Since there are a whole load of different threads that get bumped all the time with people asking for them to be stickied, I figured an index might be handy. If it’s useful enough, we can ask for it to be stickied. [Guide for R0 – Starting Realm Grinder](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/547245) (Out of date for optimal speed, but still works. Guide for early game focussed on getting trophies as time-efficiently as possible, also contains useful info for later reincarnations in second post - fairly detailed but leaves you to make some decisions and doesn't give away spoilers unless necessary) [In-Depth Guide to Starting Realm Grinder](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/643873-in-depth-guide-to-starting-realm-grinder) (VERY detailed guide for the first Reincarnation - focusses on getting each trophy as soon as it can be achieved, holds your hand through the process and contains lots of spoilers) [How to make a Merc/Research build](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/609756-making-a-research-merc-build#posts-10248735) (Detailed explanation of the thought process required to make a decent build when there are a blinding number of options) [Guide for R16 Research phase](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/562011) (Out of date for optimal speed, but still works. Detailed guide showing which order to tackle R16 Research unlocks and teaching how to work out research requirements. Spoilers are hidden as much as possible) [GUIDE Optimised Gem Grinding](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/598227) (Out of date for optimal speed, but still works. Explains when to switch factions when grinding through reincarnations, discussion on alternatives including Bloodlines – does not include R0. Only accurate up to R70 due to lack of updating) [Values for Ascension Upgrades](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/615701) (Explanation of how all the maths is modified post-Ascension) [G00FBALL's musicfamily non-wiki](http://musicfamily.org/realm/) (Largely info from wiki and forums copy+pasted into a nicer format and without the annoying adverts that hog system resources of the wikia. Still well updated as of Nov 2018, like a wiki but maintained by a small and dedicated group of players) [Sunforce's Realm Grinder Resources - on Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107868819) (A bigger collection of links than this one in case you want any more answers!) [Explanation of small values by OldYouth - guide for Artifact hunting](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/1780796-i-need-some-serious-guidance-with-artefacts-and-small-values) (If you're not having much luck with Artifacts, this is a good explanation of how they work)

[Guide for R0](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/547245-guide-for-r0-starting-realm-grinder) (Excellent guide for unlocks and what to do with them)

Other kind of useful stuff: [why_amihere's RG Speed Run Diary](https://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/607521-why-amiheres-rg-speed-run-diary) (Thorough exploration of quickest way through R0-15/18, note that it is done with all three Gifts) [Autocast strategies discussion](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/595570-bronze-autocast-stratagies) (Maths of why you should typically let mana build up to cast all your spells at the same time) --------- Legacy items that no longer really need to be in first post, but might still be helpful: [Good Good Build/It Grows Over TIME!/IGOT and related builds](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/546445) (As of v1.4 this style of build is less required, but still a good option for reaching R16 or gaining gems before starting research) [Forum List of base Merc builds](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/535779) (First page no longer updated, good for feedback on key builds when you are reasonably confident in them) [Mercenary Build/Concept Thread](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/529386) (Good for discussion about concepts/themes when starting to create builds) [‘Based on’ upgrades](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/509904) (Gives maths behind loads of upgrades, first page not well updated since around Bloodlines, but most of the changes since then are in discussion) [Full Hidden Trophy List](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/522336) (Requirements to get the ‘?’ trophies, discussion on strategies) [Upgrade List](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/529550) (List of all Faction upgrades and what they do, sorted both by Faction/Tier and by what they actually do) ---------- Research builds forum threads: [R16-25+ Research Builds](https://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/558332-research-builds-r16-to-r25) (Contains both Vanilla and some Neutral Research builds, so up to about R28/29) [Dwarf/Drow Research Builds R30-39](https://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/612628-share-builds-r35-drow-dwarfs) [Tiered autocasting builds R42+](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/653553-tiered-spell-builds) [Neutral Prestige Research Builds R46+](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/676749-dragon-builds) [Research Requirements/Effects](http://realm-grinder.wikia.com/wiki/Research) (Wiki list of all research upgrades, description of what they do and unlock requirements, plus unique building unlock requirements) [Wiki list of Research builds](http://realm-grinder.wikia.com/wiki/Research_Builds) (Nowhere near as well updated or optimised as the Merc list, and a lot of what's on there isn't very good. Easier to navigate than forum threads for Research builds though. Useful for ideas, but would recommend you just make your own) [Wiki List of base Merc builds](http://realm-grinder.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Base_Merc_Builds) (Not in forum so no discussion, but reasonable library of builds in case you get stuck in Mercenary phase)

Hey, stickied. Now you’ve hit the big time.

[List of challenges requirements](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/564368-challenges)

[[GUIDE] Fastest Route Through R16 Researches](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/562011-guide-fastest-route-through-r16-researches?page=1)

[Research builds – R16 to R25+](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/558332-research-builds-r16-to-r25)

Neutral Research Requirements – [http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/575701-new-research-requirements](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/575701-new-research-requirements)

guides to unlocking and using bloodlines [http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/534721-bloodlines](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/534721-bloodlines) [http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/548409-guide-r7-reincarnation-guide](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/548409-guide-r7-reincarnation-guide)

royal advisory board [http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/590493-royal-advisory-board-realm-weather-forecast-more](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/590493-royal-advisory-board-realm-weather-forecast-more) [https://generalyouri.github.io/royal-advisory-board/index.html](https://generalyouri.github.io/royal-advisory-board/index.html)#

Not a forum thread, but a good guide nonetheless: [How To Unlock Prestige Factions](http://imgur.com/a/t7YrE)

[Glossary / Acronym List](/forums/8945/topics/597796?page=1)

> *Originally posted by **[Rahler](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10151033):*** > > That said, it would be handy if there was a list common terms (those single letters aren’t shortcuts, they’re abbreviations), but I don’t think anyone has made one. There’s a short jargon section in the R16 guide. Generally if there’s something people don’t understand it’s R16+, so I don’t feel like it’s needed before then.

[Lore Artefacts Guide](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/594695-lore-artefacts-guide) [Secret Trophy Guide](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/605675-secret-trophy-guide-easiest-to-later) [Values for ascension upgrades](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/615701-values-for-ascension-upgrades-assistants-mana-regen-and-no-percent-shown) [List of Optimized Builds for End Game //expired](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/621499-list-of-optimized-builds-for-end-game) [Megathread: R40-75 builds](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/790337-megathread-r40-r75) [Merc Research Builds](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/8945-realm-grinder/topics/783256-merc-research-builds-r75)

For anyone who wonders like me what the single letters are that often find their way into guides/threads of all kinds: > *Originally posted by **[Rahler](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10151033):*** > > PS: Those letters are short for **S** pellcraft, **C** raftsmanship, **D** ivine, **E** conomics, **A** lchemy, and **W** arefare, and are related to research, which is unlocked at **R** eincarnation 16. Thanks for the clearence, Rahler. :) If anyone at higher Reincarnations would be kind enough to sumarize those in ONE post (here or elsewhere – link pls) I am sure it would be apreciated. Thanks in advance from me. [edit: original post of mine deleted for this is FAQ/Link dump…felt it did not rly belong here]

Here is a site I have been working on,its not perfect and still needs work but I thought it might be helpful and without the adds that wiki offers [http://musicfamily.org/realm/](http://musicfamily.org/realm/)

> *Originally posted by **[Rahler](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10312096):*** > > *Originally posted by **[G00FBALL](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10311600):*** > > [All the quotes] > > You really didn’t need to quote the OP. Certainly not twice. Sorry,it was late and did not notice.

My question is about clicks. I am now at R29 and discovered that I missed that important concept almost entirely. I always disregarded D55 and other clicking reward upgrades when choosing Researches since I don’t like clicking the chest and use auto clicker only for achieving specific trophies. And so I thought these D55 and the like are useless for me. Until recently, actually today, I discovered that D55 scale my income almost linearly. How so I thought? I do not click, my Treasure Clicks (this game) stat is frozen near zero, and Coins per Click shows insignificant something below ‘error of measurement’ even after activating D55 and several other clicking rewards upgrades. Yet my income rose thousands percents, as if these researches affected not clicks but Coin Production per Second directly. Well, I know that ‘Assistants autoclick the treasure once every second’ but always thought about it as ambiguous phrasing of Divines since Treasure Clicks does not count these. And Coins per Click multiplied by number of assistants doesn’t correspond to Coins per Second by Assistants. So what’s wrong with my thinking? How D55 affects my income? Does assistants click the treasure or not? And if yes how I can measure the effect of these clicks? And BTW, D320 ‘increase assistants production’ – so assistants not only click but also produce??

> *Originally posted by **[azoo](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10352101):*** > > My question is about clicks. > I am now at R29 and discovered that I missed that important concept almost entirely. > > I always disregarded D55 and other clicking reward upgrades when choosing Researches since I don’t like clicking the chest and use auto clicker only for achieving specific trophies. And so I thought these D55 and the like are useless for me. > Until recently, actually today, I discovered that D55 scale my income almost linearly. How so I thought? > > I do not click, my Treasure Clicks (this game) stat is frozen near zero, and Coins per Click shows insignificant something below ‘error of measurement’ even after activating D55 and several other clicking rewards upgrades. Yet my income rose thousands percents, as if these researches affected not clicks but Coin Production per Second directly. > Well, I know that ‘Assistants autoclick the treasure once every second’ but always thought about it as ambiguous phrasing of Divines since Treasure Clicks does not count these. And Coins per Click multiplied by number of assistants doesn’t correspond to Coins per Second by Assistants. > > So what’s wrong with my thinking? How D55 affects my income? Does assistants click the treasure or not? And if yes how I can measure the effect of these clicks? > And BTW, D320 ‘increase assistants production’ – so assistants not only click but also produce?? Each assistant produces 5% of your coins per click every second, so everything that increases your coins per click also increases your assistant production.

> Each assistant produces 5% of your coins per click every second, so everything that increases your coins per click also increases your assistant production. Oh, thanks. I forgot about 5% each assistant. So they do not click. And the phrases from assistants’ tooltips are misleading? They just produce coins and find faction coins.

I have added new page to [http://musicfamily.org/realm/](http://musicfamily.org/realm/) it is a complete colored picture of the research tree with tool-tips for each research have a look [http://musicfamily.org/realm/Researchtree/](http://musicfamily.org/realm/Researchtree/) and when I figure out who gave me the picture i will give them a bit of credit.

Question. Does increasing click reward benefit assistant production more than actual clicking production? I’m wondering whether click reward upgrades are even useful to fairies, considering they get a lot of assistant bonuses.

So increasing click reward is equally as efficient with fairies as with elves?

> *Originally posted by **[HuthayfahA](/forums/8945/topics/545900?page=1#posts-10413471):*** > > So increasing click reward is equally as efficient with fairies as with elves? that’s what he said.