New Player Guide - Getting Started
Essential guide for new Albion Online players
Welcome to Albion!
Your journey begins here - essential tasks for your first days
Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG with a player-driven economy, full loot PvP, and endless progression paths. This guide will help you navigate your first days, avoid common pitfalls, and set yourself up for long-term success.
First Days Checklist
Essential tasks to complete
Complete Tutorial
Learn basic combat, gathering, and crafting
Choose Your City
Pick a royal city based on your preferred weapons
Unlock Laborers
Complete laborer quests for passive income
Get Your Island
Purchase your first private island
Your First 7 Days
Follow this day-by-day plan to get off to a strong start.
Learn the Basics
- Complete tutorial and early quests
- Choose your starting weapons
- Learn to gather basic resources
- Understand the death mechanics
Establish Income
- Set up laborers on your island
- Start farming or gathering
- Learn basic crafting
- Build your silver reserve
Specialize
- Choose your specialization
- Join a guild or find a group
- Try PvP content
- Set long-term goals
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from others' errors so you don't repeat them.
Crafting Everything
Don't craft items you can buy cheaper. Check the market first!
Ignoring Focus Points
Always use focus points on highest value activities
Wrong Zone for Gear
Don't bring expensive gear to dangerous zones
Skipping Laborers
Laborers provide essential passive income
Ready to Start?
Head to the Royal Continent and begin your adventure. Remember: focus on one activity at a time and enjoy the journey.
Good luck, and see you in Albion!