Ultimate Guide to Hopeport in Brighter Shores
Upon starting your adventure in Brighter Shores, you’ll find yourself in the bustling town of Hopeport. This expansive hub provides a multitude of opportunities for players to develop their skills and gain experience. This comprehensive guide will furnish you with vital information about the various professions available in Hopeport, along with essential map locations that every player should be familiar with.
Professions Available in Hopeport
Hopeport offers players a selection of five unique professions, allowing for expansive gameplay as you progress before transitioning to the next area, Hopeforest. This guide aims to provide you with critical details for leveling up in each profession, including pertinent NPC locations, training areas, and an exhaustive compilation of enemy locations, recipes, foraged items, and potions.
Tip: Use CTRL + F to swiftly locate specific items and recipes within this guide.
1. Guard Profession
The Guard profession introduces players to combat mechanics, beginning in Chapter 1 of Hopeport. To start your journey, engage any enemy—be it a training dummy or a tutorial foe. However, level up first in the Sparring Area located near the Training Grounds to avoid early defeat.
Your goal as a Guard is to confront enemies at your level while continuously upgrading your gear for effective combat readiness. The Guard tab, depicted with a sword and shield icon, will assist you in tracking potential enemy targets and progress.
Gear is critical to your success as a Guard. Defeated enemies drop various gear that vary in levels and rarities. Higher rarity gear provides substantial enhancements to your abilities; however, keep in mind that equipment found in Hopeport is primarily effective only within Chapter 1 settings.
Leveling Up the Guard Profession
To effectively progress in the Guard profession, start sparring in the Sparring Area until you reach level 6, then move on to defeat level 6 Death Crows in the guard house area until reaching level 8. Following this, challenge Goblin Chiefs at the South Walls for further experience, alternating between bird enemies as necessary. Alternatively, you can continue in the Sparring Area until level 10 and complete The Obelisk quest for a significant experience boost.
Consider leveraging XP potions crafted via the Alchemist Profession for an additional experience boost. While concurrent leveling of Alchemist and Guard may be resource-intensive, it strategically positions you to harness these essential potions, necessitating Gatherer and Forager levels for ingredient collection.
If you prefer a more relaxed leveling pace post-level 20, employ Passive Activities, which become available at this stage, allowing XP accumulation during downtime, albeit at a reduced rate compared to active engagements.
Training Locations for Guards
Throughout Hopeport, various training locations are designated for the Guard profession:
- Collapsed Hovels
- Crater
- East Beach
- Fallen Monument
- Jellyfish Landing
- Limpet Lane
- Murk Close
- North Walls
- Old Street East
- Overgrown Field
- Overgrown Pond
- Pirate Hideout
- Rocky Road
- South Walls
- Sparring Area
- Tim’s Ally
- Town Gates
- Wasteland
- Wilhope Passage
Enemy Locations for Guards
Enemies within Hopeport are denoted by their respective color codes on your map: red indicates aggression, while orange signals passiveness until provoked. As you traverse between Tim’s Alley and Limpet Lane, keep an eye out for greener pastures with increasing enemy strengths and types.
All Enemy Locations in Brighter Shores
2. Chief Profession
The Chef profession emerges as a lucrative opportunity where players can specialize in creating a variety of dishes. To kickstart your culinary journey, visit The Delectable Dab Kitchen, conveniently located near the Training Grounds on Stone Street.
Within the kitchen, you’ll find multiple crafting stations tailored for diverse food preparation techniques. Although chefs can only sell their dishes for profit, at level 9, players unlock access to the Chef’s Bounty Board, enabling food delivery tasks that yield both currency and Chef XP.
Leveling Up the Chef Profession
Progression as a Chef can be achieved through various methods. Concentrating on high-level recipes that require either gathered or purchased ingredients is most efficient. Items from Kevin’s Ingredients shop play a pivotal role, conveniently situated just outside The Delectable Dab.
To maximize efficiency, consider simultaneously leveling the Forager and Fisher professions, as these will provide essential ingredients for Chef recipes. Engaging in the Chef’s Bounty Board at level 9 significantly boosts progress, refreshing bounties hourly that reward bonus XP and monetary gains upon successful deliveries.
Training Locations for Chefs
The primary venue for the Chef profession remains The Delectable Dab Kitchen, but ingredient procurement extends to the following:
- Batter Barrel
- Boiling Pot
- Chef Recipe Book
- Chef’s Bounty Board
- Chopping Table
- Deep Fryer
- Frying Pan
- Grill
- Ice Box
- Oven
- Preparation Table
- Pan Sauce
Ingredient NPCs for Chefs
- Kevin – Vendor at Kevin’s Ingredients, located on Stone Street.
- Head Chef – Residing within The Delectable Dab Kitchen, purchasing your finished dishes.
- Fishmonger – Stationed on Eel Street, provides fish essential for Chef recipes.
All Recipes in Brighter Shores
The following table encompasses the passive recipes that can be established in Brighter Shores, particularly those reliant on fish:
- Dab Stew – (Any Dab fish)
- Mackibut on Toast – (Any Mackibut fish and Beetroot)
- Garlic Herring – (Any Herring fish and Garlic)
- Roasted Sturlet – (Any Sturlet fish)
- Baked Bream – (Any Bream fish)
3. Fisher Profession
The Fisher profession is pivotal for collecting fish, which serve as critical ingredients for Chef recipes. To catch various fish, players will need tools like a Fishing Spear or Fishing Rod.
Leveling Up the Fisher Profession
Start your fish-catching journey by acquiring a Level 1 Fishing Spear from Melv’s Fishing Supplies. Located just south of the Guard HQ in Hopeport, this spear is necessary for your initial catches.
After obtaining your spear, catch fish in shallow areas by selecting the target fish and clicking “Catch.” Fish will spawn in groups, and you are able to catch several sets before needing to manage your inventory.
Once you reach level 20, consider upgrading to Fishing Rods for passive fishing, which allows for less active engagement while still earning Fisher XP as long as you have ample bait.
Training Locations for Fishers
Your fishing endeavors will chiefly occur at:
- East Beach – Ideal for catching Mottled Flounder (levels 1-2)
- Eel Street Bridge – Alternate location for higher-level fish.
Gear and Enchantments for Fishers
For increased efficiency, consider enchanting your fishing gear, providing permanent experience bonuses. For easier access to gear enchantments, visit the Enchantress Shop, found near the Forager’s Warehouse.
All Fish in Brighter Shores
Fish can be sold at The Frequently Fresh Fish Stall on Eel Street, or stored in the Ingredients Bank located in the Delectable Dab Kitchen. Check the table below to understand various fish and their respective locations:
| Level | Fish | Location | How to Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mottled Flounder | East Beach | Fishing Spear |
| 2 | Lesser Eel | Eel Street Bridge | Fishing Spear |
| 4 | Sandy Pufferfish | Wilhope Crossing | Fishing Spear |
| 6 | Olive Flounder | East Beach | Fishing Spear |
| 8 | Gray Eel | Eel Street Bridge | Fishing Spear |
| 10 | Lonely Pufferfish | Wilhope Crossing | Fishing Spear |
| 12 | Stone Flounder | East Beach | Fishing Spear |
4. Forager Profession
The Forager class is crucial for players who aim to collect items that support other professions, especially Chef and Alchemist. Initially, foraging requires merely clicking on items and selecting “Forage”. However, acquiring specialized tools becomes necessary as you advance.
Leveling Up the Forager Profession
Progress in the Forager profession by consistently gathering the highest-level items accessible to you, typically spawning in clusters. Utilizing XP potions crafted from the Alchemist Profession can enhance your experience gain significantly.
Training Locations for Foragers
Your primary training grounds will include:
- East Beach – Harvest Brown Kelp until you reach level 2.
- Old Street East & West – After reaching level 2, collect Creamy Wallplants.
- Jellyfish Landing – Another great area for early foraging.
All Forage Items in Brighter Shores
| Level | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Brown Kelp | East Beach and Jellyfish Landing |
| 2 | Creamy Wallplant | Old Street East and West |
| 4 | White Periwinkle | Brannof Boulevard |
| 6 | Horn Shell | East Beach and Seashells Seashore |
| 8 | Piper Potato | Overgrown Field and Fallen Monument |
5. Alchemist Profession
In Brighter Shores, the Alchemist profession allows players to create various potions that can heal and provide buffs. To embark on your Alchemy journey, venture to the Apothecary, where you can craft your first potion using bottles and gathered or purchased ingredients.
Leveling Up the Alchemist Profession
Start leveling up by crafting XP potions, which prove highly beneficial as you progress in the game. Ingredients for crafting can usually be obtained through foraging or purchased from nearby vendors. As you elevate your Alchemy levels, you’ll unlock access to more potent potions requiring increasingly rare ingredients.
Apothecary Locations for Alchemists
Crafting potions occurs at Apothecary, located off Stone Street just south of the Guard HQ. Within the Apothecary, you’ll find specialized crafting stations for processing your materials and finalizing potions.
Ingredient NPCs for Alchemists
- Ebsworth – Owner of the Apothecary on Stone Street.
- Zeltay Tramagan – Supplies various potion ingredients in the Town Square.
Conclusion
This guide serves as your foundational resource for navigating Hopeport and understanding the various professions available within Brighter Shores. With the right strategies and knowledge of location, you can effectively level up your character in each profession. Dive into the world of Hopeport and uncover all that it has to offer!
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