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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.  
[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.  
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===== Defence =====
===== Defence =====
{{Skill|Defence}} increases your [[Combat#Melee_Evasion_Rating|Melee]], [[Combat#Ranged_Evasion_Rating|Ranged]], and [[Combat#Magic_Evasion_Rating|Magic Evasion Rating]], which decreases the likelihood you will be hit by enemy attacks. Higher tiers of some [[Equipment#Melee_2|armours]] require higher [[Defence]] to be equipped.
{{Skill|Defence}} increases your [[Combat#Melee_Evasion_Rating|Melee]], [[Combat#Ranged_Evasion_Rating|Ranged]], and [[Combat#Magic_Evasion_Rating|Magic Evasion Rating]], which decreases the likelihood you will be hit by enemy attacks. Higher tiers of some [[Equipment#Melee_2|armours]] require higher [[Defence]] to be equipped. Importantly, [[Defence]] does ''not'' reduce damage taken from enemy attacks, but [[Damage Reduction]] from various sources, such as certain [[Equipment#Melee_2|armours]], [[Prayer|prayers]], [[potions]] and [[pets]], ''can'' reduce incoming damage.


===== Hitpoints =====
===== Hitpoints =====
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===== Prayer =====
===== Prayer =====
{{Skill|Prayer|Prayers}} are [[Prayer#Prayers|passive bonuses]] that expend Prayer Points to remain in effect. You gain Prayer Points by burying [[Prayer#Bones|Bones]], which are dropped by [[Monsters]] upon death. [[Prayer]] experience is earned by damaging enemies when any prayer is active.
{{Skill|Prayer|Prayers}} are [[Prayer#Prayers|passive bonuses]] that expend Prayer Points to remain in effect. You gain Prayer Points by burying [[Prayer#Bones|Bones]], which are dropped by [[Monsters]] upon death. [[Prayer]] experience is earned by damaging enemies while eligible prayers are active, and is multiplied by Prayer Point cost.


===== Slayer =====
===== Slayer =====
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===== Smithing =====
===== Smithing =====


{{Skill|Smithing}} is used to turn [[Mining#Ores|ore]] into weapons and armour.  
{{Skill|Smithing}} lets you turn {{Icon|Iron Ore|type=item|notext=true}} [[Mining#Ores|Ore]] from {{Skill|Mining}} into {{Icon|Steel Bar|type=item|notext=true}} [[Smithing#Bars|Metal Bars]], and then turn those into {{Icon|Steel Dagger|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Weapons|Weapons]] and {{Icon|Steel Platebody|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Platebodies|Armor]] for {{Icon|Melee}}, as well as metal components ({{Icon|Steel Arrowtips|type=item|notext=true}}{{Icon|Steel Crossbow Head|type=item|notext=true}}{{Icon|Steel Javelin Heads|type=item|notext=true}}{{Icon|Headless Bolts|type=item|notext=true}}) for producing {{Skill|Ranged}} equipment via {{Skill|Fletching}}. Advancing this skill will allow you to produce higher-tier equipment, granting you a greater advantage in {{Icon|Combat|noicon=true}} when using {{Icon|Melee}} and {{Skill|Ranged}} styles.
 
The gear made with it will allow you to fight fearsome enemies that would otherwise kill you instantly.


===== Thieving =====
===== Thieving =====
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===== Farming =====
===== Farming =====


You can {{Skill|Farming|Farm}} and complete other tasks simultaneously, Fertilizing, Planting, and Harvesting do not interrupt other skills. Farming is one of the most time-efficient ways to obtain [[food]], which is used for healing in {{Icon|Combat}}. Farming is the main way to obtain the [[Farming#Herbs_2|Herbs]] that are used in potion brewing with {{Skill|Herblore}}.
{{Skill|Farming}} is a passive, long-term skill that allows you to grow crops, herbs, and trees in the background while performing other tasks. Fertilizing, planting, and harvesting do not interrupt other skills. Farming is one of the most time-efficient ways to obtain [[food]], which is used for healing in {{Icon|Combat}}. Farming is the main way to obtain the [[Farming#Herbs_2|Herbs]] that are used in potion brewing with {{Skill|Herblore}}.


[[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]] planted without [[Compost| fertilizer]] have a 50% chance to yield crops after growing. To increase the chance of their survival, you need to fertilize the them with {{ItemIcon|Compost}}. Each Compost used on a [[Farming#Seeds|Seed]] will increase its survival chance by 10%, raising your [[Compost]] Level to 5 will guarantee your crops survive. Compost must be used every time a seed is planted to have an effect. Any crop that reaches [[Mastery|Mastery Level]] 50 will always survive without [[Compost]], and any crop of Mastery 70 or herb of Mastery 50 will yield enough seeds on average to be replanted endlessly.
[[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]] planted without [[Compost| fertilizer]] have a 50% chance to yield crops after growing. To increase the chance of their survival, you need to fertilize the them with {{ItemIcon|Compost}}. Each Compost used on a [[Farming#Seeds|Seed]] will increase its survival chance by 10%, raising your [[Compost]] Level to 5 will guarantee your crops survive. Compost must be used every time a seed is planted to have an effect. Any crop that reaches [[Mastery|Mastery Level]] 50 will always survive without [[Compost]], and any crop of Mastery 70 or herb of Mastery 50 will yield enough seeds on average to be replanted endlessly.


To start Farming, you will need [[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]]. Three seeds are needed for a single crop, two for herbs, and one for trees. The most efficient way to gather sedds early on is to fight {{MonsterIcon|Junior Farmer|Junior}}, {{MonsterIcon|Adult Farmer|Adult}}, or {{MonsterIcon|Master Farmer}}, in the [[Farmlands]]. You can also get seeds from the {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest|Bird Nests}} found during {{Skill|Woodcutting}}. It is recommended to start leveling Farming early because it's quite lengthy.
To start Farming, you will need [[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]]. Three seeds are needed for a single crop, two for herbs, and one for trees. The most efficient way to gather seeds early on is to fight {{MonsterIcon|Junior Farmer|Junior}}, {{MonsterIcon|Adult Farmer|Adult}}, or {{MonsterIcon|Master Farmer}}, in the [[Farmlands]]. You can also get seeds from the {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest|Bird Nests}} found during {{Skill|Woodcutting}}. It is recommended to start leveling Farming early because it's quite lengthy.


===== Fletching =====
===== Fletching =====


{{Skill|Fletching}} is used to make [[Equipment#Ranged_6|bows]], [[Fletching#Gem-Tipped_Bolts|bolts]] and [[Equipment#Arrows|arrows]].
{{Skill|Fletching}} allows you to create {{Skill|Ranged}} weapons and ammunition. This includes {{Icon|Normal Shortbow|type=item|notext=true}}{{Icon|Normal Longbow|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Ranged_6|Bows]] which fire {{Icon|Steel Arrows|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Arrows|Arrows]] using both hands, {{Icon|Steel Crossbow|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Crossbows|Crossbows]] which fire {{Icon|Topaz Bolts|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Bolts|Bolts]] using one hand, and {{Icon|Steel Javelin|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Javelins|Javelins]] which are thrown using one hand. [[Fletching]] primarily depends on {{Skill|Woodcutting}} and {{Skill|Smithing}} for raw materials, with higher-tier materials from both skills being needed to create better [[Equipment#Crossbows|Crossbows]] and [[Equipment#Javelins|Javelins]]. It also depends on the {{Icon|Shop}} for {{Icon|Bowstring|type=item}} used in creating weaponry.


Fletching {{ItemIcon|Magic Longbow|Magic Longbows}} is one of the decent [[Money Making]] strategies, although this method requires {{SkillReq|Fletching|99}} to realize its true potential.
Training your [[Fletching]] skill allows you to create more powerful equipment, which increases the effectiveness of your [[Ranged]] attacks during {{Icon|Combat}}.


===== Crafting =====
===== Crafting =====


{{Skill|Crafting}} is used to make Leather/Hide Armour, Rings, and Necklaces. Leather and Hide Armour is used to boost the power of {{Skill|Ranged}} attacks. Using {{Skill|Crafting}} to turn [[Smithing#Bars|Bars]] and [[Mining#Gems|Gems]] into Rings and Amulets is less profitable than just selling the raw materials.
{{Skill|Crafting}} allows you to create {{Icon|Hard Leather Body|type=item|notext=true}} [[Crafting#Leather_Armour|Leather Armour]] and {{Icon|Green D-hide Body|type=item|notext=true}} [[Crafting#Dragonhide|Dragonhide Armour]] for protection and bonuses during {{Skill|Ranged}} combat, {{Icon|Gold Ruby Necklace|type=item|notext=true}} [[Crafting#Rings|Jewelry]] for bonuses during general [[Combat]], and {{Icon|Runecrafting Pouch|type=item|notext=true}} [[Equipment#Other_5|Pouches]] for resource preservation during skilling. The skill is generally better at providing utility to the player instead of flat profit from its products. Training your [[Crafting]] skill allows you to create more powerful {{Skill|Ranged}} armour to increase your effectiveness during {{Icon|Combat}}, and give you access to a wider variety of bonus-providing items.
 
[[Crafting]] primarily depends on {{Icon|Combat}} or the {{Icon|Shop}} for {{Icon|Leather|type=item|notext=true}}{{Icon|Green Dragonhide|type=item|notext=true}} [[Shop#Materials|Hides]] used in armour production, {{Skill|Mining}} and {{Skill|Smithing}} for {{Icon|Diamond|type=item|notext=true}} [[Mining#Gems|Gems]] and {{Icon|Gold Bar|type=item|notext=true}} [[Smithing#Bars|Bars]] used in jewelry production, and {{Skill|Thieving}} for {{Icon|Basic Bag|type=item|notext=true}} [[Crafting#Bags|Bags]] used in pouch production.


===== Runecrafting =====
===== Runecrafting =====
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==== Astrology ====
==== Astrology ====


{{Skill|Astrology}} is a support skill that provides passive buffs to other skills in the game similar to the {{Skill|Agility}}. Modifiers will be unlocked as you level up your mastery in each constellation and can be rerolled by spending {{ItemIcon|Stardust}} or {{ItemIcon|Golden Stardust}}.
{{Skill|Astrology}} is a support skill that provides passive buffs to other skills in the game similar to the {{Skill|Agility}}. Modifiers will be unlocked as you level up your mastery in each constellation and can be upgraded by spending {{ItemIcon|Stardust}} or {{ItemIcon|Golden Stardust}}.


It is recommended to level it a bit for a respective skill that you were going to use and then to level it fully when you get the majority of XP and Mastery buffs.
It is recommended to level it a bit for a respective skill that you were going to use and then to level it fully when you get the majority of XP and Mastery buffs.
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== Early Game Items and Equipment ==
== Early Game Items and Equipment ==
===== Mastery Tokens =====
===== Mastery Tokens =====
[[Mastery tokens|Mastery Tokens]] randomly drop while earning experience for non-combat skills other than {{Skill|Alt. Magic}} and can be used by claiming them in the [[Bank]]. By using a [[Mastery tokens|Mastery Token]] you fill the Mastery Pool by 0.1% of the max pool XP.
{{Icon|Mastery Tokens}} randomly drop while earning experience for non-combat skills other than {{Skill|Alt. Magic}} and can be used by claiming them in the [[Bank]]. By using a {{Icon|Mastery Tokens|Mastery Token}}, you fill the Mastery Pool by 0.1% of the max pool XP.


===== Skill Upgrades =====
===== Skill Upgrades =====
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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 {{GP|1000000}}. [[Skillcapes]] often have very powerful effects, like giving you {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape|bonus Coal Ore for every mining action}} or {{ItemIcon|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]]. [[Skillcapes]] often have very powerful effects, like {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape|notext=true}} giving you a bonus Coal Ore for every mining action or {{ItemIcon|Herblore Skillcape|notext=true}} doubling your potion production.
 
===== Chapeau Noir =====
{{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} has a 1 in 10000 chance to be found when performing a successful Pickpocket with {{Skill|Thieving}}. [[Chapeau Noir]] gives you a 10% chance to receive double loot from [[Thieving]] or {{Icon|Combat}}.


=====Gold Topaz Ring=====
=====Gold Topaz Ring=====
The {{ItemIcon|Gold Topaz Ring}} gives +15% gold when defeating monsters. However, this ring has another special effect: every monster you defeat and every skilling action you do has a very small chance of giving you one half of {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}}.
The {{ItemIcon|Gold Topaz Ring}} gives +15% gold when defeating monsters. However, this ring has another special effect: every monster you defeat and every skilling action you do has a very small chance of giving you one half of {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}.


===== Gold Emerald Ring =====
===== Gold Emerald Ring =====
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===== Amulet of Looting =====
===== Amulet of Looting =====
{{ItemIcon|Amulet of Looting}} has a 4.55% drop rate from {{ItemIcon|Spider Chest|Spider Chests}}, which are earned from completing the {{ZoneIcon|type=dungeon|Spider Forest}} [[dungeon]]. This amulet allows you to Autoloot, although you likely won't be able to grind the {{MonsterIcon|Spider King|boss}} that drops it until the mid-game when you are fairly strong.
{{ItemIcon|Amulet of Looting}} has a 4.55% drop rate from {{ItemIcon|Spider Chest|Spider Chests}}, which are earned from completing the {{ZoneIcon|type=dungeon|Spider Forest}} [[dungeon]]. This amulet allows you to Autoloot, although the {{MonsterIcon|Spider King|boss}} will require some preparation to idle.


===== Gem Gloves =====
===== Gem Gloves =====
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== Upgrading Armour ==
== Upgrading Armour ==
{{Main|Reference=Upgrading Items}}
{{Main|Reference=Upgrading Items}}
Certain types of armour can be upgraded using {{ItemIcon|Silver Bar|Silver Bars}}, {{ItemIcon|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, in other words trimmed, using {{ItemIcon|Silver Bar|Silver Bars}}, {{ItemIcon|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.  
 
It's usually reasonable to start trimming {{ItemIcon|Mithril Helmet|Mithril}} armor and above if you're going to use it.


== Early Game Goal ==
== Early Game Goal ==
Skills in Melvor Idle often follow a natural progression order, you need {{Skill|Mining}} to get [[Mining#Ores|ore]] for {{Skill|Smithing}}, which allows you to make armour and weapons for {{Icon|Combat}}. Deciding which skill to level first becomes a more intuitive choice once you understand which items are needed for your chosen goal. Typically players will choose to level {{Skill|Woodcutting}}, {{Skill|Mining}}, or {{Skill|Fishing}} first, because they are a great starting point for several progression routes and also have efficient [[Money Making]] strategies associated with them.
Skills in Melvor Idle often follow a natural progression order, you need {{Skill|Mining}} to get [[Mining#Ores|ore]] for {{Skill|Smithing}}, which allows you to make armour and weapons for {{Icon|Combat}}. Deciding which skill to level first becomes a more intuitive choice once you understand which items are needed for your chosen goal. Typically players will choose to level {{Skill|Woodcutting}}, {{Skill|Mining}}, or {{Skill|Fishing}} first, because they are a great starting point for several progression routes and also have some [[Money Making]] strategies associated with them.
 
If your goal is to prepare yourself for {{Icon|Combat}}, you'll probably want some [[Equipment]] and [[food]]. You can find equipment while fighting [[monsters]], however it will be hard to start fighting without any [[Equipment#Weapons|weapons]] or [[Equipment#Helmets|armour]].
 
Without [[food]], you will only be able to fight for a bit before having to wait for your health to regenerate. [[Food]] allows you to heal during [[Combat]], so you can keep fighting without the need to take breaks. You can get food with {{Skill|Cooking}} that requires fish from {{Skill|Fishing}}.<br>
After you cooked the food, you can equip it from the [[Bank]] along with your other weapons and armor. 


If your goal is to prepare yourself for {{Icon|Combat}} you'll probably want some [[Equipment]] and [[food]]. You can find equipment while fighting [[monsters]], however it's slow going to begin [[Combat]] without any [[Equipment#Weapons|weapons]] or [[Equipment#Helmets|armour]]. First, you'll need to do some [[Mining]] to collect [[Mining#Ores|ore]], once you have some [[Mining#Ores|ore]] you can move onto [[Smithing]], using the [[Mining#Ores|ore]] you just collected to make weapons and armour. Now that you have some basic armour and weapons, you can equip them from the [[Bank]] and start fighting [[Monsters]].  
You'll need to mine some [[Mining#Ores|ores]] {{Skill|Mining}} to create weapons and armour in {{Skill|Smithing}}. Now that you have some basic armour and weapons, you can equip them from the [[Bank]] and start fighting [[Monsters]].  


Without [[food]] you'll only be able to fight for short periods, before having to wait for your health to regenerate naturally. [[Food]] allows you to heal during [[Combat]], so you can keep fighting without the need to take breaks. You can get [[food]] through {{Skill|Cooking}}, which requires {{Skill|Fishing}} and some {{Skill|Woodcutting}}, or through {{Skill|Farming}}, which requires [[Farming#Seeds|Seeds]] found through {{Skill|Thieving}} in the early game. To use [[Cooking]] for [[food]], you'll need to do some [[Fishing]] to catch raw fish, then cut a few logs with [[Woodcutting]] to light a fire with [[Cooking]] to turn the raw fish into edible [[food]]. Now you have some [[food]] which you can equip from the [[Bank]] and along with your other equipment, you're properly prepared for [[Combat]].
One of the efficient routes of leveling up is described on the page [[What to level first]].


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