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[[Image:Icon-Crowns.png|right|100px|thumb|The icon used for crowns.]]
 
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A '''crown''' is the basic unit of money used throughout [[Cradle]]. Crowns can be obtained during adventuring (drops), as rewards for winning PVP matches, and via trading or selling. The number of crowns a knight has is displayed on the upper right side of the HUD, just under the [[minimap]].
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A '''crown''' is the basic unit of money used throughout [[Cradle]]. Crowns can be obtained during adventuring (drops), as rewards for winning PVP matches, and via trading or selling. Crowns are collected simply by walking over or near them. The number of crowns a knight has is displayed on the bottom left side of the HUD when the [[arsenal]] is open.
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"Crown" is typically shortened to "cr".
  
 
== Uses of Crowns ==
 
== Uses of Crowns ==
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[[image:Crowns-HUD.png|thumb|right|The amount of current crowns is shown under the area minimap.]]
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[[image:Crowns-HUD_new.png|thumb|right|The amount of current crowns is shown under the arsenal window.]]
 
Crowns are used to make purchases and pay for services.
 
Crowns are used to make purchases and pay for services.
  
 
Used for '''purchasing''':
 
Used for '''purchasing''':
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* items and recipes from [[vendor]]s, the [[Auction House]], or other players;
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* Items and recipes from [[vendor]]s, the [[Auction House]], or other players;
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* [[crystal energy]] (CE) using the [[Energy Depot]]; or
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* [[Energy]] using the [[Energy Depot]];
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** used for trading for CE via the Energy Depot.
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To pay '''fees''' for:
 
To pay '''fees''' for:
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* taking the [[Gate|elevator]] directly to a [[subtown]] (if not previously cleared);
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* Entering PVP competitions in [[King Krogmo's Coliseum]];  
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* entering PVP competitions in the [[Krogmo Coliseum]];  
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* Listing an item in the Auction House;
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* listing an item in the Auction House;
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* [[Crafting]] items with [[Alchemy machine]]s;
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* [[crafting]] items with [[Alchemy Machines]];
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* Obtaining [[unique variant]]s from [[Punch]]; and
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* obtaining [[unique variant]]s from [[Punch]]; and
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* Sending in-game mail (Uplink messages) to other players.
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* sending in-game mail (Uplink messages) to other players.
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* Selling energy via the Energy Depot
 
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== Finding Crowns ==
 
== Finding Crowns ==
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Crowns can be found scattered throughout the Clockworks, either loose or hidden inside [[treasure boxes]] or [[monsters]]. Knights can collect crowns by walking over or near them. If there is more than one knight in a party, every knight will receive the same number of crowns collected.
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Crowns can be found scattered throughout the [[Clockworks]], either loose, hidden inside [[treasure boxes]], dropped from [[monsters]], [[Exploration#Grass|certain destructible objects]], or the [[prize wheel]]. Every knight has to pick up their own loot, so make sure you don't miss any.
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'''''Note:''' Crowns will despawn in 120 seconds if not picked up.''
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There are five different denominations of crowns:
 
There are five different denominations of crowns:
  
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{{SKWindow
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{{Table/Capsules_Entry|[[Image:crown_copper.png]]|Copper Crown|A copper crown will grant 1 crown to each member of the party.}}
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{{Table/Capsules_Entry|[[Image:crown_copper-silver.png]]|Copper-Silver Crown|A copper-silver crown will grant 5 crowns to each member of the party.}}
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{{Table/Capsules_Entry|[[Image:crown_silver.png]]|Silver Crown|A silver crown will grant 10 crowns to each member of the party.}}
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{{Table/Capsules_Entry|[[Image:crown_silver-gold.png]]|Silver-Gold Crown|A silver-gold crown will grant 25 crowns to each member of the party.}}
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{{SKCell
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{{Table/Capsules_Entry|[[Image:crown_gold.png]]|Gold Crown|A gold crown will grant 50 crowns to each member of the party.}}
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|'''Copper'''|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|'''Copper-Silver'''|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|'''Silver'''|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|'''Silver-Gold'''|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|'''Gold'''|2=center}}
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{{SKNewRow}}
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{{SKCell
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|[[File:Consumable_Copper_Crown_icon.png|60px|center]]}}{{SKCell
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|[[File:Consumable_Copper-Silver_Crown_icon.png|65px|center]]}}{{SKCell
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|[[File:Consumable Silver Crown icon.png|70px|center]]}}{{SKCell
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|[[File:Consumable Silver-Gold Crown icon.png|75px|center]]}}{{SKCell
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|[[File:Consumable Gold Crown icon.png|80px|center]]}}
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{{SKNewRow}}
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{{SKCell
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|1 crown|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|5 crowns|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|10 crowns|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|25 crowns|2=center}}{{SKCell
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|50 crowns|2=center}}
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}}
  
 
== Earning Crowns ==
 
== Earning Crowns ==
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As crowns are passed from player to player, converted into energy or used for fees as part of the Spiral Knights economy, players can earn crowns through a number of methods.  
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As crowns are passed from player to player or used for fees as part of the Spiral Knights economy, players can earn crowns through a number of methods.  
  
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=== Selling and Trading ===
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*Crowns can be earned from selling goods such as unbound [[items]] and [[energy]]. Items from a knight's arsenal can be sold at the [[Auction House]], to [[vendors]] or traded directly with other players.
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Crowns can be earned from selling goods such as unbound [[items]] and [[crystal energy]]. Items from a knight's arsenal can be sold at the [[Auction House]], to [[vendors]] or traded directly with other players.
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Energy can be traded in lots of 100CE via the Energy Depot for a fee, or traded directly with other knights.
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*Energy can be sold in lots of 100 energy via the [[Energy Depot]] for crowns.  
  
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Knights can also earns crowns for the [[minerals]] they collect during their adventures through the Clockworks. The Birdsong Mining Company is willing to pay knights for minerals deposited into [[gates#Dormant Gates|dormant gates]], thereby contributing to the creation of new gates. This results in a small payout of crowns, usually two to three crowns per mineral, although the range is anywhere from 0cr (for gates with a surplus of that mineral) to 5cr (for new gates).
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== Historical Notes ==
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* The fee for taking an elevator directly to a [[subtown]] (if not previously cleared) was removed on {{release|2013-07-30}}.
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* As of {{release|2013-07-30}}, loot is no longer shared among every knight in the party. However, [[mineral|minerals]] are still shared among party members.
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* The UI change moved the crown counter from under the minimap to its current position.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Energy]] - the second type of currency used in Spiral Knights.
 
* [[Energy]] - the second type of currency used in Spiral Knights.
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* [[Merchant Guide]]
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* [[Crafting]]
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* [[Auction House]]
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* [[Exploration]]
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[[Category:Terminology]]
 
[[Category:Terminology]]

Latest revision as of 19:39, 6 August 2020

The icon used for crowns.

A crown is the basic unit of money used throughout Cradle. Crowns can be obtained during adventuring (drops), as rewards for winning PVP matches, and via trading or selling. Crowns are collected simply by walking over or near them. The number of crowns a knight has is displayed on the bottom left side of the HUD when the arsenal is open.

"Crown" is typically shortened to "cr".

Uses of Crowns

The amount of current crowns is shown under the arsenal window.

Crowns are used to make purchases and pay for services.

Used for purchasing:

To pay fees for:


Finding Crowns

Crowns can be found scattered throughout the Clockworks, either loose, hidden inside treasure boxes, dropped from monsters, certain destructible objects, or the prize wheel. Every knight has to pick up their own loot, so make sure you don't miss any.

There are five different denominations of crowns:

Value
Copper Copper-Silver Silver Silver-Gold Gold
Consumable Copper Crown icon.png
Consumable Copper-Silver Crown icon.png
Consumable Silver Crown icon.png
Consumable Silver-Gold Crown icon.png
Consumable Gold Crown icon.png
1 crown 5 crowns 10 crowns 25 crowns 50 crowns

Earning Crowns

As crowns are passed from player to player or used for fees as part of the Spiral Knights economy, players can earn crowns through a number of methods.

  • Crowns can be earned from selling goods such as unbound items and energy. Items from a knight's arsenal can be sold at the Auction House, to vendors or traded directly with other players.
  • Energy can be sold in lots of 100 energy via the Energy Depot for crowns.

Historical Notes

  • The fee for taking an elevator directly to a subtown (if not previously cleared) was removed on release 2013-07-30.
  • As of release 2013-07-30, loot is no longer shared among every knight in the party. However, minerals are still shared among party members.
  • The UI change moved the crown counter from under the minimap to its current position.

See Also

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