Minos: Noob to Veteran Playthrough Guide (Outdated)

Welcome to the evolving world of Minos! This guide outlines a potential path from starting your adventure to becoming a powerful veteran, based on the planned features and systems. Remember, exploration and finding your own way is part of the fun!

Note: This guide is based on research notes for a planned relaunch/rework. Specific details, commands, and balance may change upon actual release.

Phase 1: Getting Started (The Noob Phase)

1. First Steps:

   • (If Applicable) Complete Starter Tasks: Look for a starter zone or guidebook (::guide?) upon login. Completing initial tasks often rewards crucial starter gear, potentially including an AOE set.
   • Essential Commands: Learn these early:
     • ::home: Return to the main hub.
     • ::shops: Access global shops.
     • ::slayer: Manage slayer tasks.
     • ::combiner: Combine items.
     • ::upgrader: Upgrade items.
     • ::salvager: Manage item salvaging (for later).
     • ::progress: Check your main progression path/rewards.
     • ::achieve: View achievements.
     • ::tasks / ::dailys: Check daily tasks.
     • ::events: See current server events/boss timers.
     • ::help: Access help resources or guides.
   • Interface Familiarization: Explore your inventory, equipment tab, skill tab, quest tab (may contain Milestones/Tracks), and prayer book.

2. Early Goals:

   • Basic Combat Levels: Start leveling your combat stats. Use ::autoprestige (if available early) and ::nolvlup to manage leveling messages.
   • Starter Gear: Equip the gear from starter tasks. Look out for the Corrupted Collector's necklace (auto-picks drops) and starter aura/ring/shield.
   • Understand Core Systems: Briefly look at the ::combiner and ::upgrader interfaces to see how item progression works. Check ::sets to understand set bonuses (usually active with 2-4 pieces).

3. Initial Activities:

   • Medium Clue Scrolls: These can drop early cosmetic auras which might offer stats and item collection effects. Check the thieving skill area or other early content for scrolls.
   • Achievement Points: Start working on easy achievements (::achieve), especially skilling ones. Aim for enough points to potentially buy an early beneficial pet from an achievement store if available (like the Captain America -> Raccoon pet mentioned for KC/BP boost).

Phase 2: Early Game Progression (The Novice Phase)

Choose a primary focus, though you'll likely engage with both over time:

Path A: Skilling Route

1. Skill Focus: Level non-combat skills towards the cap (potentially 500). Use ::autoprestige.
2. XP Boosts: Stack multipliers:
   • EXP Totems (Daily Task Store?).
   • Skilling Outfits (Skilling Store?).
   • Skilling Pets (various sources).
   • Experience Scrolls/Boosters (Loyalty Store, Divination crafting, Vote Scrolls).
   • Well of Goodwill (::well - requires cash).
   • Skill of the Hour (::soth?).
3. Resource Management: Convert cash/fragments into Bonds (::combiner), claim bond rewards (::bonds). Use ::t2c (Trash to Cash) for converting unwanted items into currency/resources.

Path B: Slayer & Combat Route

1. Slayer Tasks: Start with the easiest Slayer Master (::slayer) and progress. Complete tasks efficiently, potentially using instances (::train instance max?) for focused kills and AoE weapon use (if you have one).
2. Gear Progression:
   • Look for early hybrid gear (e.g., Pirate minigame gear - 100k stats).
   • Aim for Slayer Level 120 to farm Eternal Dragons (if they exist post-rework) for ~250k stat gear.
   • Craft Invictus weapons (triple hitsplat?) if components drop from relevant content.
3. Slayer Points: Spend points strategically:
   • Unlock essential perks first (Superior Monster Hunter, Special Drops, Wealthy Slayer Master).
   • Save points for Slayer God spawns (::slayer Boss Fights tab) later.
4. Essential Activities:
   • Participate in Globals: Join all global boss fights (::global, ::wb, ::titan).
   • Vote Regularly: Use ::vote, claim rewards (::claimvote), check vote streaks (::vs). Use vote scrolls for damage boosts.
   • Money Zone (::mz): A potential source of early cash flow.

General Early Game Tips:

• Track Progress: Constantly check ::progress, ::npctasks, and ::achieve for rewards.
• Join the Community: Engage in the Discord for tips, group content, and event info.

Phase 3: Mid-Game Progression (The Intermediate Phase)

1. Kill Count (KC) Grind:

   • Goal: Unlock Raids and other KC-gated content. Check requirements via ::progress or teleport menus.
   • Efficiency: Use the best KC-boosting pet available (like the Raccoon pet). This can take 15-20 hours.
   • Alternative: Consider KC skip scrolls if available (Donator Store?).
   • Salvage System (::salvage): Start salvaging unwanted mid-tier drops for tokens (used for DR boosts) and XP. Configure auto-salvage.

2. Gear & Upgrades:

   • Transition: Move beyond Eternal/Invictus gear.
   • Superior Slayer: Farm these efficiently for unique drops and shards.
   • Clue Scrolls (Hard/Elite): Obtain from DBZ Raids (Hard) or other sources. Look for Onyx/Zenyte gear components, powerful Pokemon pets.
   • Item Enhancement (::upgrader, ::combiner): Start upgrading Blessings, Rings, Slayer Helms using shards/materials. Understand success chances and material costs.
   • Equipment Slots (::slots): Begin upgrading slots using Orbs (from Boss Points store, boss drops) for permanent stat boosts per slot.

3. Pokemon Optimization:

   • Acquisition: Get Pokeballs (Boss Points, Loyalty Points, PokeControl minigame). Aim for Ultra/Master balls for better Pokemon. Target top-tiers like Mew, Armored Mewtwo, Arceus.
   • Setup: Remember you can use 2 Pokemon + 1 Boss Pet. Use ::savepokemon.
   • Leveling/Evolution: Level pets (potentially via sacrifice system?) and use Evolution Stones for upgrades/shiny chance.

4. Key Skills:

   • Invention: Level by creating items (::combiner). Aim for level 115+ to unlock powerful recipes/perks. Gather souls/shards from Ultra Bosses.
   • Morphology: Level by using Morph abilities (XP from Bracelets?). Unlock new morphs via tasks/progression.

Phase 4: Late Game Progression (The Advanced Phase)

1. Raids:

   • Progression: Work through the raid tiers (Bleach -> DBZ -> Horror -> ToA -> Dark Souls). Meet KC/gear requirements for each.
   • Rewards: Farm for raid-specific gear (Horror set, Owner set, Eldritch set), pets, permanent boosts, keys, bonds, tokens.
   • Raid Tokens: Use in the Raid Shop for keys, Prayer Boxes (if available), or other supplies.
   • Prayers: Unlock essential high-tier prayers (Magu, Gasu, Gura, etc.).

2. Donator Ranks (::donate, ::bonds):

   • Goal: Aim for Zenyte rank and higher for significant boosts (Slayer Points, DR, DDR, Damage Absorb, Crit Chance, etc.).
   • Acquisition: Claim bonds, participate in donation deals (::deals).

3. Maximizing Stats (DR & Damage):

   • Sources: Systematically improve DR and damage through all avenues:
     • Top-tier Gear (Raid gear, Dungeon gear, World Boss gear).
     • Optimized Pet combinations.
     • Maxed Set Bonuses (::sets).
     • Permanent Blood Potions/Elixirs.
     • Maxed Salvage DR (::salvage).
     • All Permanent DR Crystals (Globals).
     • Best Cosmetic Armor sets (Dungeon/Global bosses).
     • Completed Collection Logs (::logs).
     • High Salvager Levels.
     • Maxed ::deals bonuses.
     • High Donator Rank.
     • Maxed Equipment Slots (::slots).
   • Blessings/Rings: Upgrade to Level 10 (::combiner).
   • Slayer Helmet: Upgrade to T10/T11 (::combiner, ::upgrader).

4. Advanced Systems:

   • Talent Trees: Invest Talent Points earned from tasks/achievements/prestiging into PvM, Skilling, and Utility trees for powerful passive/active effects.
   • Perk System: Engage with the sacrifice-based task system to earn points for Combat, Skilling, and Utility perks. Unlock additional perk slots.
   • Advanced Slayer: Tackle Pokemon/Dungeon Slayer paths, complete contracts, aim for Slayer Prestige levels for unique unlocks (shops, masters, instances, Superior tiers). Utilize the Slayer Statue.

Phase 5: End Game & Mastery (The Veteran Phase)

1. Peak Performance:

   • BIS Gear: Obtain Best-in-Slot gear from the hardest content (Dark Souls Raid, World Bosses, potentially Eldritch God, future Dungeons).
   • Maxed Systems: Achieve maximum levels/prestige in Slayer, Invention, Skills. Max out Talent Trees and Perks. Complete all equipment slot upgrades.
   • Ultimate Pets: Acquire and optimize the absolute best pet combinations.

2. Mastering Content:

   • Challenge Modes: Engage with Raid Invocations/Challenge modes (if implemented) for greater rewards.
   • Speed Runs/Efficiency: Optimize strategies for clearing content quickly.
   • High-Level Bossing: Master mechanics for World Bosses, Eldritch God, potential future superbosses.

3. Completionism:

   • Collection Logs (::logs): Aim to complete all logs for maximum passive bonuses and bragging rights. Consider log prestiging if available.
   • Achievements (::achieve): Complete all achievements, potentially aiming for Completionist Capes if they exist.
   • Master Clues: Solve the highest tier clue scrolls.

4. Community & Economy:

   • Become a market force in the POS (::pos).
   • Help newer players, share strategies.
   • Participate in high-level group content and events.

Key Systems Reference

• Slayer: Core PvM progression, unlocks gear, perks, bosses, and resources. Prestige is key.
• Pokemon: Powerful companions offering significant stat boosts. Leveling and evolution are crucial.
• Raids: Tiered group PvM challenges providing top-tier gear and resources. KC gated.
• Tasks (Daily, NPC, Starter, Sacrifice): Consistent source of rewards, XP, and Talent/Perk points.
• Upgrades (::combiner, ::upgrader, ::slots): Essential for improving gear beyond base drops. Requires various materials/currencies.
• Salvage (::salvager): Converts junk into useful tokens for permanent DR boosts.
• Talents & Perks: Deep customization systems offering powerful passive and active effects. Requires dedicated point grinding.
• Collection Logs (::logs): Tracking drops provides passive bonuses upon completion.
• Globals/Events (::events): Participate frequently for unique drops, currency, and temporary boosts.

This guide provides a roadmap, but the journey is yours to shape. Explore different content, find what you enjoy, and become a legend in MyScape/Minos! Good luck!