New Player FAQ
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General Information
On this page, you will find a collection of frequently asked questions by new players.
New Player Questions
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where should I start when I log in? | Please read about the Tutorial and then you are free to do anything you wish in the game |
| Are there no quests in the game to help me level? | No, as this is a sandbox-style game, you would level up by doing any of the activities you find enjoyable |
| Are there any zones without PVP? | Only the city zones are 100% safe. It is possible to experience PVP in a Blue zone if you are faction flagged |
| Are banks global or local? | All banks are local to the zone they are in and are not connected to each other |
| Is there fast travel in Albion Online? | Not really. You can use a Travel Planner to travel without anything on your character. You may also use the /suicide command to travel to your bound home point or a nearby guild location. However, please note, using the /suicide command will make you drop everything on your character.
For normal travel see: Travel |
| I'm stuck, what can I do? | Use the /stuck command to be moved to a nearby zone line. This is a slow cast and may only be used once every 24 hours |
| What class should I play? | There are no classes in Albion Online. You are what you wear! |
| Can I mail items in game? | No, you cannot mail items or in-game currency |
| Are there different chat channels I can see? | You can filter chat in the top left of your chat box for these options: Chat |
| How do I report a player? | You may click on the player and select "Report" which is the best way to report inappropriate chat or type /report playername |
| Can I change the camera angle? | No, it is not possible to change the camera angle in game. You can however modify the field of view using in game settings. |
| Will the server be wiped? | No, the server will not be wiped |
| How do I transfer items or silver between characters? | Please see our page on transferring items here: Item Transfer |
| How do I make Silver? | See Silver |
| In combat, is loot based on last hit on a mob if multiple players attack? | Loot is determined by the group or solo player doing the most damage |
New Player - Basics on the Wiki
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do I buy or sell items? | You may use the Trade channel in game or the Market Place |
| What is the difference between Blue, Yellow, Red and Black zones? | Please read Zones |
| What is Fame? | Please read Fame |
| What is the Destiny Board? | Please read Destiny Board |
| What is Premium? | Please read Premium |
| What is Focus? | Please read Focus |
| What are Learning Points and how do I get them? | Please read Learning Points |
| What is Gold used for? | Please read Gold |
| What is a Player Island and how do I get one? | Please read Player Island |
| What is a Guild Island and how do I get one? | Please read Guild Island |
| Can I turn off invitations to party, guild, trade and duels? | Yes, please read Game Settings |
| Are there chat rules I need to abide by? | Yes, please read Moderation Rules |
| What are all the acronyms I see in Albion? | Please read Albion Online Abbreviations and Acronyms |
Albion Online Resources
- Official Forums
- Official Wiki
- Official Twitter
- Official Facebook
- Official Reddit
- Official Discord
- Official Steam Page
- Albion Online TV (AOTV)