The following are the most frequently asked questions that players have about Materia Magica and the web site. These questions will be updated as new ones arise.
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What is a good weapon for my level?
Honestly that depends on a lot of factors and the best answer is to talk to other players who are around your level and in your current class to see what they have found. Generally other players are the best source of information for what weapons to use and other day-to-day info.
What do I do with an Orb of Vandemaar?
The Orb of Vandemaar is redeemable for 35 to 55 practices if you take it to Balthazar in the Runic Temple in Rune. He is located in the observatory upstairs there. Be careful though, orbs are very fragile and if you die or sign off they will be destroyed so it is best to visit Balthazar as soon as you can to redeem them, or auction them on the AUCTION channel to make some money.
What is this Manual of Strength (or Wisdom, Knowledge, Agility, etc.) for?
These are special manuals that allow you to permanently increase one of your basic stats. To use them just hold it and type 'USE MANUAL'.
Help! I'm lost in the wilderness!
Your best bet here is to find a road and follow it till you reach a town. If no road is visible from where you are just go either east or west till you either reach a road or reach the coastline then follow that till you reach a town again. Look at this as an opportunity to explore and see some of the sights since you never quite know what unique things you can find while exploring! If you prefer to avoid having this happen again, you should invest in a sextant and get a good list of coordinates for the major areas so you can navigate toward your chosen destination with more ease. Another good idea to is to survey (by typing SURVEY) the area around you, and see if you are close to any notable landmarks.
I'm getting no experience now! What's up with this?
It just means you have reached the end of your current class and are ready to expand your abilities by multiclassing. You need to gather tourmalines and visit with the local quest master to arrange with him or her to enter your next class. More information on multiclassing is available by typing 'HELP MULTICLASS'.
Where can I practice <insert spell/skill here>?
Many, if not most spells for any class can be practiced in Sigil or Rune. Before you ask on pray, look for the trainers in these two towns. If the skill or spell cannot be practiced there, a guide or immortal will most likely know where it can be practiced.
How come I am so laggy when I walk over the ocean and why do I keep getting buffeted around by winds?
You will get more lag because you do not have the spell "haste" on you at the time. And, also, you are trying to cross the ocean on foot, which is a daunting task anyway. The winds will push you about as you move. Tip: before you go on a long journey across an ocean or other large body of water, make sure you have an ample amount of equipment or potions the keep the spells levitate/fly and haste on you for the time it will take. Also, the more weight you carry on you, the slower you will go, so it is usually best to lighten your load before you journey across a large body of water. You can also purchase a ship and sail the oceans much faster than you can walk them. See 'HELP SHIP'.
Where is the best place for me to level?
The best source of that information is to ask people that are around your level. They will be able to tell you where to go, AND it gives you the chance to ask them if they want to build a formation. If you are under level 45, however, it is usually the town you were teleported to after you reached level 10.
Which skills do I train to get more practices, hit points, spell power, and stamina each level?
Practices: wisdom
Spell power: knowledge
Hit points: vitality
Stamina: vitality
Keep in mind that wisdom, knowledge, and vitality have other uses, too.
What reagents does Vandemaar's Reagent bag give you, and how does it work?
It will give you fire, earth, water, air, ethereal, and gem reagents. To use it:
close the bag
wait for a short time
open the bag
get reagents out.
repeat as many times as necessary, without botting.
