Complete Guide to Conan Exiles: How to Survive, Hunt and Build an Empire

During gameplay, you earn experience points (XP) for ordinary activities like crafting items, gathering resources, and killing enemies. When you collect enough XP, you advance to the next level.

✓ Attribute and Recipe System

For each new level, you receive points that you can invest in:

• Improving attributes (strength, endurance, accuracy...)
• Unlocking new recipes for crafting

💡 Pro tip: The "Level" button on your character sheet will blink when you have points to spend.

Basic Recipes You Should Unlock:

1. Warrior - Unlocks Stone Sword and Wooden Shield
2. Archer - Provides access to Hunting Bow and Flinthead Arrows
3. Builder - Gives basic building components for your first shelter

3. Fauna of the Exiled Lands and Hunting

The Exiled Lands are home to a diverse mixture of creatures, animals, and beasts that you can hunt for resources and food.

✓ Common Animals Near the River

4. Weapons and Gear for Survival

First Weapons and Armor

Light Armor (Coarse gear):

• Coarse Tunic
• Coarse Handwraps
• Coarse Leggings
• Coarse Footwraps

Basic Weapons:

• Stone Sword - blunt, brittle sword
• Wooden Shield - rudimentary shield of loosely bound branches
• Hunting Bow - for long-range hunting and stealth

💡 Pro tip: All equipment gradually deteriorates with use. Keep your gear in good condition using a Repair Hammer.

5. Religion, Gods and Their Avatars

Worshipping gods provides unique benefits and abilities. You can worship one, all, or none of the gods as you see fit.

Death System

In Conan Exiles, death is a common part of the game. When you die:

• You lose all equipped weapons and tools
• Your entire inventory drops at the place of death
• You must return for your items before they disappear

Corruption and Its Consequences

Corruption is dark magic that:

• Permanently reduces your maximum health
• Spreads in dark caves, ancient ruins, or when fighting magical creatures
• Can only be removed by spending time in the presence of Performer Thralls

⚠️ Warning: Places full of corruption often hide valuable treasures or mystical knowledge!

7. Clans, Guilds and Building Alliances

The desert is harsh enough without having other players as enemies!

Clan Benefits

• Common building - clan members can build on shared territory
• Shared resources - more efficient resource gathering and production
• Mutual protection - better defense against enemies

📝 How to invite a player to your clan: Stand next to the person, look at them, and hold the E key.

8. Building and Expansion

Three Tiers of Building Materials

• Buildings require foundations
• Structure must be supported by pillars or connected to a foundation
• Equip Repair Hammer to show the quality of your buildings and materials needed for repair

Common Beginner Mistakes and How to Avoid Them ❌

Many new players try to progress too quickly into dangerous areas. Build your skills gradually, improve your equipment, and expand your base before venturing on dangerous expeditions.

Pro Tips for Advanced Players 💡

1. Maximize hunting efficiency - Use Cleaver to obtain more meat
2. Strategically place your base - Look for locations with access to water, but away from frequented paths
3. Utilize Thralls - Captured NPCs can defend your base and help with crafting
4. Specialize your character - Instead of a universal build, focus on a specific role in the clan
5. Plan expansion - Prepare advanced resources before starting demanding constructions

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