Getting Started

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1) What this system is

This page is your first-session route so you do not waste time or pick a path blind.

Rift Haven starts with story quests, then opens class progression, professions, consumables, jewelry, utility systems, and early group content.

2) Who should use it

• Brand-new players
• Returning players on fresh characters
• Anyone helping a friend through the early game

3) Core rules (exact mechanics)

• You start with story-driven onboarding, not a random grind loop.
• Your class path controls weapon restrictions and early power.
• Class talents unlock at levels 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
• Profession level cap is 100.
• Important early controls:
• F interact
• Left-click basic attack
• Hotbar keys use equipped abilities/items
• O opens the beta inventory UI

Useful early UIs:

• O for beta inventory
• /i if command access is enabled
• /quests for quest log
• /class for class info
• /skills for profession progression
• /stats for stat snapshot

4) Recommended first route

1. Complete Knocking on Haven's Door
2. Complete Meet the Trainers
3. Complete Choose Your Devotion
4. Pick your class weapon quest:
   • Fury Fighter -> And My Axe
   • Light Paladin -> The First Light
   • Sol Elementalist -> A Bright Tomorrow
   • Shinobi Rogue -> Ninja Tools
5. Open the beta inventory with O and get used to the menu flow
6. Start nearby town chains:
   • miner/blacksmith path
   • farmer/weaver path
   • quartermaster and fishmaster/artificer side chains
7. Start gathering early:
   • Mining for bars/gear
   • Foraging for cooking/alchemy materials
8. Keep useful creature drops:
   • essences
   • hides
   • meat
   • gems
9. Start food, potion, and jewelry progression as soon as you can support it

5) Early priorities

• Learn your class weapon identity fast
• Start professions early instead of delaying them
• Keep an eye on ring/amulet slots once jewelry starts becoming available
• Use food and potions once you can make or buy them
• Do not throw away essences if you plan to use Alchemy, Jewelcrafting, or permanent essence progression later

6) Common mistakes

• Ignoring the O inventory and missing how much information it now gives you
• Selling all essences/materials immediately
• Waiting too long to start Foraging, Cooking, or Alchemy
• Ignoring chest loot because dungeon/material progression is more useful now than it used to be
• Joining group content with no consumable prep

7) Patch notes for this page

• Last updated: 2026-03-22
• Added beta inventory, new profession guidance, and updated first-session route.