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End-game character progression system providing customizable PvM bonuses.
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=== Mastery Chain Dyes ===
=== Mastery Chain Dyes ===
Mastery Chains can be dyed using [[Mastery Chain Dyes]], obtainable as loot (including Rare, Dungeon, and Thief hues) or potentially through other systems. These dyes can be stored in a [[Dyes Tome]].
Mastery Chains can be dyed using Mastery Chain Dyes, obtainable as loot (including Rare, Dungeon, and Thief hues) or potentially through other systems. These dyes can be stored in a Dyes Tome.
 
== Activating Mastery Chains ==
Players can activate a Mastery Chain either by equipping it to their Paperdoll or by '''Shift-clicking''' the chain in their backpack and selecting the '''"Activate this item"''' context menu entry. This makes the selected chain the active one for applying bonuses.


== Mastery Chain Menu ==
== Mastery Chain Menu ==
[[File:MasteryChainMenu.png|thumb|right|The Mastery Chain interface.]]
Access the menu to manage links and view experience:
Access the menu to manage links and view experience:
*  Type the <code>[MasteryChain</code> [[Commands|command]].
*  Type the <code>[MasteryChain</code> [[Commands|command]].
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Mastery Chain XP is earned account-wide through activities that generate gold value, including:
Mastery Chain XP is earned account-wide through activities that generate gold value, including:
*  Killing creatures.
*  Killing creatures.
*  [[Lockpicking]] dungeon chests and [[Treasure Map Chests]].
*  [[Lockpicking]] dungeon chests and [[Treasure Hunting|Treasure Map Chests]].
*  Looting NPC [[Ships|Ship Holds]] and [[Messages in Bottles|MIB Salvage Crates]].
*  Looting NPC [[Ships|Ship Holds]] and MIB Salvage Crates.
*  Completing [[Trade Caravans]].
*  Completing [[Trade Caravans]].


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*  Slaying [[Omni Bosses]] (guaranteed at least 1 Gold link).
*  Slaying [[Omni Bosses]] (guaranteed at least 1 Gold link).
*  Purchasing with reward points from:
*  Purchasing with reward points from:
**  [[Arena & Duels]]
**  [[Arena|Arena & Duels]]
**  [[Factions]]
**  [[Factions]]
**  [[Achievements]]
**  [[Achievements]]
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=== Link Bonuses ===
=== Link Bonuses ===
Mastery Chain Links offer a wide variety of PvM bonuses. "Effective" skill bonuses boost the combat effects derived from skills, not the skill value for crafting checks.
Mastery Chain Links offer a wide variety of PvM bonuses. "Effective" skill bonuses boost the combat effects derived from skills, not the skill value for crafting checks.{{MasteryChainLinks}} <!-- Embed the template that lists all links and their values -->
*  '''''Note:''' Many link values were significantly rebalanced (mostly nerfed) in the '''[[Outlands Patch October 28, 2024]]''' patch. The table below reflects known values but requires verification against the latest game data.*
 
{{MasteryChainLinks}} <!-- Embed the template that lists all links and their values -->


==== Specific Link Notes ====
==== Specific Link Notes ====
*  '''Damage to Diseased/Bleeding Creatures:''' New link types added [[Outlands Patch December 10, 2024|Dec 10, 2024]]. Diseased links mirror Poisoned links in value.
*  '''Damage to Diseased/Bleeding Creatures:''' New link types added [[Outlands Patch December 10, 2024|Dec 10, 2024]]. Diseased links mirror Poisoned links in value.
*  '''Damage to Poisoned Creatures:''' Only applies if the target has [[Poison#Poison Levels|Greater Poison]] or higher.
*  '''Damage to Poisoned Creatures:''' Only applies if the target has Greater Poison or higher.
*  '''Effective Arms Lore Skill:''' Bonus fixed [[Outlands Patch July 12, 2024|July 12, 2024]].
*  '''Effective Arms Lore Skill:''' Bonus fixed [[Outlands Patch July 12, 2024|July 12, 2024]].
*  '''Effective Skill on Chests:''' Formerly "Effective Lockpicking Skill".
*  '''Effective Skill on Chests:''' Formerly "Effective Lockpicking Skill".
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[[File:masterychainlinktome.png|thumb|A Mastery Chain Link Tome]]
[[File:masterychainlinktome.png|thumb|A Mastery Chain Link Tome]]
A container for storing and organizing Mastery Chain Links.
A container for storing and organizing Mastery Chain Links.
*  Purchasable from the [[Prevalian Market Merchant]].
*  Purchasable from the [[Prevalian Merchant]].
*  Supports drag-and-drop and "Add All in Backpack" functionality.
*  Supports drag-and-drop and "Add All in Backpack" functionality.



Latest revision as of 01:45, 29 April 2025

An Exquisite Mastery Chain equipped on the paperdoll.

The Mastery Chain system is an account-based, long-term Player versus Monster (PvM) progression system allowing players to customize their characters with various passive bonuses.

Overview

Mastery Chains are wearable items that occupy the Talisman slot. While the experience earned towards unlocking slots is shared across all characters on an account, each character must possess and equip their own Mastery Chain to benefit from installed bonuses.

  • Binding: A Mastery Chain must be equipped at least once to become Blessed and permanently bound to the specific character who equipped it. Single-clicking a bound chain shows the owner's name.
  • Usage: Once bound, the chain provides its bonuses even when stored in the character's backpack.
  • PvP Restriction: Mastery Chain bonuses are inactive during PvP combat or for 30 seconds after engaging another player.
  • Switching Cooldown: Equipping a different bound Mastery Chain incurs a 30-second cooldown before its bonuses become active. The remaining cooldown duration is visible when single-clicking the chain. Bonus values are visible in the menu even during the cooldown.

Acquiring and Crafting

  • Mastery Chains can be crafted by players with 120.0 Tinkering skill.
  • Mastery Chain Links (which provide the actual bonuses) are acquired as rare loot or rewards from various end-game activities (see below).

Appearance

The visual style of a Mastery Chain is purely cosmetic and does not affect its function.

Craftable Styles

Eleven styles can be crafted:


Exquisite

Fashionable

Gilded

Twin Loop

Briolette

Cabochon

Chandelier

Graduated Bead

Horn Pendant

Layered

Twisted Cable

Restyle Deeds

Limited-time Restyle Deeds can unlock unique appearances:


Tooth Necklace

Mastery Chain Dyes

Mastery Chains can be dyed using Mastery Chain Dyes, obtainable as loot (including Rare, Dungeon, and Thief hues) or potentially through other systems. These dyes can be stored in a Dyes Tome.

Activating Mastery Chains

Players can activate a Mastery Chain either by equipping it to their Paperdoll or by Shift-clicking the chain in their backpack and selecting the "Activate this item" context menu entry. This makes the selected chain the active one for applying bonuses.

Mastery Chain Menu

Access the menu to manage links and view experience:

  • Type the [MasteryChain command.
  • Double-click a bound Mastery Chain (equipped or in backpack).
  • Right-click your character -> Context Menu -> "Mastery Chain".

Experience and Unlocking Slots

Mastery Chains have 30 Link Slots that must be unlocked sequentially by earning Mastery Chain Experience.

Earning Experience

Mastery Chain XP is earned account-wide through activities that generate gold value, including:

Experience Calculation

Base XP earned is typically: (Gold Value of Source * Player Damage Dealt %)

Multi-Player Experience Adjustment

When multiple players contribute significantly to killing a creature, the experience gain is adjusted upwards for all contributors:

  • For each player dealing 5% or more damage, the "Effective Damage Dealt %" for calculating XP is scaled up by +25% per valid player.
  • This Effective Damage % is capped at 15% for Bosses and 66% for normal creatures.
  • This adjustment only affects XP gain, not [BossResults or [ServerRank stats.

Example: 4 players kill a 1000 gold creature.

  • Player A: 20% dmg | Player B: 30% dmg | Player C: 49% dmg | Player D: 1% dmg
  • 3 players (A, B, C) dealt >= 5% damage. Adjustment = +75% (3 * 25%).
  • Effective % for XP:
    • A: 20% * 1.75 = 35% -> 350 XP
    • B: 30% * 1.75 = 52.5% -> 525 XP
    • C: 49% * 1.75 = 85.75%, capped at 66% -> 660 XP
    • D: 1% * 1.75 = 1.75% -> 17.5 XP

Unlocking Slots

  • As XP thresholds are met, Link Slots unlock automatically.
  • Unlocked slots appear green in the Mastery Chain menu.

Mastery Chain XP Table

Amount of XP needed to unlock each link

Link # XP Cumulative XP
1 250,000 250,000
2 500,000 750,000
3 750,000 1,500,000
4 1,000,000 2,500,000
5 1,250,000 3,750,000
6 1,500,000 5,250,000
7 1,750,000 7,000,000
8 2,000,000 9,000,000
9 2,250,000 11,250,000
10 2,500,000 13,750,000
11 2,750,000 16,500,000
12 3,000,000 19,500,000
13 3,250,000 22,750,000
14 3,500,000 26,250,000
15 3,750,000 30,000,000
16 4,000,000 34,000,000
17 4,250,000 38,250,000
18 4,500,000 42,750,000
19 4,750,000 47,500,000
20 5,000,000 52,500,000
21 5,250,000 57,750,000
22 5,500,000 63,250,000
23 5,750,000 69,000,000
24 6,000,000 75,000,000
25 6,250,000 81,250,000
26 6,500,000 87,750,000
27 6,750,000 94,500,000
28 7,000,000 101,500,000
29 7,250,000 108,750,000
30 7,500,000 116,250,000

Mastery Chain Links

These are the items installed into unlocked slots to provide bonuses.

Acquiring Mastery Chain Links

Links are rare rewards obtained from:

Link Tiers

Links come in four tiers, offering progressively stronger bonuses:

  • Bronze (Base)
  • Silver (+25% stronger than Bronze)
  • Gold (+50% stronger than Bronze)
  • Corrupted (+10% stronger than Gold, special restrictions apply)

Installing Links

  • Drag a Link onto an unlocked (green) slot in the menu OR use the "Install All Links in Backpack" button.
  • Cost: 10 Arcane Essence per link installed.
  • Limit: Up to 10 links of the same bonus effect type can be installed (e.g., 10x Melee Damage Bonus).
    • Exception: Special Drop Chance links allow up to 20 installed.
  • Corrupted Link Restriction: Only one Corrupted Link can be installed per Mastery Chain.

Removing Links

  • Click the "Remove" button next to an installed link in the menu.
  • The Link item is returned to your backpack.
  • The 10 Arcane Essence installation cost is not refunded.
  • Only the character the chain is bound to can remove links.

Link Bonuses

Mastery Chain Links offer a wide variety of PvM bonuses. "Effective" skill bonuses boost the combat effects derived from skills, not the skill value for crafting checks.

Bonus Type Bronze Link Bonus Silver Link Bonus Gold Link Bonus Corrupted Link Bonus Elective Upgrades Multi Type
Barding Type Links
Bard Reset/Break Ignore Chance 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06%
Barding Effect Durations 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Bard Reset/Break Ignore Chance
Damage to Barded Creatures 1.75% ~2.19% ~2.63% ~2.84% Multiplicative
Effective Barding Skill 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Bard Reset/Break Ignore Chance
Boating Type Links
Damage on Ships 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Multiplicative
Damage Resistance on Ships 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Damage Resistance
Ship Cannon Damage** 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44% Additive?
Crewmember Damage*** 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44% Additive?
Crewmember Damage Resistance*** 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44%
Follower Type Links
Follower Accuracy/Defense*** 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44%
Follower Attack Speed 1.00% 1.25% 1.50% ~1.63%
Follower Damage 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Follower Attack Speed Additive
Follower Damage Resistance 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Alchemy/Healing/Veterinary
Follower Attack Speed
Follower Healing Received 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Alchemy/Healing/Veterinary, Follower Attack Speed
Melee Type Links
Melee Aspect Effect Chance**** 4.50% ~5.63% 6.75% ~7.31%
Melee Aspect Effect Modifier 5.00% 6.25% 7.50% ~8.13%
Melee Accuracy 1.75% ~2.19% ~2.62% ~2.84% Melee Accuracy/Defense
Melee Defense 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Melee Accuracy/Defense
Melee Accuracy/Defense 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44%
Melee Special Chance** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Melee Special Chance/Special Damage
Melee Special Chance/Special Damage** 1.75% ~2.19% ~2.63% ~2.88% Additive
Melee Damage** 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Melee Damage/Ignore Armor Chance Additive
Melee Ignore Armor Chance 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Melee Damage/Ignore Armor Chance
Melee Damage/Ignore Armor Chance** 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% ~4.06% Additive
Melee Swing Speed**** 0.80% 1.00% 1.20% 1.30%
Spell Type Links
Meditation Rate 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Meditation Rate/Disrupt Avoid Chance
Spell Disrupt Avoid Chance 6.00% 7.50% 9.00% 9.75% Meditation Rate/Disrupt Avoid Chance
Spell Damage When No Followers
Meditation Rate/Disrupt Avoid Chance 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Spell Damage When No Followers
Spell Aspect Effect Modifier 5.00% 6.25% 7.50% ~8.13%
Spell Aspect Special Chance**** 4.50% ~5.63% 6.75% 6.50%
Spell Charged Chance** 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Spell Charged Chance/Charged Damage
Spell Charged Damage** 6.00% 7.50% 9.00% 9.75% Spell Charged Chance/Charged Damage Additive
Spell Charged Chance/Charged Damage** 3.50% ~4.38% 5.25% ~5.69% Additive
Spell Damage** 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Spell Damage/Ignore Resist Chance Additive
Spell Ignore Resist Chance 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Spell Damage/Ignore Resist Chance
Spell Damage/Ignore Resist Chance** 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% ~4.06% Additive
Spell Damage When No Followers** 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Additive
Monster Slayer Links
Damage to Bestial Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Nusero Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Construct Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Mausoleum Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Daemonic Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Inferno Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Elemental Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Mount Petram Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Humanoid Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Aegis Keep Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Monstrous Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Cavernam Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Nature Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Darkmire Temple Damage Multiplicative
Damage to Undead Creatures 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Ossuary Damage Multiplicative
Dungeon Slayer Links
Aegis Keep Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Cavernam Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Darkmire Temple Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Inferno Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Kraul Hive Damage*** **** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Mausoleum Damage **** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Mount Petram Damage **** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Netherzone Damage*** **** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Nusero Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Ossuary Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Pulma Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Shadowspire Cathedral Damage*** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Time Dungeon Damage*** **** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Multiplicative
Wilderness Damage**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Netherzone Damage Multiplicative
Other Damage Type Links
Backstab Damage**** 4.50% ~5.63% 6.75% ~7.31% Multiplicative?
Damage to Diseased Creatures**** 1.75% 2.1875% 2.625% 2.84375% Multiplicative
Damage to Bleeding Creatures 1.75% 2.1875% 2.625% 2.84375% Multiplicative
Damage to Bosses 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Multiplicative
Damage to Creatures Above 66% HP**** 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Damage Dealt By Player Multiplicative
Damage to Creatures Below 33% HP 2.50% ~3.13% 3.75% 4.06% Damage Dealt By Player Multiplicative
Damage Dealt By Player 1.25% ~1.56% ~1.88% ~2.03% Multiplicative
Trap Damage** 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Additive
Poison Type Links
Damage to Poisoned Creatures**** 1.75% ~2.19% ~2.63% ~2.84% Multiplicative
Effective Poisoning Skill 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Poison Damage/Resist Ignore, Damage To Diseased
Poison Damage** 5.00% 6.25% 7.50% ~8.13% Poison Damage/Poison Resist Ignore Multiplicative?
Poison Damage/Resist Ignore**** 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 6.50% Damage To Diseased Multiplicative?
Resistance Type Links
Boss Damage Resistance 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.25% Damage Resistance
Damage Resistance 1.00% 1.25% 1.50% ~1.63%
Physical Damage Resistance 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44% Damage Resistance
Spell Damage Resistance 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44% Damage Resistance
Effective Skill Links
Effective Alchemy Skill*** 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Alchemy/Healing/Veterinary
Alchemy/Healing/Veterinary 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Follower Attack Speed
Effective Arms Lore*** 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88
Effective Camping Skill*** 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88
Chivalry Skill 2.50 ~3.13 3.75 4.06
Effective Harvest Skill*** 1.00 1.25 1.50 ~1.63
Effective Magic Resist Skill 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Damage Resistance
Necromancy Skill 2.50 ~3.13 3.75 4.06 Follower Damage
Follower Damage Resistance
Effective Parrying Skill 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Damage Resistance
Effective Skill on Chests 3.00 3.75 4.50 ~4.88 Chest Success Chances/Progress
Spirit Speak/Inscription 2.50 ~3.13 3.75 4.06 Follower Damage
Follower Damage Resistance
Other Links
Chance on Stealth for 5 Extra Steps 5.00% 6.25% 7.50% ~8.13%
Chest Success Chances/Progress 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88%
Exceptional Quality Chance*** 1.50% ~1.88% 2.25% ~2.44% Multiplicative
Gold/Doubloon Drop Increase 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.25%
Healing Received 3.00% 3.75% 4.50% ~4.88% Alchemy/Healing/Veterinary
Special Loot Chance* 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.25% Special/Rare Loot Chance
Rare Loot Chance* 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.25% Special/Rare Loot Chance
Special/Rare Loot Chance 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.25% Special/Rare Loot Chance
Summon Duration and Dispel Resist* 3.00% 3.75% 4.5% 4.88% Spirit Speak/Inscription
* = Link no longer drops ** = Chain link changed with the Wildlands Expansion
*** = New chain link introduced with the Wildlands Expansion **** = Chain link changed in the Phase 1 Rebalance

Specific Link Notes

  • Damage to Diseased/Bleeding Creatures: New link types added Dec 10, 2024. Diseased links mirror Poisoned links in value.
  • Damage to Poisoned Creatures: Only applies if the target has Greater Poison or higher.
  • Effective Arms Lore Skill: Bonus fixed July 12, 2024.
  • Effective Skill on Chests: Formerly "Effective Lockpicking Skill".
  • Trap Damage: Formerly "Trap and Wand Damage". Bonus no longer applies to wands.
  • Follower Links: Several types exist (Damage Resistance, Attack Speed). Older DR/Healing links could be converted to Attack Speed links via double-click option.

Reforging Links

Players can change the bonus type of an existing link using Reforging Tools.

  • Tool material (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Corrupted) must match the Link's material.
  • Double-click the Reforging Tool, then target the Link (in backpack or installed in chain).
  • Select a new bonus type from the provided list.
  • Reforging Tools are purchasable with reward points or gold from the Prevalia Market.

Managing Links

Mastery Chain Link Tome

A Mastery Chain Link Tome

A container for storing and organizing Mastery Chain Links.

  • Purchasable from the Prevalian Merchant.
  • Supports drag-and-drop and "Add All in Backpack" functionality.

Install All Links Button

  • Located in the Mastery Chain menu.
  • Automatically installs all valid links from the character's backpack, respecting installation costs and limits.

Liftlock

  • Mastery Chains feature a Liftlock mechanic.
  • Shift-click the chain (equipped or in backpack) -> "Enable/Disable Liftlock".
  • When enabled, prevents the chain from being accidentally moved/dropped.

Redline System

The Redline System interacts with Mastery Chains, potentially increasing the maximum number of installable links or enhancing the effectiveness of installed links beyond their normal caps. See the Redline System page for details.

Pawnbroker Recovery

If a bound Mastery Chain decays on a house floor, it can be recovered from the Pawnbroker NPC in Prevalia for a fee within 30 days of decay. Use the "Recover Mastery Chains" button in the Pawnbroker menu to retrieve all chains bound to you into your backpack.