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No Rest for the Wicked: Best Starting Guide (2026 Update)
This guide provides the perfect way to start the game using the scythe in the updated 'No Rest for the Wicked' in 2026. It contains essential information for beginners, including early stages, sanctuary upgrades, stat point allocation, rune usage, and equipment selection.
1. Early Stages: Acquiring Equipment and Investing Stats ⛏️
- ✅ Find an axe, shovel, and pickaxe on the beach to chop trees and collect copper for sanctuary upgrades.
- ✅ Cross the bridge to get your first weapon and clear Fort Marinus.
- ✅ Invest 3 points in stamina and 3 points in health when leveling up.
- ✅ Collect copper and materials after defeating the boss, and acquire good loot from hidden locations.
00:00 - 01:26
1. Early Stages: Acquiring Equipment and Investing Stats ⛏️
- ✅ Find an axe, shovel, and pickaxe on the beach to chop trees and collect copper for sanctuary upgrades.
- ✅ Cross the bridge to get your first weapon and clear Fort Marinus.
- ✅ Invest 3 points in stamina and 3 points in health when leveling up.
- ✅ Collect copper and materials after defeating the boss, and acquire good loot from hidden locations.
01:27 - 03:09
2. Sanctuary Upgrade and Scythe Purchase ⚔️
- ✅ Buy a faith-scaling weapon from the blacksmith and go to Eleanor to enchant it with rare or epic items.
- ✅ Add ice infusion, armor, powerful enchantments, stamina recovery, etc.
- ✅ Upgrade Fillmore's Smithy and Gordon's Larder in the market.
- ✅ Interact with Captain Randolf to open bounty hunts and weekly quests.
- ✅ Purchase the scythe at Fillmore Level 2 (requires 15 Dex, 15 Faith).
03:10 - 04:13
3. Why Use a Scythe and How to Attack: Scythe Usage 🏃♂️
- ✅ The scythe is a powerful weapon, and the first focus attack is 'Leap,' which destroys enemies around you.
- ✅ The main attack is a running jump attack, which can be used in a chain towards the opponent.
- ✅ Use a sprint jump after rolling to quickly approach the boss.
04:14 - 06:25
4. Scythe Upgrade Material Farming Locations 🗺️
- ✅ Refine copper and iron ore to upgrade the scythe.
- ✅ Copper can be found in Sage Road, Soltarn Tower, and near the bridge.
- ✅ Go down to the cave in Sage Road to unlock the potion merchant.
06:26 - 07:52
5. Visiting Greenwich and Re-rolling Epic Items 💍
- ✅ Visit Greenwich to purchase rings and upgrade the ring slot in Rookery.
- ✅ Re-roll the negative effects of epic items to change them to better effects.
07:53 - 08:33
6. Stat Point Investment Guide 📊
- ✅ It is recommended to keep the equipment load at 'Medium'.
- ✅ Invest in Health, Stamina, Dexterity, and Faith at level 16 to increase damage.
08:34 - 10:15
7. Mira & Mary Upgrade and Locker Usage 🛡️
- ✅ Upgrade equipment with Mira and Mary to increase defense.
- ✅ Pass Captain Randolf when entering the town to store materials in the locker.
- ✅ If you have enough silver, buy a house to fill the storage box.
10:16 - 11:26
8. Rune Extraction and Attachment: How to Use the Rune System 🔮
- ✅ Go to Eleanor to extract runes and attach them to weapons.
- ✅ Check the weapon abilities at Fillmore's shop, extract the desired rune, and use it.
11:27 - 12:44
9. Scythe Play Tips and Equipment Guide: Scythe Combat Technique Tips 🎯
- ✅ Utilize jump attacks, running, and quick distance jump attacks.
- ✅ Look for focus-related equipment such as Focus, Focus Gain, and Focus per Second.
- ✅ Use focus abilities to destroy and stagger bosses.