Beginner's guide

This guide is intended to help new players understand the basics of the world. Even if you are familiar with MMORPGs, TERA features many systems that you might not be familiar with. Do not fear, help is on the way!

Let's get started!

Axelle, one of the first NPCs (non-player characters) you will encounter.

After your character is created a short cutscene will start; introducing you to the setting and the start of the story as you swoop down to the Isle of Dawn. Immediately afterwards your adventure begins!

Locating quest objectives

If you click on the blue text, the location will be marked on your map.

Main article: Quest

Many people on the Island of Dawn (starting zone) will require your help on various tasks. Walk up to them and use your interact key (dafault 'f') to speak to them, and offer to help. Once they have given you a quest you might be wondering what next? Where is that quest item, where are the monsters to be slain, etc. You can open your quest log with the “L” key at any time.

Some words in the quest text will be clickable. Clicking them highlights the person/creatures named on your map. Using this function, you can easily check your quest objectives and where to go.

Combo skills system

So many situations where you can use this system!

Main articles: Combat mechanics and Skill

TERA’s combo system is very intuitive, yet hard to master! After successfully using certain skills on an enemy, you will be able to begin a combo chain by pressing the space bar. Some combos will be activated depending on your ability to block, dodge, or simply by being knocked down.

Campfire system

Main article: Campfire

The campfire system is a wonderful social feature. Around a campfire, you replenish your endurance gauge, get various bonuses and find people to group up with!

You can find camp fires in cities, towns, quest hubs or even make your own if you have one in your bags.

Enhancement Crystals

It’s actually quite cheap!

Main article: Crystal

The enhancement crystals are used to improve your weapons and armor. You can place them in special slots on most equipment pieces. You can acquire crystals by buying them from certain merchants, or looting them from monsters.

If you want to try this system out, go to Viator in the Expedition Base Camp on the Island of Dawn!

Enchanting your gear

The enchantment dust can be bought at any merchant.

Main article: Enchanting

You can enchant your gear no matter where you are in the world! Select “Enchant” in the main menu and start experimenting. In order to enchant your gear, you will need 3 types of items:

> The piece of gear you want to enchant (and is capable of being enchanted)

> Another piece of gear used as the ingredient (NB: It has to be the same level and equipment slot)

> Enchantment dust

Rewards

Valuable gear for valuable warriors.

Main article: Item

Throughout the game you can obtain various tokens, e.g. through battlegrounds. These tokens can be used at the appropriate vendors to trade them in for special rewards like high-quality armor and weapons. You can also use weapons and armor from these barter shops as enchanting material.

Quest difficulty

The “5” icon next to the quest level means that you should gather a group before trying!

Main article: Quest

In TERA, there are many quests than can be very difficult to accomplish alone. You will need a friend’s help!

Here is an overview of the different quest types:

Solo – You can complete this quest alone easily.

Mix – This quest takes place in an area where both solo and group monsters roam. However, you should be able to finish the quest alone, depending on your class.

Party – You will probably need a group in order to complete the quest.

Additionally, the quests marked in orange are meant for a higher level character than yours. Try to get some more experience first!