The trading system in Revelation Online can be a little overwhelming for new players, especially with all of the different currencies and their rules. No frets! This article is going to explain it all together with game trading system, so you can begin the game with a good understanding of how it works. The four main types of currency are: Gyth Notes, Gythil, Aurum and Ausgyth Points. Each one has its specific use and knowing them will keep your in-game pockets bursting at the seams.

Currency Types

Gyth Notes

First are the Gyth Notes. The more active you are; the more Gyth Notes you will obtain. They are acquired through the various quests through-out the game. This includes dungeons and being a part of a variety of events. Gyth Notes will be your main form of currency and will be used for purchasing items from NPCs (non-player characters), using portals and repairing your equipment. However, Gyth Notes cannot be purchased with real money via the store and cannot be exchanged for any other currency. Although, if you are trying to make a purchase and are short on Notes, then you will be able to use Gythil to pay the remaining balance.

Gythil

On the other hand, you have Gythil. It can be obtained in a variety of ways. Though it is more valuable than Gyth Notes, it can be acquired through dungeons and quests too. What sets it apart though, is the fact you can obtain them through player interactions. This will be the currency used to buy items from the auction and private stalls, and you can obtain more by selling your spoils via the same means. Unlike Gyth Notes, Gythil can be exchanged for Aurum at a rate determined by the in-game economy.

Aurum

This brings us to Aurum. Its value lies with the fact it can be purchased with real money. It can also be used to buy items from the auction as well as purchases from the in-game store. Additionally, you can gift it to other players. Aside from the regular Aurum, there is Bonus and Promo Aurum. The bonus form is obtained when you buy Aurum with real money, and it does not stack with Aurum given by other players. The promo form, as its name implies, is from participating in limited-time promotions and will have a special tab for items you can purchase with it. The Promo and Bonus Aurum are player-bound and cannot be exchanged or transferred.

Ausgyth Points

Finally, there are Ausgyth Points. This is a rare currency only acquired through upgrading your standing with the Order of Guardians, completing difficult events or opening a chest from the in-game store. These points are used for the more valuable items like the spheres needed to upgrade your fury skills. They cannot be exchanged, purchased or transferred in any way.

Trading Systems

Auction House

After reaching level 20, you will gain access to the auction. You can browse the auction at any time with the R key, but in order to sell items, you will need to find an NPC called an auction employee. Located in Sidus Ur, Sulan and Fort Whetstone, these NPCs can be found by pulling up your map and using the search function. At level 40, you will have full access to the auction wherever you are by unlocking the fourth chapter of the Artisan Manual in the third volume of the Life Skill Book. Auction House is a main way to buy Gythil from RMT suppliers.

When purchasing, use the filter and sort system to find what you need. You can search by level range, item attributes, etc. and also compare items and their prices. Items that already have bids placed will be indicated by a special round symbol. If you wish to track the progress of items you have placed bids on, there is a separate tab for that.

In order to sell items, you will need to choose from a period of 24, 48 or 72 hours. There will be a 1 percent “storage charge” based on the price, equaling at least 10 but no more than 200 Gythil. The auction will take 5 percent whenever the item sells, so keep that in mind when deciding how much you wish to make. Oh, if want to collect either Gythil or Aurum, then there is a button located in the top right corner of the auction screen to switch between the two.

Private Stalls

For the entrepreneur in you, there are private stalls that can be placed anywhere. After reaching level 30 and unlocking chapter two of the Artisan Manual in the Chapter of the Nascent, you can open your stall via the menu at the bottom right and selecting “Stall.” You will need at least 100 Gyth Notes in order to do so, but there is no storage charge like the auction. Also, the selling fee here is only three percent. However, the downside is your character will become an NPC and will not be able to move or use abilities. You will be able to continue chatting and accessing other menus though.

You can only sell items for Gythil here. Additionally, all items are purchased immediately as there is no bidding necessary. The stall also lets you buy items from other players for a price you get to set. Stalls are perfect for those times when you need to go AFK.

Trading with NPCs

Lastly, there are the NPCs. You can buy and sell items directly to them. Every NPC is a part of a faction and there are over twenty-four, each with their own set of rewards and items to buy. Based your standing with a particular faction, you will gain access to better and rarer equipment. You can check your standing by opening the character menu and view the different NPCs to see what quests and items they have available. There is even an “auto-path” feature that makes them easier to find.

That sums up about everything you need to know about trading in Revelation Online. There is definitely a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you will be rolling in dough.

The earliest and most important economic decision that a player will make in Revelation Online is which class they want to play as. There are a number of reasons why a player's class impacts their economic success in the game, such as their group desirability, their chances of dying, and utility services that they are able to provide to other players.

Let's begin by looking at each class one-by-one and determining their strengths and weaknesses:

Class

Gunslinger

The Gunslinger's biggest advantage is that she is able to strike enemies from afar and stay well out of harm's way during most fights. This usually means that they do not need to use recovery items such as health potions and elixirs nearly as often as their melee counterparts. This is one less thing that players will need to spend money on, and results in a substantial savings in gold over the course of a character's life span.

Vanguard

The Vanguard specializes as a front-line fighter that is designed to take the brunt of the damage that each party is encountering. Because of this, the Vanguard is usually the first character to die in a party. This will have a large negative impact on the player's repair bill since more deaths equates to having to repair equipment more frequently, which is an expense that economic-minded players will want to avoid.

Spiritshaper

The Spiritshaper is an excellent pick for any player who is looking to support their teammates and help heal damage inflicted from enemies. Spiritshapers are usually in high-demand, and players can often capitalize on this by selling their healing ability to groups that are looking for someone to support them. In addition to making money by charging for heals, Spiritshapers also benefit from the fact that they rely on the Spirit stat, which is much cheaper to itemize for than any other primary stat in the game.

Occultist

Due to the occultist's ability to switch between the role of damage dealer and healer, any player that decides to play is this class will definitely be in high demand for any groups that are looking for more members. This will increase the player's gold-earning potential by allowing them to run dungeons and instances much more quickly than other classes, since each dungeon they clear will grant them bonus gold.

Blademaster

The Blademaster is most adept at engaging enemies up-close and personal, and dealing a large amount of damage in a short amount of time. Although he is not nearly as sturdy as the other melee-range character, the Vanguard, he makes up for it by dealing more damage and being more evasive in combat. The Blademaster is overall the best class at Player-versus-Player combat, and is a great choice for any player who is looking to earn gold from fighting in the arena.

Profession

Besides the class that the player chooses to play as, they will also want to pick up a profession. There are seven total professions to pick from, and players will want to be sure to pick one that fits their interests and play style. These professions will allow the player to provide goods and services to other players that they can use to earn money.

Gathering

This skill will allow players to gather plant materials, rare metals and oils that other players consume for an immediate benefit. Additionally, these items can be sold to players with the Synthesis, Forging and Tailor professions for use in their recipes.

Fishing

Fishing will require players to explore the world in search of prime fishing spots. The fish that a player catches can be sold to other players using the Cooking profession. Additionally, players will often find rare treasures from fishing, which can be sold to other players using the in-game auction house.

Synthesis

The Synthesis profession will allow players to combine different ingredients to produce a wide variety of consumable goods. Primarily, they will be combining different plants and oils together to create potions and elixirs that can be sold or traded on the auction house. Additionally, they have the capability to create item enhancements for players' gear that they can sell in-person through the trade chat channel.

Artisan

The Artisan specializes in refining and upgrading players gear. It is recommended that players avoid this skill until the game has been out for a longer period of time, as other players are less likely to want to upgrade their gear when the game first comes out, since they will be replacing it on a very frequent basis. However, once the game has been out for a few months, any player with the Artisan skill should be guaranteed a steady flow of customers.

Forging

Players with the Forging skill can craft powerful new weapons for other players to purchase. This is a great way to make money early on in the game, as most players will need any advantage they can get to quickly level up. However, once the game has been out for a long period of time, other players will have access to much better weapons from clearing dungeons than what the player with Forging is able to produce for them.

Tailor

Tailors are able to produce fine linens and robes for characters who are unable to wear heavy armor. This means that players with this skill can sell their products to any magic user looking to upgrade their gear. However, since this profession only produces items that can be sold to two out of the five classes in the game, it is severely limiting the number of potential customers the player will have access to and is not recommended.

Cook

Cooks are able to combine ingredients from a variety of sources to create meals for any player to consume. Any players that eat these meals will be granted an increase in their stats for certain time period after the meal is consumed. For example, a player that eats a bowl of Tasty Clam Chowder will be granted a dexterity bonus for a half-hour after eating it. Unlike many other professions, whose potential customers are limited by weapon or armor proficiencies, the meals that a Cook provides are able to be consumed by any player in the game. For this reason, Cooking is always an extremely viable option for players who are looking to maximize their profit.