The Cartography skill allows players to create various types of maps, decipher research and treasure maps, and enhance exploration abilities. Using a Map Maker’s Pen and a Blank Map, players can craft Local, City, Regional, and World Maps. The skill is also essential for decoding Treasure and Resource Maps using a Spyglass, improving their accuracy based on the player's skill level and tool bonuses.
Mechanics
Deciphering Maps
- Using a Spyglass on a Treasure or Resource Map opens the decoding interface.
- This allows players to decode and enhance a map's accuracy, up to a limit based on the player's skill and tool bonus.
Explorer Pack
- Players can craft Explorer Packs using Cartography under the Utility Items category.
- Explorer Packs do not provide skill gain.
Exploration Action
- Players can double-click an Explorer Pack in their backpack to begin an Exploration Action.
- Remaining stationary for 5 seconds activates an Exploration Effect.
- The Exploration Effect lasts 60 minutes and persists through death.
- Players will see a "You now feel familiar with the area" message upon successful activation.
Exploration Effect
While on Land
Players with an Exploration Effect active receive the following bonuses when on land:
Damage Bonus (Melee, Spell, Poison, and Traps) against creatures from Treasure Map Chests and Trade Caravans:
(25% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
Damage Resistance Bonus against creatures from Treasure Map Chests and Trade Caravans:
(10% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
While on Ships
Players with an Exploration Effect active while on a ship receive the following bonuses:
Damage Bonus (Melee, Spell, and Poison) against creatures and ship crewmembers:
(25% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
Damage Resistance Bonus against creatures and ship crewmembers:
(10% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
Spyglass Search Range Bonus:
(25% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
- Note: Players do not need to stay near their Exploration Action location to maintain bonuses from Exploration Effects. They are free to move.
PvP Bonuses
Supplemental PvP Melee Damage Bonus
(10% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
Supplemental PvP Spell Damage Bonus:
(10% * (Cartography Skill / 100))
Atlases and Hiking
- Players can use either their Camping Skill or Cartography Skill when using an Atlas to Hike to locations.
- Players can Unlock Hiking Locations in their Atlas by performing an Exploration Action at the location.
- Players can Hike to destinations in their Atlas Book if they are within 8 tiles of their last Exploration Action location that occurred within the last 15 minutes.
Craftables
 Cartography Craftables | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Item | Ingredients | Min. Skill |
| Maps |  Local Map |
1 Blank Map | 0 |
| Maps | City Map |
1 Blank Map | 50 |
| Maps | Regional Map |
1 Blank Map | 75 |
| Maps | World Map |
1 Blank Map | 100 |
| Utility Items |  Explorer Pack |
1 Blank Map 1 Iron Ingot 1 Leather 1 Board |
100 |
Training Guide
- Estimated 11,000 Blank Map to reach GM.
| Skill Level | Craft |
|---|---|
| 0-50 | Train from NPC |
| 50-75 | City Map |
| 75-100 | Regional Map |
| 100-120 | World Map |