How to Start Playing RavenQuest

RavenQuest is a game that combines combat, exploration, and character development. To get a good start, it's key to understand how to distribute attributes, choose the right equipment, and develop a progression strategy. Below are the basics to start your adventure in the game.

Character and Archetype Selection in RavenQuest

In RavenQuest, you can fully customize your character with the archetype system. There are no fixed classes, allowing you to adapt your playstyle throughout the adventure.

Which archetypes to choose at the beginning?

Ranged combat or explosive damage:

• Archery: Ideal for ranged attack and control.
• Fire and Ice: Magical combat with explosions of fire and ice.

Melee combat or defense:

• Warfare: Physical damage with self-healing and mobility.
• Protection: Defend your allies and absorb damage for them.

Support or magical damage:

• Sacred: Healing and support, with some damage.
• Spiritual: Boost your allies and deal damage with wind magic.
• Occultism: Ranged damage with curses and debuffs.

How to create a balanced character?

• Initial attributes: Prioritize Might for physical damage or Intelligence for magic.
• Experiment with archetypes: You can change archetypes at any time, so try combinations to find your style.
• Think about equipment: If playing in a group, choose archetypes that complement other players.

When to change your archetypes?

• Story progression or level changes: To access new abilities.
• Facing new enemies: Change according to the weaknesses or resistances of the enemy.
• Playing in a group: Switch to a support archetype if the team needs it.

Attribute Distribution and Builds

Attributes in RavenQuest are key to maximizing your character's performance in combat. It's important to choose an appropriate build based on your preferred playstyle.

• Physical Builds: These builds invest points in Might (strength) to increase physical damage. It is recommended to prioritize this attribute until level 40-45.
• Magical Builds: Focus on Intelligence to enhance spells and magical abilities.
• Support Builds (Healers): It’s recommended to play in pairs and switch to healer around level 40 to optimize progression and be effective in PvP and against Aether Echoes.

Additionally, the game has inactive archetypes that grant skill points as you level up, but the priority should always be to improve your character’s effective level.

Equipment Selection

Equipment plays a crucial role in damage and survivability. Choose your equipment based on the type of build you've selected:

• Physical Builds: Focus on improving Might and Weapon Power to optimize combat damage.
• Magical Builds: Prioritize Intelligence and Spell Power to enhance your magical abilities.
• Budget Options: If you prefer a PvE approach, Vitality and Weapon Defense can be useful to improve your survivability.

Recommended Builds for Early Levels

In the early levels, it is recommended to level up Warfare (Physical Damage) or Wizardry (Magical Damage).

Below are some recommended builds according to your playstyle.

Physical Damage Builds

• Shadestriker: Use weapons like Lightblade, Dagger, or One-Handed Axe. Focus on Shadow (20 pts in early game, 50 pts in late game).

• Nightblade: Similar to Shadestriker, but with a focus on Witchcraft for explosive damage (20 pts in early game, 50 pts in late game).

• Fighter: Use Two-Handed Axe, Sword and Shield, or Bow. It is recommended to invest in Archery (24 pts in early game, 50 pts in late game).

Magical Damage and Support Builds

• Blackguard: Use a Staff or Scepter and shield. Focus on Spiritual (20 pts in early game, 50 pts in late game).

• Spellbow: Specialized in continuous damage with Staff and Wizardry (21 pts in early game, 50 pts in late game).

• Cleric: Ideal for support and healing, using Scepter and Shield or Sword and Shield. It is recommended to invest 35 pts in Holy in mid-game and reach 50 pts in late game.

Level Progression in RavenQuest

To progress quickly in the early levels, here are some strategies you can follow:

Level 1-20

• Option 1: Quest Route
  Complete quests efficiently, skipping those with high player congestion. Participate in nearby events to earn more rewards and fast progress.

• Option 2: Combat Route
  Hunt foxes until level 9, then hogs in the underground from level 12. Playing in a duo with a mage and a Warfare/Protection player is an excellent strategy.

Level 20 and beyond

• Follow the quest chain in Sajecho and complete tasks for the Rangers Company to obtain valuable accessories. Find grinding zones where monsters are near your level.

General Recommendations

• Oversupply: Make sure to reach your daily Oversupply to maximize crafting experience.
• Fame: Fame is crucial for earning $QUEST and other in-game benefits. Complete daily activities and quests to increase your fame.
• Runes: Use Runes to enhance your equipment. These can be unlocked through Journals and are essential for optimizing your stats.