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[https://www.melvoridle.com Melvor Idle] is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incremental_game idle game] inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuneScape Runescape] and as such, much of the time spent playing can be done without making any inputs. Although a lot of the systems in Melvor Idle can be understood intuitively, beginning the game can be overwhelming for some new players. This guide will help explain the basics and give you some useful information to get started. The information covered here is often explained in much greater depth on the relative pages for each subject being discussed. | [https://www.melvoridle.com Melvor Idle] is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incremental_game idle game] inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuneScape Runescape] and as such, much of the time spent playing can be done without making any inputs. Although a lot of the systems in Melvor Idle can be understood intuitively, beginning the game can be overwhelming for some new players. This guide will help explain the basics and give you some useful information to get started. The information covered here is often explained in much greater depth on the relative pages for each subject being discussed. | ||
Before we get started it is recommended that you set up an account with [[Melvor Cloud]]. You can register for an account by selecting Login/Register from the drop down box | Before we get started it is recommended that you set up an account with [[Melvor Cloud]]. You can register for an account by selecting Login/Register from the drop down box in the top right of your Melvor Idle game. Logging in will automatically backup your save file to the cloud every 5 minutes. | ||
== The Interface == | == The Interface == | ||
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==== The Shop ==== | ==== The Shop ==== | ||
{{Main|Reference=Shop}} | {{Main|Reference=Shop}} | ||
The shop is where you can spend your hard earned GP. Here you can buy things like better pickaxes and axes, more bank slots, some ingredients for various skills and more. | The shop is where you can spend your hard earned [[GP]]. Here you can buy things like better pickaxes and axes, more bank slots, some ingredients for various skills and more. | ||
== Basic Skilling == | == Basic Skilling == | ||
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===== Woodcutting ===== | ===== Woodcutting ===== | ||
[[Woodcutting]] | [[Woodcutting]] is the best way to obtain Wood for [[Firemaking]] and [[Fletching]]. You can cut two trees simultaneously by purchasing the Multi-Tree upgrade from the [[Shop#Miscellaneous|Shop]] for 1 million [[GP]] (1000k). | ||
Cutting Logs from Yew, and Magic Trees, to sell for GP is one of the best early game [[Money Making]] strategies. This will earn you between 150,000 and 220,000 GP per hour with a [[Woodcutting#Shop_Upgrades|Dragon Axe]] depending on your Tree Mastery Levels. At level 99 Woodcutting you can purchase a [[Woodcutting Skillcape]] from the [[Shop]] to increase your [[Woodcutting]] speed, further increasing your profits. | Cutting Logs from Yew, and Magic Trees, to sell for [[GP]] is one of the best early game [[Money Making]] strategies. This will earn you between 150,000 and 220,000 [[GP]] per hour with a [[Woodcutting#Shop_Upgrades|Dragon Axe]] depending on your Tree Mastery Levels. At level 99 Woodcutting you can purchase a [[Woodcutting Skillcape]] from the [[Shop]] to increase your [[Woodcutting]] speed, further increasing your profits. | ||
===== Fishing ===== | ===== Fishing ===== | ||
[[Fishing]] allows you to catch [[Fishing#Fish|raw fish]] which can be [[Cooking|Cooked]] for [[food]]. [[Treasure Chest|Treasure Chests]] are special items found randomly through Fishing or dropped by [[Giant Crab|Giant Crabs]]. The [[Treasure Chest]] will contain an [[Amulet of Fishing]] 1% of the time, which increases your base fishing speed by +20%. [[Fishing]] for [[Raw Whale|Raw Whales]] is one of the most profitable [[Money Making]] strategies. | [[Fishing]] is a strong choice as a first skill to level first in Melvor Idle and allows you to catch [[Fishing#Fish|raw fish]] which can be [[Cooking|Cooked]] for [[food]]. [[Treasure Chest|Treasure Chests]] are special items found randomly through Fishing or dropped by [[Giant Crab|Giant Crabs]]. The [[Treasure Chest]] will contain an [[Amulet of Fishing]] 1% of the time, which increases your base fishing speed by +20%. [[Fishing]] is also the only way to obtain the [[Ancient Amulet of Skills]], which provides a +8% XP bonus to non-combat skills. [[Fishing]] for [[Raw Whale|Raw Whales]] is one of the most profitable [[Money Making]] strategies. | ||
===== Firemaking ===== | ===== Firemaking ===== | ||
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[[Mining]] is another strong option to level first. The [[Mastery|Mastery Level]] of each [[Mining#Ores|ore]] affects how many times you can mine it before it's depleted and needs to respawn. The more valuable the [[Mining#Ores|ore]] is the longer the respawn time will be, with durations ranging from 1 to 120 seconds. Every time you mine there's a 1% chance you will find a random [[Mining#Gems|Gem]] in addition to your [[Mining#Ores|ore]]. | [[Mining]] is another strong option to level first. The [[Mastery|Mastery Level]] of each [[Mining#Ores|ore]] affects how many times you can mine it before it's depleted and needs to respawn. The more valuable the [[Mining#Ores|ore]] is the longer the respawn time will be, with durations ranging from 1 to 120 seconds. Every time you mine there's a 1% chance you will find a random [[Mining#Gems|Gem]] in addition to your [[Mining#Ores|ore]]. | ||
Mining with [[Gem Gloves]] is one of the most effective [[Money Making]] strategies available in the early game. At 99 Mining with Gem Gloves and a [[Mining Skillcape]] you can earn up to 500k GP an hour while idle mining. | Mining with [[Gem Gloves]] is one of the most effective [[Money Making]] strategies available in the early game. At 99 Mining with Gem Gloves and a [[Mining Skillcape]] you can earn up to 500k [[GP]] an hour while idle mining. | ||
===== Smithing ===== | ===== Smithing ===== | ||
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===== Thieving ===== | ===== Thieving ===== | ||
[[Thieving]] lets you Pickpocket for GP and items. [[Thieving Gloves]] sold at the [[Shop]] give you +10% to your [[Thieving]] success rate when equipped. [[Thieving]] is the only way to find the [[Chapeau Noir]] hat and is arguably the best way to obtain [[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]]. At level 30 [[Thieving]] the [[Farmer]] will be unlocked and is a prime target for acquiring seeds early on. You will only earn experience and on successful Pickpocket attempts. | [[Thieving]] lets you Pickpocket for [[GP]] and items. [[Thieving Gloves]] sold at the [[Shop]] give you +10% to your [[Thieving]] success rate when equipped. [[Thieving]] is the only way to find the [[Chapeau Noir]] hat and is arguably the best way to obtain [[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]]. At level 30 [[Thieving]] the [[Farmer]] will be unlocked and is a prime target for acquiring seeds early on. You will only earn experience and on successful Pickpocket attempts. | ||
===== Farming ===== | ===== Farming ===== | ||
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===== Herblore ===== | ===== Herblore ===== | ||
[[Herblore]] is used to Brew Potions. A single Potion has many Charges and can be equipped to the Potion slot available for each Skill, which is accessed from the top right of your screen. Once the Charges from a single Potion have been consumed, a new one can be used automatically if "Auto re-use potion" has been enabled in the [[Settings]] Menu. [[Bird Nest Potion I|Bird Nest Potions]] are useful in the early game when levelling [[Woodcutting]] for extra Seeds or GP. | [[Herblore]] is used to Brew Potions. A single Potion has many Charges and can be equipped to the Potion slot available for each Skill, which is accessed from the top right of your screen. Once the Charges from a single Potion have been consumed, a new one can be used automatically if "Auto re-use potion" has been enabled in the [[Settings]] Menu. [[Bird Nest Potion I|Bird Nest Potions]] are useful in the early game when levelling [[Woodcutting]] for extra Seeds or [[GP]]. | ||
== Patreon Items == | == Patreon Items == | ||
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===== Skillcapes ===== | ===== Skillcapes ===== | ||
When any skill reaches the maximum level of 99 a [[Skillcapes|Skillcape]] will become available for purchase from the [[Shop]] for 1000k GP. [[Skillcapes]] often have very powerful effects, like giving you [[Mining Skillcape|bonus Coal Ore for every mining action]] or [[Herblore Skillcape|doubling your potion production]]. | When any skill reaches the maximum level of 99 a [[Skillcapes|Skillcape]] will become available for purchase from the [[Shop]] for 1000k [[GP]]. [[Skillcapes]] often have very powerful effects, like giving you [[Mining Skillcape|bonus Coal Ore for every mining action]] or [[Herblore Skillcape|doubling your potion production]]. | ||
===== Chapeau Noir ===== | ===== Chapeau Noir ===== | ||
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===== Amulet of Looting ===== | ===== Amulet of Looting ===== | ||
[[Amulet of Looting]] has a 4.55% [[Spider Chest|drop rate]] from a [[Combat]] Level 157 [[Spider King|boss]] in the [[Spider Forest]] [[Dungeon]]. This amulet allows you to Autoloot, although you likely won't be able to grind the [[Spider King|boss]] that drops it until the mid-game when you are fairly strong. | [[Amulet of Looting]] has a 4.55% [[Spider Chest|drop rate]] from a [[Combat]] Level 157 [[Spider King|boss]] in the [[Spider Forest]] [[Dungeon]]. This amulet allows you to Autoloot, although you likely won't be able to grind the [[Spider King|boss]] that drops it until the mid-game when you are fairly strong. | ||
===== Ancient Ring of Skills ===== | |||
[[Ancient Ring of Skills]] provides +8% XP from non-combat Skills when equipped. It can be found through [[Fishing]] as a [[Fishing#Special|Special Item]], with a 0.01% drop rate. It is one of the rarest items in the game, although it has the potential to save you days of grinding if you're lucky enough to get it early. | |||
===== Gem Gloves ===== | ===== Gem Gloves ===== | ||
[[Gem Gloves]] are a [[Money Making]] staple, costing 500k GP from the Shop and coming with 2000 charges. Once all the charges have been used by [[Mining#Ores|Mining Ore]] and the [[Mining#Gems|Gems]] found are sold you are expected to receive around 762k GP, which is a 262,000 GP profit on your 500k purchase. | [[Gem Gloves]] are a [[Money Making]] staple, costing 500k [[GP]] from the Shop and coming with 2000 charges. Once all the charges have been used by [[Mining#Ores|Mining Ore]] and the [[Mining#Gems|Gems]] found are sold you are expected to receive around 762k [[GP]], which is a 262,000 [[GP]] profit on your 500k purchase. | ||
== Upgrading Armour == | == Upgrading Armour == | ||
{{Main|Reference=Upgrading Items}} | {{Main|Reference=Upgrading Items}} | ||
Certain types of armour can be upgraded using [[Silver Bar|Silver Bars]], [[Gold Bar|Gold Bars]], and GP. An armour piece must first be upgraded to (S) using [[Silver Bar|Silver Bars]] and GP, before it can be upgraded to (G) using [[Gold Bar|Gold Bars]] and GP. Once armour has the (G) prefix it has been fully upgraded and cannot be upgraded again. Low tier armour pieces are relatively cheap to upgrade, so there is little downside to doing so. | Certain types of armour can be upgraded using [[Silver Bar|Silver Bars]], [[Gold Bar|Gold Bars]], and [[GP]]. An armour piece must first be upgraded to (S) using [[Silver Bar|Silver Bars]] and [[GP]], before it can be upgraded to (G) using [[Gold Bar|Gold Bars]] and [[GP]]. Once armour has the (G) prefix it has been fully upgraded and cannot be upgraded again. Low tier armour pieces are relatively cheap to upgrade, so there is little downside to doing so. | ||
== Early Game Goal == | == Early Game Goal == | ||