues (solution here for lazy people)
- Engulfing Vortex Longbow from Error creating thumbnail: File missingMermaid Archer. Devouring Barrier Gem in your gem slot. Optionally; Water Pulse Staff fromError creating thumbnail: File missingMerman and Hasty Trident fromError creating thumbnail: File missingMerman Guard can be acquired but they are easily replaced
- Underwater City (guide higly reccomended!). Equip Eradicating Gloves (m) as soon as they are found (for those using summon set play around with the Combat Simulator to decide whether to use them or not)
- Devouring Barrier Shield for shield slot and Knight's Summoning Defender for passive slot are both reccomended for further farming
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