ELIN: 7 Best Beginner Tips

Summary

In this video, Jonathan shares seven essential beginner tips for mastering *Elen Eternal League of Nepia*. He covers key topics such as building a house, staying fed, crafting weapons, and making money. Jonathan also explains how to navigate towns and identify items, as well as offering hotkey tips to streamline gameplay. The guide emphasizes practicality, offering viewers actionable advice to enhance their early game experience and progress efficiently. Whether you're a newbie or need a refresher, these tips provide invaluable insights to help you thrive in the world of Elen.

Takeaways

• 😀 Build a house by creating a corner first, then placing walls. Make it L-shaped to separate crafting stations from beds and reduce misclicks.
• 😀 Keep an eye on your hunger using the status indicator. Early game food sources include berries, mushrooms, and apples, but don’t hoard too much as they spoil.
• 😀 Use the cooler from Fyama to keep food fresh longer, especially during exploration. Complete her quest to receive the cooler as a reward.
• 😀 Crafting early weapons is essential for exploring. Start with a carpenter’s bench to create basic melee weapons. Pay attention to material stats for better quality items.
• 😀 Use guards in towns to help you find key locations like blacksmiths, innkeepers, and quest boards. This saves time when you’re unfamiliar with the area.
• 😀 Items can be identified by visiting the Mage NPC or by learning the Appraisal skill through Platinum coins. You can earn coins by completing quests.
• 😀 You can make money by crafting a shipping container to sell extra items daily. Dungeon diving for loot like spell books, wands, and potions is also a profitable method.
• 😀 Taxes must be paid in towns. The closest mayor’s office is in Mycelia. Carry enough food to get there, and use the invoice to pay taxes directly.
• 😀 Use hotkeys to streamline gameplay: Tab for your backpack, R for rotating items, F5 to sleep on a makeshift bed, and Shift + Left Click to attack friendly NPCs.
• 😀 Save time and effort with the Fast Deposit button next to your backpack, automatically sending items to the appropriate storage boxes.
• 😀 Learn about auto-combat modes from the *Elen Wiki* to enhance your combat strategy. Adjust your settings under Character Select > Strategy for a more automated experience.

Q & A

What is the best way to build a house in Elen?

To build a house in Elen, start by making a corner and placing the left wall. Although it may not appear to change immediately, you'll know you've done it right when a log corner piece is added. It's recommended to build a large, L-shaped structure to separate crafting stations and chests from beds, minimizing misclicks. If you’re having trouble finding leaves, look for weeds and avoid using your energy on gathering flowers or vines.

How do I keep myself fed in Elen?

To keep yourself fed in Elen, watch for the hunger indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Early on, you can find food like berries, apples, and mushrooms, but be careful not to hoard them as they can rot. When you’re stronger, hunt wildlife for meat and collect eggs from nests. Additionally, you can get a cooler from the NPC Fyama to keep food fresh for longer.

How can I get a cooler to preserve food in Elen?

You can receive a cooler as a reward from the NPC Fyama by completing a quest to find a puppy in the Puppy Cave to the northwest of your base. After you ensure the puppy survives, return to Fyama for your cooler, which helps keep food fresh longer. You can either carry it with you or leave it at your base.

What is the first weapon crafting method in Elen?

The first weapon crafting method involves making a workbench and then a carpenter's bench. By combining string, two sticks, and two wood, you can craft a random melee weapon. Pay attention to the hardness stat of the materials used, as it affects the quality of the final weapon.

How do auto-combat modes work in Elen?

Auto-combat modes in Elen allow you to streamline combat by automatically selecting actions for your character. To set up auto-combat, go to 'Character Select Strategy' and choose your preferred mode from the drop-down menu. For more details on the auto-combat system, check the Elen wiki.

How do I use guards to navigate the town in Elen?

Guards in Elen can help you find important locations within town. If you're unsure where something is, speak to a guard and select the option 'Where is?' to have the guard automatically guide you to the location, such as the blacksmith, innkeeper, or quest board.

How can I identify items in Elen?

Items in Elen can be identified either manually or by paying the Mage NPC to identify them. The Mage is located in the Tinker Camp northeast of your base. Alternatively, you can learn the 'Appraisal' skill from the trainer in the same camp, which will automatically identify items over time.

How can I earn money in Elen?

To earn money early in Elen, complete a quest from the Inspector to create a shipping container. Once placed, the container will automatically sell any items you place inside, including extra items and garbage. Another effective way to make money is by going dungeon delving and selling excess spell books, wands, and potions.

How do I pay taxes in Elen?

Taxes in Elen can be paid at major town mayor offices, with the closest one being in Mycelia, southeast of your base. To pay taxes, simply walk along the road carrying about two days' worth of food, and once you reach the mayor’s office, you can drag the invoice into the payment slot or right-click to open the deposit window.

What are some useful hotkeys in Elen?

Some useful hotkeys in Elen include: Press 'Tab' to open and close your backpack, 'R' to rotate items when placing them, 'F5' to use a makeshift bed to sleep and recover stamina, and the fast deposit button to quickly deposit items into storage boxes. To switch between hotbars, press the left 'Ctrl' button.