Cartography
This page was last updated for (v1.2). |
Cartography is a skill in which the player can explore the map of Melvor, uncovering hidden areas and secrets throughout their journey.
Undiscovered Hexes
These icons will appear on undiscovered Hexes if there is something to discover underneath.
Icon | Description |
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Denotes an Archaeology Dig Site exists underneath. | |
Denotes a Point of Interest underneath. | |
If "Toggle Cat" is enabled in Settings, then this icon will denote a hidden Archaeology Dig Site. It will display only when you locate a required Dig Site item in Archaeology (One example being the Torn Chart). |
Types of "Points of Interest"
These are the types of "Points of Interest" that can be discovered underneath a Hex.
Icon | Description |
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An Archaeology Dig Site. | |
A standard "Point of Interest" which will some times provide Item rewards. | |
Provides powerful permanent modifiers. Requires you to be located on the Hex to become active. | |
Used when traveling to significantly reduce GP cost to get to a location. These are automatically used when traveling. |
Skillcapes
The Cartography Skillcape can be purchased from the store for 1,000,000 after the player reaches Level 99.
The Superior Cartography Skillcape can be purchased from the store for 10,000,000 after the player reaches Level 120.
Skillcape | Name | Requirements | Effect |
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Cartography Skillcape | Level 99 | +10% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography -20% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval -10% dig site map refinement cost | |
Superior Cartography Skillcape | Level 120 | +20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography -50% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval -30% Cartography survey interval -20% dig site map refinement cost |
Pets
Skye is unlocked at random by performing any Cartography action.
Hex is unlocked by surveying the entire map to the intial maximum Hex level.
Carthulu is unlocked after 944 Hexes have been Mastered (Reach Level 5 on every Hex. The option to do this for Level 2 Hexes is unlocked after you survey the entire map for the first time).
Pet | Name | Effect |
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Skye | -5% Cartography travel costs | |
Hex | +3% Global Mastery XP | |
Carthulu | Doubles the effects of all positive Active Modifiers from Point of Interests in Cartography |
Skill Boosts
This table lists most sources of Cartography-specific modifier boosts. For a list of boosts that apply to all skills, see the Skill Boosts page. This list does not contain boosts provided from Mastery rewards.
Source | Type | Cartography Boosts | Other Modifiers |
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River Crossing | Agility Obstacle 2 | -5% dig site map refinement cost -5% Cartography survey interval +5% Cartography Skill XP |
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Cave Trail | Agility Obstacle 4 | +5% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions | +6% Archaeology Mastery XP +6% Archaeology Skill XP |
Ocean Drifting | Agility Obstacle 9 | -10% dig site map refinement cost -5% Cartography Interval +10% Chance to Double Items in Cartography |
+10% Chance to Double Items in Archaeology |
Nysa | Constellation | -5% dig site map refinement cost -5% Cartography survey interval +5% Chance to Double Items in Cartography +8% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions +8% Cartography Skill XP |
+5% Chance to Double Items in Archaeology +8% Archaeology Mastery XP +8% Archaeology Skill XP |
Archaeology Skillcape | Item (Cape) | +10% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions | +1 level of the Brush Tool in Archaeology +1 level of the Shovel Tool in Archaeology +1 level of the Sieve Tool in Archaeology +1 level of the Trowel Tool in Archaeology |
Cape of Completion (Atlas of Discovery) | Item (Cape) | -20% dig site map refinement cost -50% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval -30% Cartography survey interval +15% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions +20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography |
+3 levels of the Brush Tool in Archaeology +1 minimum Items found in Archaeology +3 levels of the Shovel Tool in Archaeology +3 levels of the Sieve Tool in Archaeology +3 levels of the Trowel Tool in Archaeology |
Captains Logbook | Item (Shield) | +8% Cartography Skill XP 100% increased travel event chance in Cartography |
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Cartography Skillcape | Item (Cape) | -10% dig site map refinement cost -20% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval +10% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography |
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Dividers | Item (Consumable) | -20% dig site map refinement cost | |
Enhanced Spyglass | Item (Weapon) | -10% Cartography travel costs -10% Cartography Interval +5 Cartography sight range +5 Cartography survey range |
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Old Fancy Quill | Item (Weapon) | -5% Cartography Interval +8% Cartography Skill XP |
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Old Spyglass | Item (Weapon) | -8% Cartography travel costs -10% Cartography Interval +1 Cartography survey range |
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Sailor's Compass | Item (Ring) | -6% Cartography travel costs | |
Sturdy Fancy Quill | Item (Weapon) | -5% Cartography Interval +20% Chance to Double Items in Cartography +20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography +8% Cartography Skill XP |
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Superior Archaeology Skillcape | Item (Cape) | +15% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions | +3 levels of the Brush Tool in Archaeology +1 minimum Items found in Archaeology +3 levels of the Shovel Tool in Archaeology +3 levels of the Sieve Tool in Archaeology +3 levels of the Trowel Tool in Archaeology |
Superior Cartography Skillcape | Item (Cape) | -20% dig site map refinement cost -50% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval -30% Cartography survey interval +20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography |
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Carthulu | Pet | Doubles the effects of all positive Active Modifiers from Point of Interests in Cartography | |
Skye | Pet | -5% Cartography travel costs | |
Warren | Pet | +5% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions | |
The Monolith | Point of Interest | -5% Cartography Dig Site Map upgrade interval +5% chance to preserve dig site map excavation actions +5% Chance to Preserve Resources in Cartography |
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+1 Archaeology Dig Site Map Slot | Upgrade | +1 Dig Site Map slots | |
+1 Archaeology Dig Site Map Slot | Upgrade | +1 Dig Site Map slots | |
+1 Archaeology Dig Site Map Slot | Upgrade | +1 Dig Site Map slots | |
Cartographer's Enhancement | Upgrade | -5% Cartography travel costs -5% Cartography survey interval +2% Cartography Skill XP |
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Cartographer's Knowledge | Upgrade | -5% Cartography travel costs -5% Cartography survey interval +2% Cartography Skill XP |
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Ship Anchor Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval +1 Cartography survey range |
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Ship Combat Overhaul | Upgrade | -5% Cartography Interval | |
Ship Crow's Nest Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval | |
Ship Hull Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval | |
Ship Keel Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval +1 Cartography sight range |
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Ship Mast Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval +1 Cartography sight range |
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Ship Rudder Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval | |
Ship Sails Upgrade | Upgrade | -2% Cartography Interval | |
Travel Token | Upgrade | -10% Cartography travel costs |
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