This is a guide for players through a linear progression to unlock areas within Rookgaard Tales. However, keep in mind that our world is vast, offering a wealth of free-roaming content to explore. Before starting please refer the Vocation Guide
Level 8 to level 30
Directions
It is essential to ask for directions to NPCs in every new area you found. They will mark your map with important places such as Potion Store, Equipment Store, Blacksmith and other important places. In the Village you can use the keyword "map" or "mark" to update your map with important locations with Cipfried, Dallheim and Zerbrus NPCs.
Hunting Tasks
Before progressing further, it's wise to take on hunting tasks from NPCs. Each completed task rewards you with a minor hunting task token, which can later be exchanged for Tibia Coins. You can always find Tom in the village, along with some visiting NPCs who may also offer hunting tasks. You can also find other hunting task NPCs in faraway places.
The Old Mine
Once you have reached level 8 and chosen your vocation new paths will be available for you. An important place to meet is the old mine, follow the path shown in the picture to reach the entrace of the Old Mine.
Budrik, the Old Mine foreman
Keep walking the path and go down until you meet Budrik NPC. Use the keyword "map" or "mark" and he will mark the ore wagon locations in the mine for you. You must also ask him for a "ticket" to use the ore wagons for 500 gold coins. It lasts one week.
The Stations
Once you have got the ticket and the marks in your map. At this point if you navegate throgh your minimap you will notice two stations, the Western and Eastern stations. Walk there and "Use" the ore wagons to travel to hunting spots. The both stations connect to the same monsters lairs. You can choose for example a larva nest to gather strenght and then try with the cyclops lair. Keep on mind that the mine is huge and there are a lot of secrets and places to discover.
Reaching Level 30
It is recomended to gather supplies before going into adventure as there are very long paths to walk for reaching the spots, purchase potions and life rings at the village. The game is divided by level sections, so your next goal is to reach level 30 to unlock a new zone.
Level 30 to level 60
Rookgaard Docks Location
From temple walk south west until you reach the bridge. Then Head the path south and turn west again until you reach the Docks as shown in the image.
Exploring Islands
As level 30 new zones will unlock at the docks for you, simply ask for a passage to the Captain Dreadnought. The destinations "Quetztlan", "Navora" and "Isle of the Gods" are now available for you.
Level 30 Access Quest
As level 30 a new Quest will be available for you with Budrik NPC, walk the path again to reach him and greet him to engage a conversation. To unlock this Quest use the keyword "Quest" or "Mission" and then use the keyword "Yes" to accept the mission. He will ask you to retrieve his stolen mining helmet.
This Quest will unlock a new ore wagon more hunting spots and Quests. This access is elemental for your game progress.
For details of this Quest you can consult your Questlog via the game client interface. You can find it as "To Outfox a Fox" in the menu.
The Path for the Mining Helmet
To reach the spot where Budrik Mining Helmet is. Walk the path from his location as shown in the image to the green arrow mark at the bottom, It should be already marked in your map. It is recomended to do it with group as you may find overwhelming enemies in your path.
For this mission you may need several picks as the path is blocked by stones. Break the stones using the pick to clear the path for your team.
Completing the Quest
To complete this Quest, defeat all the foes in the last area and use the chest to retrieve the mining helmet as shown in the image. You should not loose this mining helmet as It is necesary to complete the mission.
You can find another ore wagon at the right side from the chest, use it to return to the Rookgaard village dungeons. Once you are there you just have to use the ore wagon again to return to Budrik NPC.
Greet Budrik NPC again and use the keyword "Mission" to report your Quest progress. Then use the keyword "Yes" to deliver the mining helmet.
The Mine Expansion
Budrik NPC will reward you with your personal mining helmet, which later can be used to get an addon for your Cave Explorer Outfit. He will also allow you to access the mine expansion which the ore wagon is located at the east from his position. "Use" it to travel to the new area.
Access to hunting spots
In the mine expansion you can find a magic shop along with other NPCs. It is wise to fill your supply stock here before continuing. The mine expansion has paths to many new places but they are locked with gates, to unlock the gates you need to reach NPC Richard and complete his Quest.
Follow the path as shown in the image to reach Richard NPC.
Unlocking the Gates
Greet Richard NPC and use the keyword "Mission" he will ask you for help in maintenance for the gate pipes mechanism. Accept the mission with the keyword "Yes" and he will send you to Rookgaard surface to find five pipes, you simply need to "Use" them to open the valves.
Remember to check the progress of your Quests in the Questlog from the game client menu.
Finding the Valves
The pipes will be marked in your map with a "!" icon. They are in easy reachable places and this Quest does not possess a real challange. However sometimes while opening the valves, Brimstone Bugs may infest the mine. So watch out!
Once you have opened the five valves, return to Richard NPC and report your mission. You will now be able to open the mine gates with a flask of extra greasy oil, if you run out of oil you can purchase more flasks with the keyword "Flask" with Richard NPC.
You can repeat this task everyday for a daily reward.
Exploring the mines
You may now use the flask of extra greasy oil in the gate mechanism to pass thru, this one for example leads to a Dragon Lair. However you can explore other places of the mine expansion without completing this Quest.
Your goal now is to reach level 60 to unlock new zones with Quests and Dungeons.
Level 60 to level 75
Rookgaard Docks Location
From temple walk south west until you reach the bridge. Then Head the path south and turn west again until you reach the Docks as shown in the image.
Exploring Islands
As level 60 new zones will unlock at the docks for you, simply ask for a passage to the Captain Dreadnought. The destinations "Zhakleir", "Valliscalla" and "Orasedom" are now available for you.
Level 60 Access Quest
As level 60 a new Quest will be available for you with Captain Haba NPC, reach the village docks as shown in the image and greet the Captain Haba NPC, now use the keyword "Trip" to travel to the open sea. He is a little deaf so you may need to use the keyword several times.
Now in open sea, ask for a mission he will ask your help to hunt Sea Serpents to do so you need to lure them using baits, he will ask you for 5 regular fishes, 5 northern pikes, 5 green perch and 5 rainbow trout.
You can consult your progress of the Quests at the Questlog from the game client menu.
Ice Fishing
To find the required fishes you need to do previously Ice Fishing. "Use" a pick in the cracks on the icy floor to open it. Then "Use" your fishing rod in the ice hole, you must have worms as bait in your container in order to catch a fish.
At this point if you explored enough the mines you may have found icy zones already. However you can find some icy crack zones at the abandoned excavation at the western ore wagon from Budrick NPC. The ore wagon should be marked in your map already.
There are also some hidden places with daily respawn of fishes, you can also hunt Chakoyas at the mines for a chance of droping all the needed fishes.
Make a Bait
Deliver the baits with the keyword "Mission" then he will explain you about how to use the baits to lure the Sea Serpent. If you need more baits you can purchase them from Robert NPC at the lower floot of the ship.
Luring Sea Serpents
To lure the sea serpents "Use" the bait in the crane of the ship that is marked in the image with the number 1. Then climb the rope ladder and "Use" the telescope that is marked in the image with the number 2. Repeat this process as many times as needed until you see a Sea Serpent as shown with the number 3 on the image.
The Questlog will update and the following message will appear: "There are multiple shadows under the surface. ... There is a sea serpent!" Climb downstairs and greet the Captain Haba NPC again then use the keyword "Mission" to report your progress.
Diving
Once the Quest is completed you can now dive underwater and explore undersea which connects with many new places. Jump from the ship board to the sea to start the adventure! However this is extremely dangerous without a "helmet of the deep" equiped in your head slot, which can be purchased with Captain Haba for 5000 gold coins. Without it you may drown in seconds.
Level 75+
The Demon Gates
Rookgaard has been infected with diabolic corruption. The infested zones are guarded by mini-bosses called demon gates. Defeat them to walk thru and access new zones, they are spread in many of the already mentioned places and more.
Behind each gate there is are formidable bosses and overwhelming creatures. For more details, refer to our Bosses Guide.
Level 75 Access Quest
As level 75 a new Quest will be available for you with Rapanaio NPC, from the mine expansion supply shop walk east and turn south as shown in the image, then turn east again until you see a gate. Use your flask of extra greasy oil to cross the gate and follow the way downstairs.
From here just walk north and turn east again, then north again as shown in the image. You will meet at the spot marked with a flag the Rapanaio NPC. Now, greet Rapanaio NPC and use the keyword "Mission" to start the Quest. He will explain you about the corruption and send you with his friend Hyacinth NPC at the village for a magic mirror.
You can consult your progress of the Quests at the Questlog from the game client menu.
The Magic Mirror
Visit Hyacith at the Rookgaard Village and he will tell you that Rapanio's Mirror one of the few lasts in the world. The remaining magic mirror belongs to Ferumbras who's whereabouts is unknown.
If you do a prooper research talking to the NPCs of the village you will notice that Asralius NPC from the Academy Library Vault has a dark past as a Ferumbras' pupil. He can sell you the last magic mirror for 20000 gold coins.
Once you got the magic mirror return to Rapanio NPC and deliver the magic mirror with the keyword "Mission". If you wish you can continue this Quest further but it does stray from the path of reaching the next zone.
The crazy girl
Rapanio NPC will now explain you that the source of the corruption is a crazy girl caged in the Rookgaardian Orc Fortress. Follow the path as shown in the image to locate the cage of the crazy girl, the spot is marked with a Flag icon. In weekends the orcs hide her under the dungeons of the Rookgaardian Orc Fortress, if this is the case explore with your pick at the fortress back area the spot is marked with a "?" icon. You may also need several tools named "Lock Pick" to unlock the door if you don't have the key yet.
To access the Dark World you must greet the crazy girl and use the keyword "Kakolookiyam", you must carry the magic mirror with you. Follow with the keyword "Yes" and you will be sent inside of her brain.
The Brain Dungeon
You are now teleported into the Brain, the spot marked with the red cross is the place you begin. You must walk the path thru the brain until reach the Flag icon, there you will see a magic forcefield. Step on it in order to enter to the "Dark World". You must exercise caution as many diabolic entities roam the brain.
After completing this dungeon for the first time you can use a shortcut located behind a door where the "!" icon is.
Rumours says that the dark crystal from the Rookgaard mountain can teleport you to the Dark World if you use your magic mirror on it. But who knows what kind of demons lurk in that path?
Into the Dark World
The Dark World has no level requirement nor limited exploration except by the "Dark Dungeons" and some quests. Keep on mind that you may find incredibly strong foes right around every corner so explore with caution.
The Dark World is surrouned by lava, if you step on it without prooper protection you will recieve massive damage, if you die in lava your corpse will sink along with the items that are loss in death. It is a good idea to explore this world with friends to avoid sad surprises.
To escape from the Dark World you must use your magic mirror from your inventory and then click in a floor tile, a magic forcefield will spawn, step in to be teleported back to the Light World temple. You cannot use the magic mirror if you are in active combat.
Level 150 to level 500
The Dark Dungeons
The main goal of Rookgaard Tales is complete the seven Dark Dungeons, each one has a level lock from 150 to level 450. Once you complete all the dungeons you will be able to enter to the final boss dungeon, the "Eden Castle". You need level 500 to enter. You must defeat the Supreme God Eden in order to restore Tibia world to it's former glory.
To enter the Dark Dungeons you must visit the Dark World Temple and recieve the Dark Blessing from the False Prophet NPC. It will cost you 10000 gold coins. This blessing has a negative effect, it bears a red skull mark in your character. This means that no matter what if you die you will loose all of your equipment and way more experience and skills. You cannot use summons either along with other restrictions.
To get rid of the Dark Blsssing simply greet False Prophet NPC and use the keyword "Remove" to get rid of this blessing.
Become a Demigod
Once you and your team are ready, you can take the challange of Eden Castle everyday and try to defeat him in order to drop his God Set pieces.
The God set pieces has the best stats of the game, if you ever complete all set. Use the God's Garb to become a demigod and crown youself as the new ruler of Tibia.
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