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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. | |||
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]]. | ||
A simplistic order for completing {{AoD}} Combat: | |||
# Find {{ItemIcon|Torn Chart}} | |||
# Excavate {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} to get some starting gear | |||
# {{MonsterIcon|Blind Ghost}} | |||
# {{MonsterIcon|Vampiric Bat}} | |||
# Find {{ItemIcon|Ancient Stone Tablet}} | |||
# {{ZoneIcon|Golem Territory}} | |||
# Find {{ItemIcon|Old Route Chart}} | |||
# {{ZoneIcon|Unholy Forest}} | |||
# Find {{ItemIcon|Torn Scrolls}} | |||
# {{ZoneIcon|Trickery Temple}} | |||
# Find {{ItemIcon|Lost Cursed Text}} | |||
# {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}} | |||
# Upgrade god gear to (B) | |||
# Discover {{POIIcon|Melantis}} | |||
# {{MonsterIcon|Mermaid Archer}}, {{MonsterIcon|Merman}}, {{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} | |||
# {{ZoneIcon|Underwater City}} | |||
===Barrier Combat=== | ===Barrier Combat=== | ||
The primary mechanic added to the game in {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} is | 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}}. | ||
Since the combat portion is heavily focused on using familiars the following is strongly recommended: | Since the combat portion is heavily focused on using familiars the following is strongly recommended: | ||
* {{SkillReq|Summoning|90}} | * {{SkillReq|Summoning|90}} | ||
* {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} | * {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} | ||
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. | |||
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. | |||
==Throne of the Herald Expansion== | ==Throne of the Herald Expansion== | ||
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<div class="warningbox">Skip this section if you plan to progress {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} content before {{TotH|Throne of the Herald}}.</div> | <div class="warningbox">Skip this section if you plan to progress {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} content before {{TotH|Throne of the Herald}}.</div> | ||
Having progressed through most of {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} Throne of the Herald's combat will make | Having progressed through most of {{Icon|Throne of the Herald Expansion|notext=true|img=TotH|}} Throne of the Herald's 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}}. | ||
The highest damage familiar synergy for {{TotH|Throne of the Herald}} and {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} is: | The highest damage familiar synergy for {{TotH|Throne of the Herald}} and {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} is: | ||
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* {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} | * {{Synergy|Spectre|Spider}} | ||
Ensure you have the following gear from {{ZoneIcon|Necromancers Palace}}: | Ensure you have the following gear from {{ZoneIcon|Necromancers Palace}}, this will be BIS save for a few items near the end of {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}}: | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon}} | * {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon}} | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Curse Totem Summon}} | * {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Curse Totem Summon}} | ||
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* {{ItemIcon|Ring of Phantom Summon}} | * {{ItemIcon|Ring of Phantom Summon}} | ||
Collect the three weapons from {{ZoneIcon|Golden Cloud Mountains}} as these are the | Collect the three weapons from {{ZoneIcon|Golden Cloud Mountains}} as these are the BIS for most {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} encounters: | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Agile Wings Rapier | * {{ItemIcon|Agile Wings Rapier}} | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Feather Storm Crossbow | * {{ItemIcon|Feather Storm Crossbow}} | ||
* {{ItemIcon|Slicing Maelstrom Wand | * {{ItemIcon|Slicing Maelstrom Wand}} | ||
Acquiring the {{ItemIcon|Superior Max Skillcape}} will also be helpful. | Acquiring the {{ItemIcon|Superior Max Skillcape}} will also be helpful. | ||
==Atlas of Discovery Combat== | |||
{{Menu}}[[Category:Guides]] | {{Menu}}[[Category:Guides]] | ||
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guide to combat. For frequently asked questions (FAQ), see Atlas of Discovery FAQ.
guide to combat. For frequently asked questions (FAQ), see Atlas of Discovery FAQ.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.
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.
A simplistic order for completing Combat:
- 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 - Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnholy Forest
- Find
Torn Scrolls 
Trickery Temple- Find
Lost Cursed Text 
Cult Grounds- Upgrade god gear to (B)
- Discover
Melantis - Error creating thumbnail: File missingMermaid Archer,Error creating thumbnail: File missingMerman,Error creating thumbnail: File missingMerman Guard
Underwater City
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
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SummoningFamiliars that deal damage such as the
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Golbin Thiefor
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Unicorn.
Since the combat portion is heavily focused on using familiars the following is strongly recommended:
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Tortoise 
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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.
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.
Throne of the Herald Expansion
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This content is part of the Throne of the Herald Expansion.
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Skip this section if you plan to progress content before 
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content before .
Having progressed through most of Throne of the Herald's combat will make combat significantly easier. This is due to the huge damage increase in the 
Spectre 
Spider compared to
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Dragon, the summon set from
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Necromancers Palaceand the endgame weapons from
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Golden Cloud Mountains.
The highest damage familiar synergy for and is:
Ensure you have the following gear from
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Necromancers Palace, 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
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Golden Cloud Mountains as these are the BIS for most encounters:
Acquiring the 
Superior Max Skillcape will also be helpful.
Atlas of Discovery Combat
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