By default, your character starts in Deeptown mode, which offers some relaxations compared to the traditional Tangaria exploration mode. If you disable Deeptown mode, you will be able to play in the classic mode, which has the following characteristics.
There is a system called dungeon brackets. Once you reach level 2 and exit the first dungeon, you cannot re-enter it. You can see the maximum level written at each dungeon entrance (at the picture to the left it’s “5”) after which you can’t enter this dungeon; if your character’s level exceeds this value, you should go to the next dungeon. To find where to go next you could take a peek at the Map (click on it to see the directions).
When you’re tired of the Old Ruins, head to the Mountain Gorge. The entrance is located east of the tavern — just follow the road. Keep in mind that once you reach level 6, you won’t be able to enter the Gorge anymore, so you’ll have to move on to the next dungeon (see the previous paragraph). Each dungeon (except the first one) has a boss at the end, and bosses may carry valuable loot. So it’s a good idea to avoid overleveling your character, or you might end up skipping some dungeons.
After clearing the Gorge (you’ll likely be around level 7–10 by then), it’s a good idea to visit the nearby town — it has plenty of shops and player houses where you can buy useful items. The town is located north of the starting area, and there are two main ways to reach it. One option is to cross the lake east of the starting tavern and follow the mountain path. Alternatively, you can head north from the Gorge — this will take you through the old guard outpost. From there, just follow the road east, and you’ll arrive at the town.
After stocking up on a few extra healing potions — and maybe some Phase Door scrolls — you might want to go hunt some orcs. They live in a cave whose first level is roughly equal to floor 5 of the Gorge — in other words, it’s designed for characters level 10 and up.<br /> To reach the Orc Caves, head north from the Gorge, and after entering a new area, go east. You might also want to stop by the town to the west — it has lots of shops and player houses where you can buy useful stuff.
At the end of each dungeon (except the first one) there is a boss which might hold valuable treasure.
Limits for entering dungeons:
| Max lvl |
Dungeon name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Old Ruins 🧱 |
| 5 | Mountain Gorge ⛰️ |
| 10 | Orc Caves ⛰️ |
| 15 | Severs 🧱 |
| 20 | Fetid Swamps 🌳 → Orc Mountains ⛰️ |
| 25 | Old Forest 🌳 → Abandoned Manor 🧱 |
| 30 | Sandworm Lair 🧀 → Ettenmoors ⛰️ → Land Of Rhun 🌳 |
| 35 | Barrow-downs 🧱 → Maze 🧱 → Small Watery Cave 🧱 → Heart of the Earth 🌊🧱 → Drowned Halls 🌊🧱 |
| 40 | Helcaraxe 🧊 → Moria 🧱 → Illusory Castle 🧱 → Cirith Ungol ⛰️ → Numenor 🧱 |
| 45 | Mirkwood 🌳 → Mordor 🧱 |
| 46 | Sacred Land Of Mountains ⛰️ → Erebor ⛰️ |
| 47 | Dol Guldur 🧱 → Paths of the Dead 🧱 |
| 48 | Fallen Gondolin 🧱 |
| 49 | Mount Doom 🧱 |
| 50 | Angband 🧱 → Straight Road → Valinor |
| … | Utumno 🧱 |
Color means it’s new dungeon and may require testing.