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To help you get oriented, check out the full [[Map|game map]] for a broad overview. We also offer several [[Map#Specialized_Maps|specialized maps]] tailored to specific needs—like the [[Ground Spawns]] map, perfect for tracking down free items across the world!

~~If you~~ [[~~Death~~|~~die~~]], ~~you'll respawn in the~~ [[~~Anglham Castle~~]] ~~courtyard, just south of Middlefern. Dying results in the loss of most items you were carrying or wearing~~.

You can chat with all players globally on your world by starting your message with <code style="border: 1px solid var(--border-color-base) !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important;">/g</code>. As of the [[Updates/New_Solo_Boss|July 18th, 2025 update]], your account must have at least total level 100 or 30,000 total [[experience]] to use global chat—this restriction was added to reduce spam from new accounts.

* For example: <code style="border: 1px solid var(--border-color-base) !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important;">/g What is a Lucky Log?</code>

~~Most~~ [[items]] are better [[Bank|saved]] than sold to a [[General Store]] or other [[Shops|shops]], as players often pay higher prices; nearly everything has a use or value in the game.

If you [[Death|die]], you'll respawn in the [[Anglham Castle]] courtyard, just south of Middlefern. Dying results in the loss of most [[items]] you were carrying or wearing.

Most items are better [[Bank|saved]] than sold to a [[General Store]] or other [[Shops|shops]], as players often pay higher prices; nearly everything has a use or value in the game.

[[File:Wastelands-Skull.png|20px]] The [[Wastelands]] are a PvP-enabled area, similar to the [https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Wilderness Wilderness] in ''Old School RuneScape''. If you die there, other players can loot your items. [[File:Wastelands-Skull.png|20px]]

* [[Blood Teleport]] randomly teleports you, often into the [[Wastelands]], at the cost of 50% of your [[Hitpoints]]; it's frequently suggested as a joke to new players.

<div style="margin-left: 15px;">[[File:Blood_Teleport.png|20px|link=Blood Teleport]] [[Blood Teleport]] randomly teleports you, often into the [[Wastelands]], at the cost of 50% of your [[Hitpoints]]; it's frequently suggested as a joke to new players.</div>

⚠ Be aware of [[Scams|common scams]] that players may attempt. Staying informed and cautious is the best way to protect your items and account.

== HighLite ==

If you're interested in using a third-party client, [[HighLite]] is currently available and free to use. It has been approved by [[Dew]] and is fully compliant with the ''[[HighSpell]]'' rules. HighLite is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and is also open-source—allowing you to compile and run it yourself if preferred.

== Skills ==

=== {{SkillIcon|Crafting}} [[Crafting]] ===

Buy a [[Chisel]] from any [[General Store]] and use it on [[Logs]] to make blank [[Scroll]]s. [[Ned's Squirrel Ranch]] (west of [[Middlefern]]) has plenty of [[Tree]]s and Log spawns. Alternatively, a [[Knife]] can be used on Logs to craft [[~~Unstrung Bow~~]]~~s and~~ [[~~Arrow Shafts~~]].

Buy a [[Chisel]] from any [[General Store]] and use it on [[Logs]] to make blank [[Scroll]]s. [[Ned's Squirrel Ranch]] (west of [[Middlefern]]) has plenty of [[Tree]]s and Log spawns. Alternatively, a [[Knife]] can be used on Logs to craft [[Arrow Shafts]]. [[Unstrung Bow]]s can also be fletched, but offer the least xp per log.

=== {{SkillIcon|Cooking}} [[Cooking]] ===

Use raw meat or fish on a [[stove]] or [[fire]] to cook [[food]], which restores [[Hitpoints]]. A stove west of [[Middlefern]] has nearby meat spawns, making it an ideal starter location.

Use raw meat or fish on a [[stove]] or [[fire]] to cook [[food]], which restores [[Hitpoints]]. A stove west of [[Middlefern]] has nearby meat spawns, making it an ideal starter location. Fires have a higher burn rate, but offer very slightly faster processing.

=== {{SkillIcon|Crime}} [[Crime]] ===

Find a [[Man]] and pickpocket him. ~~Bring~~ [[~~food~~]] ~~in case you get caught and take damage~~. At level 10 you can head to the [[Middlefern]] [[General Store]] basement and lockpick a [[Coin Chest]].

Find a [[Man]] and pickpocket him. The Man just east of [[Anglham Castle]] is close to the death respawn location so dying here is punishment-free. At level 10 you can head to the [[Middlefern]] [[General Store]] basement and lockpick a [[Coin Chest]].

=== {{SkillIcon|Enchanting}} [[Enchanting]] ===

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=== {{SkillIcon|Smithing}} [[Smithing]] ===

A full smelting and smithing station is located in [[Hedgecastle]] near a [[Bank]]. Combine [[Tin Ore]] and [[Copper Ore]] at a [[furnace]] to make [[Bronze Bar]]s. Use a [[Hammer]] at an [[anvil]] to craft gear for yourself.

A full smelting and smithing station is located in [[Hedgecastle]] near a [[Bank]]. Combine [[Tin Ore]] and [[Copper Ore]] at a [[furnace]] to make [[Bronze Bar]]s. Use a [[Hammer]] at an [[anvil]] to craft gear for yourself. Slightly northwest, you can sell any smithed platebodies at [[Nate's Plates]].

== Quests ==

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 To help you get oriented, check out the full [[Map|game map]] for a broad overview. We also offer several [[Map#Specialized_Maps|specialized maps]] tailored to specific needs—like the [[Ground Spawns]] map, perfect for tracking down free items across the world!
-If you [[Death|die]], you'll respawn in the [[Anglham Castle]] courtyard, just south of Middlefern. Dying results in the loss of most items you were carrying or wearing.
+You can chat with all players globally on your world by starting your message with <code style="border: 1px solid var(--border-color-base) !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important;">/g</code>. As of the [[Updates/New_Solo_Boss|July 18th, 2025 update]], your account must have at least total level 100 or 30,000 total [[experience]] to use global chat—this restriction was added to reduce spam from new accounts.
+* For example: <code style="border: 1px solid var(--border-color-base) !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important;">/g What is a Lucky Log?</code>
-Most [[items]] are better [[Bank|saved]] than sold to a [[General Store]] or other [[Shops|shops]], as players often pay higher prices; nearly everything has a use or value in the game.
+If you [[Death|die]], you'll respawn in the [[Anglham Castle]] courtyard, just south of Middlefern. Dying results in the loss of most [[items]] you were carrying or wearing.
+Most items are better [[Bank|saved]] than sold to a [[General Store]] or other [[Shops|shops]], as players often pay higher prices; nearly everything has a use or value in the game.
 [[File:Wastelands-Skull.png|20px]] The [[Wastelands]] are a PvP-enabled area, similar to the [https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Wilderness Wilderness] in ''Old School RuneScape''. If you die there, other players can loot your items. [[File:Wastelands-Skull.png|20px]]
-* [[Blood Teleport]] randomly teleports you, often into the [[Wastelands]], at the cost of 50% of your [[Hitpoints]]; it's frequently suggested as a joke to new players.
+<div style="margin-left: 15px;">[[File:Blood_Teleport.png|20px|link=Blood Teleport]] [[Blood Teleport]] randomly teleports you, often into the [[Wastelands]], at the cost of 50% of your [[Hitpoints]]; it's frequently suggested as a joke to new players.</div>
 ⚠ Be aware of [[Scams|common scams]] that players may attempt. Staying informed and cautious is the best way to protect your items and account.
+== HighLite ==
+If you're interested in using a third-party client, [[HighLite]] is currently available and free to use. It has been approved by [[Dew]] and is fully compliant with the ''[[HighSpell]]'' rules. HighLite is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and is also open-source—allowing you to compile and run it yourself if preferred.
 == Skills ==
 === {{SkillIcon|Crafting}} [[Crafting]] ===
-Buy a [[Chisel]] from any [[General Store]] and use it on [[Logs]] to make blank [[Scroll]]s. [[Ned's Squirrel Ranch]] (west of [[Middlefern]]) has plenty of [[Tree]]s and Log spawns. Alternatively, a [[Knife]] can be used on Logs to craft [[Unstrung Bow]]s and [[Arrow Shafts]].
+Buy a [[Chisel]] from any [[General Store]] and use it on [[Logs]] to make blank [[Scroll]]s. [[Ned's Squirrel Ranch]] (west of [[Middlefern]]) has plenty of [[Tree]]s and Log spawns. Alternatively, a [[Knife]] can be used on Logs to craft [[Arrow Shafts]]. [[Unstrung Bow]]s can also be fletched, but offer the least xp per log.
 === {{SkillIcon|Cooking}} [[Cooking]] ===
-Use raw meat or fish on a [[stove]] or [[fire]] to cook [[food]], which restores [[Hitpoints]]. A stove west of [[Middlefern]] has nearby meat spawns, making it an ideal starter location.
+Use raw meat or fish on a [[stove]] or [[fire]] to cook [[food]], which restores [[Hitpoints]]. A stove west of [[Middlefern]] has nearby meat spawns, making it an ideal starter location. Fires have a higher burn rate, but offer very slightly faster processing.
 === {{SkillIcon|Crime}} [[Crime]] ===
-Find a [[Man]] and pickpocket him. Bring [[food]] in case you get caught and take damage. At level 10 you can head to the [[Middlefern]] [[General Store]] basement and lockpick a [[Coin Chest]].
+Find a [[Man]] and pickpocket him. The Man just east of [[Anglham Castle]] is close to the death respawn location so dying here is punishment-free. At level 10 you can head to the [[Middlefern]] [[General Store]] basement and lockpick a [[Coin Chest]].
 === {{SkillIcon|Enchanting}} [[Enchanting]] ===
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 === {{SkillIcon|Smithing}} [[Smithing]] ===
-A full smelting and smithing station is located in [[Hedgecastle]] near a [[Bank]]. Combine [[Tin Ore]] and [[Copper Ore]] at a [[furnace]] to make [[Bronze Bar]]s. Use a [[Hammer]] at an [[anvil]] to craft gear for yourself.
+A full smelting and smithing station is located in [[Hedgecastle]] near a [[Bank]]. Combine [[Tin Ore]] and [[Copper Ore]] at a [[furnace]] to make [[Bronze Bar]]s. Use a [[Hammer]] at an [[anvil]] to craft gear for yourself. Slightly northwest, you can sell any smithed platebodies at [[Nate's Plates]].
 == Quests ==