The Importance of Scavenging

When discussing the game of Warhammer Online to someone that may not be familiar with it, it would be best not to delve into the subject of scavenging. After all, the subject of taking items from the corpse of a dead monster or character will probably rise more than a few eyebrows among the uninitiated. However, for serious players of the game, if you are not scavenging, you are probably not going to amass the tools you need to complete a successful campaign. Simply put, scavenging skills are an absolute must for players looking to survive in the chaotic and complex would of Warhammer Online.

While scavenging may seem morose, it is critically important to game play since it can lead to many helpful discoveries. For example, finding magical items on the person of a fallen corpse could go a long way towards succeeding in a campaign. Actually, even minor items such as finding a few gold coins could turn out to be helpful at an appropriate time in the future. Really, since the corpse is not using the items, you might as well take put them to your own use. However, it is important to go about the art of scavenging the right way or else you may not gain the most benefit from it.

First and foremost, you will need the right to scavenge a corpse. Usually, it is the individual that has killed the character that has the right to scavenge the remains.  It is also true that after a certain amount of time has passed, the corpse becomes “public domain” and anyone can have at it. That is why it is best to look for signs that the corpse has been left unattended for a while. The presence of vultures or flies would indicate as much. However, rushing up to a freshly killed corpse for scavenging comes with a number of risks. Namely, laying claim to another character’s booty is a surefire way to create enemies and complicate your game play needlessly. That is why it is important to always ascertain whether or not it is safe to scavenge before engaging in the activity.

Also, keep in mind the fact that scavenging is a learned skill. Haphazardly pilfering through a corpses pocket may not lead to the discoveries of any merit. So, prior to engaging in the activity, it would be best to seek out an appropriate trainer of scavenging first. This way, your skill level will go up enough that you will benefit from your scavenging activities. Remember, if you are going to scavenge you will want to do it right.