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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]].''
Q: How does upgrading/trimming work?
A: ''Some items can be upgraded to improve their stats or to create new equipment. For more information visit the [[Upgrading Items]] page.''


===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===
===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===


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


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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.''


===[[Hitpoints]]===
===[[Hitpoints]]===
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A: ''Upgrade 100 of an elemental rune.''
A: ''Upgrade 100 of an elemental rune.''
Q: Do staves make spells require less runes?
A: Yes. When equipped, staves remove the need to use [[Air Rune|Air]], [[Water Rune|Water]], [[Earth Rune|Earth]], or [[Fire Rune|Fire]] runes, depending on the staff type.


===[[Prayer]]===
===[[Prayer]]===
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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.''
Q: Does junk do anything?
A: ''[[Rope]] can be turned into [[Bowstring]], other junk currently has no use.''


===[[Firemaking]]===
===[[Firemaking]]===
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===[[Fletching]]===
===[[Fletching]]===


Q:  
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]].''


===[[Crafting]]===
===[[Crafting]]===


Q:  
Q: Why can't I buy [[Black Dragonhide]] from the [[Shop]]?


A:  
A: ''[[Black Dragonhide]] can only be looted from [[Black Dragons]].''


===[[Runecrafting]]===
===[[Runecrafting]]===
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Q: Is this game on mobile?
Q: Is this game on mobile?


A: ''Yes. There is currently a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridle free version]] and a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridleadfree paid version] available on android devices. An IOS version will be coming soon.''
A: ''Yes. There is currently a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridle free version] and a [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridleadfree paid version] available on android devices. An IOS version will be coming soon.''


Q: Will Melvor Idle have a Steam release?
Q: Will Melvor Idle have a Steam release?


A: ''There are plans to bring Melvor to Steam in the future.''
A: ''There are plans to bring Melvor to Steam in the future.''
Q: How can I support the game?
A: ''A lot of people find Melvor through word of mouth, so sharing it helps the community grow. If you want to help in more tangible ways, an [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.malcs.melvoridleadfree ad-free version] of the game can be purchased on the Google Play store. Alternatively you can support the game through [https://www.patreon.com/melvoridle Patreon].''


Q: Is this game open source? Can I help develop it?
Q: Is this game open source? Can I help develop it?
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A: ''Suggestions from players on what to add to the game are welcome, with some Patreons having their unique item suggestions added to the game. While the game is in alpha features are being constantly added. For the most up to date information on what's planned, join us on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord].''
A: ''Suggestions from players on what to add to the game are welcome, with some Patreons having their unique item suggestions added to the game. While the game is in alpha features are being constantly added. For the most up to date information on what's planned, join us on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord].''
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].''


Q: Will there be a prestige system?
Q: Will there be a prestige system?
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A: ''A Max Cape will be added in the future.''
A: ''A Max Cape will be added in the future.''
Q: I lost X item because my [[Bank]] was full/because I died. Can i get it back?
A: ''Unfortunately once an item is lost there is no way to recover it. The exception to this is items purchased from the [[Shop]] - like [[Skillcapes]] - which can be repurchased at their original price.''


Q: This skill is taking forever to level, what am I doing wrong?
Q: This skill is taking forever to level, what am I doing wrong?


A: ''Skills typically take longer to level the higher they get and players often measure their progress in hours or days. There are many resources available on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] for places who want to ensure they're levelling optimally.''
A: ''Skills typically take longer to level the higher they get and players often measure their progress in hours or days. There are many resources available on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] for places who want to ensure they're levelling optimally.''
Q: A Wiki page was missing some information I think should be there, can you please add it?
A: ''The Wiki is a work in progress and we try to update it with as much information as possible. When new patches are released, the Wiki lags behind while new information is added. If you think something should be added to the Wiki, please let us know on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] in #wiki-discussion.''
Q: I forgot my password, can I recover my account?
A: ''Password recovery will be added in the future. If you are still logged into your account you can export your save data and create a new account to continue playing.''
Q: My save isn't loading/is broken, how can I fix it?
A: ''If "Fix my Save" in Account Settings doesn't work and you can't reload an older save, there may be another issue preventing your save from working. Try asking for help on [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] or if all else fails, contact the developer directly.''
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.
Q: Will there be leaderboards?
A: ''There are no plans for leaderboards in the immediate future, as much of the development time is being spent working on other features. There is a possibility that there will be leaderboards in the future, although the way they'll be implemented is still undecided.''
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