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===General===
===General===


Q: When can I farm for [[Amulet of Looting]]?
Q: When can I farm for {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Looting}}?


:A: ''Full mithril armor and mithril weapons will do if you are in a hurry. Just make sure you have auto-eat and lots and lots of food. However, adamant to rune armour will make it much easier.''
:A: ''Full mithril armor and mithril weapons will do if you are in a hurry. Just make sure you have auto-eat and lots and lots of food. However, adamant to rune armour will make it much easier.''


Q: Does [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] work on dungeon chests? Do these items stack?
Q: Does {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} and {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}} work on dungeon chests? Do these items stack?


:A: ''Yes. You have a chance to obtain 2 chests from a single [[dungeon]] completion with either [[Chapeau Noir]] or [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] equipped. The double loot drop chance from [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] stacks additively for a total of 15% chance to earn double loot.''
:A: ''Yes. You have a chance to obtain 2 chests from a single [[dungeon]] completion with either {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} or {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}} equipped. The double loot drop chance from [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] stacks additively for a total of 15% chance to earn double loot.''


Q: What happens if you die?
Q: What happens if you die?
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Q: What does X Combat Skill do?
Q: What does X Combat Skill do?


:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the [[Combat]] page.''
:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the {{Icon|Combat}} page.''


Q: Can I fight [[monsters]] offline?
Q: Can I fight [[monsters]] offline?


:A: ''Combat is currently online only. Only non-combat skills allow [[Offline Progression]].''
:A: ''Combat is currently online only. Only non-combat skills allow [[Offline Progression]]. However, Offline Combat is planned for the future. See [https://melvoridle.com/roadmap/ the planned roadmap of development] here''


Q: How does upgrading/trimming work?
Q: How does upgrading/trimming work?
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:A: ''Exp is gained for [[Combat]] based on damage you do. Some skills like [[Prayer]] have exp that varies, so be sure to check their respective pages and see exactly how much exp it gives.''
:A: ''Exp is gained for [[Combat]] based on damage you do. Some skills like [[Prayer]] have exp that varies, so be sure to check their respective pages and see exactly how much exp it gives.''


===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===
===Melee ({{Skill|Attack}}, {{Skill|Strength}}, {{Skill|Defence}})===


Q: How do I level these and what do they do?
Q: How do I level these and what do they do?


:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the [[Combat]] page. Basically, [[Attack]] level increases your accuracy and chance to hit, [[Strength]] increases your Max Hit, and [[Defence]] increases your melee evasion rating.''
:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about Combat mechanics can be found on the {{Icon|Combat}} page. Basically, {{Skill|Attack}} level increases your accuracy and chance to hit, {{Skill|Strength}} increases your Max Hit, and {{Skill|Defence}} increases your melee evasion rating.''


===[[Hitpoints]]===
Q: Does [[Skill|Defence]] also increase your [[Skill|Ranged]] Evasion?”
 
:A: ''Yes, increasing [[Skill|Defence]] level will also improve your [[Skill|Ranged]] evasion
 
==={{Skill|Hitpoints}}===


Q: I had auto-eat on, how did I die?
Q: I had auto-eat on, how did I die?
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Q: Is it possible to get above 990 [[Hitpoints]]?
Q: Is it possible to get above 990 [[Hitpoints]]?


:A: ''Yes. [[Finn, the Cat]] provides +10 maximum hp, and [[Dragonfire Shield]] provides +30 maximum hp.''
:A: ''Yes. {{PetIcon|Finn}} provides +10 maximum hp, and {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} provides +30 maximum hp.''


===[[Ranged]]===
==={{Skill|Ranged}}===


Q: Is ranged worth doing/levelling?
Q: Is ranged worth doing/levelling?


:A: ''Yes. [[Ranged]] has better clear times than melee for many different [[combat]] scenarios. However, you will need to craft ammo.''
:A: ''Yes. {{Skill|Ranged}} has better clear times than melee for many different [[combat]] scenarios. However, you will need to craft ammo.''


Q: What is the best way to level up [[Ranged]]?
Q: What is the best way to level up [[Skill|Ranged]]?


:A: ''Longbows are generally recommended for [[Ranged]]. [[Ice Arrows]] are a good ammo to use, as they are stronger than [[Adamant Arrows]] are can be farmed easily.''
:A: ''Longbows are generally recommended for [[Ranged]]. [[ItemIcon|Ice Arrows]] are a good ammo to use, as they are stronger than [[Adamant Arrows]] and can be farmed easily. Endgame players may want to farm [[ItemIcon|Ancient Arrows]] as they are the best arrows, and they can be farmed alongside [[ItemIcon|Large Horns]].''


===[[Magic]]===
==={{Skill|Magic}}===


Q: Is magic worth doing/levelling?
Q: Is magic worth doing/levelling?
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:A: ''Yes, magic is extremely effective at killing melee [[monsters]], the majority of monsters. It has high accuracy, which makes it a skill that is worth it to train. Most monsters have low [[Magic]] evasion, so you can easily hit them. Also, [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] can provide the highest dps out of anything in the game.''
:A: ''Yes, magic is extremely effective at killing melee [[monsters]], the majority of monsters. It has high accuracy, which makes it a skill that is worth it to train. Most monsters have low [[Magic]] evasion, so you can easily hit them. Also, [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] can provide the highest dps out of anything in the game.''


Q: How do I make a staff to train [[Magic]]?
:''In addition to the combat benefits, there are a variety of useful non-Combat spells that can be used via [[Alternative Magic]], including {{Icon|type=spell|Blessed Offering}} (the most efficient way to generate {{Skill|Prayer}} points) and {{Icon|Superheat}} spells which generate multiple bars per set of ores used and at the highest tier allow you to smelt bars without needing any coal.''
 
Q: How do I make [[Magic]] weapons and armor?


:A: ''Upgrade 100 of an elemental rune (air, earth, water, and fire).''
:A: ''In addition to runes, the {{Skill|Runecrafting}} skill allows you to craft weapons and armor similar to how the {{Skill|Smithing}} skill works for melee combat.''


Q: Do staves make spells require less runes?
Q: Do staves make spells require less runes?
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Q: What is the best way to level up [[Magic]]?
Q: What is the best way to level up [[Magic]]?


:A: ''Many players use [[Air Rune|Air]] spells to level up [[Magic]], as it removes the need to use more than one [[Runecrafting|Rune]] when attacking. However, some [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] such as [[Gust]] and [[Incinerate]] provide the highest exp/second of any skill in the game.''
:A: ''Many players use [[Air Rune|Air]] spells to level up [[Magic]], as it removes the need to use more than one [[Runecrafting|Rune]] when attacking. However, some [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] such as [[Gust]] and [[Incinerate]] provide the highest exp/second of any skill in the game, and providing a high pet chance too. ''


Training via [[Alternative Magic]] also allows players to train Magic through non-combat means while also helping them with other skills, for example by smelting bars with {{Icon|Superheat}} or making {{ItemIcon|Holy Dust}} to bury for {{Skill|Prayer}} points via {{Icon|type=spell|Blessed Offering}} ''


===[[Prayer]]===
==={{Skill|Prayer}}===


Q: Does burying [[Prayer#Bones|bones]] give [[Prayer]] XP?
Q: Does burying [[Prayer#Bones|bones]] give [[Prayer]] XP?
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Q: What is the number next to [[Prayer]] in the sidebar?
Q: What is the number next to [[Prayer]] in the sidebar?


:A: That is your [[Prayer|Prayer Points]]. Prayer Points are used to cast [[Prayer|Prayers]] in [[Combat]].''
:A: That is your [[Prayer|Prayer Points]]. Prayer Points are used to cast Highly useful [[Prayer|Prayers]] in [[Combat]].''
 
Q: Why am I gaining [[Skill|Prayer]] experience when I’m not using a prayer?


:A: You automatically gain [[Skill|Prayer]] exp even when not using prayers. This is planned to be removed in the next update, Alpha 0.17. ''


===[[Slayer]]===
 
==={{Skill|Slayer}}===


Q: How do I get [[Slayer]] exp?
Q: How do I get [[Slayer]] exp?


:A: ''Completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] will give you Slayer xp. Alternatively, defeating any [[monsters|monster]] in any [[slayer area]] will give you exp equal to 5% of that [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''
:A: ''Completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] will give you Slayer xp equal to 15% of that monster’s Hitpoints. Alternatively, defeating any [[monsters|monster]] in any [[slayer area]] will give you exp equal to 5% of that [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''


Q: How do I get [[Slayer Coins]]? What is the number next to [[Slayer]] in the sidebar?
Q: How do I get [[Slayer Coins]]? What is the number next to [[Slayer]] in the sidebar?
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:A: ''[[Slayer Coins]] are displayed in the sidebar next to the [[Slayer]] skill and in the [[Shop]] next to total [[GP]]. [[Slayer Coins]] can only be earned by completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]]. [[Monsters]] killed for [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] earn [[Slayer Coins]] and [[Slayer]] experience points equal to 10% of the slain [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''
:A: ''[[Slayer Coins]] are displayed in the sidebar next to the [[Slayer]] skill and in the [[Shop]] next to total [[GP]]. [[Slayer Coins]] can only be earned by completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]]. [[Monsters]] killed for [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] earn [[Slayer Coins]] and [[Slayer]] experience points equal to 10% of the slain [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''


==Skills==
==Non-Combat Skills==
===[[Woodcutting]]===
==={{Skill|Woodcutting}}===


Q: How did I get a [[Bird Nest]]?
Q: How did I get a {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest}}?


:A: ''[[Bird Nest|Bird Nests]] have a 0.5% chance to drop every time a tree is cut.''
:A: ''[[Bird Nest|Bird Nests]] have a 0.5% chance to drop every time a tree is cut.''
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:A: ''Cutting the Redwood Tree compared to the Magic Tree trades money for exp. Redwood Tree gives exp, and Magic Tree gives money.''
:A: ''Cutting the Redwood Tree compared to the Magic Tree trades money for exp. Redwood Tree gives exp, and Magic Tree gives money.''


===[[Fishing]]===
==={{Skill|Fishing}}===


Q: Do I need to keep the [[Message in a Bottle]]?
Q: Do I need to keep the {{ItemIcon|Message in a Bottle}}?


:A: ''Once the [[Message in a Bottle]] has been read, the item no longer has any use and can be sold. Any further bottles found will also have no effect.''
:A: ''Once the [[Message in a Bottle]] has been read, the item no longer has any use and can be sold. Any further bottles found will also have no effect.''
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Q: Does junk do anything?
Q: Does junk do anything?


:A: ''[[Rope]] can be turned into [[Bowstring]], and other fishing junk can be turned into [[Gem|gems]] with the use of [[Item Alchemy I]].
:A: ''{{ItemIcon|Rope}} can be [[Upgrading Items|upgraded]] into {{ItemIcon|Bowstring}}s, and other fishing junk can be turned into [[Gem|gems]] with the use of {{Icon|type=spell|Item Alchemy I}}.


Q: What is the best fish to grind a special item?
Q: What is the best fish to grind a special item?


:A: ''[[Raw Seahorse]] is currently the best special item chance for least catch time, although [[Raw Skeleton Fish]] are not that far behind in terms of catch time and are much more useful.''
:A: ''{{ItemIcon|Raw Seahorse}} is currently the best special item chance for least catch time, although {{ItemIcon|Raw Skeleton Fish}} are not that far behind in terms of catch time and are much more useful.''


Q: What is the quickest way to level up [[Fishing]]?
Q: What is the quickest way to level up [[Fishing]]?


:A: ''Usually, it is to just fish the highest fish you have unlocked. However, there are a few exceptions, such as [[Raw Seahorse]] and [[Raw Magic Fish]], which give worse exp per second than their other level unlocked counterparts.''  
:A: ''Usually, it is to just fish the highest fish you have unlocked. However, there are a few exceptions, such as {{ItemIcon|Raw Seahorse}} and {{ItemIcon|Raw Magic Fish}}, which give worse exp per second than their other level unlocked counterparts.''


===[[Firemaking]]===
Q: How did I get a {{ItemIcon|Treasure Chest}}?
 
:A: ''When you roll a [[Fishing#Special Items|Special Item]], there is a 3.72% chance to get a {{ItemIcon|Treasure Chest}}.
 
 
 
==={{Skill|Firemaking}}===


Q: What's the point of this skill?
Q: What's the point of this skill?
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:A: ''Burn the highest log you have unlocked, but use [[Yew Logs]] and [[Magic Logs]] over [[Redwood Logs]]. Controlled Heat Potions decreases the time significantly.''
:A: ''Burn the highest log you have unlocked, but use [[Yew Logs]] and [[Magic Logs]] over [[Redwood Logs]]. Controlled Heat Potions decreases the time significantly.''


===[[Cooking]]===
==={{Skill|Cooking}}===


Q: What are burnt fish used for?
Q: What are burnt fish used for?
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Q: How do you idle cooking? I have to start a fire every few seconds.
Q: How do you idle cooking? I have to start a fire every few seconds.


:A: ''Once you buy the [[Normal Cooking Fire]] from the [[Shop]], you may idle cooking.''
:A: ''Once you buy the {{UpgradeIcon|Normal Cooking Fire}} from the [[Shop]], you may idle cooking.''


Q: What is the fastest way to  level up [[Cooking]]?
Q: What is the fastest way to  level up [[Cooking]]?
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:A: ''Cooking the highest fish you can. Using [[Cooking Gloves]] reduces the time significantly.''
:A: ''Cooking the highest fish you can. Using [[Cooking Gloves]] reduces the time significantly.''


===[[Mining]]===
==={{Skill|Mining}}===


Q: Do [[Gem Gloves]] make a profit?
Q: Do {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} make a profit?


:A: ''Yes. If all the charges from the [[Gem Gloves]] are used and the gems obtained are sold, the expected profit is around 262k [[GP]].''
:A: ''Yes. If all the charges from the {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} are used and the gems obtained are sold, the expected profit is around 262k [[GP]].''


Q: What are gems for? Should I sell them?
Q: What are gems for? Should I sell them?


:A: ''Gems are used for [[Crafting]] jewellery and brewing some [[Herblore|potions]], as well as [[Fletching]] [[Fletching#Gem-Tipped_Bolts|Gem Tipped Bolts]]. [[Gem Gloves]] give players a reliable way to collect more gems, so it's acceptable to sell them early on for [[GP]].''
:A: ''Gems are used for [[Crafting]] jewelry and brewing some [[Herblore|potions]], as well as [[Fletching]] [[Fletching#Gem-Tipped_Bolts|Gem Tipped Bolts]]. [[Gem Gloves]] give players a reliable way to collect more gems, so it's acceptable to sell them early on for [[GP]].''


===[[Smithing]]===
==={{Skill|Smithing}}===


Q: Do I have to level [[Smithing]] to do [[Combat]]?
Q: Do I have to level [[Smithing]] to do {{Icon|Combat}}?


:A: ''It is possible to find armour as loot when killing [[monsters]] so levelling [[Smithing]] is not technically required.''
:A: ''It is possible to find armour as loot when killing [[monsters]] so leveling [[Smithing]] is not technically required. If you choose to focus on {{Skill|Magic}} rather than Melee, you can focus on {{Skill|Runecrafting}} instead.''


===[[Thieving]]===
==={{Skill|Thieving}}===


Q: Why can’t I thieve offline?
Q: Why can’t I thieve offline?


:A: ''To thieve offline, first you must have a 95% (max) success rate with the NPC you are thieving from. You may bring the success rate up to 95% with thieving gloves, but the progress will stop once the charges run out.''
:A: ''To thieve offline, first you must have a 90% success rate with the NPC you are thieving from. You may bring the success rate up to 90% with thieving gloves, but the progress will stop once the charges run out.''


Q: Does damage reduction from armour work when thieving?
Q: Does damage reduction from armour work when thieving?
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:A: ''Yes. The damage taken when stunned is reduced by any damage reduction you currently have.''
:A: ''Yes. The damage taken when stunned is reduced by any damage reduction you currently have.''


===[[Farming]]===
Q: Is it possible to die offline?
 
:A: ''No. It is not possible, although you may die the moment you enter Melvor Idle, so be careful''
 
==={{Skill|Farming}}===


Q: How do I start farming? Why can't I plant my seeds?
Q: How do I start farming? Why can't I plant my seeds?
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:A: ''This is a known bug, where sometimes if a plant is replanted immediately after the timer finishes, then the plant will grow almost instantly. This also occurs with [[Farming#Herbs_2|herbs]] and [[Farming#Trees_2|trees]].''
:A: ''This is a known bug, where sometimes if a plant is replanted immediately after the timer finishes, then the plant will grow almost instantly. This also occurs with [[Farming#Herbs_2|herbs]] and [[Farming#Trees_2|trees]].''


===[[Fletching]]===
==={{Skill|Fletching}}===


Q: Can I get arrows without [[Fletching]]?
Q: Can I get arrows without [[Fletching]]?
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:A: ''Yes. Some [[monsters]] drop arrows when killed, so it's possible to level [[Ranged]] without [[Fletching]].''
:A: ''Yes. Some [[monsters]] drop arrows when killed, so it's possible to level [[Ranged]] without [[Fletching]].''


===[[Crafting]]===
==={{Skill|Crafting}}===


Q: Why can't I buy [[Black Dragonhide]] from the [[Shop]]?
Q: Why can't I buy [[Black Dragonhide]] from the [[Shop]]?
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:A: ''[[Black Dragonhide]] can only be looted from a [[Black Dragon]].''
:A: ''[[Black Dragonhide]] can only be looted from a [[Black Dragon]].''


===[[Runecrafting]]===
==={{Skill|Runecrafting}}===


Q: How in the world do you get [[Runecrafting]] to a high level? It gives me less than 10 exp!
Q: How in the world do you get [[Runecrafting]] to a high level? It gives me less than 10 exp!


:A: ''There is no workaround to this. Simply switch to the highest rune you can craft each time you unlock a new rune. However, having a higher rune [[mastery]] will get you more exp.''
:A: ''Crafting Combination Runes provides much more XP than regular runes do, and XP is increased for every 20 {{Icon|Mastery}} levels for that Rune. Focusing on creating {{ItemIcon|Lava Rune}}s will make XP fairly quickly.''


===[[Herblore]]===
==={{Skill|Herblore}}===


Q: I made a potion, how do I use it?
Q: I made a potion, how do I use it?
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Q: Can gloves stack charges?
Q: Can gloves stack charges?


:A: ''Yes. You can buy them multiple times and all charges will stack into 1 glove (of that type. Ex: 4000 charges on one pair of [[Gem Gloves]]).''
:A: ''Yes. You can buy them multiple times and all charges will stack into 1 glove (of that type. Ex: 4000 charges on one pair of {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}}).''


Q: Do I just use all my [[mastery tokens]]?
Q: Do I just use all my [[mastery tokens]]?
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Q: How many [[Bank]] slots are there?
Q: How many [[Bank]] slots are there?


:A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after 124 slots the price maxes out at 4M [[GP]] per slot. Bank slots can also be gained by using [[Bank Slot Token|Bank Slot Tokens]].''
:A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after purchasing 118 slots the price maxes out at 5M [[GP]] per slot. Bank slots can also be gained by using [[Bank Slot Token|Bank Slot Tokens]].''


Q: I lost X item because my [[Bank]] was full/because I died. Can I get it back?
Q: I lost X item because my [[Bank]] was full/because I died. Can I get it back?
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:A: ''Levels only have a mechanical impact up to 99, past that Virtual Levels must be turned on in [[Settings]] to keep track. Virtual Levels are a purely visual change allowing the player to see their experience level past 99. Post [[Changelog#Alpha_v0.15_-_.22Return_of_the_Gods.22_.2816th_May_2020.29|v0.15]] update, mastery levels are hard capped at 99.''
:A: ''Levels only have a mechanical impact up to 99, past that Virtual Levels must be turned on in [[Settings]] to keep track. Virtual Levels are a purely visual change allowing the player to see their experience level past 99. Post [[Changelog#Alpha_v0.15_-_.22Return_of_the_Gods.22_.2816th_May_2020.29|v0.15]] update, mastery levels are hard capped at 99.''


Q: Where did this [[Lemon]] come from?
Q: Where did this [[Gold Topaz Ring] come from?


:A: ''[[Lemon]] is an [[Easter Egg]] item which is given to the player in place of an [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] piece, when the requirement of wearing a [[Gold Topaz Ring]] is not met. See [[Signet Ring Half (a)]] and [[Signet Ring Half (b)]] for more details on how to find the [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]].''
:A: ''[[Gold Topaz Ring]] is an item which is given to the player in place of an [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] piece, when the requirement of wearing a [[Gold Topaz Ring]] is not met. See [[Signet Ring Half (a)]] and [[Signet Ring Half (b)]] for more details on how to find the [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]].''


Q: Do I need to equip a [[Pets|Pet]] for the effect to be active?
Q: Do I need to equip a [[Pets|Pet]] for the effect to be active?
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Q: Will there ever be a save reset?
Q: Will there ever be a save reset?


:A: ''There are currently no plans for a reset, although there may be new modes (like Hardcore) or the possibility of leaderboards, which would require voluntary resets.
:A: ''There are currently no plans for a reset, although there are other modes (like Hardcore) or the possibility of leaderboards, which would require voluntary resets.


===Platforms===
===Platforms===
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Q: Where can I find upcoming changes?
Q: Where can I find upcoming changes?


:A: ''Upcoming changes are posted on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] and occasionally on [https://reddit.com/r/MelvorIdle/comments/flmxi5/lets_look_at_the_next_3_updates/ Reddit].''
:A: ''Upcoming changes are posted on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] and occasionally on [https://reddit.com/r/MelvorIdle/comments/flmxi5/lets_look_at_the_next_3_updates/ Reddit]. Additionally, you can see all of the planned major upcoming changes up tO v1.0 at [https://melvoridle.com/roadmap/].''


Q: Will there be a prestige system?
Q: Will there be a prestige system?
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