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Complete Newbie’s Guide to Knight Online
Written by AznTempest
TOC:
- Introduction
- Race Selection
- Class Selection/Point Distribution
- Interface/Tips and Tricks
- Skills
- Items
- Leveling/Quest Guide
Section One: Introduction
Knight Online is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG). It is slightly different from other MMOs, but if you have played other games before (Lineage I/II, EverQuest, Dark Age of Camelot, etc.) it has a similar pattern of character development. The main point of the game is to kill monsters to gain better items/equipment and skills/stat points.
A quick run-through of what to expect:
System Requirements – Very low for a 3D MMO. As long as your computer was made in these last few years, it should hold up well to Knight Online. I sometimes play on an 800mhz Pentium III with TNT2 Graphics and 192 mB ram. Actual system requirements are trivial. However, a 56k or better yet broadband internet connection is needed to run the game with smooth framerates.
Visuals – Due to the lesser system requirements, this category suffers a rather large hit. However, besides the lack of variety in character models, this usually does not impede gameplay or enjoyment in any way
Lag – This game is very much lag-free on a decent internet connection during normal gameplay, even in the crowded Moradon area. The only time that I have ever experienced lag is during Lunar War.
PvP – For those of you who enjoy some mano-a-mano with a friend, this is a decent game for it. The actual "Colony" PvP is not very interesting, because it’s mostly groups hitting soloers, and people hide in safe zones a little too much. In Lunar Wars, though, it is a load of fun when you don’t lag.
Interface – Easy to figure out. Read the little window that pops up after creating your character to get a sense of how to control your avatar. It will pay off in the long run. I will have more tips on this later on.
Replayability – When starting out, this game is extremely addictive. The levelling goes by quite quickly, and it is fun to watch your wealth accumulate along with your armor. However, this game suffers from extreme repetitiveness, especially at levels 30-40 (too low for PK but high enough to have high XP requirements for levelling).
Quests – Quite a few at lower levels, but the mid 30’s is quite devoid of them, unfortunately. Will keep you addicted until level 30.
Community – The community as a whole is fairly accepting to new players. Most questions posted on the forums (http://koforum.e-games.com.my) (Post either in Player Strategy, where you will find this guide, or Questions and Answers).
Section Two: Race Selection
The selection of races is a lot of personal choice. A male who have a difficulty playing with an avatar of the opposite gender and who likes to play around with mages would probably choose Karus, whereas a person who has a problem with playing as a long-haired, green-skinned psycho maniac with a giant axe would probably choose El Morad.
What it all comes down to is personal choice.
However, there are a few note-worthy points…
El Morad characters make better rogues early on, because they have 10 Dexterity over their Karus counterparts, who have 5 more health and Strength (comparing male to male) (Female El Morad to Male Karus the Male Karus would be a better choice, because Intellect is useless to rogues). It all balances out at the end though (except the Intellect thing, but a few less points in Dex probably won’t make a difference at higher levels).
Section Three: Class Selection/Point Distribution
El Morad
Barbarian – Initial Stats
65 STR
65 HP
50 MP
50 INT
60 DEX
As you can see, the Barbarian is a tank, built for close-in encounters. He is the ideal Warrior.
The initial bonus 10 points should be added to Strength. Points distribution should all go to Strength until you have 144 (enough for Full Plate), then add them to HP until you have 82. Then add more to Strength until you have 160 (enough for Chitin), then add them to HP until you have 90. Then get as much Strength as you’d like (until you can use whatever weapon you want), then put the rest into HP.
Male – Initial Stats
60 STR
60 HP
50 MP
50 INT
70 DEX
The Male El Moridian is versatile for fighting classes (Rogue, Warrior, Priest), but where he really shines is when he is used as a Rogue. The HP advantage over the female El Moridian will guarantee him ~50 extra hitpoints.
If you are playing Warrior – See Barbarian’s point distribution
If you are playing Rogue – The initial bonus 10 points should be added to Dexterity. Points distribution should all go to Dexterity until you have 144 (enough for Full Plate), then add them to HP until you have 82. Then add more to Dexterity until you have 160 (enough for Chitin), then add them to HP until you have 90. Then put the rest into Dexterity and don’t bother with HP.
If you are playing Priest – Put your points into STR, then add all them into INT until you hit 96. Then add 1 point to STR to be able to carry the Large Shield. Then just add STR/INT to fit your next armor requirement.
Female – Initial Stats
50 STR
50 HP
50 MP
70 INT
70 DEX
The Female El Moridian is more of a caster class (Mage, Priest). You could use her as a Warrior or Rogue, but she will be weaker due to her lack of the STR stat (Warrior) and HP (Warrior/Rogue). While it doesn’t show as much in the Rogue, you will still lose in a war of numbers.
If you are playing Warrior – Prepare to die a lot, and then look at the Barbarian’s point distribution
If you are Playing Rogue – See Male Rogue’s point distribution
If you are playing Priest – See Male Priest’s point distribution
Section Four: Interface/Tips and Tricks
While I find the Interface to be easy to manipulate, some others find it frustrating to use, so I’ll give an explanation.
You use the WSAD keys to move (just like a First Person Shooter) or the mouse to point-and-click (like a Strategy Game) (See? Something for everyone!)
Use the R key to attack
Use the C key to sit
Use the B key to select the nearest NPC (useful if someone’s sitting on top of the NPC you want to talk to.
Your left hand should sit resting on the WSAD, with your pointer finger ready to shift to R, C, or B.
Your right hand should be on the mouse, so you can rotate the camera and select NPCs.
When in combat, your left hand should move to the hotkey buttons (1,2,3,4, etc.)
If you are kiting (I will explain this later), shift your hand up away from the B/C keys so you have easier access to the hotkeys while you are still able to move.
To talk to an NPC, left click them (so they are selected) then right click them.
Using the Shortcut bar is the only way to use skills. Open up the menu that says skills and drag the skill you would like to use onto the Hotbar (Shortcut bar), then press the corresponding number on the keyboard to use it. Some skills (attack skills like Slash) require a target, others don’t. Passive skills obviously do not need to be on your hotbar to be activated.
Also, you can put items like Def+ scrolls and Potions on your hotbar for easy usage.
I recommend a slot for a Mana potion, a slot for HP potion, a slot for Snowballs if you are a Warrior, and the rest comprised of useful skills.
Tips/Tricks
Merchanting – You will see people with little blue stands set up around them. They are selling an item for a certain amount of money (usually too expensive for newbies to buy, but once you have gotten a few sapphires/opals and have done a few quests you’ll have a few hundred grand to spare, and you can buy items from other players). To see what a merchant has for sale, left click on them then right click on them like you would with an NPC. It took me weeks to figure this out (tried PMing them a lot lol).
To create a stand of your own type /merchant
Hotbar - Organize your hotbar and remember what skill you have where! There is nothing more annoying than trying to kill a monster then accidently pressing the wrong hotkey.
Kiting – This is a skill you will use a lot as a rogue/mage. It won’t help you at all for warrior or priest, because those are melee classes. This a skill you can use in basically any MMORPG.
First, select the monster you want to kite. Inch into the maximum range of your weapon/spell (just step a little closer, press hotkey, and if it says "cannot use skill. Target is too far away" then repeat steps one and two). When you score a hit (it will say the damage in the info window), then run away (click behind your character and press the forward arrow on your keyboard), re-click your monster, then shoot again (or cast). Repeat until the monster is dead.
Sliding - Basically moving quickly while using attack skills to avoid taking damage. Takes advantage of the lack of collision detection between players and mobs in this game, as well as the ability to use skills while on the move.
Section Five: Skills and Skill Selection
Each class has different skill branches once you hit level 10. When you reach 10, go to Captain Kunabarl on the side of Moradon opposite the side you started on. For a price of 3000 coins, he will let you choose your specialty. You have skills that you will automatically gain, which will always be usable unless you lack the item required (i.e. you don’t have a weapon equipped and you try to use the Stab attack).
I will point you to guides that describe skill setups:
Rogues: http://koforum.e-games.com.my/?f=21&m=10268
Guide by Parachute.
http://koforum.e-games.com.my/?f=21&m=4981
Guide by Aiolos
Warrior: There is no coherently-written guide on this just yet ;)
Mage: http://koforum.e-games.com.my/?f=21&m=6091
Guide by Aiolos
Priests: http://koforum.e-games.com.my/?f=21&m=42724
Guide by Futurity
http://koforum.e-games.com.my/?f=21&m=5393
Guide by Aiolos
Section Six: Items
Rogues: At earlier levels, it is best to purchase a set of Goblin Half-Plate armor (About 400k for Helmet, Pauldron, Pads, Gauntlets, Boots).
When the money starts rolling in, upgrade to a set of Plate Goblin armor (about 500k each for pauldron/pads, 300k each for gaunts/helmet/boots)
Later, buy a Full Plate helmet (50k) and upgrade it with a +Dex scroll and some upgrade scrolls.
Then buy FP/Chitin Goblin Armor (This is when you start getting millions of $$)
For weapons:
Archer – Earlier on, use whatever you can pick up off the ground. As soon as you can, either buy a composite bow (42 AP) or wait and buy a Horn Crossbow (74 AP). Get an upgrade Horn Crossbow (from Amrase the NPC merchant) later and upgrade it with either an Elemental Scroll or just upgrade it with Upgrade Scrolls. Much later in the game you will want to focus on buying Iron Bows/Iron Crossbows and upgrading those.
Assassin – Earlier on, buy the cheapest shield and use it with the dagger that you can get off the New Warrior’s Mission quest. Then, buy a pair of Assassin Daggers (~50k each off of the weapon merchant) (Not Amrase, the orc in the middle of Moradon). Or, buy a pair of upgrade Assassin Daggers and try putting elemental on them. Much later in the game aim for Shards or Kukry daggers.
Warriors:
In the beginning, do the New Warrior’s Quest and get the sword. Buy a Large Shield and some basic armor and go out and fight. As soon as possible, upgrade to a decent two-handed axe/sword. Buy some Goblin Half-Plate (the best armor for levels 10-20) (Until you can wear Plate Goblin). When you hit 19, see if you can get your hands on a Great Axe (71 AP). It can sell for anywhere from 150k to 500k (Though I wouldn’t buy it for any more than ~250-300k). Upgrade it with upgrade scrolls (or risk an elemental) and you’ll have a decent weapon for a while. Later you would probably want to aim for a Bardish or other good two-handed weapon.
If you like using a shield, try buying a decent 1-handed spear with elemental (or find one off a monster). A Cross Spear +4 (30+32 AP) will work nicely. Later on you can aim for a Pike (60 AP) or Long Spear (54 AP). Long Spears I’ve seen go for 100k and Pikes maybe 200-250k. After you hit 170-ish strength go for a Graham. You want to end up with a Dansleif sword, but good luck getting that 
Mages:
First, do the New Warrior’s Quest as usual, to get your hands on a staff. If this is your first character (or first mage), you probably want to be a Fire Mage since the first staff you get your hands on has Fire elemental on it. Plus, Fire Mages do the most damage versus monsters but are pretty useless in PvP (Player versus Player) combat. Get some Goblin Armor fast because mages need lots of MP for their spells. Goblin Linen armor is a good choice early on, and will work until level 20-30 because you shouldn’t get hit a lot anyways (and if you do the large HP bonuses they give you should negate a lot of the damage). You want to focus a lot of your funds at obtaining a decent staff. Get a staff with elemental damage in the element that you want to specialize in (If you’re going to be a Fire Mage, get a staff with Flame Damage).
Priests:
Do the New Warrior’s Quest as with the other classes, to get a maul. Get the cheapest shield ASAP. Aim for a maul with decent damage, and a large shield. I have little experience with clerics (only played one to level 15) so if any good priest wants to add to this guide please post on this topic or PM me (You will get credit!)
Section Seven: Leveling/Quest Guide
This is a basic general outline for all the classes:
Level One:
You will start out in Moradon. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the controls. Then, open up your inventory by either pressing I on the keyboard or click on the Inventory button at the bottom of the screen. Equip the knife/staff/maul/sword by right-clicking on it. Run forward then left down the stairs. Go out into an area with a bunch of worms. Ignore the "Snatchers," "Carrion Crawlers," and "Bandicoots" for now. Find the "Worm" monster. Target it and hit the "R" button on your keyboard to attack it. If you are a mage don’t attack it directly. Instead, open up the Skills menu (click the Skills button) and drag and drop the icon for the "Flash" spell onto the hotbar. Now select the worm and press the corresponding hotkey (I set it to 1). Your mage will do a casting animation and the worm will die in one hit. Run up to the worm and click on the little treasure chest that pops out, and click on all the items in it. You will always get a little money, and sometimes an item. Right now you are looking for an item called the "Silk Bundle." Keep killing worms until you have five silk bundles. As you kill worms, notice that the little white bar in the upper left corner keeps growing (along with a percent number). This is how close you are to leveling up. If the bar hits 100%, a while aura will form on your character and you will gain a level, some HP and Mana, along with 3 stat points, as well as 2 skill points if you are over level 10 (You will always gain stat points but you will only get skill points if you are over level 10). If your health runs low (extremely doubtful), type "C" to rest and regain health and mana. When you get five silk bundles, type /town to get back to the middle of town. Find the NPC called Proconsul and left click then right click on him. If there is some idiot standing on him, hit "B" to select the nearest NPC (so stand near him). Select "New Warrior’s Mission" then "I have brought the items" on the menu that pops up. Congratulations! You have completed your first quest. You will get a knife/maul/staff/sword depending on your class, 10 HP and 10 mana potions, along with some experience points.
Level 2-5
Now that you have your new weapon, it’s time to kill a few Snatchers. If you are a rogue/cleric/warrior, just run up and hit him a few times, but as a mage, your spell doesn’t do enough damage to kill a Snatcher in one hit. Instead, use the "Kiting" tactic I described above. It will ensure that you don’t take any damage. Repeat until you hit level five.
Hopefully, you will have found an Opal or Crude Sapphire while you were hunting. If you find one, sell it to a shop for a nifty profit of 100k (Opal) or 150k (Sapphire). This money is very useful for starters, because it will enable you to buy some armor or a new weapon.
Level 5-10
Hopefully by now you have some armor and a decent weapon. It is time to hunt Kecoons. Get back to town, but this time exit out the middle gate instead of the right gate (the one you first ventured out of). Keep walking forward until you see little green monsters (men?!) walking around. Select one. If it says "Kecoon Fighter," you are good to go. Kite them or melee them until you hit level 7. Then, run off to the left and find a monster called the "Bulture." Hunt these for a while until you collect a few "Bulture Horns." This is a quest item for later, but keep it because you will need it.
When you hit 10, go to Captain Kunabarl and choose your specialty!
Level 10-15
You should have at least a good weapon by now and enough stat points to wield it (unless you are a warrior). Mix Bultures with Kecoon Captains as you work your way up. Also, go to Captain Kunabarl again and ask to Duel the Ork. The Orc Prisoners are easy as heck to beat, and you get 5k XP and 30k reward. At 15, start killing Werewolves (collect a Fang of Wolfman for a quest later).
Level 15-20
Werewolves should be mostly what you hunt. Keep the Fangs of Wolfman, you will need them for later. If you are a defense warrior, buy some HP/mana potions from the potion vendor, make sure your defense is 300+, and hunt solo Orc Watchers (be careful, they have low Hitpoints and Defense but they HURT) (Can hit up to 100 damage if you have low armor). Your 300 defense should lower their hits to ~30-40. If you are a Rogue/Mage you should not have any problem soloing them, Rogues especially. If you are a fire mage wait until you have at least the Fireball spell (Level 15, but you need to be 17 in order to get it). It is best if you also have Ignition (You can just Fireball-Ignition for a guaranteed kill). Orc Watchers drop the Ork Talisman, which should complete your collection (1 Bulture Horn, 1 Fang of Wolfman, 1 Ork Talisman). Go to Offerings Trader Kim and turn them in for 100k and an Upgrade Scroll.
Levels 20+
At this point, consult the guides that I have listed for class-specific tips. Do the Gem of Bravery quest from Captain Kunabarl at level 20. Kite for Archer Rogues/Mages, Melee for everyone else. Also, do the Scroll of Seal Quest from Nashira the NPC for 300k worth of items/cash
Good luck on your quest to become a powerful PvPer!
- AznTempest
