In Myth of Empires, mastering the XP system and understanding the less obvious mechanics can drastically change how fast and how effectively you progress. Whether you’re leveling up solo or planning to join the big fights on PvP servers, there are essential systems that you’ll need to work with—not against. This guide focuses on the deeper leveling mechanics, expertise systems, tool efficiency, and resource optimization that often go unnoticed by new players but are crucial for long-term success.

Two Types of XP: Character and Expertise

First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that Myth of Empires doesn’t rely on just one XP system. You have both a character level and expertise skill trees, and the way you progress each is slightly different. Your character level increases through virtually any action—crafting, gathering, hunting, killing bandits or players. It’s straightforward: do things, earn XP.

You can check your XP progress by opening your character window and reviewing the bar on the right side. Every level up grants you bonus points, which leads to the next system: attribute points and expertise trees. These allow you to specialize in specific roles or tasks. Want to mine faster or chop more wood? Dump points into mining or woodcutting via your Fortitude category. You do this by going to the expertise screen and hitting the plus button at the bottom of the relevant skill tree.

And here’s the kicker: once you assign all five points into a specific tree, your XP gains in that category multiply by six times. This means a full investment in, say, woodcutting will rapidly boost your resource yield and efficiency. You’ll even unlock passive bonuses such as a higher chance of collecting rare materials or gaining more per hit.

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Respec System: Adapt as You Play

Not every day is a mining day. Maybe you’re about to embark on a big building spree or do hours of hunting. The game gives you five free respeccing opportunities per week, after which a small copper coin fee applies. It’s a flexible system: don’t be afraid to respec before big tasks. For example, if you’re planning a long woodcutting session, it absolutely makes sense to move points into woodcutting and move them out afterward.

However, if you’re only planning a short stint—grabbing a few trees or mining a rock or two—then it’s likely not worth the effort. But for longer grinds, respeccing efficiently is one of the best ways to push your expertise and character growth forward.

Why PvP Servers Can Be Worth It

If you’ve been playing in PvE and wondering what the deal is with PvP, here’s the value proposition: you gain more resources and XP. The gathering bonuses on PvP servers can be somewhere between 30–40%, and there’s even a slight flat XP multiplier just for being there. Yes, the risk is higher—but the rewards are substantial.

To move servers, you’ll need to find the server transfer NPC located in some of the towns. Not all towns have them, so some exploration is required. Once you find him, transferring costs copper coins—and the more items you’re carrying, the more expensive the move will be. Pack light when transferring.

Gathering Smarter: Tools and Resource Recognition

Tool choice matters significantly in Myth of Empires. While any tool can be used, efficiency depends both on tool tier and your expertise level in that category.

• Axes: Best for chopping trees, poor for skinning. Can gather stone, but not ideal unless you’re after rubble.
• Hammers: Your go-to for rocks, ores, and minerals.
• Knives: Essential for skinning animals.
• Sickles: Extremely effective for harvesting bushes—especially useful early game when you need a lot of rope.

There’s a subtle but vital point here: if you use a high-tier tool (like a bone or bronze version) but only have level 1 expertise in that category, you’ll barely benefit. The scaling really kicks in as you invest points in the matching skill. For example, a bronze hammer won’t outpace a stone one significantly if your mining skill is still at level 1. This applies across the board to weapons, armor, and tools.

So if you’re wondering why your new shiny tool isn’t pulling its weight, check your skill level. Efficiency scales primarily with expertise—not just item tier.

Finding Higher-Tier Materials and Recognizing Nodes

Some materials, like bronze or iron ore, can be identified by their coloration. Bronze has a subtle golden hue, while iron leans toward a dark gray. Likewise, hardwood drops from tier 2 trees, which are more abundant in specific regions.

If you’re unsure what a higher-tier tree or ore looks like, use a special potion that temporarily highlights them with a small white icon. This trick is especially useful early on, when learning which nodes are worth your time. No need to spam the potion—use it strategically to learn appearances and then farm with that knowledge.

Expertise Threshold Bonuses and Shrines

As you increase your expertise level in a skill (say, woodcutting), you’ll eventually unlock milestone thresholds that grant passive buffs. For example, at level 150 or 225 woodcutting, you can gain a 20% bonus to branch and bark collection, and this can climb up to a 50% overall buff as you push further. These passive upgrades significantly reduce your grind and multiply your output, especially on longer resource runs.

Also, don’t forget the guild banner shrine system. If you’re part of a guild and have a banner down, visit the large stone lantern and go to the “Shrines” tab. Here, you can buy XP blessings (once per day) that double your XP gain temporarily. If your guild has leveled up the lantern, the XP bonus can be even greater. The blessing resets daily—4 PM Pacific Time for many Western players, midnight for Eastern servers.

Final Thoughts

Myth of Empires is a game that rewards both raw activity and strategic planning. It’s not just about chopping the most trees or killing the most boars—it’s about setting yourself up to gain the most from every action. Use expertise points wisely, plan long tasks ahead with respeccing, and don’t be afraid to jump to PvP if you want faster returns.

Understanding your tools, nodes, and multipliers is key to getting the most out of every minute you spend in the game. And while there’s more to explore, this guide should give you a powerful head start in optimizing your gameplay. More advanced guides are on the way—until then, sharpen your tools and get out there.