Player guides
Guides
Practical paths through progression, combat, the homestead, and the player economy.
6 entries
Starter PathThe first useful loop through gathering, crafting, Homestead, and combat.Updated 2026-07-02Returning Player ChecklistA quick route back into Hearthroot after time away, from collecting finished work to choosing the next useful goal.Updated 2026-07-13Combat BasicsHow to prepare for a fight, pick a sensible enemy, and use the generated enemy and equipment references.Updated 2026-07-13Homestead BasicsA practical introduction to farming, stations, shared Storage, and keeping passive work moving alongside character progression.Updated 2026-07-13Economy BasicsWhen to use Merchants, player Market orders, item values, and shared Storage while building your economy.Updated 2026-07-13Merchant ValueA short manual note explaining how to read Merchant value on generated item pages.Updated 2026-07-02