Izlude Adventure Academy

Izlude Adventure Academy Guide (Ragnarök Online – Renewal)

This guide covers the Izlude Adventure Academy (a.k.a. Criatura Academy) storyline and tutorials introduced in Renewal. It guides brand-new Novices through introductory cutscenes, movement/combat tutorials, beginner quests, and the hand-off to first job change routes.

Overview

The Academy experience contains several phases:

  1. Shipwreck Intro and Rescue – a short tutorial instance that teaches movement, talking, and navigation
  2. Arrival at Izlude Academy – orientation, minimap use, and tutorial tips
  3. Basic Training Rooms – UI tutorials (items, equipment, skills, hotkeys, Kafra, storage, savepoint)
  4. Novice Skills Quests – First Aid and Play Dead novice skill unlocks
  5. Combat Practice – simple monster hunts and combat basics
  6. Graduation and Next Steps – teleports and directions to first job change locations

You can follow the full Academy or skip to towns if you already know the game. This guide assumes you follow the full path for maximum rewards and learning.

Requirements

  • Character: Novice (High Novice also supported with adjusted dialogue)
  • No item or zeny requirements

Step 1: Shipwreck Intro – Help the Wounded Swordsman

  • Location: Intro instance map “iz_int” (you appear here automatically)
  • NPC: Wounded Swordsman
  • Quest Flag: setquest 21001 upon first contact

What to do:

  • Approach the glowing NPC and click to talk to the Wounded Swordsman.
  • Learn basic movement: left-click to move; right-click + drag to rotate camera.
  • Follow the navigation prompt to proceed to the captain.

Tips:

  • Periodic on-screen “Tip” messages will appear during this sequence.
  • Use the warp gate ahead when instructed to exit the room.

Step 2: Proceed to the Lifeboat Deck and Exit the Intro

  • Location: iz_int → int_land via warp
  • Action: Walk into the bluish warp when prompted

What happens:

  • The tutorial announces controls and points you toward the exit.
  • You will be navigated to the Academy landing zone.

Step 3: Arrive at Izlude Adventure Academy (Landing Zone)

  • Location: Academy entrance court
  • NPCs: Various guidance NPCs with yellow quest marks

What to do:

  • Talk to nearby Academy staff to receive your first objectives.
  • The minimap will mark tutorial waypoints; follow them between rooms.

Rewards so far:

  • Base/Job EXP in small increments for completing talk steps
  • Early Novice equipment and consumables may be provided during tutorials

Step 4: Equipment and Items Tutorial

  • Room: Equipment/Item Training Room inside the Academy
  • Learn: Inventory (Alt+E), Equipment (Alt+Q), Item tooltips, Equipping gear

What to do:

  • Talk to the equipment instructor.
  • Receive a basic set of Novice equipment and potions.
  • Equip at least 4 pieces when asked.

Rewards:

  • Base and Job EXP
  • Novice Potions, Novice Fly Wings, Novice Butterfly Wings (quantities may vary by server)

Step 5: Hotkeys and Skills Tutorial

  • Room: Hotkey/Skill Training Room
  • Learn: Open Hotkeys (F12), assign items/skills to F1–F9, open Skill Window (Alt+S)

What to do:

  • Follow the instructor’s prompts to place First Aid (when learned) and consumables on hotkeys.
  • Practice using a hotkey.

Reward:

  • Small EXP bonus

Step 6: Novice Skill – First Aid

  • Room: Skills classroom inside the Academy
  • NPC: Novice Skills Instructor (First Aid)
  • Quest Flag: First Aid novice quest progression

What to do:

  • Talk to the instructor and follow the steps to learn the First Aid skill.
  • You may be asked to acknowledge explanations and perform a simple action.

Reward:

  • Skill learned: First Aid (AL_FIRSTAID)

Step 7: Novice Skill – Play Dead (Trick Dead)

  • Room: Skills classroom inside the Academy
  • NPC: Novice Skills Instructor (Play Dead)
  • Quest Flag: Play Dead novice quest progression

What to do:

  • Talk to the instructor to unlock Play Dead (a defensive lying-down skill for Novices).
  • Complete the short tutorial dialogue.

Reward:

  • Skill learned: Play Dead (NV_TRICKDEAD)

Step 8: Kafra, Savepoint, and Storage Tutorial

  • Room/Area: Academy service area
  • NPCs: Kafra Employee, Savepoint NPCs

What to do:

  • Learn how to set your save point and access Kafra Storage and Services.
  • The tutorial explains the difference between saving, warps, and storage.

Reward:

  • Small EXP and convenience tips

Step 9: Combat Practice and Monster Basics

  • Room/Field: Academy practice area or designated monster room

What to do:

  • Follow instructions to defeat a small number of beginner monsters.
  • Learn target selection, attack ranges, and using potions/First Aid when needed.

Rewards:

  • Base/Job EXP
  • Practice loot (if enabled)

Step 10: Graduation and Choosing Your Path

  • Location: Academy Graduation/Dispatch NPC
  • Action: Choose your destination for your first job path

Options commonly provided:

What happens:

  • The NPC verifies you completed the tutorials and offers teleports or directions to the appropriate job change areas.
  • You can also choose to explore towns directly if you prefer.

Tips and Recommendations

  1. New Player Tip: Keep Novice Potions on a hotkey (e.g., F1) for quick healing during practice.
  2. Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn Alt+E (Inventory), Alt+Q (Equipment), Alt+S (Skills), Alt+V (Status), Alt+M (Macro Hotkeys), F12 (Hotkey bar).
  3. Storage: Deposit valuables with Kafra Storage before heading to outside fields.
  4. Next Steps: After graduating, immediately begin your chosen job’s change quest. For example, see: Acolyte Job Change Guide.

FAQ

  • Can I skip the Academy?
    • Yes. You can choose to go straight to a city from the initial choices, but you will miss beginner rewards and tutorials.
  • Is the Academy required for job change?
    • No, but it is recommended for new players to learn mechanics and earn starter items/EXP.

Source: Based on rAthena’s Academy script (doc/rathena/jobs/re/novice/academy.txt). Content adapted for clarity and player-facing guidance.