Aethos Wiki

Player Progression

Aethos needs a clear path so players always know what to do next. This section gives that path up front instead of forcing players to guess.

Getting Started

Game Modes

• Regular accounts for unrestricted progression.
• Ironman for self-sufficient gameplay.
• Hardcore Ironman for higher risk progression.

Starter Tips

• Use ::home to return to the main hub.
• Use ::afk early for passive tokens and progress.
• Open commands and guides often so players learn systems quickly.

AFK System Guide

How it Works

• Players use ::afk to enter the AFK zone.
• They receive Aethos Tokens over time while training.
• The system is designed for passive progression and long sessions.

Supported Activities

• Mining
• Woodcutting
• Fishing
• Thieving
• Smithing
• Crafting
• Runecrafting

Money Making Guide

Early Game

• AFK progression for steady passive value.
• Starter combat and beginner bosses for safe profit.

Mid Game

• Bossing becomes the main source of GP and upgrades.
• Slayer and repeatable PvM round out reliable income.

End Game

• COX and TOB become the biggest long-term moneymakers.
• World bosses offer strong event-style value and competition.

Combat & Bossing

Boss Progression

• Start with easier bosses to learn movement, prayer, and timing.
• Move into stronger bosses once you have stable gear upgrades.
• Use bossing as the bridge into raids and world-boss content.

Suggested Path

• Easy: Zulrah, Hydra, beginner PvM encounters.
• Medium: stronger custom boss content and progression checks.
• Hard: raids and special-event combat content.

World Bosses

Quick Access

• Use ::wb or ::worldboss.
• Designed for global event-style PvM.
• Great for community participation and chase rewards.

Why Players Care

• Strong rewards.
• Easy community grouping.
• A fun reason to log in for active PvM.

Chambers of Xeric

Raid Features

• Multiple difficulty modes allow scalable raid progression.
• Players should understand room clearing, mechanics, and raid flow.
• Difficulty should clearly reflect rewards and risk.

What to Explain on the Live Wiki

• How to enter.
• What each difficulty changes.
• How raid failure and teleport behavior work.

Theatre of Blood

Raid Identity

• Team-based progression with encounter and wave pressure.
• Should be documented clearly for deaths, resets, and re-entry flow.

What to Explain

• Entry requirements and party expectations.
• How wipes or teleports affect raid state.
• Reward flow and why players should learn TOB.

Infusion System

Infusion Types

• Blood
• Ice
• Smoke
• Shadow

Core Rules

• Items can hold multiple unique infusions.
• Duplicate infusions should not be allowed on the same item.
• Explain which gear categories can and cannot be infused.

Area Loot

System Overview

• Allows players to collect nearby items quickly.
• Pairs well with farming, PvM, and mass drops.
• Should include controls, movement, and usage tips on the live wiki.

Why It Matters

• Faster loot collection.
• Cleaner gameplay loop.
• A premium-feeling quality-of-life feature.

Donation Deals

Daily Deals

• Used to spotlight a category such as bonds, diamonds, keys, or tokens.
• Best explained as bonus item events, not store price discounts.

Flash Deals

• Use timed promotions like bonus percentages, double, triple, or buy-one-get-one.
• Very strong for urgency and conversion when displayed clearly.

PvP & Wilderness

Purpose

• Creates risk-versus-reward gameplay outside safe progression systems.
• Should explain danger zones, reward potential, and best preparation.

Live Wiki Suggestions

• Map dangerous areas.
• List what players can gain there.
• Explain escape and survival expectations.