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Newbie Guide

Complete beginner's guide to leveling and progression systems

The Basics

Starting position & early leveling

Equipment

Armors, weapons & accessories

Advanced

Honor, relaxation & altar systems

Party Bosses

Lian Yu, Greedy Ogre & Tiger Hu Ya

Part I - The Basics

Starting Position and Newbie Items

You will begin your journey in Dragon Castle. You get a set of HT armors that will help you for a while.

Important: Before you do anything - grab your level 1-50 beginner blessing in Dragon Castle.
Hunt Castle Giant Boars
Start hunting Castle Giant Boars - they drop gold. This is your primary source of early game currency.
Get Skill Books (Level 10)
After gathering some gold and getting to level 10, go and get your skill books from Bookstore Clerk Seo in Dragon Castle.
Level Up and Gather Gold
Now you should level up and gather gold for a while (see Map Overview for best farming locations).
Buy HT Armors
After you have gained some gold, come to Linen Shop in Dragon Castle and buy your HT armors.

HT Armor Progression

  • Master Set: Use 3x sets to create a master set via Advanced Fusion
  • Elite Set: Upgrade master set to elite using crafting system
  • Legendary Set: Further upgrade elite set to legendary
Materials: Clothes Improvement Chests & Brilliant Silks can be bought from Dynasty Store in Dragon Castle (near tavern). Premium and free marks are obtained from paid and free lot (every 50 kills).
Target Level: You should now be around level 75 and ready for more advanced content.

Equipment Crafting & Progression

2nd Accessories

After saving some more gold, go to Central Marketplace and talk to Dragon Slayer Han, who is responsible for crafting 2nd accessories.

Dragon Slayer Han: You can buy materials for White/Blue/Yellow sets from him for gold. Materials for Red Dragon Accessories drop in Huo Zhou (Fire Nation land).
Note: This stage will take some time because you have to gather gold, but as long as you farm either Silent Valley or Venom Clan Gate you should be okay.

Master Black Dragon Equipment

I. Weapons

Craft Master Black Dragon weapons:

  • 1x Master Violet + 1x Master Toxic + 1x Master Flying Tiger = Master Black Dragon
  • Violets: Drop in Crimson Sky
  • Toxics: Drop in Crystal Summit
  • Flying Tigers: Drop in Tranquil Vale

II. Armors

Craft Master Black Dragon armors:

  • 1x Master Five Dragon + 1x Master Sky Cleaver + 1x Master Flying Tiger = Master Black Dragon
  • Five Dragons: Drop in Crimson Sky
  • Sky Cleavers: Drop in Crystal Summit
  • Flying Tigers: Drop in Tranquil Vale

III. Accessories

  • Craft Master Black Dragon Accessories by combining 3x Black Dragon Accessories in Advanced Fusion
  • Black Dragon Accessories: Drop in Tiger Castle
Alternative: You can farm gold and buy Discriminated Jiguks and Sinister Dragon weapons from other players.

Discrimination System

You can discriminate your equipment in Dragon Castle at Discrimination Manager using Discrimination Scrolls (drop in Tiger Castle).

SB/SA/SS
Weapons (Pink Stats)
XB/XA/XX
Armors & Accessories (Pink Stats)
Attention: If you want to discriminate an item which you already have equipped, put the equipped one in the bank first to avoid losing upgrades!
Re-Discrimination: If you're not happy with the discrimination stat, you can re-discriminate by buying the Re-Discrimination Bell from Dynasty Store.

Part II - Advanced Gameplay

Now that you have a grasp on the actual gameplay, it's time to delve into more complicated systems.

Advanced Systems

Honor
PvP & Special Maps
Relaxation
Experience Multiplier
Altar
Temporary Buffs

Honor System

The Honor system is a fundamental mechanic providing access to specialized content and offering additional stat bonuses to enhance character performance.

Key Benefits of Honor

  • Access to Special Maps: Honor points unlock exclusive maps with unique gameplay challenges and rewards
  • Stat Bonuses: Accumulating Honor provides incremental stat enhancements for overall character efficiency

Methods to Obtain Honor

Mine War (Daily Event)

  • Daily event at 21:00 Server Time
  • Winning Team: 300 Honor points
  • Losing Team: 100 Honor points

Divine Tower Boss

  • Additional Honor points can be obtained by defeating the Divine Tower Boss

Player vs. Player (PvP)

  • Engaging in PvP combat rewards Honor
  • Points vary based on performance and opponent strength

Daily Quests

  • 11 separated quests for non-divine and 11 for divine characters
  • Completing each set earns 520 additional honor daily
  • Very important for honor gaining - see detailed guide below

Honor Stats & Titles

Honor Range Title STR Buff DEX Buff INT Buff Attack Speed Buff
50,000+ Hero 300 300 300 -
40,000 - 49,999 Legend 200 200 200 20%
30,000 - 39,999 Master 150 150 150 15%
20,000 - 29,999 Adept 100 100 100 10%
10,000 - 19,999 Citizen 50 50 50 5%
Below 10,000 Skillful - - - -

Relaxation System

The Relaxation system rewards characters with enhanced experience gains and provides a new layer of strategic resource management.

How Relaxation Affects Experience

Experience Doubling: For every 1 point of Relaxation, your experience gain per mob is doubled. For example, if a mob normally provides 100 experience, having 1 Relaxation point allows you to gain 200 experience instead.
Usage: Relaxation points decrease by 1 for every mob you kill, gradually reducing your bonus.

Relaxation Status

Starting Points: All characters start with 100 Permanent Relaxation Points. Relaxation status can be checked in the Chat Box upon logging in.

Types of Relaxation

Permanent Relaxation (Yellow)

  • Source: Housing items like furniture and Sina Dolls
  • Restoration: Fully restored daily at 22:00 server time
  • Benefits: Sustainable long-term resource contributing to maximum Relaxation pool

Temporary Relaxation (Red)

  • Source: Consumables such as herbal teas or similar items
  • Restoration: Does not replenish after consumption
  • Benefits: Finite resource providing short-term boost only
Future Additions: The system is continuously evolving with plans for additional sources, new management strategies, and enhanced visual indicators.

Altar System

The Altar System provides players with powerful temporary buffs that enhance stats for a limited period. Includes Normal, Advanced, Rare, and Legendary Altars.

Normal Altars

4 Hours
Buff Duration
8 Hours
Cooldown
Level 10-100
Requirement

Types of Normal Altars:

  • Altar of Strength: Grants attack power boost (requires Altar of Strength item)
  • Altar of Prestige: Grants defense and skill defense boost (requires Altar of Prestige item)
  • Altar of Pride: Grants accuracy and dodge rate boost (requires Altar of Pride item)

Advanced Altars

Enhanced Effects: Provide stronger buffs than Normal Altars. Same 4-hour duration and 8-hour cooldown. Cannot be activated if a normal altar buff of the same type is active.

Rare Altars

12 Hours
Buff Duration
16 Hours
Cooldown
Level 150-200
Requirement

Types of Rare Altars:

  • Rare Altar of Strength: Enhanced attack power boost
  • Rare Altar of Prestige: Enhanced defense boost
  • Rare Altar of Pride: Enhanced skill defense boost

Legendary Altars

Ultimate Power: Legendary Altars provide 12-hour buffs with the strongest effects. Same requirements as Rare Altars (Level 150-200) with 16-hour cooldown.

Types of Legendary Altars:

  • Legendary Altar of Strength: Strongest attack power boost
  • Legendary Altar of Prestige: Strongest defense boost
  • Legendary Altar of Pride: Strongest skill defense boost

Important Notes

Strategic Planning: Cooldowns are tracked using server time. Plan your buffs strategically to maximize uptime and effectiveness in combat. Rare and Legendary Altars offer the strongest buffs, making them essential for high-level players.

Daily Quests

Completing daily quests is a great way to earn Honor Points, EXP, and special Blessing buffs that will significantly boost your character. This guide covers both Non-Divine (levels 10-100) and Divine (levels 105-200) quests.

General Information

Eligibility

  • Non-Divine: Characters level 10-100
  • Divine: Characters level 105-200

Requirements

  • Must be online and not trading
  • Items must be placed in specific inventory slots (usually slots 1-5)
22 Hours
Cooldown After Quest 11
35-50
Honor Points Per Quest
~24 Hours
Quest Mastery Buff Duration
Separate Cooldowns: Non-Divine and Divine quests have separate cooldowns, so you can progress both simultaneously.
Rewards: Honor Points (35 for Quests 1-2, 50 for Quests 3-11), EXP for each quest, Quest Mastery Buff upon completing Quest 11, and special items for Quest 11's puzzle.

Non-Divine Daily Quests (Levels 10-100)

Quest 1: Lunar Sword

  • Item: Lunar Sword (+1, Yu stat, quantity: 1)
  • Slot: 1st inventory slot
  • Rewards: 35 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Obtain a +1 Lunar Sword with Yu stat from the market or upgrade it yourself

Quest 2: Butterfly Mask

  • Item: Butterfly Mask (Male or Female, +1, Ju stat, quantity: 1)
  • Slot: 1st inventory slot
  • Rewards: 35 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Check your character's gender to use the correct mask

Quest 3: Crystals

  • Jadeite Crystal (quantity: 55, slot 1)
  • Opal Crystal (quantity: 55, slot 2)
  • Garnet Crystal (quantity: 55, slot 3)
  • Citrine Crystal (quantity: 55, slot 4)
  • Emerald Jadeite Crystal (quantity: 55, slot 5)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP

Quest 4: Financing the Army

  • Gold Nugget (quantity: 55, slot 1)
  • Black Pearl (quantity: 1, slot 2)
  • White Pearl (quantity: 1, slot 3)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Pearls are rare; check the market if you're short

Quest 5: Tiger Clan

  • Tiger Leather (A) (quantity: 75, slot 1)
  • Discrimination Scroll (quantity: 275, slot 2)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Scrolls are high-quantity; stock up in advance

Quest 6: Dark Lords

  • Shan Feng Ice Crystal (quantity: 50, slot 1)
  • Dark Plains Cursed Scroll (quantity: 100, slot 2)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP

Quest 7: Preparing for War

  • Samurai Helm (+5, stat: Co, quantity: 1, slot 1)
  • Samurai Armor (+5, stat: Co, quantity: 1, slot 2)
  • Samurai Boots (+5, stat: Co, quantity: 1, slot 3)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP

Quest 8: Collecting Evidence

  • Fire Dragon Ember (quantity: 100, slot 1)
  • Seal of Fire Dragon (quantity: 100, slot 2)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Farm Fire Nation mobs for these items

Quest 9: Resources

  • Paulownia Wood (quantity: 9, slot 1)
  • Premium Mark (quantity: 100, slot 2)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Premium Marks are common; check your inventory first

Quest 10: Item Collection

  • Requirement: 4 free inventory slots
  • Rewards: First Letter, Blacksmith Testimony, Second Letter, Scroll of Intention (1 each) + 50 Honor, EXP
  • Tip: Have the first slots of inventory empty

Quest 11: Puzzle

  • Items from Quest 10: First Letter, Blacksmith Testimony, Second Letter, Scroll of Intention
  • Slots: 1-4 (specific order required)
  • Rewards: 50 Honor, EXP, Quest Mastery Buff (~24 hours)
  • Cooldown: 20 hours after completion
  • Note: The order changes daily - try different combinations until correct

Divine Daily Quests (Levels 105-200)

Quest 1: Divine Weaponry

  • Item: Sky King Sword (+3, Yu stat, quantity: 1)
  • Slot: 1

Quest 2: Divine Armory

  • Item: Heavenly Flower Armor (+3, Ju stat, quantity: 1)
  • Slot: 1

Quest 3: Zombie Tiger Invasion

  • Zombie Tiger's Rib (quantity: 99, slot: 1)
  • Zombie Tiger's Meat (quantity: 99, slot: 2)
  • Zombie Tiger's Body (quantity: 99, slot: 3)

Quest 4: Zombie Wolf Invasion

  • Zombie Wolf's Leather (quantity: 99, slot: 1)
  • Zombie Wolf's Paw (quantity: 99, slot: 2)
  • Zombie Wolf's Tail (quantity: 99, slot: 3)

Quest 5: Zombie Bear Invasion

  • Zombie Bear's Heart (quantity: 99, slot: 1)
  • Zombie Bear's Meat (quantity: 99, slot: 2)
  • Zombie Bear's Liver (quantity: 99, slot: 3)

Quest 6: The Lunatic Puppeteer

  • Lunatic's Small Scythe (quantity: 99, slot: 1)
  • Lunatic's Large Scythe (quantity: 99, slot: 2)
  • Lunatic's Great Scythe (quantity: 99, slot: 3)
  • Lunatic's Flail (quantity: 99, slot: 4)

Quest 7: The Dark Lords II

  • Dark Plains Chest (quantity: 1, slot: 1)
  • Shan Feng Frost Crystal (quantity: 150, slot: 2)

Quest 8: Desolated Province

  • Hwasin Ring Tablets (1) (quantity: 15, slot: 1)
  • Hwasin Earring Tablets (2) (quantity: 15, slot: 2)
  • Hwasin Necklace Tablets (3) (quantity: 15, slot: 3)
  • Hwasin Bracelet Tablets (4) (quantity: 15, slot: 4)

Quest 9: The Serpent

  • Item: Sinister Serpent's Gem (quantity: 2, slot: 1)

Quest 10: The Letters

  • Requirement: 4 free inventory slots
  • Rewards: Key for Letters, First Letter, Second Letter, Third Letter (1 each)

Quest 11: Decipher The Letters

  • Items from Quest 10: Key for Letters, First Letter, Second Letter, Third Letter
  • Slots: 1-4 (must be placed in correct order)
  • Note: Order determined by individual algorithm - arrange correctly or receive "Letters not deciphered"
Puzzle Mechanics: Quest 11 in both tiers requires placing items in a specific order that changes daily. The order is determined by a random algorithm and must be discovered through trial and error each day.

Handan Quests

This guide details the Handan Quests, a series of 11 challenging tasks for players at exactly Level 100 and at least Tian Sheng Stage 3. These quests take place in Ban Quan Zhi and involve defeating Handan soldiers, collecting specific items, and interacting with the NPC Handan's Wife Jomi at Dragon Castle.

General Information

Eligibility

  • Level Requirement: Must be exactly Level 100
  • Stage Requirement: Must be at least Tian Sheng Stage 3

NPC Location

  • Handan's Wife Jomi: Dragon Castle (49.0, 227.0)
  • Location: All quests are managed through this NPC
11 Quests
Sequential Completion Required
Level 100
Exact Level Required
Stage 3+
Minimum Tian Sheng Stage
Quest Progression: Quests must be completed in order (1 through 11). Each quest unlocks the next upon completion.
Important Notes: Soldier kill counts reset to 0 upon completing quests that require kills. Some quests consume items upon completion, while others grant rewards. Ensure you have free inventory slots for reward items where specified.

Quest Details

Quest 1: Handan Trial

  • Objective: Defeat at least 10,000 Handan soldiers in Ban Quan Zhi
  • Requirements: Exactly Level 100, at least Tian Sheng Stage 3
  • Items Required: None
  • Completion: Quest completes automatically when kill count is reached
  • Reward: No reward item, soldier kill count resets to 0
  • Note: This is the initiation quest to begin the Handan Quest series

Quest 2: Goblet of Bo-Ta

  • Objective: Defeat 100,000 Handan soldiers + possess 1 Goblet of Bo-Ta
  • Item Placement: Goblet of Bo-Ta in inventory slot 1 (top-left position)
  • How to Obtain: Goblet of Bo-Ta via Production Crafting
  • Completion: Quest completes automatically when both requirements are met
  • Reward: No reward item granted

Quest 3: Fire Nation Huo Hun

  • Objective: Defeat 100,000 Handan soldiers + possess 1 Fire Nation Huo Hun
  • Item Placement: Fire Nation Huo Hun in inventory slot 1
  • How to Obtain: Fire Nation Huo Hun via Production Crafting
  • Completion: Fire Nation Huo Hun is removed from inventory, soldier kill count resets
  • Reward: 1 Miraculous Herb Box containing 1 Demon's Bane
  • Important: Demon's Bane grants special powers for 10 hours, required for Quest 4

Quest 4: The 6 Demons of the South

  • Objective: Collect and place six specific slips in inventory slots 1-6
  • Required Items:
  • - Hohanma's Slip
  • - Venom Clan Leader's Slip
  • - Venom Clan Gate Leader's Slip
  • - Tiger Castle Captain's Slip
  • - General Tussan's Slip
  • - Venom Clan Tokma's Slip
  • Method: Activate Demon's Bane (from Quest 3) to hunt specified bosses
  • Drop Rate: Each boss has 40% chance to drop their slip when Demon's Bane is active
  • Completion: All six slips are removed from inventory

Quest 5: Lord Draco's Weapons

  • Objective: Defeat 100,000 Handan soldiers + possess exactly 15 Draconian Weapon Shards
  • Item Placement: 15 Draconian Weapon Shards in inventory slot 1
  • How to Obtain: Dismantle Draconian Weapons at Dynasty Store in Dragon Castle
  • Completion: 15 shards removed from inventory, soldier kill count resets
  • Reward: No reward item granted

Quest 6: Thunder Lord's Armors

  • Objective: Defeat 100,000 Handan soldiers + possess exactly 15 Thunder Lord's Armor Shards
  • Item Placement: 15 Thunder Lord's Armor Shards in inventory slot 1
  • How to Obtain: Dismantle Thunder Lord's Armors at Dynasty Store in Dragon Castle
  • Completion: 15 shards removed from inventory, soldier kill count resets
  • Reward: No reward item granted

Quest 7: Red Dragon's Accessories

  • Objective: Defeat 100,000 Handan soldiers + possess exactly 15 Red Dragon Accessory Shards
  • Item Placement: 15 Red Dragon Accessory Shards in inventory slot 1
  • How to Obtain: Dismantle Red Dragon's Accessories at Dynasty Store in Dragon Castle
  • Completion: 15 shards removed from inventory, soldier kill count resets
  • Reward: No reward item granted

Quest 8: Hu Ya's Demonic Secrets

  • Objective: Possess 1 Hu Ya's Book of Demons in inventory slot 1
  • No Soldier Kills: This quest does not require killing Handan soldiers
  • Instructions:
  • 1. Defeat Banished Tiger in Dragon Castle to obtain Hu Ya's Demonic Amulet
  • 2. Collect 3 Hu Ya's Demonic Amulets
  • 3. Use Advanced Fusion to combine into Hu Ya's Amulet of Truth
  • 4. Open Amulet (30% chance for Book, 70% chance for another Amulet)
  • Completion: Hu Ya's Book of Demons is removed from inventory

Quest 9: Jun Army - PRECISION REQUIRED!

  • Objective: Defeat exactly 12,501 Handan soldiers (no more, no less)
  • Critical Warning: Must be exactly 12,501 kills
  • Success: Kill count resets to 0, quest completed
  • Failure Condition: If kill count is more or less than 12,501:
  • - Receive Disaster of Battle debuff for 36 hours
  • - Cannot attack monsters or players during debuff
  • - Debuff persists through death, only counts down while online
  • - Kill count resets and must restart Quest 9

Quest 10: Jiguk Sky King's Totem

  • Objective: Possess 1 Totem of Jiguk Sky King in inventory slot 1
  • No Soldier Kills: This quest does not require killing Handan soldiers
  • How to Obtain: Craft through Quest Production Crafting
  • Completion: Totem is removed from inventory
  • Reward: 1 [HAN] Weapon Discrimination Coupon
  • Note: Ensure at least one free inventory slot for reward

Quest 11: Handan's Final Conquest

  • Objective: Defeat 360,000 or more Handan soldiers
  • Flexibility: Exceeding 360,000 kills is acceptable
  • Completion: Soldier kill count resets to 0
  • Reward: 1 Hammer of Chaos
  • Quest Series: Completes Handan Quests Part 1
  • About Hammer of Chaos:
  • - Changes weapon type of Handan weapons (e.g., Pentachord to Blade)
  • - Weapon must be +0 and have no sockets
Final Tips: Quest 9 is the most dangerous due to its failure penalty. Count your kills carefully! Quest 8 and 10 provide relief from soldier grinding. The Hammer of Chaos from Quest 11 is used to change your weapon type.
Good Luck! The Handan Quests are among the most challenging quest series in Hero Dynasty. Preparation, patience, and precision are key to success.

Party Bosses

Damage Multiplication: If you have 100,000 damage and enter with a party of 3 members, your damage is multiplied by 3 - basically your damage is multiplied by the number of party members you have.

Lian Yu - Marble Boss

Entry: Via Shan Feng Tracker in Dragon Castle

Requirements:

  • Must be in a party (very important)
  • Level 75-100
  • Need to deal minimum 2,000,000 damage to receive Shan Feng Crystals
172M
Health Points
30 sec
Wait Time After Kill
Rewards: Drops Shan Feng Crystals, which are used to craft marbles. You can buy materials and marbles using Shan Feng Crystals in Shan Feng Tracker shop.

Greedy Ogre - Tan Tao Scroll Boss

Entry: Via General Yan Gu in Dragon Castle

Requirements:

  • Must be in a party
  • Level 75-100
102M
Health Points
10 sec
Wait Time After Kill
Extra Note: If you or any member of the party dies, the Ogre will fully heal!
Rewards: Drops a random amount of Dark Light Scrolls.

Banished Tiger Hu Ya

Location: Dragon Castle, near Highlands gate

This is one of the hardest bosses currently. What you need to know:

120 min
Spawn Timer
450M
Health Points
Rewards: Drops various buffs (quite strong) and Demonic Amulet.