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Created page with "'''How To Get Started''' is a guide on how to get started in Kintara. == First Day == Playing Kintara on your first day might feel overwhelming, but within the first two hours you will get used to it. <div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> Your wallet must have at least 1,000 $KINS to enter and play the game.</div> == Tutorial == Read, follow, and finish the new user in-game tutorials. Learn more about NPCs here: NPCs == Initial Tools..."

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'''How To Get Started''' is a guide on how to get started in Kintara.

== First Day ==

Playing Kintara on your first day might feel overwhelming, but within the first two hours you will get used to it.

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> Your wallet must have at least 1,000 $KINS to enter and play the game.</div>

== Tutorial ==

Read, follow, and finish the new user in-game tutorials.

Learn more about NPCs here: [[NPCs]]

== Initial Tools and Equipment ==

'''Tools and Equipment''' are essential to Kintara's game loop mechanics.

{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Type !! Useful For
|-
| [[File:Axe.png|24px|link=Axe]] Lvl 1 Axe || Gathering Tool || Chopping trees to get Wood [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]]
|-
| [[File:Pickaxe.png|24px|link=Pickaxe]] Lvl 1 Pickaxe || Gathering Tool || Mining Stone [[File:Stone.png|24px|link=Stone]], Coal [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]], and Metal [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]]
|-
| [[File:Fishingrod.png|24px|link=Fishing Rod]] Lvl 1 Fishing Rod || Gathering Tool || Catching Fish [[File:Fish.png|24px|link=Fish]] and Mounts
|-
| [[File:Sword.png|24px|link=Sword]] Lvl 1 Sword || Combat Equipment || Fighting Mobs and Bosses
|-
| [[File:Axelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Axe]] Lvl 2 Axe || Gathering Tool || ×2 Wood [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] resources while chopping trees
|-
| [[File:Pickaxelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Pickaxe]] Lvl 2 Pickaxe || Gathering Tool || ×2 Stone [[File:Stone.png|24px|link=Stone]], Coal [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]], and Metal [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] while mining
|-
| [[File:Swordlvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Sword]] Lvl 2 Sword || Combat Equipment || Gives ×2 EXP fighting Mobs and Bosses
|}

== Potions ==

'''Potions''' are essential items for Combat against Mobs, Bosses, or other Players.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Effect !! Use When
|-
| [[File:Health.svg|24px|link=Health Potion]] Health Potion || Heals 20 HP per second until it lasts || Character HP at 1-2 bars (3 bars if in Boss Cave and without armor)
|-
| [[File:Shield.svg|24px|link=Shield Potion]] Shield Potion || Gives 100 Shield per use || Character Shield at 0-1 bars while in combat or when entering a hostile area
|-
| [[File:Strength.svg|24px|link=Strength Potion]] Strength Potion || Gives a temporary Damage Boost per use || Entering or while in combat to deal more damage
|}

== Using Tools, Equipment, or Potions ==

Kintara has '''6 Hotkey Bars''' where you can equip your Tools, Equipment, and Potions.

Before you can use them, open your Inventory → Drag the Tools, Equipment, or Potions into your Hotkey Bars.

'''Example'''

{| class="wikitable"
! In Hotkey Bars !! [[File:Swordlvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Sword]] !! [[File:Axelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Axe]] !! [[File:Pickaxelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Pickaxe]] !! [[File:Health.svg|24px|link=Health Potion]] !! [[File:Shield.svg|24px|link=Shield Potion]] !! [[File:Fishingrod.png|24px|link=Fishing Rod]]
|-
| Assigned Numbers || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6
|}

'''Using a Sword'''

# Tap number 1 on your keyboard (or the assigned number after dragging your sword into the hotkey bar)
# Point your mouse cursor at the hostile Mobs, Boss, or Players you want to hit, defeat, or kill

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> Each attack has a 2.5-3s cooldown before you can attack again.</div>

'''Using a Gathering Tool (Axe and Pickaxe)'''

# Tap number 2 or 3 on your keyboard (or the assigned number after dragging your tool into the hotkey bar)
# Point your mouse cursor at the Tree, Stone [[File:Stone.png|24px|link=Stone]] [[Stone]], Coal [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]], or Metal [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] node to chop or mine it
# Wait until it finishes and repeat the process to gather more resources

'''Using a Fishing Rod'''

# Go near the Pond, Shores, Water, or Lava Pit
# Tap number 6 on your keyboard (or the assigned number after dragging your fishing rod into the hotkey bar)
# Point your mouse cursor at the Pond, Shores, Water, or Lava Pit to start fishing

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> Each cast can take up to 30 seconds before you can cast again. The Pond, Shores, and Lava Pits give different resources and drops.</div>

Learn more here: [[The Pond]], [[The Shores]], [[Whisperwood]], and [[Emberstone]]

'''Using Potions'''

# Tap 4 or 5 on your keyboard (or the assigned number after dragging your potion into the hotkey bar)
# Double tap the same number to use your selected Potion

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> It takes at least 3 seconds to cast the potion, plus 2 seconds for the effect to reflect on your character.</div>

== Mounts ==

'''Mounts''' are the only way to increase a player's movement speed.

'''Getting Your First Mount'''

# Go to [[Whisperwood]]
# Kill chickens to get Raw Chicken resources
# Cook the Raw Chicken to get Cooked Chicken
# Drag the Cooked Chicken to your Hotkey Bar
# Go to the East [[Wilderness]]
# Tap/select the Cooked Chicken from your Hotkey Bar
# Point your mouse cursor at the nearest Wolf and click it to feed the Cooked Chicken
# Repeat until you get your first [[Wolf Mount]]

'''Riding Your Mount'''

# Tap Q on your keyboard to ride your mount
# OR open your Inventory → go to the Mount Tab → double-click the mount you want to ride

Learn more about Mounts here: [[Mounts]]

== Quests ==

'''Daily Quests''' have two main benefits:

# Unlocking your Personal Gold from the [[Traveling Merchant]]
# Getting EXP that helps with your character level and skill progression

<div style="text-align:center;">
[[File:Quest_demo.png|200px]]
</div>

Daily Quests refresh/reset exactly at 0:00 UTC daily.

Learn more here: [[Traveling Merchant]], [[Daily Quests]], and [[:Category:Merchant Gold Calculator|Merchant Gold Calculator]]

== Traveling Merchant ==

'''Traveling Merchant''' is a key feature where you can earn GOLD by donating required resources.

The current system has two different Traveling Merchant systems:

# Global Merchant
# Personal Merchant (Personal Gold)

'''Global Merchant'''

Global Merchant is a competitive contribution mechanism where the highest donators/contributors can unlock up to 10 GOLD per merchant visit.

'''Personal Merchant (Personal Gold)'''

Personal Merchant, or Personal Gold, gives players access to guaranteed daily gold based on their $KINS holdings.

== Getting Your First GOLD ==

After finishing your daily quests, you must gather these resources:

{| class="wikitable"
! Resources Type !! Amount
|-
| [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] Wood || 2,500
|-
| [[File:Stone.png|24px|link=Stone]] Stone || 1,500
|-
| [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] Coal || 700
|-
| [[File:Cookedfish.png|24px|link=Cooked Fish Meat]] Cooked Fish || 30
|}

These resources are only for 1 GOLD. If you need more, just multiply the resources based on your target GOLD amount.

'''Donating The Resources'''

# Go to the Traveling Merchant
# Tap the Traveling Merchant
# Choose "Personal Gold"
# Tap "Donate Resources" to execute the exchange
# Your gold will be sent to your inventory

Learn more here: [[Traveling Merchant]], [[:Category:Merchant Gold Calculator|Merchant Gold Calculator]]

== Marketplace ==

'''Marketplace''' is Kintara's trading hub where players can buy or sell resources, items, tools, mounts, or cosmetics.

<div style="text-align:center;">
[[File:Marketplace.png|200px]]
</div>

'''How to Sell'''

# Tap the Cart Icon
# Go to the Sell Tab
# Select the items, tools, equipment, mounts, or cosmetics you want to sell (you can only select items inside your inventory, not your bank)
# Set the Quantity (number of items, equipment, mounts, or cosmetics you want to sell)
# Set the Currency: GOLD or $KINS
# Set the Amount: the total amount in GOLD or USD (for $KINS) you want to sell it for
# Click List Now
# Check the confirmation and click List Now after double-checking it
# Wait for someone to buy it

'''How to Buy'''

# Tap the Cart Icon
# Go to the Buy Tab
# Search for the items, tools, equipment, mounts, or cosmetics you want to buy
# Set the currency to GOLD or $KINS
# Set the sorting to Cheapest to find the lowest price
# Click the item in the list
# Double-check the details
# Click Buy Now
# Confirm the wallet transaction
# The item will be sent to your inventory upon a successful transaction

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Note:</span> GOLD currency has a minimum of 1 GOLD per sale.</div>
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Tip:</span> Use $KINS currency for wider buy and sell options.</div>

== Mobs and Bosses ==

'''Mobs and Bosses''' are the main entities in the game that you can fight to get Combat EXP and rare drops.

You must learn how to fight them to avoid dying in the Wilderness, which will cost you the items and equipment in your inventory upon death.

'''Tips:'''

# Use Level 2 Swords when fighting Mobs and Bosses
# Learn mob and boss attack patterns to avoid their attacks and reduce damage taken
# Don't go to the Wilderness or hostile areas without Potions, and without knowing how to combat Mobs, Bosses, or worse, Players

Learn more here: [[Mobs]] and [[:Category:Combat Strategy|Combat Strategy]]

== Unlocking Level 2 Tools and Equipment ==

To unlock Level 2 Tools and Equipment, you must either reach Level 20 or buy them from the Marketplace.

'''Crafting Costs'''

'''Level 2 Axe/Pickaxe'''

{| class="wikitable"
! Resources Type !! Amount
|-
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] Metal || 500
|-
| [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] Wood || 1,000
|-
| [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] Coal || 500
|-
| Lvl 1 Axe [[File:Axe.png|24px|link=Axe]]/Pickaxe [[File:Pickaxe.png|24px|link=Pickaxe]] || 1
|}

'''Level 2 Sword'''

{| class="wikitable"
! Resources Type !! Amount
|-
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] Metal || 700
|-
| [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] Wood || 1,000
|-
| [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] Coal || 500
|-
| [[File:Sword.png|24px|link=Sword]] Lvl 1 Sword || 1
|}

'''Crafting Level 2 Tools and Equipment'''

# Gather all the required resources
# Go to the [[Frostmere]] area (south of Whisperwood)
# Enter the house at the center of the Frostmere area
# Talk to the NPC
# Select the Sword/Axe/Pickaxe you want to upgrade
# Start crafting
# Wait 60 seconds; the upgraded tool or equipment will be sent to your inventory

Learn more here: [[:Category:Resources|Resources]], [[:Category:Resources Calculator|Resources Calculator]]

== Character Level and Skills Level ==

'''Character Level''' is tied to a character's overall Skill Levels.

Each Skill can be leveled up to 30.

{| class="wikitable"
! Skill !! How To Level Up
|-
| Combat || Fighting Mobs and Bosses
|-
| Mining || Mining Stone [[File:Stone.png|24px|link=Stone]], Coal [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]], or Metal [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]]
|-
| Woodcutting || Chopping trees
|-
| Fishing || Fishing in the Pond, Shores, Whisperwood, or Lava Pits
|-
| Cooking || Cooking Fish [[File:Fish.png|24px|link=Fish]] or Raw Chicken
|}

<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Tip:</span> Leveling up your overall skill unlocks level-gated places or areas.</div>

Learn more here: [[:Category:Skills|Skills]], [[:Category:EXP Calculator|EXP Calculator]]

== Spinner Wheel ==

'''Spinner Wheel''' is a mini-game placed at the center of [[Mainland]] where players can win prizes like Resources, GOLD, or exclusive cosmetics.

'''How to Use:'''

# Go to [[Mainland]], next to the Fountain
# Click the Spinner Wheel
# Spin the Wheel
# Prizes you've won will be sent to your inventory

'''Free Spins'''
* All users can spin every 12 hours (twice a day)

'''Paid Spins'''
* Users can pay to spin the wheel

== Game Loop ==

After learning all the basics, you're now ready.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#eef;" | '''Log In'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#eef;" | '''Spin the Wheel'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| style="background:#eef; width:50%;" | '''Gather Materials'''
| style="background:#eef; width:50%;" | '''Fight Mobs and Bosses'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#eef;" | '''Donate Resources to Traveling Merchant'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| style="background:#eef;" | '''Buy/Sell'''
| style="background:#eef;" | '''Trade'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#eef;" | '''Level Up'''
|-
| colspan="2" | ↓
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#eef;" | '''Repeat'''
|}

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