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| − | + | '''Missions''' provide players with a structure for [[exploration|exploring]] the world of Spiral Knights. There are three types of missions: Rank, Prestige, and Expansion. The vast and dynamic [[Clockworks]] is also accessible via the mission interface's Arcade button. Understanding [[Cradle]] via expeditions in arcade [[gate]]s as well as through missions is an important goal of Spiral HQ. | |
| − | '''Missions''' provide players with a structure for | + | |
| − | + | ==List== | |
| − | + | Each mission type has objectives. These objectives are used to categorize a mission with a subtype. The subtype of the mission is generally indicated by a symbol in the mission's start button, though this only includes Clockworks, Dialogue, and Supply. There are additional significant subtypes that do not have their own start button symbols. Subtypes include: | |
| − | + | *[[File:Interface-icon-PvE.png|25px|Clockworks Mission]] Clockworks: This is Player vs. Environment (PvE). The player must actively explore areas to complete the mission. | |
| − | + | *[[File:Interface-icon-Supply.png|25px|Supply Mission]] Supply: The player is asked to turn in one or more items. | |
| − | + | *[[File:Map-icon-conversation.png|25px|Dialogue Mission]] Dialogue: The player must listen to one or more NPCs. Exclusive to rank missions. | |
| − | + | *[[File:Map-icon-SpiralKnight.png|25px|link=Hall of Heroes]] Hall of Heroes: The player must have appropriate equipment to receive certification and progress. Exclusive to rank missions. | |
| − | + | *[[File:Icon-Mission-Danger Prestige.png|25px|Dangerous Prestige Mission]] Danger: A particularly hazardous clockworks mission. Exclusive to prestige missions. | |
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===Rank Missions=== | ===Rank Missions=== | ||
| − | Rank | + | ---- |
| + | [[File:Interface Button-Mission-Rank.png|right]] | ||
| + | {{main|List of rank missions}} | ||
| − | Rank | + | Rank mission progression unlocks after the player navigates the [[Crash Site]] and talks to [[Rhendon]] in the [[Rescue Camp]]. All rank missions can be repeated by the player (except the missions in 1-1 to 1-4), but [[:Category:Mission reward lists|rewards]] will not be received from rank missions after the first time. Recruit missions will automatically be marked as completed for players who crossed the chasm into Haven before {{release|2012-02-22}}. All item rewards are [[bound]] when earned via completing a mission. |
| − | [[ | + | Upon completion of a Rank mission, the Mission interfaces' progress bar at the top of the interface will fill by a fraction depending on how many missions are available within that rank. When filled (all missions within that rank are completed), the player's knight will rank up and more missions will become available. Important rank-up intervals involve [[Hall of Heroes]] certification. There are ten [[Player Rank|ranks]], of which most are divided into two sub-ranks (with the exceptions of ranks 4 and 7, which are divided into three, and rank 9, which is divided into four). All missions from one sub-rank must be completed before missions of the next sub-rank become available, though they do not always have to be completed "in order" (from left to right) within the rank. |
| + | The player's rank is displayed as a title in the Missions Interface's progress bar and in the [[inspect|inspect window]]. | ||
| + | {{clear}} | ||
===Prestige Missions=== | ===Prestige Missions=== | ||
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| + | [[File:Interface Button-Mission-Prestige.png|right]] | ||
| + | {{main|List of prestige missions}} | ||
| − | + | ====Daily==== | |
| − | + | Daily prestige missions reward an amount of {{prestige|16px}}, based on the player's rank and the variant of the mission that day. | |
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| − | + | Daily prestige missions are part of a daily [[Prestige Mission/rotation|Prestige Mission Rotation]]. Because of the way these missions cycle (clockworks missions on a 6-day cycle, supply missions on a 9-day cycle and danger missions on a 4-day cycle), under normal conditions at Rank 10, there is a 36-day cycle for unique combinations of clockworks and supply missions. A total of 14,760 prestige can be gained over a 36-day period, of which 6,480 is from danger missions, 5,040 from supply missions and 3,240 from clockworks missions. | |
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| − | + | Daily prestige missions can be split into three subcategories: '''Clockworks Missions''', '''Danger Missions''', and '''Supply Missions'''. One of each type may completed every day, one "day" being from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone. | |
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| − | + | *Regular clockwork missions feature a [[monster|monster family]]. They always contain two combat floors with [[:Category:geography|areas]] heavily associated with the relevant monster family as the final floor. These prestige missions can be hosted by players ranked 3-1 or higher. | |
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| − | + | *Danger missions are especially hazardous clockwork missions that contain four floors, two of which are combat floors. The first floor is a special lobby and the final floor is always a [[Treasure Floor]]. The combat floors typically feature areas exclusive to that mission. Note that the player cannot invite others after the first combat floor because the party locks. These prestige missions can be hosted by players ranked 4-1 or higher. | |
| − | + | *Supply missions request certain items. Once the player has the necessary items, the Start button for the mission unlocks and the mission can be completed immediately without any requirement to actually visit an NPC. There are four main supply missions, each with 2 or more variants. More mission variants become available as the player rises through the ranks. They are otherwise replaced by a different supply mission in the rotation. | |
| − | + | ====Event==== | |
| + | {{main|List of prestige missions#Event}} | ||
| + | Event prestige missions are only available during a specific [[event]]. They reward an amount of prestige, an event-related [[token]], or no tokens, depending on the mission. Some of them can be repeated as desired, while others can not. As a rule of thumb, if the mission does not have item rewards, it can be repeated. This is because certain special items are exclusively obtained via gameplay during the mission and/or in special areas in the [[arcade]] that only show up during the event, and several of these special items are often required to craft desired items at the [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]]. Certain tokens are traded to special NPCs who visit the corner of the fountain in the [[Town Square|Haven Town Square]] during events. | ||
| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | ===Expansion Missions=== | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[File:Interface Button-Mission-Expansion.png|right]] | ||
| + | {{main|List of expansion missions}} | ||
| − | + | Expansion Missions are missions that can be unlocked with purchase. Purchasing an expansion unlocks a pack of the same mission objectives available in all three tiers, with each tier variation offering tier-related rewards. These are unique rewards which, like rank missions, can only be obtained the first time the mission is completed. Expansions can be played as often as desired once unlocked. Currently, there is only one - {{mission|Operation Crimson Hammer}}. | |
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| + | ===Arcade=== | ||
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| + | [[File:Interface Button-Mission-Arcade.png|right]] | ||
| + | Arcade expeditions involve exploring the clockworks without specific objectives via gates. The mission interface provides players with the convenience of creating and joining parties in the clockworks. Start at the [[Arcade|Haven Arcade]] or a [[subtown]] and explore the vast possibilities within Cradle. Rare [[scenario room]]s and [[Danger Room|dangerous areas]] are often randomly encountered in the arcade, something that doesn't occur with missions, where such phenomenon are never randomized - instead, special areas are specifically located for players to reach and observe. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | Most missions offer rewards that are guaranteed with completion in addition to loot acquired during the mission itself. Most mission rewards are only obtained once, when the mission is completed for the first time. Players are qualified to receive rewards if they start in the lobby, complete objectives, and return to Haven via elevator. Mission rewards often consist of items that the player needs many of. Not to worry, there are many other ways to acquire most mission rewards. In fact, only expansion mission reward items are exclusively obtained via the expansion's completion. | ||
| − | + | Missions range from simple tasks such as speaking with an [[NPC]] to going on a major expedition within the Clockworks. One of the key features of missions is that everything is managed within the mission interface. Players can immediately jump into action. | |
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| − | == | + | There are several out-of-game references regarding missions. For example, Mission 1-1, "Should You Choose to Accept" alludes to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:Impossible Mission:Impossible], while Mission 4-3, "Elemental My Dear", alludes to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes Sherlock Holmes]. |
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| + | ===History=== | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-02-22}}: Missions introduced - previously, players explored exclusively via gates | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-02-29}}: First expansion mission added | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-03-07}}: More rank missions up to Vanguard added | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-04-18}}: The [[prize wheel]] spins for missions as well as arcade expeditions. | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-05-09}}: Pre-Haven missions and areas improved | ||
| + | *{{release|2012-06-28}}: First dangerous prestige mission added | ||
| + | *{{release|2013-07-30}}: Several rank missions involving [[Battle Sprite]]s added, [[difficulty]] can be adjusted via mission interface, removal of [[energy#history|mist energy]] mechanic | ||
| + | *{{release|2014-05-21}}: Several existing rank missions changed to involve [[The Artifact]] | ||
| + | *{{release|2015-02-18}}: Several rank 10-1 missions added | ||
| + | *{{release|2015-05-13}}: Several rank 10-2 missions added | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths=250px perrow=3> | <gallery widths=250px perrow=3> | ||
| − | + | File:Readyroom.png | The Ready Room. | |
| − | + | File:Library.png | A library in an undead place. | |
| − | + | File:Graveyard.png | The Soldier's Graveyard. | |
| − | + | File:Defense.JPG | Part of Operation Crimson Hammer. | |
| − | + | File:Screenshot-Arcade 5.png|Explore the bast clockworks via arcade gates. | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == | + | ==See Also== |
| − | + | {{mission see also}} | |
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Missions|*]] | [[Category:Missions|*]] | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 12 August 2015
Missions provide players with a structure for exploring the world of Spiral Knights. There are three types of missions: Rank, Prestige, and Expansion. The vast and dynamic Clockworks is also accessible via the mission interface's Arcade button. Understanding Cradle via expeditions in arcade gates as well as through missions is an important goal of Spiral HQ.
Contents
List
Each mission type has objectives. These objectives are used to categorize a mission with a subtype. The subtype of the mission is generally indicated by a symbol in the mission's start button, though this only includes Clockworks, Dialogue, and Supply. There are additional significant subtypes that do not have their own start button symbols. Subtypes include:
Clockworks: This is Player vs. Environment (PvE). The player must actively explore areas to complete the mission.
Supply: The player is asked to turn in one or more items.
Dialogue: The player must listen to one or more NPCs. Exclusive to rank missions.
Hall of Heroes: The player must have appropriate equipment to receive certification and progress. Exclusive to rank missions.
Danger: A particularly hazardous clockworks mission. Exclusive to prestige missions.
Rank Missions
Rank mission progression unlocks after the player navigates the Crash Site and talks to Rhendon in the Rescue Camp. All rank missions can be repeated by the player (except the missions in 1-1 to 1-4), but rewards will not be received from rank missions after the first time. Recruit missions will automatically be marked as completed for players who crossed the chasm into Haven before release 2012-02-22. All item rewards are bound when earned via completing a mission.
Upon completion of a Rank mission, the Mission interfaces' progress bar at the top of the interface will fill by a fraction depending on how many missions are available within that rank. When filled (all missions within that rank are completed), the player's knight will rank up and more missions will become available. Important rank-up intervals involve Hall of Heroes certification. There are ten ranks, of which most are divided into two sub-ranks (with the exceptions of ranks 4 and 7, which are divided into three, and rank 9, which is divided into four). All missions from one sub-rank must be completed before missions of the next sub-rank become available, though they do not always have to be completed "in order" (from left to right) within the rank.
The player's rank is displayed as a title in the Missions Interface's progress bar and in the inspect window.
Prestige Missions
Daily
Daily prestige missions reward an amount of 
Prestige, based on the player's rank and the variant of the mission that day.
Daily prestige missions are part of a daily Prestige Mission Rotation. Because of the way these missions cycle (clockworks missions on a 6-day cycle, supply missions on a 9-day cycle and danger missions on a 4-day cycle), under normal conditions at Rank 10, there is a 36-day cycle for unique combinations of clockworks and supply missions. A total of 14,760 prestige can be gained over a 36-day period, of which 6,480 is from danger missions, 5,040 from supply missions and 3,240 from clockworks missions.
Daily prestige missions can be split into three subcategories: Clockworks Missions, Danger Missions, and Supply Missions. One of each type may completed every day, one "day" being from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone.
- Regular clockwork missions feature a monster family. They always contain two combat floors with areas heavily associated with the relevant monster family as the final floor. These prestige missions can be hosted by players ranked 3-1 or higher.
- Danger missions are especially hazardous clockwork missions that contain four floors, two of which are combat floors. The first floor is a special lobby and the final floor is always a Treasure Floor. The combat floors typically feature areas exclusive to that mission. Note that the player cannot invite others after the first combat floor because the party locks. These prestige missions can be hosted by players ranked 4-1 or higher.
- Supply missions request certain items. Once the player has the necessary items, the Start button for the mission unlocks and the mission can be completed immediately without any requirement to actually visit an NPC. There are four main supply missions, each with 2 or more variants. More mission variants become available as the player rises through the ranks. They are otherwise replaced by a different supply mission in the rotation.
Event
Event prestige missions are only available during a specific event. They reward an amount of prestige, an event-related token, or no tokens, depending on the mission. Some of them can be repeated as desired, while others can not. As a rule of thumb, if the mission does not have item rewards, it can be repeated. This is because certain special items are exclusively obtained via gameplay during the mission and/or in special areas in the arcade that only show up during the event, and several of these special items are often required to craft desired items at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine. Certain tokens are traded to special NPCs who visit the corner of the fountain in the Haven Town Square during events.
Expansion Missions
Expansion Missions are missions that can be unlocked with purchase. Purchasing an expansion unlocks a pack of the same mission objectives available in all three tiers, with each tier variation offering tier-related rewards. These are unique rewards which, like rank missions, can only be obtained the first time the mission is completed. Expansions can be played as often as desired once unlocked. Currently, there is only one - Expansion Mission: Operation Crimson Hammer.
Arcade
Arcade expeditions involve exploring the clockworks without specific objectives via gates. The mission interface provides players with the convenience of creating and joining parties in the clockworks. Start at the Haven Arcade or a subtown and explore the vast possibilities within Cradle. Rare scenario rooms and dangerous areas are often randomly encountered in the arcade, something that doesn't occur with missions, where such phenomenon are never randomized - instead, special areas are specifically located for players to reach and observe.
Notes
Most missions offer rewards that are guaranteed with completion in addition to loot acquired during the mission itself. Most mission rewards are only obtained once, when the mission is completed for the first time. Players are qualified to receive rewards if they start in the lobby, complete objectives, and return to Haven via elevator. Mission rewards often consist of items that the player needs many of. Not to worry, there are many other ways to acquire most mission rewards. In fact, only expansion mission reward items are exclusively obtained via the expansion's completion.
Missions range from simple tasks such as speaking with an NPC to going on a major expedition within the Clockworks. One of the key features of missions is that everything is managed within the mission interface. Players can immediately jump into action.
There are several out-of-game references regarding missions. For example, Mission 1-1, "Should You Choose to Accept" alludes to Mission:Impossible, while Mission 4-3, "Elemental My Dear", alludes to Sherlock Holmes.
History
- release 2012-02-22: Missions introduced - previously, players explored exclusively via gates
- release 2012-02-29: First expansion mission added
- release 2012-03-07: More rank missions up to Vanguard added
- release 2012-04-18: The prize wheel spins for missions as well as arcade expeditions.
- release 2012-05-09: Pre-Haven missions and areas improved
- release 2012-06-28: First dangerous prestige mission added
- release 2013-07-30: Several rank missions involving Battle Sprites added, difficulty can be adjusted via mission interface, removal of mist energy mechanic
- release 2014-05-21: Several existing rank missions changed to involve The Artifact
- release 2015-02-18: Several rank 10-1 missions added
- release 2015-05-13: Several rank 10-2 missions added
Gallery
The Ready Room.
A library in an undead place.
The Soldier's Graveyard.
Part of Operation Crimson Hammer.
Explore the bast clockworks via arcade gates.
