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== Before Starting Cartography ==
== Before Starting Cartography ==
There are many bonuses that come from other skills and shop-purchases that can significantly boost Cartography. The base interval for Cartography is 5 seconds which can be reduced with various unlocks shown at the end of this guide. It is strongly advised to grab as many of the Cartography/Survey Interval Reductions. The {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} provides <span style="color:green">-30% Survey Interval</span> which makes Skill XP boosts very valuable (due to the finite number of high level, high xp hexes) as well if you wish to go for full map mastery.
There are many bonuses that come from other skills and shop-purchases that can significantly boost Cartography. The base interval for Cartography is 5 seconds which can be reduced with various unlocks shown at the end of this guide. It is strongly advised to grab as many of the Cartography/Survey Interval Reductions. The {{ItemIcon|Superior Cartography Skillcape}} provides <span class="text-positive">-30% Survey Interval</span> which makes Skill XP boosts very valuable (due to the finite number of high level, high XP hexes) as well if you wish to go for full map mastery.


If you are playing a gamemode that caps your experience gain, it is strongly advised you do not survey while at your exp cap. While you will not be locked out of any content, you will be forced to level Cartography by making paper or upgrading maps which is significantly less exp than surveying.
If you are playing a gamemode that caps your experience gain, it is strongly advised you do not survey while at your exp cap. While you will not be locked out of any content, you will be forced to level Cartography by making paper or upgrading maps which is significantly less exp than surveying.


* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Astrology|45}}, provides upwards of <span style="color:green">+8% Skill XP</span> and <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> at {{Icon|Mastery|Mastery Level 60|nolink=true}}.
* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Astrology|45}}, provides upwards of <span class="text-positive">+8% Skill XP</span> and <span class="text-positive">-5% Survey Interval</span> at {{Icon|Mastery|Mastery Level 60|nolink=true}}.
* {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|10}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|15}}, provides <span style="color:green">-5% Survey Interval</span> and <span style="color:green">+5% Skill XP</span>.
* {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|10}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|15}}, provides <span class="text-positive">-5% Survey Interval</span> and <span class="text-positive">+5% Skill XP</span>.
* {{AgilityIcon|Ocean Drifting}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|80}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|70}} and {{SkillReq|Archaeology|70}}, provides <span style="color:green">-5% Cartography Interval</span>.
* {{AgilityIcon|Ocean Drifting}}, unlocked at {{SkillReq|Agility|80}} and requiring {{SkillReq|Cartography|70}} and {{SkillReq|Archaeology|70}}, provides <span class="text-positive">-5% Cartography Interval</span>.


Cartography has 8 '''Temporary''' <span style="color:green">-2% Survey Interval</span> Points of Interest that last for 10 moves. It's important that you know where these are located since they can only be discovered once. The locations can be seen in the image in the [[#Fully_Surveying_all_of_the_Temporary_POI_Hexes|second goal]] section.  
Cartography has 8 '''Temporary''' <span class="text-positive">-2% Survey Interval</span> Points of Interest that last for 10 moves. It's important that you know where these are located since they can only be discovered once. The locations can be seen in the image in the [[#Fully_Surveying_all_of_the_Temporary_POI_Hexes|second goal]] section.  


You may want to gather the materials required to purchase all [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]] from the {{Icon|Shop}} before starting. It is not necessary to do so however it may reduce the amount of times you need to swap obstacles.
You may want to gather the materials required to purchase all [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]] from the {{Icon|Shop}} before starting. It is not necessary to do so however it may reduce the amount of times you need to swap obstacles.
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== Training Cartography ==
== Training Cartography ==
Since Skill XP boosts will change the pathing of this guide, this guide will be using the following to setup. Note this is not the most optimal setup. Check the [[#XP|XP Table]] and [[#Interval|Interval Table]] below for other boosts.
Since Skill XP boosts will change the pathing of this guide, this guide will be using the following to setup. Note this is not the most optimal setup. Check the [[#XP|XP Table]] and [[#Interval|Interval Table]] below for other boosts.
* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa|Nysa's}} with <span style="color:green">-3% Survey Interval</span> and <span style="color:green">+6% Skill XP</span>
* {{ConstellationIcon|Nysa|Nysa's}} with <span class="text-positive">-3% Survey Interval</span> and <span class="text-positive">+6% Skill XP</span>
* {{AgilityIcon|Pit Jump}}, {{AgilityIcon|Tree Climb}} and {{AgilityIcon|A Lovely Jog}} will built for <span style="color:green">+12% Skill XP</span>
* {{AgilityIcon|Pit Jump}}, {{AgilityIcon|Tree Climb}} and {{AgilityIcon|A Lovely Jog}} will built for <span class="text-positive">+12% Skill XP</span>
* {{ItemIcon|Firemaking Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Book of Scholars}} will be worn for <span style="color:green">8% Skill XP</span>
* {{ItemIcon|Firemaking Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Book of Scholars}} will be worn for <span class="text-positive">8% Skill XP</span>


This gives a total of 26% Skill XP out of the maximum 66% in the Base Game and 69% with {{TotH}}.
This gives a total of 26% Skill XP out of the maximum 66% in the Base Game and 69% with {{TotH}}.
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# Follow the Red Path to the Port at {{Hex|12|19}} and Survey this hex until you are level 10. You will not fully survey the Port yet
# Follow the Red Path to the Port at {{Hex|12|19}} and Survey this hex until you are level 10. You will not fully survey the Port yet
#* Make sure to Discover {{POIIcon|Old Village}} at {{Hex|13|17}}
#* Make sure to Discover {{POIIcon|Old Village}} at {{Hex|13|17}}
#* If you Survey {{POIIcon|The Southern Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|12|18}}, make sure you do not Discover this POI. The temporary <span style="color:green">-2% Survey Interval</span> Discovery Reward will be used later
#* If you Survey {{POIIcon|The Southern Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|12|18}}, make sure you do not Discover this POI. The temporary <span class="text-positive">-2% Survey Interval</span> Discovery Reward will be used later
# Follow the Blue Path until you Discover {{POIIcon|Monuments}} at {{Hex|6|11}}
# Follow the Blue Path until you Discover {{POIIcon|Monuments}} at {{Hex|6|11}}
#* Digging for Tiny Artefacts at Monuments will allow you to get {{ItemIcon|Golden Leaf|qty=8}} which can be upgraded into {{ItemIcon|Golden Wreath}} for <span style="color:green">+3% Skill XP</span>
#* Digging for Tiny Artefacts at Monuments will allow you to get {{ItemIcon|Golden Leaf|qty=8}} which can be upgraded into {{ItemIcon|Golden Wreath}} for <span class="text-positive">+3% Skill XP</span>
#* Spending the extra time at Monuments to get {{ItemIcon|Aranite Brush|qty=5}} will increase your chances of getting the Old Spyglass in the next step
#* Spending the extra time at Monuments to get {{ItemIcon|Aranite Brush|qty=5}} will increase your chances of getting the Old Spyglass in the next step
#* Discovering {{POIIcon|The Monolith}} at {{Hex|5|10}} can help reduce the map making interval which will be useful when upgrading the Coral Wreckage map, if you go that route
#* Discovering {{POIIcon|The Monolith}} at {{Hex|5|10}} can help reduce the map making interval which will be useful when upgrading the Coral Wreckage map, if you go that route
#* At Level 15 you will be able to build {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}. Levels 20, 35, and 50 unlocks the first 3 [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]]
#* At Level 15 you will be able to build {{AgilityIcon|River Crossing}}. Levels 20, 35, and 50 unlocks the first 3 [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]]
# If you are not Level 50, get the Shop Purchase in step 4 then return for this step. Follow the Green Path and Discover {{POIIcon|Coral Wreckage}} at {{Hex|7|22}}. You are mainly looking for 1-2 key items
# If you are not Level 50, get the Shop Purchase in step 4 then return for this step. Follow the Green Path and Discover {{POIIcon|Coral Wreckage}} at {{Hex|7|22}}. You are mainly looking for 1-2 key items
## The {{ItemIcon|Old Spyglass}} for <span style="color:green">-10% Survey Interval</span>
## The {{ItemIcon|Old Spyglass}} for <span class="text-positive">-10% Survey Interval</span>
## If travel costs are an issue, you may also get {{ItemIcon|Sailor's Compass}} for <span style="color:green">-6% Travel Costs</span>
## If travel costs are an issue, you may also get {{ItemIcon|Sailor's Compass}} for <span class="text-positive">-6% Travel Costs</span>
#* If you have the GP to do so, refining the Coral Wreckage map to reduce the Medium Artefact Value will help get the Spyglass faster
#* If you have the GP to do so, refining the Coral Wreckage map to reduce the Medium Artefact Value will help get the Spyglass faster
#* Upgrading the map is worth doing. It will take {{Time|8340}} with a 4.35s action time (not including paper making time) plus another {{Time|5820}} to get the Spyglass, assuming an Artefact value of 1. Without upgrading the map, it is expected to take {{Time|12960}}. While it might be ''slightly'' faster to not upgrade the map, if you run out of excavation actions and need to make a new map, it'll greatly increase the time it takes to get the Spyglass. It will also allow you to double your spyglass drop (by refining the map all the way) which can be donated to the museum.
#* Upgrading the map is worth doing. It will take {{Time|8340}} with a 4.35s action time (not including paper making time) plus another {{Time|5820}} to get the Spyglass, assuming an Artefact value of 1. Without upgrading the map, it is expected to take {{Time|12960}}. While it might be ''slightly'' faster to not upgrade the map, if you run out of excavation actions and need to make a new map, it'll greatly increase the time it takes to get the Spyglass. It will also allow you to double your spyglass drop (by refining the map all the way) which can be donated to the museum.
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# Follow the Orange Path towards {{POIIcon|The Pirate's Treasure Trails}} at {{Hex|10|6}} and Discover this hex. It is important this POI gets discovered before Surveying the entire map.
# Follow the Orange Path towards {{POIIcon|The Pirate's Treasure Trails}} at {{Hex|10|6}} and Discover this hex. It is important this POI gets discovered before Surveying the entire map.


===Fully Surveying all of the Temporary POI Hexes===
=== Fully Surveying all of the Temporary POI Hexes ===
[[File:CartographyGuide5-10-min.png|thumb|Visual Representation for Section 2, Steps 1-5]]
[[File:CartographyGuide5-10-min.png|thumb|Visual Representation for Section 2, Steps 1-5]]
An image has been supplied as a visual aid on where to go. The step numbers align with the numbered point on the map.
An image has been supplied as a visual aid on where to go. The step numbers align with the numbered point on the map.


When surveying the following POIs the goal is to '''Survey''' them, not '''Discover''' them unless explicitly stated. After you survey POIs a pop-up will ask you to choose between '''Travel''' or '''View Later'''. It's crucial to always select '''View Later''' as this will not bring you to the POI you just surveyed. Additionally, exercise caution to avoid inadvertently travelling through Hexes that will be discovered in the next step.
When surveying the following POIs the goal is to '''Survey''' them, not '''Discover''' them unless explicitly stated. After you survey POIs a pop-up will ask you to choose between '''Travel''' or '''View Later'''. It's crucial to always select '''View Later''' as this will not bring you to the POI you just surveyed. Additionally, exercise caution to avoid inadvertently travelling through Hexes that will be discovered in the next step.


#Follow the Blue Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Pink Kraken}} at {{Hex|4|16}} and {{POIIcon|The Western Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|1|18}}  
# Follow the Blue Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Pink Kraken}} at {{Hex|4|16}} and {{POIIcon|The Western Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|1|18}}  
#*The Port at {{Hex|2|19}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel costs later
#* The Port at {{Hex|2|19}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel costs later
#Follow the Green Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Southern Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|12|18}}, {{POIIcon|The Watchful Ship}} at {{Hex|14|20}} and {{POIIcon|A Sadge Kraken}} at {{Hex|12|21}}
# Follow the Green Path and '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Southern Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|12|18}}, {{POIIcon|The Watchful Ship}} at {{Hex|14|20}} and {{POIIcon|A Sadge Kraken}} at {{Hex|12|21}}
#*The Port at {{Hex|12|19}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel cost {GP} later
#* The Port at {{Hex|12|19}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel cost {GP} later
#The next POIs will be towards the South side of the map along the Purple Path. '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Sea Noodle}} at {{Hex|23|25}}. You will need to '''Discover''' {{POIIcon|Fisherman's Enclave}} at {{Hex|22|22}} before Surveying the entire map
# The next POIs will be towards the South side of the map along the Purple Path. '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Sea Noodle}} at {{Hex|23|25}}. You will need to '''Discover''' {{POIIcon|Fisherman's Enclave}} at {{Hex|22|22}} before Surveying the entire map
#*Along the path to Fisherman's Enclave, there is a Port that can be '''Discovered''' at {{Hex|21|20}}
#* Along the path to Fisherman's Enclave, there is a Port that can be '''Discovered''' at {{Hex|21|20}}
#*At Level 70, you will unlock another [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrade]] as well as the Obstacle, {{AgilityIcon|Ocean Drifting}}. It is recommended you get both of these if possible.  
#* At Level 70, you will unlock another [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrade]] as well as the Obstacle, {{AgilityIcon|Ocean Drifting}}. It is recommended you get both of these if possible.
#**You will need Archaeology at Level 70 for Ocean Drifting. The next step passes by {{POIIcon|Secret Mines}} {{Hex|21|15}} and {{POIIcon|Quarry}} {{Hex|20|13}}. Along with Coral Wreckage, you can get all of the Rare and lower Artefacts (plus an extra if it's a useful item) at these dig sites. You could also go to {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} {{Hex|0|14}} and {{POIIcon|Stoneworkers}} {{Hex|24|14}} for the {{ItemIcon|Aranite Trowel}} and {{ItemIcon|Aranite Shovel}} first which would increase {{Skill|Archaeology}} xp rates.
#** You will need Archaeology at Level 70 for Ocean Drifting. The next step passes by {{POIIcon|Secret Mines}} {{Hex|21|15}} and {{POIIcon|Quarry}} {{Hex|20|13}}. Along with Coral Wreckage, you can get all of the Rare and lower Artefacts (plus an extra if it's a useful item) at these dig sites. You could also go to {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} {{Hex|0|14}} and {{POIIcon|Stoneworkers}} {{Hex|24|14}} for the {{ItemIcon|Aranite Trowel}} and {{ItemIcon|Aranite Shovel}} first which would increase {{Skill|Archaeology}} XP rates.
#Next up is the Orange Path. You will want to '''Discover''' both {{POIIcon|Old Mine}} at {{Hex|23|14}} and {{POIIcon|The Abandoned Vein Mine}} at {{Hex|22|15}}. These POIs need to be Discovered before Surveying the entire map
# Next up is the Orange Path. You will want to '''Discover''' both {{POIIcon|Old Mine}} at {{Hex|23|14}} and {{POIIcon|The Abandoned Vein Mine}} at {{Hex|22|15}}. These POIs need to be Discovered before Surveying the entire map
#Along the Gray Path, '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|Capital City Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|27|13}}, and {{POIIcon|The Pushy Sailor}} at {{Hex|29|9}}
# Along the Gray Path, '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|Capital City Lighthouse}} at {{Hex|27|13}}, and {{POIIcon|The Pushy Sailor}} at {{Hex|29|9}}
#*The Port at {{Hex|27|14}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel cost later. It is recommended to discover this before heading to The Pushy Sailor
#* The Port at {{Hex|27|14}} can be '''Discovered''' which can help reduce the travel cost later. It is recommended to discover this before heading to The Pushy Sailor
#The {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} at {{Hex|23|8}} should be '''Discovered''' to unlock {{ItemIcon|Crystalized Dragon Fragment}} which is required to unlock the {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Keel Upgrade}} at {{SkillReq|Cartography|85}}.
# The {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} at {{Hex|23|8}} should be '''Discovered''' to unlock {{ItemIcon|Crystalized Dragon Fragment}} which is required to unlock the {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Keel Upgrade}} at {{SkillReq|Cartography|85}}.
#Optionally {{POIIcon|Ritual Site}} at {{Hex|2|2}} can be '''Discovered''' to unlock {{ItemIcon|Cursed Logs}} in woodcutting.  
# Optionally {{POIIcon|Ritual Site}} at {{Hex|2|2}} can be '''Discovered''' to unlock {{ItemIcon|Cursed Logs}} in woodcutting.  
#*Ideally this step can be skipped by completing the Township Task for defeating 100 {{Icon|Soul Taker Witch|type=monster}} rewarding {{ItemIcon|Cursed Logs|qty=25000}}.
#* Ideally this step can be skipped by completing the Township Task for defeating 100 {{Icon|Soul Taker Witch|type=monster}} rewarding {{ItemIcon|Cursed Logs|qty=25000}}.
#*This is required to unlock the {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Keel Upgrade}} at {{SkillReq|Cartography|85}} if the logs from the township task are no longer in your inventory.
#* This is required to unlock the {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Keel Upgrade}} at {{SkillReq|Cartography|85}} if the logs from the township task are no longer in your inventory.
#*This requires {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}} so going to a high xp area to level up may be required. Refer to the diagram in the '''Mastering the Map''' section to identify high xp areas.
#* This requires {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}} so going to a high XP area to level up may be required. Refer to the diagram in the '''Mastering the Map''' section to identify high XP areas.


====All POIs with the temporary survey bonus====
==== All POIs with the temporary survey bonus ====
{{PointOfInterestTable|discoveryModifier=survey}}
{{PointOfInterestTable|discoveryModifier=survey}}


===Revealing the full Map===
=== Revealing the full Map ===
For this step, it's ideal that auto survey is not stopped at any point. If this does occur, restart auto surveying around the same location as the original hex. After discovering the interval POIs, refrain from moving unless the guide mentions to move.
For this step, it's ideal that auto survey is not stopped at any point. If this does occur, restart auto surveying around the same location as the original hex. After discovering the interval POIs, refrain from moving unless the guide mentions to move.


''This step is optional and can be skipped if travel costs are not an issue''. Moving to {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} will cost up to {{GP|50000000}}, depending on discounts. If you wish to cut this cost down, you can''' Survey ONE''' of the following 2 POIs then '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} at {{Hex|18|15}}.
''This step is optional and can be skipped if travel costs are not an issue''. Moving to {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} will cost up to {{GP|50000000}}, depending on discounts. If you wish to cut this cost down, you can''' Survey ONE''' of the following 2 POIs then '''Survey''' {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} at {{Hex|18|15}}.  
#{{POIIcon|Seashade Village}} at {{Hex|7|20}} which is conveniently located above Coral Wreckage
# {{POIIcon|Seashade Village}} at {{Hex|7|20}} which is conveniently located above Coral Wreckage
#{{POIIcon|Rosedale}} at {{Hex|27|18}}. While this would take a bit longer, it's along the way to {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}} which is good if you plan to do some {{Skill|Thieving}}.
# {{POIIcon|Rosedale}} at {{Hex|27|18}}. While this would take a bit longer, it's along the way to {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}} which is good if you plan to do some {{Skill|Thieving}}.
When you are ready to get the interval POIs, Discover one of the first 2 POIs for <span style="color:green">-5% Cartography travel costs</span>, THEN Discover {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} for <span style="color:green">-10% Cartography travel costs</span>.
When you are ready to get the interval POIs, Discover one of the first 2 POIs for <span class="text-positive">-5% Cartography travel costs</span>, THEN Discover {{POIIcon|The Shimmering Sands Outpost}} for <span class="text-positive">-10% Cartography travel costs</span>.


With all of the Temporary <span style="color:green">-2% Survey Interval</span> POIs fully Surveyed, it's time to Discover all of them without traveling to any unnecessary hexes in between. These boosts will only last for 10 moves and there are 8 POIs (+2 if you chose to decrease travel costs). Even though you have 2 spare moves, it is important you do not waste these. You will need to move once at Level 100 and 2-3 more times to hit Level 120. The order for the first 7 POIs is not important however you want to make sure you '''end on''' {{POIIcon|The Pushy Sailor}} at {{Hex|29|9}}.
With all of the Temporary <span class="text-positive">-2% Survey Interval</span> POIs fully Surveyed, it's time to Discover all of them without traveling to any unnecessary hexes in between. These boosts will only last for 10 moves and there are 8 POIs (+2 if you chose to decrease travel costs). Even though you have 2 spare moves, it is important you do not waste these. You will need to move once at Level 100 and 2-3 more times to hit Level 120. The order for the first 7 POIs is not important however you want to make sure you '''end on''' {{POIIcon|The Pushy Sailor}} at {{Hex|29|9}}.


Start by manually Surveying {{Hex|28|9}} and {{Hex|27|8}} then afterwards, Auto Survey {{Hex|26|8}}. If you cannot survey {{Hex|26|8}} due to it being out of survey range, do not move. Survey whichever hex you can reach, ensuring that you auto survey the furthest one. The purpose of surveying this hex specifically is so Auto Survey reaches the higher level hexes near the top middle of the map. Occasionally, you will see POI prompts appear and for these you should click "View Later" to avoid moving from this position. At Level 90 you will want to restart Auto Survey at {{Hex|28|12}} so the Level 90 Hexes around {{Hex|30|16}} get Surveyed. Levels 85 and 99 unlock 2 more [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]].
Start by manually Surveying {{Hex|28|9}} and {{Hex|27|8}} then afterwards, Auto Survey {{Hex|26|8}}. If you cannot survey {{Hex|26|8}} due to it being out of survey range, do not move. Survey whichever hex you can reach, ensuring that you auto survey the furthest one. The purpose of surveying this hex specifically is so Auto Survey reaches the higher level hexes near the top middle of the map. Occasionally, you will see POI prompts appear and for these you should click "View Later" to avoid moving from this position. At Level 90 you will want to restart Auto Survey at {{Hex|28|12}} so the Level 90 Hexes around {{Hex|30|16}} get Surveyed. Levels 85 and 99 unlock 2 more [[#Ship_Upgrades|Ship Upgrades]].
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After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the remainder of the map is fully surveyed. Start Auto Surveying a few hexes away from your current position. This will allow you to restart auto surveying in the event you stop surveying. You should not need to move from {{Hex|31|0}} until the map is fully surveyed.
After moving to The Edge of Darkness, Auto Survey until the remainder of the map is fully surveyed. Start Auto Surveying a few hexes away from your current position. This will allow you to restart auto surveying in the event you stop surveying. You should not need to move from {{Hex|31|0}} until the map is fully surveyed.


===Mastering the Map===
=== Mastering the Map ===
With the map fully revealed you will unlock the ability to master all hexes, which allows you to survey every Hex up to level 5.
With the map fully revealed you will unlock the ability to master all hexes, which allows you to survey every Hex up to level 5.


[[File:Cartography Level Map.png|thumb|Cartography Map showing the level requirement for each hex. Credits: @draedon123 on Discord]]
[[File:Cartography Level Map.png|thumb|Cartography Map showing the level requirement for each hex. Credits: @draedon123 on Discord]]
To reach level 120 you will want to explore areas with higher XP. Hex experience is based on the level of the hex, and the best XP can be found clumped near important POIs. The provided map can help visualize where the highest XP zones are.
To reach level 120 you will want to explore areas with higher XP. Hex experience is based on the level of the hex, and the best XP can be found clumped near important POIs. The provided map can help visualize where the highest XP zones are.


#The hexes surrounding {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} at (31, 0) are level 100. If you followed this guide you are already there so start by surveying these hexes.
# The hexes surrounding {{POIIcon|The Edge of Darkness}} at (31, 0) are level 100. If you followed this guide you are already there so start by surveying these hexes.
#You will need to move to the second location which is the snowy area in the bottom middle, around {{Hex|17|25}}, since there are many high level hexes in this area  
#You will need to move to the second location which is the snowy area in the bottom middle, around {{Hex|17|25}}, since there are many high level hexes in this area.
#* Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|110}}, the final Ship Upgrade, {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Combat Overhaul}}, can be purchased
#* Upon reaching {{SkillReq|Cartography|110}}, the final Ship Upgrade, {{UpgradeIcon|Ship Combat Overhaul}}, can be purchased.
#The top middle is going to be the third location, around {{Hex|12|2}} so you can grab the level 80 and 90 hexes to the East and West
#The top middle is going to be the third location, around {{Hex|12|2}} so you can grab the level 80 and 90 hexes to the East and West
#The last location will be the center of the map, around {{Hex|16|11}}. For this step, either manual or auto surveying can be done. If you have more XP boosts than this guide was using, you may hit level 120 faster by manually surveying. If you choose to auto survey, ensure you auto survey a hex or two away from your location to ensure auto survey can be restarted at any point without having to move.
#The last location will be the center of the map, around {{Hex|16|11}}. For this step, either manual or auto surveying can be done. If you have more XP boosts than this guide was using, you may hit level 120 faster by manually surveying. If you choose to auto survey, ensure you auto survey a hex or two away from your location to ensure auto survey can be restarted at any point without having to move.
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With the map mastered, you can now explore all of the POIs that you have unlocked. Good luck!
With the map mastered, you can now explore all of the POIs that you have unlocked. Good luck!


==Boosters==
== Boosters ==
===Ship Upgrades===
=== Ship Upgrades ===
{{ShipUpgradeTable}}
{{ShipUpgradeTable}}[[Category:Manual Tables]]


[[Category:Manual Tables]]
=== Other Shop Purchases ===
===Other Shop Purchases===
{| class="wikitable col-3-right"
{| class="wikitable col-3-right"
! colspan="2" |Upgrade Name!!Level!!Cost!!Purchase Requirement!!X!!Y!!Modifiers
|-
|-
|{{UpgradeIcon|Cartographer's Enhancement|size=50|notext=true}}||{{AoD}} Cartographer's Enhancement|| ||{{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>
! colspan="2" | Upgrade Name
! Level
! Cost
! Purchase Requirement
! X
! Y
! Modifiers
|-
|-
|{{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|Cartographer's Enhancement|size=50|notext=true}}
| {{AoD}} Cartographer's Enhancement
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| {{GP|3000000}}
| Discover {{POIIcon|The Jagged Labyrinth}}
| 5
| 7
| <span class="text-positive">+2% Cartography Skill XP<br>-5% Cartography survey interval<br>-5% Cartography travel costs</span>
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|{{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|| || ||<span style="color:green">-10% 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 class="text-positive">+2% Cartography Skill XP<br>-5% Cartography survey interval<br>-5% Cartography travel costs</span>
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|{{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|| || ||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>
| {{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
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|<span class="text-positive">-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
|
|
| When combined with {{ItemIcon|Old Spyglass}}<br><span class="text-positive">+5 Cartography Sight Range<br><span class="text-positive">+4 Cartography Survey Range<br><span class="text-positive">-10% Cartography travel costs</span>
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===XP===
=== XP ===
The following things can be used to increase the amount of Cartography XP received.
The following things can be used to increase the amount of Cartography XP received.
{{ModifierTable|increasedGlobalSkillXP,increasedSkillXP,increasedNonCombatSkillXP,increasedSurveyXP|XP Boost|false|filters=skill:Cartography}}
{{ModifierTable|increasedGlobalSkillXP,increasedSkillXP,increasedNonCombatSkillXP,increasedSurveyXP|XP Boost|false|filters=skill:Cartography}}


===Action Time===
=== Action Time ===
This table lists boosts to Survey, Map Upgrade, and Paper Making intervals.
This table lists boosts to Survey, Map Upgrade, and Paper Making intervals.
{{ModifierTable|decreasedSkillIntervalPercent,decreasedSkillInterval,decreasedGlobalSkillIntervalPercent,decreasedMapUpgradeInterval,decreasedPaperMakingInterval,decreasedSurveyInterval|Action Interval|false|filters=skill:Cartography}}
{{ModifierTable|decreasedSkillIntervalPercent,decreasedSkillInterval,decreasedGlobalSkillIntervalPercent,decreasedMapUpgradeInterval,decreasedPaperMakingInterval,decreasedSurveyInterval|Action Interval|false|filters=skill:Cartography}}