At lower levels, equipment can make the difference between survival and curling up on the floor with a hefty experience point loss. On these pages you will find all the details on armor and weapons.
New players begin the game with some very basic equipment called newbie-wear.
The exact items a character begins with depends on the class of the character, for example warriors are outfitted with newbie armor and an iron sword while wizards have newbie clothes and an iron dagger. As soon as possible the new player should seek to improve this equipment but do so wisely. See the article called Heavy Metal for a guide to what sort of equipment is most suitable and some advice on when to make the move. One way to get better equipment is to acquire the aid of some more experienced player, one with a kind heart and deep pockets. There are many experienced players that are happy to donate equipment to new players.