Localization setting

What kind of game is Ashes of Creation?

Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG where the world changes based on player activity. Most players notice early on that the game does not push you down a single path. Instead, leveling, crafting, PvP, politics, and exploration all matter, and they affect the same shared world.

In general, your actions contribute to the growth or decline of regions. Towns are not static. They exist because players use them.

What should I focus on when I first log in?

Most players should focus on three things at the start:

1. Learning basic combat and movement
2. Following the early quest flow
3. Understanding how nodes work

The early quests are there to teach systems, not to rush you to max level. Skipping them usually leads to confusion later.

How does character creation actually matter?

Does race matter much?

In practice, racial bonuses exist but are not usually strong enough to lock you into or out of a playstyle. Most players choose based on appearance or theme.

What is an archetype?

Your starting archetype defines your main combat role, such as tank, healer, or damage dealer. Later, you add a secondary archetype, which modifies your skills rather than replacing them.

In general, early archetype choice matters for learning combat, but it is not something most players stress over at the beginning.

How do nodes work in real gameplay?

Nodes are areas that level up when players do things nearby, such as:

• Completing quests
• Killing enemies
• Gathering resources
• Trading and crafting

As a node levels, it unlocks services like vendors, crafting stations, housing, and eventually local leadership.

Most players contribute to node growth without actively trying to. Simply playing in an area usually advances it.

How does combat feel compared to other MMOs?

Combat is a mix of action and tab targeting.

In practice:

• Positioning matters
• Dodging and blocking are commonly used
• Skill timing is more important than button spamming

Most players improve quickly once they slow down and learn enemy patterns instead of rushing fights.

When should I spend skill points?

You should usually spend skill points as soon as they are available. Unspent points make combat harder than it needs to be.

Most players put early points into survivability or core damage skills rather than utility.

What is glint and why do players save it?

Glint is a special resource used for systems like caravans.

In general:

• Enemies may drop glint instead of gold
• Selling glint early is usually inefficient
• It becomes more valuable later when logistics and trade matter

Most experienced players save glint unless they specifically need currency early.

How important is crafting and gathering early on?

Crafting and gathering are not side activities. They are core progression systems.

Most players:

• Pick gathering skills early
• Level them passively while questing
• Promote professions later when required

You do not need to rush crafting, but ignoring it entirely usually puts players behind in the long run.

How does travel usually work?

The world is large and fast travel is limited.

In practice:

• Mounts are essential
• Having more than one mount is common
• Water and land mounts serve different purposes

Most players plan routes and avoid unnecessary travel rather than teleporting everywhere.

How dangerous is PvP for beginners?

PvP exists, but it is regulated by a flagging and corruption system.

In general:

• Killing non-flagged players has penalties
• Random killing is discouraged by the system
• New players are not constant targets

Most PvP happens around objectives, caravans, or contested areas rather than starter zones.

Is Ashes of Creation playable solo?

You can play solo, especially early on, but the game is designed around group interaction.

Most players:

• Join parties for harder content
• Rely on guilds for long-term goals
• Benefit from social coordination

Playing completely alone is possible, but it is usually slower and more limited.

What mistakes do new players usually make?

Common beginner mistakes include:

• Ignoring nodes and moving constantly
• Not spending skill points
• Selling glint too early
• Skipping crafting entirely
• Avoiding other players in a multiplayer-focused game

Avoiding these usually leads to a smoother experience.

What is the best general advice for new players?

Take your time and learn systems as they appear.

Ashes of Creation rewards players who:

• Understand how the world reacts to activity
• Engage with multiple systems instead of one
• Play consistently rather than rushing

Most players enjoy the game more once they stop treating it like a linear theme-park MMO.