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= The Phoenix Codex System =
= The Codex System Guide =


The Phoenix Codex is a personal progression tome that gains power as you adventure. 
The '''Codex''' is a character-bound progression item that earns XP from PvM,
It unlocks perks, passive bonuses, and utility effects across seven categories. 
unlocks tiers across multiple playstyle categories, and allows you to spend
Only one Codex can be active at a time.
Codex Points to activate powerful perks.


== Codex States ==
__TOC__
* '''Deactivated''' – The Codex is off and gives no perks.
* '''Attuning''' – The Codex is charging for 10 minutes after activation.
* '''Active''' – The Codex is fully powered and perks function.


The Codex only works when it:
== What is a Codex? ==
* Is bound to you
A Codex is a special, '''newbied''' item named ''a magical codex''.
* Is in the base of your backpack (not inside other bags)
It is designed as a long-term PvM progression system that rewards you for
* Has finished attuning
playing normally while letting you specialize your character.
* Is the only active Codex


== Binding ==
Key concepts:
The first time you double-click the Codex, it becomes permanently bound to your character.
* '''XP''' is earned from creature kills.
A bound Codex cannot be used by others.
* '''Tiers''' unlock as your Codex XP increases.
* '''Codex Points''' are awarded when you reach new tiers.
* Points are spent to unlock '''tiers''' and '''perks''' in different categories.


== Activation and Attunement ==
== Binding (Ownership) ==
Use the context menu → Set Active.
Your Codex becomes permanently bound to you the first time you use it.


* Activating begins a 10-minute Attuning period.
* Double-clicking the Codex for the first time binds it to your character.
* While attuning, perks do not work.
* Once bound, it cannot be used by anyone else.
* After 10 minutes, the Codex becomes Active.
* Turning it off sets it back to Deactivated.
* Only one Codex can be active at any time.


== Experience ==
== Where the Codex must be ==
The Codex gains XP when you kill creatures.
To function properly, the Codex must be in the '''base of your backpack'''.


XP rules:
* It must NOT be equipped.
* XP scales from creature max HP.
* It must NOT be inside another bag or container.
* Minimum 1 XP per kill.
* XP only applies if:
** The Codex is Active
** It is in the base of your backpack
** It is bound to you


The item displays:
If your active Codex is moved out of your backpack, it will stop functioning.
XP: #####


== Tier XP Requirements ==
== Activation and Attunement ==
* Tier 1 – 20,000 XP
The Codex must be activated and attuned before it works.
* Tier 2 – 35,000 XP
* Tier 3 – 50,000 XP
* Tier 4 – 65,000 XP
* Tier 5 – 85,000 XP


== Codex Points ==
* Single-click the Codex and use the '''context menu''' to set it '''Active'''.
* You gain 1 Codex Point each time you unlock a new tier.
* Once activated, it must '''attune for 10 minutes'''.
* Maximum of 5 available points.
* While attuning, the Codex will display a countdown.
* Points are used to learn perks (1 point per perk).
* When complete, the Codex status becomes '''Active'''.
* Points persist until spent.
* You can freely reset individual perks, categories, or the entire Codex.


== Show Messages ==
Important rules:
The Codex has a setting called Show Messages.
* Only '''one Codex''' can be active at a time.
* Activating a new Codex will deactivate any other active Codex in your pack.


When ON, you will see:
== PvP & Attunement Rules ==
* XP gained messages
The Codex is PvM-focused.
* Perk activations
* Tier unlocks
* Special perk effects (such as Adventurer chest bonuses)


When OFF, these messages are hidden.
* You cannot start attunement while PvP-flagged.
* If you engage in PvP while your Codex is active, attunement is lost.
* Lost attunement requires another 10-minute attune to reactivate perks and XP gain.


== Categories ==
== Earning Codex XP ==
Perks are grouped into seven categories:
Codex XP is earned primarily through creature kills.
* General
* Mage
* Dexxer
* Tamer
* Bard
* Adventurer
* Crafter


Each category has perks from Tier 1 through Tier 5.
=== XP from creature kills ===
XP is based on the creature’s maximum health:


------------------------------------------------------------
XP = Creature Max Hits ÷ 10 
= FULL PERK LIST =
Minimum XP per kill is always 1.


== General ==
=== Who receives XP ===
'''Tier 1'''
XP can be shared among eligible players if they:
* Heal Through Poison (60% chance)


'''Tier 2'''
* Have a Codex in the base of their backpack
* Run-Mount Speed While Dead
* Have the Codex set Active
* Have completed attunement


'''Tier 3'''
Eligible players may include:
* General Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
* The player who made the kill
* The owner of a controlled or summoned creature
* Nearby party members
* Players with looting rights


'''Tier 4'''
If multiple eligible players qualify, XP is split evenly (minimum 1 XP each).
* General Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)


'''Tier 5'''
=== XP cap ===
* General Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
Once Tier 5 is reached, the Codex no longer gains XP.


== Mage ==
== Tiers and XP Requirements ==
'''Tier 1'''
{| class="wikitable"
* 80% Spell Interrupt Reduction (requires 100 Magery)
! Tier !! Required Codex XP
|-
| Tier 1 || 20,000
|-
| Tier 2 || 35,000
|-
| Tier 3 || 50,000
|-
| Tier 4 || 65,000
|-
| Tier 5 || 85,000
|}


'''Tier 2'''
== Codex Points ==
* 20% Mana Cost Reduction (requires 100 Magery)
* You earn '''1 Codex Point''' per tier reached.
* Maximum total Codex Points is '''5'''.
* Points may be spent or refunded through the Codex interface.


'''Tier 3'''
The Codex tracks:
* Mage Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
* '''Total Points Earned'''
* '''Available (Unspent) Points'''


'''Tier 4'''
== Categories ==
* Mage Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
Perks are organized into categories. 
Each category has its own Tier 1–5 progression.


'''Tier 5'''
Current active categories:
* Mage Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
* General
 
* Mage
== Dexxer ==
* Warrior (Dexxer)
'''Tier 1'''
* Tamer
* 10% Stamina Leech
* Adventurer
 
* Crafter
'''Tier 2'''
* 2-Second Faster Bandages (requires 100 Healing)
 
'''Tier 3'''
* Dexxer Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
 
'''Tier 4'''
* Dexxer Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
 
'''Tier 5'''
* Dexxer Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
 
== Tamer ==
'''Tier 1'''
* Reduced Bandage Usage on Pets
 
'''Tier 2'''
* Increased Bandage Range
 
'''Tier 3'''
* Tamer Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
 
'''Tier 4'''
* Tamer Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
 
'''Tier 5'''
* Tamer Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
 
== Bard ==
'''Tier 1'''
* +10 Tiles to Provoke/Discord/Peace Range
 
'''Tier 2'''
* 2-Second Bard Skill Cooldown Reduction


'''Tier 3'''
== Spending Codex Points ==
* Bard Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
Using Codex Points is a two-step process:


'''Tier 4'''
# Unlock a tier within a category
* Bard Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
# Select a perk within that tier


'''Tier 5'''
Rules:
* Bard Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
* Codex must be '''Active''' and fully attuned
* Codex must be in the '''base of your backpack'''
* You cannot unlock tiers beyond your Codex XP tier
* Some perks require minimum skill levels


== Adventurer ==
== Resetting & Respeccing ==
'''Tier 1'''
You may undo choices at any time:
* 20% Increased Slayer Find Chance


'''Tier 2'''
* Unselecting a tier refunds its point
* Double Pack Animal Carry Weight
* Unselecting a perk refunds its point
* A full reset option returns all spent points


'''Tier 3'''
All reset actions require the Codex to be active and attuned.
* Adventurer Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)


'''Tier 4'''
== Codex Messages ==
* Adventurer Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
The Codex can display messages such as XP gains.
You may toggle these messages on or off.


'''Tier 5'''
== Current Perk List ==
* Adventurer Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)


== Crafter ==
=== General ===
'''Tier 1'''
{| class="wikitable"
* 20% More Resources (ore, logs, hides, cloth, etc.)
! Tier !! Perk
|-
| 1 || Heal Through Poison (60%)
|-
| 2 || Run / Mount Speed While Dead
|-
| 3 || Double Stealth
|-
| 4 || Stamina Regeneration +30%
|-
| 5 || Hit Point Regeneration
|}


'''Tier 2'''
=== Mage ===
* 30% Less Resource Usage When Crafting
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier !! Perk !! Requirements
|-
| 1 || 80% chance to not be interrupted while casting || 100+ Magery & Eval Int
|-
| 2 || 20% Mana Cost Reduction || 100+ Magery & Eval Int
|-
| 3 || Super Summons (double stats & duration) || 100+ Magery & Eval Int
|-
| 4 || Faster Meditation || 100+ Magery, Meditation & Eval Int
|-
| 5 || Arcane Shielding (reduced spell damage from creatures) || 100+ Magery & Eval Int
|}


'''Tier 3'''
=== Warrior (Dexxer) ===
* Crafter Tier 3 Perk (placeholder)
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier !! Perk !! Requirements
|-
| 1 || Stamina Leech || —
|-
| 2 || Faster Bandages || 100+ Healing
|-
| 3 || Armor Bonus || —
|-
| 4 || Recall & Mark cost no mana || GM+ Weapon Skill & Tactics
|-
| 5 || Parry: Reflect Spell || —
|}


'''Tier 4'''
=== Tamer ===
* Crafter Tier 4 Perk (placeholder)
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier !! Perk !! Requirements
|-
| 1 || Reduced Bandage Time || 100+ Veterinary
|-
| 2 || Increased Bandage Range || 100+ Veterinary
|-
| 3 || Ranged Armor Increase || —
|-
| 4 || Damage Redirect || —
|-
| 5 || Stamina Regeneration || —
|}


'''Tier 5'''
=== Adventurer ===
* Crafter Tier 5 Perk (placeholder)
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier !! Perk
|-
| 1 || Increased Slayer Find Chance
|-
| 2 || Pack Animals Carry Double Weight
|-
| 3 || Increased Gold Drops
|-
| 4 || Treasure Map Bonuses
|-
| 5 || Enhanced Fishing Rewards
|}


------------------------------------------------------------
=== Crafter ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier !! Perk
|-
| 1 || +20% Resource Yield
|-
| 2 || 30% Reduced Resource Usage
|-
| 3 || Double Bulk Order Deeds
|-
| 4 || Artisan’s Touch (Exceptional Bonus)
|-
| 5 || Master Smelter (90% Material Return)
|}


= Summary =
== Quick Start ==
* 5 total tiers (20k–85k XP)
# Place the Codex in the base of your backpack
* 1 point per tier unlocked (max 5)
# Double-click to bind it
* 10-minute attunement
# Activate it from the context menu
* Permanent binding
# Wait 10 minutes for attunement
* Respec any time
# Go PvM and earn XP
* Show Messages toggle
# Spend Codex Points as you unlock tiers
* XP from kills only while active
# Avoid PvP if you want to keep attunement active
* Codex must be in base of backpack

Revision as of 21:01, 26 December 2025

The Codex System Guide

The Codex is a character-bound progression item that earns XP from PvM, unlocks tiers across multiple playstyle categories, and allows you to spend Codex Points to activate powerful perks.

What is a Codex?

A Codex is a special, newbied item named a magical codex. It is designed as a long-term PvM progression system that rewards you for playing normally while letting you specialize your character.

Key concepts:

  • XP is earned from creature kills.
  • Tiers unlock as your Codex XP increases.
  • Codex Points are awarded when you reach new tiers.
  • Points are spent to unlock tiers and perks in different categories.

Binding (Ownership)

Your Codex becomes permanently bound to you the first time you use it.

  • Double-clicking the Codex for the first time binds it to your character.
  • Once bound, it cannot be used by anyone else.

Where the Codex must be

To function properly, the Codex must be in the base of your backpack.

  • It must NOT be equipped.
  • It must NOT be inside another bag or container.

If your active Codex is moved out of your backpack, it will stop functioning.

Activation and Attunement

The Codex must be activated and attuned before it works.

  • Single-click the Codex and use the context menu to set it Active.
  • Once activated, it must attune for 10 minutes.
  • While attuning, the Codex will display a countdown.
  • When complete, the Codex status becomes Active.

Important rules:

  • Only one Codex can be active at a time.
  • Activating a new Codex will deactivate any other active Codex in your pack.

PvP & Attunement Rules

The Codex is PvM-focused.

  • You cannot start attunement while PvP-flagged.
  • If you engage in PvP while your Codex is active, attunement is lost.
  • Lost attunement requires another 10-minute attune to reactivate perks and XP gain.

Earning Codex XP

Codex XP is earned primarily through creature kills.

XP from creature kills

XP is based on the creature’s maximum health:

XP = Creature Max Hits ÷ 10 Minimum XP per kill is always 1.

Who receives XP

XP can be shared among eligible players if they:

  • Have a Codex in the base of their backpack
  • Have the Codex set Active
  • Have completed attunement

Eligible players may include:

  • The player who made the kill
  • The owner of a controlled or summoned creature
  • Nearby party members
  • Players with looting rights

If multiple eligible players qualify, XP is split evenly (minimum 1 XP each).

XP cap

Once Tier 5 is reached, the Codex no longer gains XP.

Tiers and XP Requirements

Tier Required Codex XP
Tier 1 20,000
Tier 2 35,000
Tier 3 50,000
Tier 4 65,000
Tier 5 85,000

Codex Points

  • You earn 1 Codex Point per tier reached.
  • Maximum total Codex Points is 5.
  • Points may be spent or refunded through the Codex interface.

The Codex tracks:

  • Total Points Earned
  • Available (Unspent) Points

Categories

Perks are organized into categories. Each category has its own Tier 1–5 progression.

Current active categories:

  • General
  • Mage
  • Warrior (Dexxer)
  • Tamer
  • Adventurer
  • Crafter

Spending Codex Points

Using Codex Points is a two-step process:

  1. Unlock a tier within a category
  2. Select a perk within that tier

Rules:

  • Codex must be Active and fully attuned
  • Codex must be in the base of your backpack
  • You cannot unlock tiers beyond your Codex XP tier
  • Some perks require minimum skill levels

Resetting & Respeccing

You may undo choices at any time:

  • Unselecting a tier refunds its point
  • Unselecting a perk refunds its point
  • A full reset option returns all spent points

All reset actions require the Codex to be active and attuned.

Codex Messages

The Codex can display messages such as XP gains. You may toggle these messages on or off.

Current Perk List

General

Tier Perk
1 Heal Through Poison (60%)
2 Run / Mount Speed While Dead
3 Double Stealth
4 Stamina Regeneration +30%
5 Hit Point Regeneration

Mage

Tier Perk Requirements
1 80% chance to not be interrupted while casting 100+ Magery & Eval Int
2 20% Mana Cost Reduction 100+ Magery & Eval Int
3 Super Summons (double stats & duration) 100+ Magery & Eval Int
4 Faster Meditation 100+ Magery, Meditation & Eval Int
5 Arcane Shielding (reduced spell damage from creatures) 100+ Magery & Eval Int

Warrior (Dexxer)

Tier Perk Requirements
1 Stamina Leech —
2 Faster Bandages 100+ Healing
3 Armor Bonus —
4 Recall & Mark cost no mana GM+ Weapon Skill & Tactics
5 Parry: Reflect Spell —

Tamer

Tier Perk Requirements
1 Reduced Bandage Time 100+ Veterinary
2 Increased Bandage Range 100+ Veterinary
3 Ranged Armor Increase —
4 Damage Redirect —
5 Stamina Regeneration —

Adventurer

Tier Perk
1 Increased Slayer Find Chance
2 Pack Animals Carry Double Weight
3 Increased Gold Drops
4 Treasure Map Bonuses
5 Enhanced Fishing Rewards

Crafter

Tier Perk
1 +20% Resource Yield
2 30% Reduced Resource Usage
3 Double Bulk Order Deeds
4 Artisan’s Touch (Exceptional Bonus)
5 Master Smelter (90% Material Return)

Quick Start

  1. Place the Codex in the base of your backpack
  2. Double-click to bind it
  3. Activate it from the context menu
  4. Wait 10 minutes for attunement
  5. Go PvM and earn XP
  6. Spend Codex Points as you unlock tiers
  7. Avoid PvP if you want to keep attunement active
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