This is a website I made that shares my experience on using different characters in Ragnarok online for PvP and Woe purposes. I will also be sharing with you tips and tricks in playing ragnarok.
Base Level: 80 Items: Live Coal × 30, Glacial Heart × 50
Rewards
Base Experience: 2,000,000 Access to fight Injured Satan Morroc!
1. Speak with one of the Continental Guard at one of the following places and he will ask for your help: - prontera 164, 304 - payon 200, 113 - alberta 128, 64 - geffen 128, 90 - aldebaran 136, 129
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2. At the destroyed Morocc city, talk to the Continental Officer (176, 103), and state that you want to volunteer. He will send you to Chief Balrog.
3. Chief Balrog is slightly to the left in Morroc (159, 113).
Tell him that you want to join the Continental Guard.
He'll keep telling you no, but you must persist.
Eventually, he'll ask you to bring him 30 Live Coal followed by 50 Glacial Heart.
Once you harrassed him long enough and give him the items, you recieve a Continental Guard Paper.
4. Leave Morroc through the East exit (3 o'clock portal in town) to moc_fild20.
Talk to the Continental Guard (38, 174), and choose "Enter the field to investigate".
You must be in a party of 2 or more people. They do not have to be with you and are not warped with you.
5. Head for the big hole in the middle and talk to the Time Space Gap (Group of Evil)
@ (moc_fild21 171, 227).
6. Satan Morocc must now be defeated!
The Time space gap changes once this is done.
Additional Rewards
Each party member must click on it to receive Skin of Morocc. Return to Chief Balrog to exchange the skin for an item.
If you want to record something, you have many programs to do that. I advise you to use Fraps
II. How to use
Install it where you want and open it. you have to see that:
Open it. you see this:
Go to movie tab: Now, you have to select one key who will start and stop the recording. the fps is the future quality of the video, but warning, if you chose an high FPS, your video, even short, will be very very heavy.
After, you choose where you want to save your movie.
PS: when you recording YOU HAVE TO PLAY IN FULL SCREEN MODE otherwise you cant record anything.
Means to know if you'r recording or not:
if you click in F12, you can see that:
if you click again, he can change his place, if you click again, he can go.
when the number is yellow, this means you are not recording at this time.
when the number his red, this means you are recording at this moment.
The number correspond at you capacity when you are recording. when you're recording, the lesser the number means the more lag your game will become. So, if your number is close to zero, better not record anymore because it will only cause you to lag so much.
For some time now, there have been some videos floating around on several sites of players from Japan that have partly solved one of the big issues RO has: the general tendancy for monsters and players to appear in places other than where they are when being damaged.
This is what your RO probably looks like right now:
This is caused by a TCP/IP feature used in windows by default known as the Nagle Algorithm. This feature allows windows to delay the transmission of TCP packets in order to save bandwidth by grouping packets into a single transmission. This can cause the aknowledgment of a TCP transmission to be delayed by up to 200 ms, by default.
In RO, the game server does not send the client certain information (such as movement of monsters or players) untill the previous transmission has been aknowledged by your client, among other similar issues. By disabling the windows feature that allows this, your RO should look more like this:
Disabling this option is a very simple process, and completly legitment as it is modification only of your own operating system. Do note that in theory, doing this could cause other network related programs to function less well, but I have not had any issues with it, and it is an easily reversable process.
The following method is for XP Pro SP 2 or later. This works with Vista SP 1 or later as well, but has a slightly difference process for step 1 which was posted by Artimus here.
Step 1: Install Microsoft Message Queuing
Open your window's Add/Remove programs and select Add/Remove Window's Components
From here, find Message Queuing and ensure it is installed. This service is necessary to change the default window settings.
Step 2: Set TcpAckFrequency
Open your registry by running regedt32 and find the key: HKLMSystemCurrentControlSetServicesTcpipParam etersInterfaces
You can determine which Adapter ID is the correct one by looking for your IP Address listed on the right pane.
In the correct Adapter, add the DWord TcpAckFrequency and set the value equal to 1.
(How to add a new registry value:)
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Now browse to the registry key: HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftMSMQParameters
Add a DWord TcpNoDelay and set the value equal to 1.
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Step 3: Restart MSMQ services
Now that the correct registry settings have been made, you have to restart the services controlling these settings (or reboot your computer)
To restart the services, run services.msc and browse to the Message Queuing service. Select it, and hit the restart service button.
At this point everything should be set correctly and you should be able to enjoy a slightly more responsive in game experience.
- 7/2/08 Started Guide Started F.A.Q Started and Completed Introduction Started and Completed Training Section Reposted and Editted Skills Section Added Note on Navigation
-7/14/08 Started Builds
-10/9/08 Picked up Guide Finished Builds Section
-10/21/08 Finished PvP/WoE sections.
-10/23/08 Completed v1 Posting Allowed
-10/26/08 Colors added to do list
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. So, Ebis, what took this guide so long to start. You've been saying you were going to do this guide for a while now.
A. Oh... yea ... about that. Long story really. Ok, not really. Laziness.
Q. Is it Ebis with a long e or a short e?
A. Don't really care. I made it with the intention of pronouncing it with a long e but ehbis has a nice ring to it too.
Q. Why don't you ever suggest people to copy level 10 Waterball from Drake?
A. Because a patch a while ago (and I mean a WHILE ago) fixed that. Copied spells are now ALL capped at their normal caps for players. Waterball possibly bypassed this because the script just capped all skills over level 10 to level 10 (that's just my guess, I never got around to reading the old code for it). For all those who didn't know, the player cap for waterball is level 5.
Q. Can I trust you as a credible source for Stalkers?
A. I guess... In my opinion, I know enough to help people out enough.
Q. I noticed the guide changed from a light overview of Stalkers to a Comprehensive Guide. What's the diff?
A. This one will include most of the info from the first one but will also go more into depth with pvp, builds, WoE and such. I hope to teach and learn strategies that some experienced players may or may have not known.
Introduction
Stalkers. What are they? They're a class based on a unique philosophy. Of course, RO tends to ****** up and walk off their original themes. SinXs left the poison abusing, glass cannon ages ago.
RO is about having fun and for the Stalker, it's something you should keep in mind. Having a reputation for being one of the most funnest classes to play, you should take advantage of that. It's one of the few classes that don't involve spamming one skill over and over in pvp.
Stalkers are one of the most, if not the most, versatile classes. Not only can they specialize in many things, they can also switch between those jobs rather easily. In short, they're RO's closest thing to a jack of all trades.
Training
[goto=00]Before Making Your Character[/goto]- 00
[goto=01]Level 1- 12 or Jlevel 1 - 10[/goto] – 01
[goto=02]Level 12 - 30[/goto] – 02
[goto=03]Level 30 - 50[/goto] – 03
[goto=04]Level 50 + or Jlevel 30 - 50[/goto] – 04
[goto=05]Level 65 and beyond[/goto] – 05
[goto=06]Rebirth- Just another run through[/goto] – 06
[anchor=00][ 00 ] Before Making Your Character[/anchor]
Decide on a build. This step assumes that you have some basic knowledge of RO and about the Stalker class. If not, you can skip this section and move onto builds before coming back to this section once you have decided.
The build you choose won't really affect your training too much though a good solid idea of what you want will allow you to get the most out of your training(gear, experiance).
When you have decided, make a novice:
Str 9 Agi 9 Vit 1 Int 1 Dex 9 Luk 1
Regardless of how you want to train, this gives you the stats needed if you're just starting RO or a new server with no gear.
Once you end up in Novice Isle, just go through the tutorial. Don't forget to talk to Shion twice to get an extra level. Feel free to die at fabre forest for the extra Novice Pots, though you shouldn't need it. Once you're jlevel 10, head off and find your way to Prontera (unless you don’t have a job changer) once you're warped to Rune Midgard.
Find the job changer, change to Thief, select yes and there we go. If there is none on your server, here’s a really short guide to it.
Thief Quest
Go to Morocc. Walk to the portal northwest of the town (that’s top left). You will find yourself on the pyramids map. Walk to the pyramids. Make sure you have your novice pops hot keyed. If possible, get a tank because there’s a good chance you’ll be swarmed by familiars. The thief guild is near the entrance in the bottom right sector near the middle.
Once you get in, walk down the corridor and turn to the room on your left. Talk the thief guide person and start the quest. Walk out of pyramids. Look at your mini map, there should be an area on the bottom right with some trees and a horizontal bar. In that area is the npc for the quest. Talk to Mr. Irrelevant and he will warp you to a map. Kill mushrooms, all monsters are aggro except for Spores. Kill only what you have to. 1 Mushroom is worth 3 and the other kind is worth 1. 5-6 should be enough points for it. Once you have obtained the mushrooms, exit the map and return the thief guild. Talk the npc and you will become a thief.
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If you're training normally, you should be focusing on str and agi, mostly str since you level quickly and have pots at your disposal. If you're planning on using a bow, just up dex, the 9 agi and str will supplement till your bow becomes useful.
[anchor=02][ 02 ] Level 12 - 30 [/anchor]
Culverts seems to be popular. I suggest Payon Dungeon. The first few kills will be difficult but it gets easier as soon as you gain momentum. Why Payon Dungeon? Decent exp, concentration potions and Opals NPC for 3k.
Statwise you should up agi and str, more towards agi once you have enough str. I like to keep my stats at this point around a 2:3 ratio. Once your str hits around 20 and your agi hits around 30 (this is pretty early on actually), up your dex until it's up to 20.
Bow builds should still be upping dex. This part will be painful since you're still using a dagger. Somewhere in the middle once you have around 40ish dex you should have enough opals to buy yourself a composite and some silver arrows.
[anchor=03][ 03 ] Level 30 - 50 [/anchor]
At this time, your training paths will start to differ greatly.
Dagger thieves should progress to either payon dungeon 2 (pay_dun01) or wolves (two maps south of payon). I suggest wolves, it's less dying and it's great exp. Another popular alternative are metalings (one up from lighthazen).
Statwise, get your dex to around 30 or so, as long as you don't ever miss and continue with your str and agi upping pattern. You should also be investing in a better dagger.
Bow thieves are still having it tough at this stage. If you're using a bow, you're still a bit weak to handle anything big. I would do metalings. Just shoot and run and repeat. It's a bit slow at first until you start doing decent damage. Statwise, I would suggest just continuing with raising dex.
Dagger thieves should move onto Metalings if they haven't. It's pure grind at this point and ooh is it painful. Keep up the str and agi and just be patient.
Bow thieves, this is the point where it finally pays off. Ok not really. You have enough damage to kill plants at this point (outside of ice dun or one up of einbroch) but it takes time. I suggest hunting some red bloods and asking someone to craft them into fire arrows. Also, if you have money ( if you just started the server, you won't) go buy a hybrid gakkung bow. It helps a lot and you're going to be using it later possibly. Though agi at this point will be tempting, don't bother. Get dex up to 90 at least.
Note: I don't advise getting to jlevel 50 if you don't train slow. There's really no point, you don't need envenom at all when you're training and steal past level 5 is also a luxury. This is only if you plan on rushing trans.
Once you're ready to job change, find the Job Changer again and select Rogue. Here’s a guide for the quest if you don’t have a job changer.
Walk to the rogue guild in Pharos Lighthouse. That’s 2 down, 2 left from Morocc. I believe that’s the shortest path. The Rogue guild is on the bottom peninsula. Walk down the stairs and walk to the basement of the guild. Talk to the rogue guide for a test. Once you pass that, you will have to talk to the treasurer, so make your way upstairs again and talk to the treasurer. He’ll make you hunt some easy items and some money. Do that and return back. Then you will be sent to one of a few locations. It’s a house for all of them with a password needed to enter. The password is given to you by the treasurer so pay attention. Once you get into the house, talk to the npc in it and you will be warped to a dungeon. You have to run through it without dying. Don’t bother killing or hiding, just stick to a wall and run past it. Pots would be helpful but it’s easy enough to do without. Once you return, go back to the guide and you will become a rogue.
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[anchor=05][ 05 ] Level 60 + and beyond [/anchor]
Beyond this level, you'll be spending a lot of levels at one place, so I'm compacting it.
Note: Strip is NOT a training skill. There's no point in getting it, it's a waste of skill points if you're not going to spend A LOT of time in pvp. If you’re a stalker and resets don’t exist/aren’t cheap you should get it after plagerize at least.
Dagger Rogues should kill a few metalings for the jlevels and move on to Minourous or anywhere a two handed agi knight would train.
Bow Rogues should head to Lou Yang and kill mi gaos. By now you should have 90+ dex so start putting into agi. You'll see that you won't need much to dodge mantis which are the only thing you really need to dodge.
Get Plagerize ASAP. It's more important than most skills save Vulture's Eye and DS if you're using a bow.
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