Overview
The Explorer profession is mentored by Zephyria at the Explorer Club. It covers combat, dungeon exploration, and the entire Moonlit Forest progression. Each tier takes you deeper into the dungeon, culminating in the Luna Deer mount at Expert rank.
Tier | Moonlit Forest Zone | Boss |
|---|---|---|
Apprentice | Evernight Forest / Gate of Life | Runebird |
Junior | Dreamfall Garden / Crystalith Hideout | Crystalith |
Intermediate | Azure Bay / Mural Valley | Glintortle |
Senior | Harvest Yard / Darkwater Shore | None (puzzle focus) |
Expert | Moonlit Meadow | Ruin Guard |
Apprentice Explorer
Certification: Defeat the Runebird
Trial: Shiny Paint
Rewards
Junior Explorer
Certification: Defeat the Crystalith
Progress through Dreamfall Garden by catching 5 Luminwing Butterflies (Bug Net required; 6 AM to 6 PM, Sunny/Snowy days, near Moondew Shrooms) and submitting them at the Luminpath console.
Rewards
Intermediate Explorer
Certification: Sharpshooter Challenge and Glintortle
Glintortle Boss Strategy
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Weapon | Bow with Bomb Arrows (Slingshot is no longer effective) |
Ammo | 20 to 30 Bomb Arrows + 50 standard arrows |
Weak Point | Glowing crystal on top of the shell (exposed when dazed) |
Dodge | Jump over waves; run perpendicular to water beams |
Double Damage | Hit the crystal when it glows blue after major attacks |
Rewards
Senior Explorer
Certification: Waterwheel and Healing Formula
For full details on the waterwheel puzzle, see the Darkwater Shore article.
Rewards
Expert Explorer
Certification: Defeat the Ruin Guard
Ruin Guard Boss Strategy
The Ruin Guard's only weak point is the top of its head, exposed only during certain attacks. Do not waste ammo on the body.
Attack | Dodge Strategy | Counter-Attack? |
|---|---|---|
Green Charge Slice | Strafe constantly | No |
Spin Slice | Run immediately when it starts twisting | No |
Fire Beam | Maintain distance, strafe | Yes (head exposed) |
Flying Ore | Dodge projectiles | Yes (head exposed) |
Green Charge Vines | Dodge extended vines | Yes (head exposed) |
When enough damage is dealt, the Ruin Guard immobilizes itself and its head drops to the center of the arena. This is the critical damage window: dump your strongest charged Bomb Arrows into its skull.
Recommended gear: Crossbow or Bow, 20+ Bomb Arrows, healing food, and Sentry Bots.