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| style=width:80px|[[Video game developer|Developer]]:

| [[Gravity Corporation]]

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|[[Video game publisher|Publisher]]:

| Gravity Corporation

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|Release date:

| [[August 31]], [[2002]]

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|[[Computer and video game genres|Genre]]:

| [[MMORPG]]

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|Game modes:

| [[Multiplayer]]

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|[[ESRB]]/[[ELSPA]] rating:

| Teen

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| [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]

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|Media:

| [[Download]]/[[Compact Disc|CD]]

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|System requirements:

| [[Intel Pentium]] 500MHz equiv. [[Central processing unit|CPU]], 128MB [[Random Access Memory|RAM]], [[Internet]] access, [[DirectX]] 8, 8MB [[graphics card]], [[sound card]], 700MB [[hard drive]] space

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|Input:

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'''''Ragnarok Online''''' ('''RO''') is an [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG]] created by [[Gravity Corporation]] of [[South Korea]]. Much of the background of the game is based on the [[manhwa]] ''[[Ragnarok (manhwa)|Ragnarok]]'' by [[Lee Myung-Jin]]. An [[anime]] was created called [[Ragnarok The Animation]] which is based on the game.

I can donate my liver, I only need one.

==Different Versions==

Currently, there are official versions of the game in [[Korean language|Korean]] (often known as ''kRO''), [[Japanese language|Japanese]] (''jRO''), [[English language|English]] (''International RO'', or ''iRO'') [[Thai language|Thai]] (''tRO''), [[Chinese language|Chinese]] (''cRO''), [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] (''idRO''), [[Filipino language|Filipino]] (''pRO'')(May-June 2003), [[Brazilian Portuguese]] (''bRO'') and [[Bahasa Melayu]]. There is also a version for players in [[India]] (''RO India'')(July 2004), [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Austria]], [[Turkey]] and [[Switzerland]] (better known as ''European RO'' or ''EuRO'')(2004). An [[Oceania|Oceanic]] version known as ''Oceania Ragnarok Online (oRO)'' is now fully released and went [[Pay to Play|pay-to-play]] at the start of [[December 2004]], finishing the [[Development stage|beta stage]].

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Most of the other versions of RO are operated by a different online entertainment company which obtained a license from [[Gravity Corporation]] in South Korea. Below are some of the different companies running licensed and official Ragnarok Online servers:

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*''[[Gravity Corporation]]'' - Gravity Corporation serves Korea only with kRO.

*''[[Gravity Interactive, LLC.]]'' - Gravity Interactive operates iRO and serves North America and any other area not covered by the other companies with iRO.

*''[[GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.]]'' - GungHo serves Japan with jRO.

*''[[Asiasoft International Co. Ltd.]]'' - Asiasoft serves Thailand with tRO.

*''[[Game Flier International Corporation]]'' - Game Flier serves Hong Kong, Taiwan (Republic of China), People's Republic of China, Singapore, and Malaysia with cRO (Chinese Ragnarok Online).

*''[[LevelUp! Games]]'' - Serves Philippines, Brazil, and India.

*''[[OngameNet.Pty. Limited]]'' - OngameNet serves Australia and New Zealand.

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''Ragnarok'' is continually being revised and revamped, having new features added periodically. Most official licensed versions are now [[Pay to Play|pay-to-play]]. There are many free private servers all over the world, but these servers are generally illegal and not tolerated by [[Gravity Corporation]] or any of the independent hosting companies outside of South Korea.

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An offline spinoff, [[Ragnarok Battle Offline]] (known by some as ''RBO''), was created for Windows by [http://www13.plala.or.jp/french/ French-Bread].

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Both "Ragnarok" and "Ragnarök" forms are used by the game's creators and its licensors, with no real consensus.

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According [http://www.mmogchart.com/Analysis.html MMOGCHART.com] has currently 17 million playing Ragnarok Online in worldwide. The game is known to be the second biggest MMORPG in [[South Korea]], behind only [[Lineage (computer game)|Lineage]] (the most played MMORPG of the world).

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==Basics==

The [[MMORPG]] is loosely based upon the Manhwa, being set in the world of Rune-Midgard. For the most part, there is no story to the game, but there are small side-quests or events set up by the administrators of the game sporadically to add depth and maintain interest.

"''You'' were the one, weren't you?"

The game's tutorial does mention that there is a war between man and monsters, an accurate observation given the fact that experience is given to the player when they kill monsters. However, warring is not limited to man v. monster combat, as ingame guilds can fight against each other in the '''War of Emperium''', a battle between several [[guild]]s for [[castle]]s in town, which give them access to [[dungeon]]s and [[treasure]]s that are not accessible to people who are not in the residing guild.

"I don't know what you mean sir!"

The currency of the game is '''Zeny''', which may be obtained by the selling of items recovered from defeating monsters. The economy in Ragnarok Online is driven heavily by rare items that are not sold in stores and there is a very large difference in wealth between players, for the most part.

"'''Don't be bothered''', I'm just being silly"

:1.000 Zeny = 1 k

:1.000.000 Zeny = 1 m = 1 kk

:1.000.000.000 Zeny = 1 b (found only in a few areas, but especially notorious in Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippine RO)

"Oh well, then"

There are eight equipment slots. Three for headgear (top, middle, bottom), one for a shield, one for a weapon, one for body armor, one for footgear, one for a cloak, and two for accessories. (Note: The type of headgear you wear actually appears on your head, and the weapon you choose actually appears in your hand.)

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[[Image:zhenbolt.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Two [[monk]]s in a battle with [[demon]]s and [[zombie]]s.]]

Each character has an HP bar, and an SP bar. Hit Points (HP) tell you how healthy you are. If you have 0, you have died (which causes a loss of 1% experience for any characters other than Novices if you are not in a town). Skill Points (SP) are needed to use many job-related skills. If you have 0 SP remaining, you cannot use any skills that require SP. Both HP and SP regenerate on their own, while the character is not walking. It regenerates at twice the speed if the character is sitting down. The regeneration speed of HP and SP depends on the Vitality and Intelligence attributes, respectively.

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The game is very open-ended: After completing novice training, one is free to roam the world at their leisure, with the only restictions being the ferocity of the monsters in a given area. Low levelled players generally have to stay close to towns or else the enemies will be too powerful for them to handle.

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Also, the character is given complete control over their [[#Stats|Stats]] (Strength, Agility, Vitality, Intelligence, Dexterity, and Luck) and Skills (class-based) to create the type of character they want to play.

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==Cities==

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The sound of the wind in the trees makes me think of these.

The sun is shining outside, but rain is coming. I can feel it in the air.

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This feels like there could be a change for everyone.

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There are several major cities in the world of Rune-Midgard, the world of Ragnarok Online. Players are allowed to visit any of them at any time, or any of the many places in between.

"You have been tried by twelve good men and true, not of your peers but as high above you as heaven is of hell, and they have said you are guilty you bastard.

Time will pass and seasons will come and go. Spring with its wavin’ green grass and heaps of sweet-smellin’ flowers on every hill and in every dale. Then sultry Summer, with her shimmerin’ heat-waves on the baked horizon. And Fall, with her yeller harvest moon and the hills growin’ brown and golden under a sinkin’ sun. And finally Winter, with its bitin’, whinin’ wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow.

; Prontera : The capital city of Rune-Midgard, located right in the middle of the world. It's the center of commerce for most servers, as well as the home to the acolyte classes. Prontera also houses the only official church in the game, and is the place to go to get married.

But you won’t be here to see any of ‘em; not by a damn sight, because it’s the order of this court that you be took to the nearest tree and hanged by the neck til you’re dead, dead, dead, you olive-colored son of a billy goat."

; Izlude : Satellite of Prontera. Izlude is the official home of the swordsmen. Izlude's port is also the only place by which one can reach Byalan Island.

-- [[Roy Bean]]

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Put this angel's dream in your pipe and smoke it 'til it turns green. (Stud Poker)

Why is it so important that you contact the authorities of Earth?"

; Geffen : Located northwest of Prontera. Home of the Mage Academy, where novices may become mages. The Geffen Tower, located in the middle of the city, has an extensive dungeon. The Wizard and Blacksmith guilds are also be found here.

"Because of death. Because all you of Earth idiots are idiots"

; Payon : A city nestled in the forests which also bear the same name. This city is reminiscent of [[Culture of Korea|ancient Korean culture]], and is where one becomes an archer. It's located southeast of Prontera, and also has a dungeon found to its north.

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"Do, or do not. There is no try." -- [[Yoda]]

; Alberta : A port city to the south of Payon, and home of the merchants. Alberta's port is the only access without teleport to the sunken ship, the Turtle Island, Amatsu, and Kunlun.

"I don't avoid the company of women, Mandrake. I just don't give them my fluids." -- [[Gen. Jack T. Ripper]] from [[Dr. Strangelove, or How I Quit Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb]]

; morroc : A city in the desert south of Prontera. Novices can become thieves in the pyramid just northwest of Morroc and assassins in the desert to the east of Morroc

"Roses are grey, violets are grey, everything is grey, becuse I`m dead and colour blind." -- Male Undead Quote from [[World of Warcraft]]

; Al de Baran : Due north of Prontera, with its large clock tower, which serves as a dungeon. Al de Baran is also the only way to reach Lutie (via Santa Claus). The Alchemist guild can be found here.

"Its not the fall that kills you, its the sudden stop at the end."

; Lutie : Also known as [[Christmas]] Town, is the home of [[Santa Claus]] and the toy factory dungeon.

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; Comodo : Gambling capital of the Southwest, is a cross between [[Hawaii]] and [[Las Vegas]]. Fireworks can be seen in the sky at all times, and the night is eternal in the city. Comodo's main attraction is its non-functional casino, and decent leveling spots nearby. The Bard and Dancer guild can be found here. Added to iRO in [[August 2003]]

"Let us endeavor so to live [that] when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." -- [[Mark Twain]], Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar

; Juno : A large city north of Al de Baran. The Sage guild can be found here. Added to iRO in [[May 2004]].

"If there's nothing wrong with me, there must be [[something]] wrong with the [[universe]]." -- [[Beverly Crusher]] from [[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]

; Amatsu : Styled after [[History of Japan#Ancient/Classical Japan|Ancient Japan]]. The pink-white blossoms of the cherry ([[sakura]]) trees are always in bloom, and the architecture also resembles the period. One of the major draws is the Tatami Maze. Amatsu was the first of the "Global Project", in which new cities with themes based on countries with licensed RO servers were (and still are) added in rapid succession. Amatsu was added to iRO in [[September 2004]].

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; Kunlun : Designed in [[History of Taiwan#Ancient history|Ancient Taiwanese]] style. In [[October 2004]], Kunlun became the second city in the Global Project to be added to iRO.

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; Umbala : A lost village, located to the north of Comodo. Home of the self-denominated Utan tribe. Umbala was the third city of the Global Project. It was added to iRO in [[November 2004]].

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read." -- [[Groucho Marx]]

; Nifflheim : A city of the dead. There are many types of undead and demon monsters here, and may only be reached through Umbala. It was added to iRO in [[December 2004]].

Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder. [[Arnold Toynbee]]

; Louyang : Designed in [[History of China#Ancient history|Ancient Chinese]] style. It was added to iRO in [[March 2005]].

"Live long and die later"

; Ayothaya : Design after ancient Thailand. Featuring the atmosphere of former Thai capital in Ayutthaya period. It was added to iRO in [[April 2005]] , or the 19th of April

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; Einbroch : A city made from steel. It was added in [[May 2005]] to kRO.

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; Lighthalzen : A city of commerce. It was added in [[June 2005]] to kRO.

"It just goes to show that one person ''can'' make a difference, but most of the time, they probably shouldn't" -- [[Marge Simpson]]

==Game mechanics==

"You may have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain't never seen a Donkey fly!!" - Donkey (Shrek)

===Level and class===

Unlike most other RPGs, each character within Ragnarok has two different levels: Base Level (blvl) and Job Level (jlvl). This is denoted as "Base/Job". So, a character who is 5/1 would be Base Level 5, but Job Level 1.

"It's all fun until someone gets hurt. Then it's hilarious!" -- Billie Joe Armstrong

Base Level indicates personal growth. Through base levels, your [[#Stats|Stats]] grow- you become stronger, faster, or smarter, for example.

==And now for something completely different==

Job Level indicates your progression within your chosen profession. For example, you become a better Archer or Blacksmith. In game terms, that means you get more [[#Skills|Skills]] and bonus stat points.

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The maximum level for first and second classes in most versions of RO is 99/50. Advanced classes can reach 99/70 and the Super Novice class can reach 99/70.

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You begin the game as a 1/1 novice. Upon reaching Job 10, a novice can change job, and become stronger. There are six basic classes, also known as 1-1 classes:

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: '''Swordsmen''' deal with swords, spears, and excel in direct combat. Suggested stats: VIT or AGI, STR and DEX

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: '''Thieves''' hide and use sneaky tactics to defeat enemies. Suggested stats: AGI, STR and DEX

: '''Mages''' use their magic to destroy foes. Suggested stats: INT, DEX and VIT/AGI

: '''Archers''' excel in long-range bow attacks. Suggested stats: DEX, AGI and INT

: '''Merchants''' initially have poor battle skills, but instead deal with the NPCs and other players. Suggested stats: STR, DEX, VIT, (and LUK for '''Blacksmiths'''-to-be who plan to forge, and INT for '''Alchemists'''-to-be)

: '''Acolytes''' harness the power of God to aid themselves and others. Suggested stats: VIT, INT and DEX

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Note that the stats listed above are only loose guidelines. For example, an '''Acolyte''' planning to be a '''Monk''' (see below) would be better off with STR, AGI, and DEX than with INT. Also note that no class has a stat requirement; the stats you build are entirely up to you, though some choices are better than others.

Each class branches off into two different "Second classes", to make an effective selection of 12 different classes. There is one additional special class, the Super Novice (Which uses 1-1 Class skills), bringing the total to 13, not counting the advanced versions of each second class.

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: '''Knight''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Swordsman has mastery of the two-hand sword and one-hand spear. Has a skill which enables ability to rent and ride the Pecopeco.

: '''Assassin''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Thief uses katars or daggers in both hands. Can apply poison to attacks.

: '''Wizard''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Mage uses powerful magic of the elements: Fire, Ice, Lightning and Earth.

: '''Hunter''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Archer has mastery of the bow. Can use traps to kill or give enemies status ailments. Has a falcon to assist in battle.

: '''Blacksmith''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Merchant can make weapons. Has axe mastery and combat abilities relating to hammers and axes.

: '''Priest''' &ndash; The primary 2nd class of the Acolyte has powerful healing magic and exorcises the undead. Usually the foundation of a party.

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2-2 classes:

: '''Crusader''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd class of the Swordsman has skills with the two-hand spear and shield as well as healing and holy magic. Has a skill which enables ability to rent and ride the Grand Pecopeco.

: '''Rogue''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd class of the Thief uses bow and arrows or dagger and shield while sneaking around and/or stripping the enemies armor and weapons.

: '''Sage''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd class of the Mage can give temporary elemental enchantments to weapons or small areas. Also has a unique skill allowing the Sage to cast spells while walking.

: '''Bard''' and '''Dancer''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd classes of the Archer can sing and dance to support party members with various boosts. Male Archers can become Bards, while female Archers can become Dancers.

: '''Alchemist''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd class of the Merchant can make and throw healing and offensive potions.

: '''Monk''' &ndash; The alternate 2nd class of the Acolyte uses fists, attack combinations and a powerful one-shot kill ability.

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Recently, new additions have been added in the form of '''Advanced Second Class''' jobs were released in kRO, and soon to be released in iRO under the name of '''Transcendent Classes'''. These are NOT the 3rd class jobs. To achieve these classes you must reach 99/50 in your current second class form, then become reborn-that is turned once again into a Novice (actually, Novice High) with a level of 1/1. You level the same as before, except that you must choose the exact same class as before- Knights must become Swordsmen again- or else suffer major penalties. Your skills will have to be re-learned (which leaves room to correct previous errors), but any quest-based skills you earned will be returned to you immediately upon reaching the appropriate level. You will then find yourself going through the "High" first class jobs (Swordsman High, Archer High, etc.) and when you change into second class, you will be in the new advanced form. All advanced jobs can level up to 99/70, and have access to all the skills from the normal version of the class, as well as new, Advanced-only skills.

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: '''Lord Knight''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd Class of Swordsman High, with all the abilities of knights plus a few new abilities pertaining to swords and spears.

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: '''Assassin Cross''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd Class of Thief High, with all former abilities of assassin, in addition to more poisoning skills, advanced katar mastery, and additional attack skills.

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: '''High Wizard''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd class of the Mage High that uses even more powerful magic.

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: '''Sniper''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd class of the Archer High has further mastery of the bow. Traps become more effective, and the bond with the Falcon is much stronger.

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: '''Whitesmith/MasterSmith''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd class of the Merchant High can make weapons better than ever before. Has axe mastery and combat abilities relating to hammers and axes, and now can utilize these abilities better than ever. The name Mastersmith is used in the International version of Ragnarok Online.

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: '''High Priest''' &ndash; The primary Advanced 2nd class of the Acolyte High has powerful healing magic and exorcises the undead. Their new skills are powerful, and the extra skill points allows more variation for this skill-oriented class.

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: '''Paladin''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd class of the Swordsman High has skills with the spear and shield as well as healing and holy magic. Has a skill which enables ability to rent and ride the Grand Pecopeco, and is now a super tank.

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: '''Stalker''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd class of the Thief High uses bow and arrows or dagger and shield while sneaking around and stripping the enemies armor and weapons, and now can strip everything at once.

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: '''Professor/Scholar''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd class of the Mage High can give temporary elemental enchantments to weapons or small areas. Also has a unique skill allowing the Professor to cast spells while walking, as well as take over the soul of its enemy. The name Scholar is used in the International version of Ragnarok Online.

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: '''Clown/Minstrel''' and '''Gypsy''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd classes of the Archer High can sing and dance to support party members. Male Archers High can become Clowns, while female Archers High can become Gypsies. To the delight of many players, the name Minstrel is to be used in the International version of Ragnarok Online.

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: '''Creator/Biochemist''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd class of the Merchant High can make and throw more powerful types of healing and offensive potions, and now also has a created ally in the Homonculus. The name Biochemist is used in the internationale version of Ragnarok Online.

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: '''Champion''' &ndash; The alternate advanced 2nd class of the Acolyte High uses fists and builds on the Monk's powerful combo attacks.

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===Stats===

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In RO, there are six attributes that determine your stats:

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|Fate:

; Strength (STR) : increases physical attack damage and carrying capacity.

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; Agility (AGI) : increases flee (dodge) rate and attack speed.

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; Vitality (VIT) : decreases damage taken, increases maximum HP and the rate at which HP is regenerated while at rest.

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; Intelligence (INT) : increases magic damage, magic defense, max SP, and SP regeneration rate.

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; Dexterity (DEX) : increases hit rate, cast speed and increases minimum damage. It also increases damage dealt with bow and arrows.

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; Luck (LUK) : increases critical hit and perfect dodge probability.

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Due to the open-ended nature of the game, one can "build" their character any way they choose. However, due to the low number of overall stat points (and the cost increases that arise with higher stats), it is generally advised to excel in a few stats rather than indulge in them all. The maximum stat is 99 without item or job bonuses, and only two stats can be raised to 99 (as well as nine other stat points which one can gain during character creation) before the stat points are exhausted.

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Most classes pick one or two "main" stats, and raise those two above all else. An offensive stat and a defensive stat often create a potent combination that allows the character to succeed.

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===Skills===

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Each class have a unique set of skills. Skills often have several levels, which normally range from either 1 to 10 or 1 to 5. Like learning a new skill, improving a known skill also takes a skill point.

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After a first-level class player changes to a second-level class, the learned skills are maintained.

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Other ways of learning a skill include taking a quest (apart from "First Aid", all skill quests are class-specific) or applying a card to equipment. Quest skills are permanent; card skills are only available as long as you're equipped with the item. However, skills learned with either method can't be improved, and are always at level 1 (or in the case of a card, set at a certain level described on the card, i.e.: Magnum Break level 3).

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===Parties, Guilds and Guild Warfare===

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Players in the game may form parties, which in most cases, help by providing the party with added experience, as there is a bonus to the experience recieved by a player in a party that can share it. They can also benefit from it by having the ability to benefit from some skills normally usable by only one character. Partying is crucial for those who want to reach Level 99.

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Guilds are on the other hand, a way for people who already know each other well to show their uniqueness as a group, or as an expression of power or influence in the game. Each guild has a guild-master who has the initial ability to invite and reject possible members, and guilds also have levels, which members can push higher by contributing some experience to it through taxes on their own experience gain. Guilds with high levels may invite more members, and be officialy recognized. This added attraction of being recognized entitles the guild to participate in massive player vs player / guild vs guild warfare called the War of Emperium.

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The ''War of Emperium'' is fought in castle maps, located near major cities, and each castle having unique layouts. Guilds who manage to control the castle at a war's end gets access to treasure boxes, which may yield extremely rare pieces of equipment.

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==Conduct==

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There are many things that are frowned upon in Ragnarok Online, as well as many people who do these things.

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* Shorthand messages like "heal plz" and requests for rare items, cash, or "tanks" are common, but are considered very rude by most players.

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* [[Internet bot|Bot]]s are against the rules of most servers. A bot is a computer program that effectively plays the game for you to get levels and items without even being at the computer. Similarly, programs that allow for a rapid succession of item or skill use called 'macros', which are sometimes plugins for bot programs, are illegal but are used by many players, especially those involved in War of Emperium guild vs. guild battles. Most companies running officially licensed servers ignore or even encourage the use of bots in order to have more paid accounts. Bots include [[OpenKore]], [[VisualKore]] and [[Revemu]]. The main reason that encourage players to use bots, is the low rates to get experience in official servers.

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* Private servers are illegal in most countries. Some use pirated copies of Gravity's server software, [http://www.asb-sakray.net/ AEGIS]. Most private servers use [[reverse engineering|reverse engineered]] server [[emulator]]s such as [[eAthena]] and its many variants. Server software like eAthena is legal by itself, but Gravity's client software and data (maps, sprites, etc.) are also used, which still makes these servers illegal. Regardless of that, many private servers have well over 1000 people playing at the same time, and spend a lot of money to maintain them. Private servers are free, but tend to keep a low profile for obvious reasons. Because eAthena works best with the Korean version of RO, Gravity, in an attempt to combat the problem, has blocked non Korean IPs from downloading from their website. They have not, however, blocked IPs from downloading patches from the game clients, leaving private server players free to continue playing.

* Offline playing: like private servers, the users can emulate the [[Sakray]] server on your computer and play alone, controling rates for experiences and weapons upgrades. This is used as a way to test final build's and upgraded weapons power in [[MVP]]s.

* Money for Zeny/Items: The phenomenon of selling in-game equipment for real-world money has also afflicted Ragnarok, with more than a few enterpreneurial players using Bots to harvest loot, zeny, or even rare items, only to sell them to other players. Some have even used it to fund their committment to the game.

* Ragnarok Online is being turned down by many people due to its 'crude gameplay' where you run around leveling up or getting items in a very "boring" way.

==See Also==

*[[Ragnarok The Animation]], an [[Anime]]

*[[Gravity Corporation]]

*[[Ragnarok (manhwa)| Ragnarok]], a [[Manhwa]]

==External links==

* [http://www.ragnarokonline.com/ Ragnarok Online global portal]

* [http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/ International Ragnarok Online (iRO) website]

* [http://www.ragnarokonline.ph/index.php Philippine Ragnarok Online - Level Up! Inc.] &ndash; The website for pRO

* [http://www.RagnaGuide.com/ RagnaGuide] A Wiki Dedicated to RO only

* [http://rodatazone.simgaming.net/ RO Datazone] &ndash; Precise mathematical [[formula|formulae]] that describe in perfect detail the mechanics of the game

* [http://www.ragnainfo.net/ RagnaInfo.net] &ndash; kRO's updates translated to English, showing a glimpse of the future of RO

* [http://www.levelupgames.com.br bRO] &ndash; the [[Brazilian]] Ragnarok Online.

* [http://www.ro-guardians.com/ Ro-Guardians.COM] &ndash; "A Ragnarok Online Informative Site and Community Forum"

* [http://www.roempire.com/ ROempire.com] &ndash; "an Official Fansite for the game Ragnarok Online"

* [http://www.ragnamart.tk/ Ragnamart.tk] &ndash; "In depth guide on RO"

* [http://www.drunkduck.com/Al_De_Baran/ Al De Baran] &ndash; Online [[Sprite Comic]]

* [http://www.rodatabase.org/ RODatabase.org] &ndash; "an unofficial database for Ragnarok Online, lists all of the monsters, items, ect. Useful for finding where to level or what drops what."

* [http://www.topragnarok.com/ Top Ragnarok] &ndash; daily updated list of most active private servers.

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