New Player Hub
Welcome to Return of Reckoning. This guide points you from your first launch to the activities and reference pages you may need. You do not need to learn every system at once.
Want more detail? Continue with the New Player Guide for a fuller walkthrough.
Start here
- Install the game using the official download and installation page. For launcher or connection problems, visit the Technical Support Center. Use the current install guide rather than older pinned installation topics.
- Create a character: read Character Creation, then browse Careers to find a class that interests you. Career pages provide detailed abilities and playstyle information.
- Get oriented: begin with the opening quests and quest tracker. Zones helps you navigate the world; Quests covers questing and travel.
Pick an activity
| If you want to... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| Explore and quest | Zones · Quests · Public Quests |
| Fight players in the open world | Open RvR Guide |
| Join an instanced PvP match | Scenario Guide |
| Play group PvE | Dungeons · Lairs |
| Find people and community | Discord · official forums |
Already grouped with an experienced player? Mentor Quests explains activities you can complete together.
Understand progression
Your character has several progression and reward systems. Use Progression for an overview and Currencies for currencies used by different activities. Consult those pages for current requirements and rewards.
When you are ready for more
- Build and gear: Equipment and your career page.
- Customize the interface: Addons and Commands.
- Craft: Apothecary, Talisman Making, Cultivating, Scavenging, Salvaging, and Butchering.
- Learn the world: Tome of Knowledge, Armies of WAR, Fortresses, and City Sieges.
Need help?
For technical issues, use the Technical Support Center. For gameplay questions, visit the official Return of Reckoning forums or join the community Discord. The Support Centre handles requests through a ticket system and requires a valid email address. Check its instructions and current forum guidance to choose the right route for your issue.
This is a navigation page, not a substitute for detailed guides.
