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Find your next step for the Chinese-server first voyage, team building, ship upgrades and collection.

Open Recruitment SimulatorUpdated 2026-11-12

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City collectiblesOrbtopia street anecdotes checklist

Track all 24 anecdotes, look up their in-game hints, and follow map links and walkthroughs.

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November 12 updateWhat to do after the November 12 update

Check login rewards, Dream Island access, Sanson and Raven recruitment, and the available challenges.

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Island checklistWhere to find hidden equipment

Find 34 pieces across nine locations, with map points, pickup instructions and puzzle requirements.

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October 22 updateWhat to do after the October 22 update

Review login rewards, Gesili recruitment, weekly collectibles and new challenge mechanics.

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September 30 updateWhat to do after the Season 2 update

Check mail and Golden Fruit, then explore the Dark Alleys, build Dawn Breaker and review Princess Eleanor recruitment.

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Skill interactionsHow Princess Eleanor works with her Shadow

Compare her level-one skills, Shadow effects and interactions with Boost Dice, Fighting Spirit and Signature Skills.

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ShipbuildingWhere to find Dawn Breaker’s five blueprints

Track the five island enemies for the cabin, rudder, sails, mast and modification plans, then turn them in at the dockyard.

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Scenario ratingsCrewmate tier lists by encounter

Compare ratings for early waves, single bosses and survival under pressure. Check the rotations and conditions behind each rating.

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Main questFirst voyage walkthrough

Prepare a three-crewmate team, clear the White Sand Sea and Bridgewater Sea challenges, and find Mermaid Morlian.

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Naval combat basicsNaval combat and ship upgrades

Check ship growth, cannon firing arcs, figureheads and prayer stones to diagnose why a battle went wrong.

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Ship guideHow to unlock and build Fireworks Wanderer

Find blueprints and modification plans, then compare cannons, figureheads, prayer stones and budget alternatives.

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Cannon collectionWhere to find cannon intelligence

Filter by island and map layer. Follow Fireworks Wanderer markers and see where to excavate the intelligence.

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Hidden Sea checklistCollectibles across the five Hidden Sea islands

Check level 31 access, then browse locations and map layers for the islands and Wine Cavern.

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Voyage buildsHow to choose Boost Dice

Compare three-die rolls, Boost Point loops and Weak Point checks alongside profession skills.

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Memory buildsHow to choose Memory Runes

Choose fixed stats for critical hits, debuffs, survival or speed, then compare rarity and random stats.

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First voyage wrap-upWhat to do after Mermaid Morlian

Open the Nightmare Depths, clear Shallow Dream, claim Memory Reunion rewards and ship treasures before returning.

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Profession unlockHow to unlock Unyielding Lion

Review the September 3 unlock changes and the path from Lionheart to Unyielding Lion.

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Early progressionYour first three days

Unlock systems, prepare your voyage, bring useful resources home and choose where to invest.

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Upgrade currencyHow to earn Big-Face Coins

Plan daily commissions, weekly returns and treasure shipments. Learn what to keep when cargo space runs low.

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Early crewmate choiceWho to pick from the Black Ticket selector

Compare all six for Molly follow-ups, wave clear, single-target damage, sustain and support.

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Crewmate upgradesWhich crewmates should you upgrade first?

Prioritize damage, survival and support based on your current crew and available professions.

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Hard encountersHow to clear the three Hard Abyss stages

Check stance, weak points and the deer’s healing, then choose replacements by role.

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Map checklistHow to find missing map collectibles

Find chests and collection points on the interactive map and track your discoveries.

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Team basicsHow to build your first team

Cover damage, support and survival. Compare two Molly teams and choose replacements from your roster.

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July 23 launch archiveMobile launch rewards checklist

Review launch mail, the two-option reward box and redeem codes. Eligibility varies by account.

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Follow-up teamsShould you recruit Molly?

Review her historical banner, recommended Shadow, teammates and investment before deciding.

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Damage over timeHow to get Haig

Check Season 2 acquisition, stack application, teammates and Shadows before building Haig.

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Crewmate buildsHow to choose a Shadow

Compare suggested Shadows and alternatives by crewmate, then open the database for their effects.

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