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11 The Life Skills page covers what ArcheAge Chronicles has confirmed about its crafting and gathering systems. The sections below describe the proficiency structure of the original ArcheAge, which is the design Chronicles is iterating on; specific details on whether the 22-proficiency, 10-rank system carries over have not been revealed.
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33 The original ArcheAge had 22 distinct proficiencies, each with 10 mastery ranks ranging from Novice through Maestro. Higher ranks reduced labor costs and crafting time, making specialization a meaningful long-term investment.
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55 Proficiency List
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77 The 22 proficiencies fell into three categories:
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1010 ItemDescriptionHarvestingFarming, Husbandry, Gathering, Mining, Logging, FishingCraftingAlchemy, Cooking, Handicrafts, Machining, Metalworking, Tailoring, Leatherworking, Weaponry, Carpentry, Masonry, ConstructionSpecialCommerce, Larceny, Artistry, Printing, Exploration
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1313 Each proficiency progressed through 10 ranks: Novice, Veteran (at 30,000 XP), Expert (40,000), Master (50,000), Authority, Champion, Adept, Herald, Virtuoso, and Maestro (230,000). Benefits per rank:
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1616 ItemDescriptionVeteran5% labor and time reductionExpert10% reductionMaster15% reduction
1717 Players were capped at a maximum of 2 harvesting, 3 crafting, and 2 special proficiencies at maximum rank, forcing specialization. This meant no single player could be self-sufficient in everything, driving the player economy.
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1919 Crafting in Chronicles
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2121 ArcheAge Chronicles lists farming, crafting, trading, hunting, and gathering as core gameplay systems rather than optional side content. Players can craft weapons, armor, ships, and trade goods. Specific details on the proficiency system have not been revealed, but the developers have described life skills as having "depth, sustainability, and long-term engagement."