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=Starter Guide=
= Starter Guide =


The first thing that all new Infinite Leaftide Players should understand is that this is not an End-of-Retail server and that a good amount of content has been added to provide challenging and fun gameplay opportunities beyond the base game. there is no level or enlightenment cap allowing for infinite character growth. See [[Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide]] for more information.
This guide is intended for veterans of Asheron's Call. If you've never played AC before, the [[New Player Guide]] may be a better place to start.


=Character Creation=
The first thing all new Infinite Leaftide players should understand is that this is not an End-of-Retail server. A large amount of content has been added to provide challenging and fun gameplay beyond the base game. There is no level or enlightenment cap, allowing for infinite character growth.
On Infinite Leaftide there are a couple of considerations to take into account when starting a character beyond those of a retail server.  


First, the [[Old Man WIllow]] starter quest line is stared in Shoushi as such it is recommended that all new players set [[Shoushi]] as their starter city.  
The two main currencies on ILT are [[Enlightened Coin]]s and [[Luminance]]. Most activities revolve around farming these two currencies. Luminance isn't viable to farm efficiently until you have high Enlightenment and Quest Bonus, so early on you’ll focus on earning [[Enlightened Coin]]s. When you need Luminance, you can purchase it from other players (or bots) who have it available for sale.


Finally, Inifinite Leaftide has a Quest Bonus(QB) system which increases the XP and Luminance gained by all actions based on the number of Quest Bonus stamps you have collected.  
See [[Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide]] for more information.


These stamps will show up in chat and look similar to {{stamped|OldManWillowStart!}}.
= Character Creation =


Each QB stamp earned increases your bonus and you can view how many stamps you have earned by typing /qb additionally you can see your bonuses from all sources using the command /bonus again, see [[Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide]] for more detailed information on these systems.
When it comes to character creation, there's very little you can mess up. There's no cooldown on respecs, so if you start with suboptimal attributes or specs, you can easily change them later.


The Quest Bonus system comes into play when you get to the tutorial area because there are QB stamps available inside the tutorial area that you cannot access again after leaving.  
The only thing that's harder to change is your race and appearance. Admins can help to a degree, but for example, if you choose Lugian, they may not be able to change you to Aluvian later if that’s what you want.


(Quest Bonus is account wide so you can get these stamps by starting another character and completing the tasks).
Here are a few things to keep in mind:


=I've completed the tutorial, what now?=
* The [[Old Man Willow Quest]] starter quest line begins in [[Shoushi]]. It is recommended that new players set [[Shoushi]] as their starter city.
* Hand your path warden token to the path warden and open the chest behind him to collect and equip the 5% increased XP trinket.
* The robe and gauntlets acquired from [[Old Man Willow Quest]] will last a long time. You don’t need to replace them right away. However, if you want to, you can try building a suit with legendary keys. (Note: most player power comes from Custom Augs.)
* Complete the [[Old Man WIllow]] quest line from the large golem near the path warden. Do pay attention to what they are telling you this is a tutorial of the custom systems on the server. It additionally provides you with a great set of items to get you started.  
* Infinite Leaftide includes a Quest Bonus (QB) system that increases XP and Luminance gained from all actions based on the number of QB stamps you've collected.
* (optional) Reach out in general chat. Vassals are in high demand and most players are more than happy to help you get started for the opportunity to have another person on the team.
* Get your spells from the trainers in Arwic.
* Buy Spell components (The green Aun archmage from CK is additionally located in NE [[Marketplace]] for convenience. He also buys most things in the game an is a good place to sell your loot.)
* Start getting your Augmentation gems (see Below)
* Complete the Facility hub for levels and QB
* Begin working your way though the # [[Custom Dungeons on Infinite Leaftide]] and their associated # [[Custom_Quests/Areas_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Kill_Tasks]]
* Raise your character up via Gem Augmentation and Enlightenment's
* Run quests for Quest Bonus and equiptment(See notes below)


==Augmentation Gems==
These stamps show up in chat and look like this: {{stamped|OldManWillowStart!}}
Augmentation gems are that same as in retail and still provide a great deal of benefits.


https://leaftidewiki.com/XP_Augmentation
Each stamp earned increases your bonus. 
You can:
* View your total stamps using `/qb`
* View all current bonuses using `/bonus`


===Nalicana Augmentation Gem===
For more detail, see [[Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide]].
Note: It is most efficient to complete this directly after completing [[Custom_Quests/Areas_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Bloodstone_Excavation_(Boat)]] as you will already be at Asheron's castle.


Use your [[Abandoned Mines portal gem]] (10 MMD Purchase) to get to the subway, then run straight into the [[AC Storage Portal]]. Then use the [[Asheron's Castle]] portal device in the room to the east. Inside [[Asheron's Castle]] locate the [[Token of Augmentation Gem]] on the table in the far South-East corner and hand it to [[Nalicana]] to exchange 100,000 luminance for one [[Blank Augmentation Gem]]. (2 Day timer)
'''Important:''' The tutorial area contains QB stamps that cannot be obtained after leaving. (QB is account-wide, so you can still get them later by creating a new character and redoing the tutorial.)


===Sir Bellas Augmentation Gem===
= I've Completed the Tutorial. What Now? =
Use your [[Abandoned Mines Portal Gem]] (10 MMD Purchase) to get to the subway then go forward and turn into the first room on the right. Take the portal to the [[Augmentation Realm Main Level]]. Jump down run to the end and kill Sir Bellas to acquire a Blank Augmentation gem. (2 Day timer)


===Luminance Gambling ===
Once you've completed the tutorial, here are the recommended next steps:
A great way to get your Augmentation gems quickly is to take the crater portal in subway and go into the [[Night Club]] inside you will find game masters that will allow you to gamble using luminance and one of the possible winnings is a blank augmentation gem. (use a vtank route to make this easier.)


== Daily Activities ==
* Hand your [[Pathwarden Token]] to the [[Pathwarden Greeter]] and open the chest behind him to equip your **5% XP trinket**
* (Optional) Ask for help in general chat — vassals are in high demand, and most experienced players are happy to assist new players
  → When choosing a patron, keep in mind that many quests require higher augmentations — a well-augmented patron can assist you with content that a less-augmented character may not be able to handle.
* Buy spell components 
  → The Aun Archmage from CK is also located in the **NE corner of the [[Marketplace]]** 
  → He buys most loot, making him a convenient vendor
* Begin collecting [[Augmentation Gems]] (see below)
* Once you're level 200+, complete [[Nalicana's Test]] to unlock your **Luminance flag**
* From completing the [[Old Man Willow Quest]], you’ll receive **5x [[Enlightenment Token]]**, which grants you **7 "free" Enlightenments**
* Start working on Quest Bonus and gear 
  → It’s strongly recommended to complete [[500 by 50]] early on
* Familiarize yourself with this Wiki — it contains guides, walkthroughs, and details for all major systems
* Join the Discord! 
  → Most common questions have already been asked 
  → Use the search feature to quickly find answers


==Collect your Stipends==
= Augmentation Gems =
Speak to Monroe in Arwic or the marketplace to receive a Stipend every other day. It's recommended to go ahead and check him daily so you do not miss a day. (2 Day timer)


==Gaerland Quest QB farming==
On ILT, there is a difference in Augmentation Gems or augs and Luminance augs or more commonly known as Custom Augs. Custom augs are unique to the server and provide the majority of your player power. Your goal on this server will be to increased your custom augs are much as possible.  
There is a ton of QB to be gatheres here as there is a different stamp for each riddle, riddle failure, and each weapon.  
→ [[Custom_Functionality_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Luminance_Augmentations| Custom Aug Gems]]


From Town Network take the Eastham portal. from the drop run West-NorthWest past the tent and into the small underground room at 17.1N, 63.0E
Augmentation gems work the same as in retail and provide powerful benefits.
Enter the Citadel Library Portal.
Turn to face South-West. Take the staircase directly in front of you and follow it up to the portals above.
Enter the Prismatic Devastation portal.
Run to the end of the dungeon (its very linear) and kill Gaerland and enter the portal that spawns when he dies.
Run to the end and use Gaerlan's Phylacteric Prison.  


==T'thuun (Books)==
→ [[XP_Augmentation|Aug Gem Guide]]
This is the easiest and fastest daily quest that rewards enlightenment tokens.


Travel to Eastham via the town network. Run to the Patriarchs Valley portal at 17.6N, 63.5E. From the drop jump into the valley directly ahead. and run to the portals to the West, North, and East. Each portal will take you to a dungeon that is a spiral to the left. NASCAR your way to the top of the dungeon and kill the guy at the top. each one drops a book. recall one more time and hand one of the books to Captain Tulmada. the other 2 will be automatically removed from your inventory and it will begin the T'thuun event. jump back into the pit and run to the middle and kill each of the humanoid spawns. upon completion, Timada will appear next to you. Speak to them to receive your reward.
=== Sir Bellas Augmentation Gem ===


==[[Saving Asheron]]==
# Use [[Abandoned Mines Portal Gem]]
This quest requires the completion of a quest chain to get where it's easy to do daily, but it doesn't require any augmentations to complete and is a decent entry into daily enlightenment tokens.
# Enter the first room on the right, and take the portal to [[Augmentation Realm Main Level]] 
# It is no longer required to turn in an Eater jaw before every Sir Bellas kill.
# Jump down, run to the end, and kill **Sir Bellas** to obtain a Blank Augmentation Gem (2-day cooldown)


For additional Daily Quests see [[Custom Quests/Areas on Infinite Leaftide]] and [[Leaftide Retail +]]
=== [[Farmer Noah's Assistance]] ===
Entry level quest


==Questing for QB==
=== Nalicana Augmentation Gem ===
See the following are guides for raising your QB quickly [[500 by 50]]


https://leaftidewiki.com/Category:Kill_Tasks_by_Level
Recommended after finishing [[Custom_Quests/Areas_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Bloodstone_Excavation_(Boat)|Boat]], since you’ll already be at [[Asheron's Castle]].


[[Bestowers' Guild of Dereth]]
#  Use [[Abandoned Mines portal gem]] (10 MMD purchase) to access the subway 
#  Enter the [[AC Storage Portal]] 
#  Use the [[Asheron's Castle]] portal device (room to the east) 
#  Inside the castle, locate the [[Token of Augmentation Gem]] on a table in the far southeast 
#  Hand it to [[Nalicana]] to trade 100,000 luminance for a [[Blank Augmentation Gem]] (2-day cooldown)


[[Bronze Statues Quest]]
=== Luminance Gambling ===


[[Attribute and Skill Redistribution]] Do not worry about messing up you character it can be easily fixed via the redistribution gem vendor in [[Arwic]].
A fast way to earn [[Blank Augmentation Gem]]s:


https://leaftidewiki.com/Category:Stamped
# Use the [[Crater Portal]] in the subway 
# Enter the [[Night Club]] 
# Speak to the Game Masters to gamble Luminance 
# Blank Augmentation Gems are one of the possible rewards 
# Use a Vtank route to automate this for efficiency


==Equiptment Quests==
= Enlightenment =
[[Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge]]:


This Quest is notable for the [[Protective Drudge Charm]] it is one of the best necklaces you can easily attain. It is recommended to complete the following quests at the same time as they are all in the same place. [[Drudge Plan]], [[Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge]], [[Drudge Lurker Kill Task]], [[Drudge Stalker Kill Task]], [[Drudge Ravener Kill Task]], [[Altered Drudge Kill Task]], [[Augmented Drudge Kill Task]]
Enlightenment on ILT is different from retail. While Enlightenment is unlimited here, XP is not the only limiting factor as it is in retail. XP is easy to come by on ILT thanks to characters with high XP multipliers — however, you’ll be limited by the number of [[Enlightenment Token]]s required after ENL 5.
 
Many players swear their main character to an alt (or vice versa) so that one can macro while the other continues gaining XP. There are also plenty of XP leech spots where another player can help power-level you — it can take just a few minutes to gain enough XP to Enlighten again.
 
* VoD, Caulcano, outside of Candeth Keep, or many more
 
For more information, see the wiki page below-
 
[[Custom_Functionality_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Enlightenment|Enlightenment]]
 
While Enlightenment is important, most new players will focus on spending their [[Enlightened Coin]]s on custom augs rather than [[Enlightenment Token]]s, until their character has progressed a fair amount.
 
= Events=
 
ILT regularly features custom, admin-run events. These often happen daily and typically reward an [[Event Coin]].
 
Important: [[Event Coin]]s have a 20-minute expiration timer — whether you're online or not — so be sure to spend them immediately!
 
You can spend them at Events R Us in the [[Marketplace]] (look for the large Mu-Miyah).
 
Common high-value purchases include:
 
* [[Weakly Enlightened Coin]] x500
 
* [[Enlightened Coin]] x50
 
These two options are equivalent in value — 500 [[Weakly Enlightened Coin]]s can be traded for 50 [[Enlightened Coin]]s, but not the other way around. While items like MMDs and Luminance can be helpful, their value is generally lower than 50 [[Enlightened Coin]]s (as of writing this guide — 7/3/2025).
 
Events may also reward custom rare items or unique QB stamps. Be sure to check in and participate whenever you see an event running!
 
= Macroing Dungeons=
 
Infinite Leaftide features many custom dungeons specifically designed for farming the currencies needed to progress your character.
You can find a full list here: [[Custom Dungeons on Infinite Leaftide]]
 
Most custom dungeons feature auto-loot — when you kill a mob, there’s a chance an item will be directly placed in your inventory. The type of loot depends on the dungeon:
 
* Some dungeons drop trinkets, aetheria, or custom items (which turn in to an NPC in return for a specific reward)
 
* Others (ENL dungeons) reward higher Luminance per kill but do not drop loot
** These are only efficient with a large fellowship, otherwise they produce less currency than Coin dungeons of the same aug level
 
'''Important:'''
You must be flagged for the dungeon's auto-loot to receive items.
→ This means you need to enter using the actual portal.
If you tie to the dungeon and use a portal recall to enter later, you will not get the stamp that enables loot drops.
 
= Daily Activities =
 
=== Collect Your Stipends ===
 
Talk to [[Monroe]] in [[Arwic]] (near the lifestone in town) or at [[Marketplace]]
Can be collected **every other day**, but it's best to check daily so you don’t miss a reset
Once you finish your level 8 spells and [[Augmentation Gem]]s, stipends aren't as important.
 
=== [[Kinoko’s Mushroom Collection]] ===
Entry level quest which rewards [[Enlightened Coin]]s
 
=== [[Lala's Treasure Hunt]] ===
Entry level quest which rewards an [[Enlightenment Token]]
 
=== [[Summoning T'thuun]] (Books) ===
 
One of the easiest daily quests for an enlightenment token. The quest steps below can be skipped and you can go straight to Tulmada if you see someone in General announce "Books"
 
#  Town Network → [[Eastham]] 
#  Go to **Patriarchs Valley** at 17.6N, 63.5E 
#  From the drop, go straight, then to the portals to the West, North, and East 
#  Each portal leads to a spiral dungeon — **NASCAR** up and kill the boss 
#  Collect the three books 
#  Recall, give **one** book to **Captain Tulmada** → triggers **T'thuun event** 
#  Return to pit, kill all humanoids 
#  Tulmada spawns next to you — speak to receive reward
 
=== [[Saving Asheron]] ===
 
This requires a quest chain but is a solid **entry-level enlightenment token quest**. 
No augmentations required, can be done daily once unlocked.
 
=== [[Defeating the Curator of Torment]] ===
 
If you see "BROADCAST : Deep in the Catacombs of Torment, Inventive Exile has struck down the Curator of Torment, forcing him again for a time into his prison in the abyss of Portalspace." in General chat, then someone has killed all 4 of the sanctum crystals and you can skip to Part 2.
Easy quest to complete with just a few Custom Augs
 
=== [[Deewain's Dark Cavern]] ===
 
Easy quest for an Enl token.
 
=== [[Custom_Quests/Areas_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Sacrificial_Request_(Vicky)|Vicky]] ===
 
Vicky is a quest that is often cleared and called out in General chat. Depending on if the person doing Vicky cleared the whole dungeon, or just killed Vicky. You might be able to survive running through (wear a shield and be in combat) and looting Vicky at the end.
 
The other mob that can be killed for Vicky is the Man Behind the Row. You might also see that called out in General.
 
=== [[Custom_Quests/Areas_on_Infinite_Leaftide#Investigating_Valley_of_Death_(VoD)|Investigating VoD]] ===
 
Like Vicky, often times players will announce when they are clearing the dungeon or going to do the quest and you can tag along.
 
=== Killtasks ===
 
The end of retail kill tasks can be a good early source of currency for a new character. As a level 275, they can be very difficult but with 50 creature augs, you should be able to do them daily
 
* Hoshino
* Tou-Tou
* Rynthid Plains
* Graveyard
* Snowy Valley
 
See also:
* [[Custom Quests/Areas on Infinite Leaftide]]
* [[:Category:Enlightenment Token Quests|Enlightenment Token Quests]]
* [[:Category:Enlightened Coin Quests|Enlightened Coin Quests]]
* [[:Category:ILT_Token_of_Luminance_Quests|ILT Token of Luminance Quests]]
* [[Leaftide Retail +]]
 
= Questing for QB =
 
'''It is highly recommended that you make a copy of the ILT Mega Tracking book and keep track of your QB. Once you reach 6-7k QB, the spreadsheet will become less useful and you will need to find other ways to find quests for QB.'''
 
Updates to this spreadsheet are posted in the leveling and qb guide channel on Discord. Not all stamps listed on the spreadsheet are obtainable.
 
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zgMpezsEo3S7Nd6fYGq-F2YR2S6UHlw3ztIRx2Hc-LM/edit?gid=1294393305#gid=1294393305 ILT Mega Tracking Spreadsheet]
** To make changes to your sheet, File > Make a copy > Name your Sheet and click Make a Copy
 
* [[500 by 50]] is a great first guide to follow for the server
 
These resources help you raise Quest Bonus efficiently:
 
* [[:Category:Stamped|List of QB Stamps on Wiki]]
 
 
= QB-Rich Quests =
 
* [[Bestowers' Guild of Dereth]] 
* [[Bronze Statues Quest]] 
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution]] — Don’t worry about build mistakes; you can reset via the Redistribution Gem vendor in [[Arwic]]
* [[Glenden Wood Crafters]]
* [[Crystalline Adventurer]]
* [[Facility Hub Quests]]
* [[Enlightened Facility Hub Quests]]
* [[Invoking Stone]]
* [[Colosseum Bosses]]
* [[Harbinger]]
* [[Gaerlan's_Citadel_(Uber)]]
 
= Equipment Quests =
 
=== [[Festival Stones of Empyrean Quest]] ===
 
Easy quest to complete for a [[Ring of History]]
 
=== [[Custom Quests/Areas on Infinite Leaftide#Shoushi Casino Wetwater Bandits|Shoushi Casino (Wetwater Bandits)]] ===
 
This quest 100% requires a carry if you are new, but it only takes a few minutes for someone with high augs and it will give you a ring that will last you a long time- [[Gan-zo's Upgraded Purple Society Band]]
 
=== [[Lost Noble Armor]] ===
 
This quest rewards [[Loyalty Tunic]] which can be very helpful. This quest is done in VoD, so you will need a carry who can clear VoD well.
 
=== [[Help the Pizza Maker]] ===
 
Enl 10 to enter, this quest is very difficult and will require a very geared carry (choose your Patron wisely)
 
=== [[Yozor's Gift]] ===
 
This necklace has Imperil 7 cast on strike, which is very nice to have as a melee or archer, as well as other powerful spells.
 
=== [[Wicked Wares]] ===
 
This vendor features many custom rares that are very strong on the server. While you might not be able to afford them at the start, there are many items you will eventually want to purchase.
 
=== [[Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge]] ===
 
Reward: [[Protective Drudge Charm]] — one of the best easy-to-get necklaces.
This can easily be replaced by [[Martine's Necklace]], which is rewarded for doing [[Enlightened Martine]] which is a quest you won't be able to do until you are at soft cap custom augs, but the necklace is pretty widely available on the server to purchase.
 
Do these quests together (same location):
* [[Drudge Plan]]
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge]]
* [[Drudge Lurker Kill Task]]
* [[Drudge Stalker Kill Task]]
* [[Drudge Ravener Kill Task]]
* [[Altered Drudge Kill Task]]
* [[Augmented Drudge Kill Task]]


[[Category:Player Guides]]
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Revision as of 10:34, 3 July 2025

Contains InfiniteLeaftide specific changes and has diverged from End of Retail.

Starter Guide

This guide is intended for veterans of Asheron's Call. If you've never played AC before, the New Player Guide may be a better place to start.

The first thing all new Infinite Leaftide players should understand is that this is not an End-of-Retail server. A large amount of content has been added to provide challenging and fun gameplay beyond the base game. There is no level or enlightenment cap, allowing for infinite character growth.

The two main currencies on ILT are Enlightened Coins and Luminance. Most activities revolve around farming these two currencies. Luminance isn't viable to farm efficiently until you have high Enlightenment and Quest Bonus, so early on you’ll focus on earning Enlightened Coins. When you need Luminance, you can purchase it from other players (or bots) who have it available for sale.

See Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide for more information.

Character Creation

When it comes to character creation, there's very little you can mess up. There's no cooldown on respecs, so if you start with suboptimal attributes or specs, you can easily change them later.

The only thing that's harder to change is your race and appearance. Admins can help to a degree, but for example, if you choose Lugian, they may not be able to change you to Aluvian later if that’s what you want.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • The Old Man Willow Quest starter quest line begins in Shoushi. It is recommended that new players set Shoushi as their starter city.
  • The robe and gauntlets acquired from Old Man Willow Quest will last a long time. You don’t need to replace them right away. However, if you want to, you can try building a suit with legendary keys. (Note: most player power comes from Custom Augs.)
  • Infinite Leaftide includes a Quest Bonus (QB) system that increases XP and Luminance gained from all actions based on the number of QB stamps you've collected.

These stamps show up in chat and look like this: You've stamped OldManWillowStart!!

Each stamp earned increases your bonus. You can:

  • View your total stamps using `/qb`
  • View all current bonuses using `/bonus`

For more detail, see Custom Functionality on Infinite Leaftide.

Important: The tutorial area contains QB stamps that cannot be obtained after leaving. (QB is account-wide, so you can still get them later by creating a new character and redoing the tutorial.)

I've Completed the Tutorial. What Now?

Once you've completed the tutorial, here are the recommended next steps:

  • Hand your Pathwarden Token to the Pathwarden Greeter and open the chest behind him to equip your **5% XP trinket**
  • (Optional) Ask for help in general chat — vassals are in high demand, and most experienced players are happy to assist new players
 → When choosing a patron, keep in mind that many quests require higher augmentations — a well-augmented patron can assist you with content that a less-augmented character may not be able to handle.
  • Buy spell components
 → The Aun Archmage from CK is also located in the **NE corner of the Marketplace**  
 → He buys most loot, making him a convenient vendor

 → It’s strongly recommended to complete 500 by 50 early on
  • Familiarize yourself with this Wiki — it contains guides, walkthroughs, and details for all major systems
  • Join the Discord!
 → Most common questions have already been asked  
 → Use the search feature to quickly find answers

Augmentation Gems

On ILT, there is a difference in Augmentation Gems or augs and Luminance augs or more commonly known as Custom Augs. Custom augs are unique to the server and provide the majority of your player power. Your goal on this server will be to increased your custom augs are much as possible. → Custom Aug Gems

Augmentation gems work the same as in retail and provide powerful benefits.

→ Aug Gem Guide

Sir Bellas Augmentation Gem

  1. Use Abandoned Mines Portal Gem
  2. Enter the first room on the right, and take the portal to Augmentation Realm Main Level
  3. It is no longer required to turn in an Eater jaw before every Sir Bellas kill.
  4. Jump down, run to the end, and kill **Sir Bellas** to obtain a Blank Augmentation Gem (2-day cooldown)

Farmer Noah's Assistance

Entry level quest

Nalicana Augmentation Gem

Recommended after finishing Boat, since you’ll already be at Asheron's Castle.

  1. Use Abandoned Mines portal gem (10 MMD purchase) to access the subway
  2. Enter the AC Storage Portal
  3. Use the Asheron's Castle portal device (room to the east)
  4. Inside the castle, locate the Token of Augmentation Gem on a table in the far southeast
  5. Hand it to Nalicana to trade 100,000 luminance for a Blank Augmentation Gem (2-day cooldown)

Luminance Gambling

A fast way to earn Blank Augmentation Gems:

  1. Use the Crater Portal in the subway
  2. Enter the Night Club
  3. Speak to the Game Masters to gamble Luminance
  4. Blank Augmentation Gems are one of the possible rewards
  5. Use a Vtank route to automate this for efficiency

Enlightenment

Enlightenment on ILT is different from retail. While Enlightenment is unlimited here, XP is not the only limiting factor as it is in retail. XP is easy to come by on ILT thanks to characters with high XP multipliers — however, you’ll be limited by the number of Enlightenment Tokens required after ENL 5.

Many players swear their main character to an alt (or vice versa) so that one can macro while the other continues gaining XP. There are also plenty of XP leech spots where another player can help power-level you — it can take just a few minutes to gain enough XP to Enlighten again.

  • VoD, Caulcano, outside of Candeth Keep, or many more

For more information, see the wiki page below-

Enlightenment

While Enlightenment is important, most new players will focus on spending their Enlightened Coins on custom augs rather than Enlightenment Tokens, until their character has progressed a fair amount.

Events

ILT regularly features custom, admin-run events. These often happen daily and typically reward an Event Coin.

Important: Event Coins have a 20-minute expiration timer — whether you're online or not — so be sure to spend them immediately!

You can spend them at Events R Us in the Marketplace (look for the large Mu-Miyah).

Common high-value purchases include:

These two options are equivalent in value — 500 Weakly Enlightened Coins can be traded for 50 Enlightened Coins, but not the other way around. While items like MMDs and Luminance can be helpful, their value is generally lower than 50 Enlightened Coins (as of writing this guide — 7/3/2025).

Events may also reward custom rare items or unique QB stamps. Be sure to check in and participate whenever you see an event running!

Macroing Dungeons

Infinite Leaftide features many custom dungeons specifically designed for farming the currencies needed to progress your character. You can find a full list here: Custom Dungeons on Infinite Leaftide

Most custom dungeons feature auto-loot — when you kill a mob, there’s a chance an item will be directly placed in your inventory. The type of loot depends on the dungeon:

  • Some dungeons drop trinkets, aetheria, or custom items (which turn in to an NPC in return for a specific reward)
  • Others (ENL dungeons) reward higher Luminance per kill but do not drop loot
    • These are only efficient with a large fellowship, otherwise they produce less currency than Coin dungeons of the same aug level

Important: You must be flagged for the dungeon's auto-loot to receive items. → This means you need to enter using the actual portal. If you tie to the dungeon and use a portal recall to enter later, you will not get the stamp that enables loot drops.

Daily Activities

Collect Your Stipends

Talk to Monroe in Arwic (near the lifestone in town) or at Marketplace Can be collected **every other day**, but it's best to check daily so you don’t miss a reset Once you finish your level 8 spells and Augmentation Gems, stipends aren't as important.

Kinoko’s Mushroom Collection

Entry level quest which rewards Enlightened Coins

Lala's Treasure Hunt

Entry level quest which rewards an Enlightenment Token

Summoning T'thuun (Books)

One of the easiest daily quests for an enlightenment token. The quest steps below can be skipped and you can go straight to Tulmada if you see someone in General announce "Books"

  1. Town Network → Eastham
  2. Go to **Patriarchs Valley** at 17.6N, 63.5E
  3. From the drop, go straight, then to the portals to the West, North, and East
  4. Each portal leads to a spiral dungeon — **NASCAR** up and kill the boss
  5. Collect the three books
  6. Recall, give **one** book to **Captain Tulmada** → triggers **T'thuun event**
  7. Return to pit, kill all humanoids
  8. Tulmada spawns next to you — speak to receive reward

Saving Asheron

This requires a quest chain but is a solid **entry-level enlightenment token quest**. No augmentations required, can be done daily once unlocked.

Defeating the Curator of Torment

If you see "BROADCAST : Deep in the Catacombs of Torment, Inventive Exile has struck down the Curator of Torment, forcing him again for a time into his prison in the abyss of Portalspace." in General chat, then someone has killed all 4 of the sanctum crystals and you can skip to Part 2. Easy quest to complete with just a few Custom Augs

Deewain's Dark Cavern

Easy quest for an Enl token.

Vicky

Vicky is a quest that is often cleared and called out in General chat. Depending on if the person doing Vicky cleared the whole dungeon, or just killed Vicky. You might be able to survive running through (wear a shield and be in combat) and looting Vicky at the end.

The other mob that can be killed for Vicky is the Man Behind the Row. You might also see that called out in General.

Investigating VoD

Like Vicky, often times players will announce when they are clearing the dungeon or going to do the quest and you can tag along.

Killtasks

The end of retail kill tasks can be a good early source of currency for a new character. As a level 275, they can be very difficult but with 50 creature augs, you should be able to do them daily

  • Hoshino
  • Tou-Tou
  • Rynthid Plains
  • Graveyard
  • Snowy Valley

See also:

Questing for QB

It is highly recommended that you make a copy of the ILT Mega Tracking book and keep track of your QB. Once you reach 6-7k QB, the spreadsheet will become less useful and you will need to find other ways to find quests for QB.

Updates to this spreadsheet are posted in the leveling and qb guide channel on Discord. Not all stamps listed on the spreadsheet are obtainable.

  • 500 by 50 is a great first guide to follow for the server

These resources help you raise Quest Bonus efficiently:


QB-Rich Quests

Equipment Quests

Festival Stones of Empyrean Quest

Easy quest to complete for a Ring of History

Shoushi Casino (Wetwater Bandits)

This quest 100% requires a carry if you are new, but it only takes a few minutes for someone with high augs and it will give you a ring that will last you a long time- Gan-zo's Upgraded Purple Society Band

Lost Noble Armor

This quest rewards Loyalty Tunic which can be very helpful. This quest is done in VoD, so you will need a carry who can clear VoD well.

Help the Pizza Maker

Enl 10 to enter, this quest is very difficult and will require a very geared carry (choose your Patron wisely)

Yozor's Gift

This necklace has Imperil 7 cast on strike, which is very nice to have as a melee or archer, as well as other powerful spells.

Wicked Wares

This vendor features many custom rares that are very strong on the server. While you might not be able to afford them at the start, there are many items you will eventually want to purchase.

Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge

Reward: Protective Drudge Charm — one of the best easy-to-get necklaces. This can easily be replaced by Martine's Necklace, which is rewarded for doing Enlightened Martine which is a quest you won't be able to do until you are at soft cap custom augs, but the necklace is pretty widely available on the server to purchase.

Do these quests together (same location):

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