Brighter Shores Hopeport Professions Guide – Tools, Leveling, & Map Locations

As a seasoned adventurer who has traversed countless lands and delved into the depths of many a forgotten dungeon, I must say that this table of ingredients is quite intriguing. Each potion seems to hold a secret power, a promise of wealth or knowledge hidden within its exotic components.

Upon launching Brighter Shores, every player begins in the bustling town known as Hopeport – a vast hub teeming with opportunities to hone your skills and advance your character. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into Hopeport, encompassing essential details for each profession and crucial map locations that you should be aware of.

All Hopeport Professions in Brighter Shores

In Hopeport, there are five distinct vocations that players can progress through. This initial region within Brighter Shores is where you’ll likely spend some time before transitioning to Hopeforest. This guide aims to provide you with comprehensive details on how to advance in each profession – such as identifying key NPCs, training zones for skills development, and even providing lists of enemy locations, recipes, fishable spots, gatherable items, and potion-crafting recipes within the game.

Use CTRL+F to find specifc items and recipes from Brighter Shores.

Guard Profession

In the game Brighter Shores, the Guard role is the initial combat position, opening in Hopeport’s Chapter 1 zone. To begin increasing your rank as a Guard, engage any enemy for the first time, be it a training target or an adversary you encounter during the tutorial. However, it’s important to note that attempting to fight before leveling up might lead to defeat. Instead, make your way to the Sparring Area (located to the right of the Training Ground). This should provide a safer and more structured environment for starting your combat training.

To advance effectively as a Guard, focus on battling foes close to your own strength and regularly improving your equipment. This strategy will allow for seamless leveling up and readiness for more challenging adversaries. The Guard section, signified by an icon featuring a sword and shield, provides you with various potential enemy targets to monitor your progress.

The type of equipment you use significantly impacts your performance as a Guard. Enemies you defeat drop different levels and types of equipment, with rarer items offering a substantial power increase. As you advance, make sure to collect one-handed, two-handed, and eventually ranged weapons. During battles, switch between these weapons for optimal results. Just remember that the gear obtained in Hopeport is only effective within Chapter 1 zones. Once you transition to Hopeforest, it’s crucial to replace your current equipment.

How to level up the Guard Profession

As a dedicated Guard, I’d suggest diving straight into sparring at the Sparring Grounds to build up my skills. Continue this until you hit level 6. Next, venture to the guard house area and engage with level 6 Death Crows. This will take me to level 8. Then, I’ll switch my focus to battling Goblin Chiefs in the South Walls for a substantial experience boost, occasionally engaging nearby bird enemies if necessary. If I prefer a slower but more quest-focused approach, I can keep sparring until level 10 and then take on The Obelisk quest, which could potentially elevate me to either level 13 or 14, depending on the experience points earned along the way.

Employing homemade XP potions, which you produce via the Alchemist Profession, can provide an added advantage when you’re finding it tough to make progress. Although leveling Alchemist alongside Guard might be time-consuming, it’s a smart move for gaining access to these helpful potions. To collect the necessary ingredients, you’ll need to advance in Forager and Gatherer professions first.

If you’ve hit level 20 in the Guard Profession and prefer a more relaxed approach for leveling up next, don’t forget about your Passive Tasks, which become available from that point onward. These tasks enable you to accumulate experience points even when you’re not online, albeit at a slower pace compared to engaging in active battles.

Guard Profession Map Locations – Training, Enemies, & Gear

The main locations you need for the Guard profession will take you all over Hopeport.

Where to train

In Hopeport, adversaries are dispersed throughout most of the city. Some will attack immediately (indicated by red names), while others will remain peaceful until provoked (signified by orange names). At the start of Chapter 1, players receive the ability to cast the Immunity Charm, which temporarily makes them invisible to enemies and can also aid in fleeing from combat. This status is also bestowed upon players after they successfully defeat aggressive opponents.

I enjoyed sparring in the combat zone, not forgetting Rubble Road and the greenery nearby, which were also part of my preferred training spots.

You can find enemies in these locations in Hopeport:

• Collapsed Hovels
• Crater
• East Beach
• Fallen Monument
• Jellyfish Landing
• Limpet Lane
• Murk Close
• North Walls
• Old Street East
• Overgrown Field
• Overgrown Pond
• Overgrown Road
• Pirate Hideout
• Rocky Road
• South Walls
• Sparring Area
• Tim’s Ally
• Town Gates
• Wasteland
• Wilhope Passage

Gear locations

The equipment needed for using the Guard Professional is acquired via defeating enemies, and the level and rarity of the gear determine its overall strength. Rare items, sometimes even several levels below common gear, tend to outperform their stats. You can control your equipment by visiting the Quartermaster’s Shop, which is located near the Training Grounds in Hopeport. Here, you can swap or sell gear and acquire the Quartermaster spell, enabling you to alter your gear outside of combat without having to engage in battle first.

All Enemy Locations in Brighter Shores

In the map, your adversaries are highlighted in either red or orange. A glance at the screenshot reveals that your character is positioned between two Thief hideouts – Tim’s Alley and Limpet Lane. Moreover, you’re situated near Wilhope Passage, a location with a higher concentration of enemies. Importantly, those with red names will aggressively attack you first, whereas those with orange names will hold off until provoked by your actions.

Chef Profession

In the game Brighter Shores, becoming a Chef is an excellent opportunity for making money. To begin leveling up your Chef skills, simply navigate to The Delectable Dab Kitchen in Hopeport, which lies outside the Training Ground and opposite the Apothecary on Stone Street. This fully-stocked kitchen offers several crafting stations, each assigned for different food preparation techniques outlined in the recipe book near the Preparation Table.

In the game, chefs can solely trade their culinary masterpieces for cash since food is not applicable in battles. At level 9, players receive access to the Chef’s Rewards List, situated within the Delectable Dab Kitchen, which provides food delivery missions that yield both money rewards and extra Chef experience points.

How to level up the Chef Profession

To excel in the culinary profession efficiently, consider these strategies. A straightforward approach would be to hone your skills with advanced recipes that can either utilize gathered ingredients or ingredients from Kevin’s shop, which is conveniently situated outside The Delectable Dab on Stone Street. This shop offers vital items for a wide range of dishes.

To optimize your strategy, think about training Chef alongside Forager and Fisher jobs since they provide numerous ingredients needed for Chef’s recipes. For instance, many Jellied Eels dishes call for Gelatin (available from Kevin) and Eels (which you can catch), making it a lucrative decision.

Initially, it’s enough to purchase bacon and bread from Kevin to whip up a tasty batch of bacon sandwiches for yourself.

By making use of the Chef’s Bounty Board at level 9, you can considerably speed up your advancement. This board gets refreshed every hour and presents four rotating bounties that provide additional XP and money when you supply dishes to NPCs scattered around Hopeport. It’s advisable to frequently check these bounties, even if you’re focusing on other professions.

Chef Profession Map Locations – Training, Gear, & NPCs

The main location you need to know about for the Chef profession is The Delectable Dab Kitchen, but you won’t spend all of your time there. To be an efficient Chef in Brighter Shores, you’ll also need to know where to buy some ingredients for your recipes. For ingredients that you need to catch, check out the list of All Fish in Brighter Shores at the bottom of the Fisher Profession section in this guide.

Where to train and find Chef gear

At The Delectable Dab Kitchen, it’s where you go for any chef-focused activities! This spacious kitchen comes complete with workstations for both preparation and cooking. Additionally, it features a storage area for raw ingredients, making it easy to keep your supplies on hand. When dishes are ready, they can be sold directly to the Head Chef NPC, who buys completed recipes without offering any goods in exchange.

In the Delectable Dab Kitchen, you’ll find the following cooking stations and prep areas:

• Batter Barrel
• Boiling Pot
• Chef Recipe Book
• Chef’s Bounty Board
• Chopping Table
• Deep Fryer
• Frying Pan
• Grill
• Ice Box
• Oven
• Preparation Table
• Sauce Pan

That’s a really overwhelming list for Brighter Shores players who are just starting out. Thankfully, you only need to focus on the Chef Recipe Book, the Preparation Table, and the Frying Pan at first.

By employing Alchemist-made XP potions like Hopeport 5%, you can boost the experience points earned not just from cooking activities, but also from bounty tasks, including delivery XP. To swiftly and effectively advance your Chef level, consider a balanced approach of gathering ingredients, preparing dishes, and tackling bounty board tasks.

NPCs

• Kevin – The owner of Kevin’s Ingredients, which is located on Stone Street. He can provide a range of raw items for recipes.
• Head Chef – Found in The Delectable Dab Kitchen. You can sell your finished dishes to this NPC.
• Fishmonger – Located on Eel Street, able to supply various fish needed for some of the recipes in Brighter Shores.

All Recipes in Brighter Shores

Below, you’ll find a list of dishes you can prepare using the passive method at Brighter Shores. This collection contains five passive recipes, all featuring fish as the primary ingredient, either as the main component or the entire dish in certain instances. Here are the passive recipes:

• Dab Stew (any Dab fish)
• Mackibut on Toast (any Mackibut fish and Beetroot)
• Garlic Herring (any Herring fish and Garlic)
• Roasted Sturlet (any Sturlet fish)
• Baked Bream (any Bream fish)

Fisher Profession

In the Fisher vocation of Brighter Shores, you’ll find yourself catching an array of fish with diverse equipment as you advance through the game’s stages. This gathering occupation plays a crucial role in obtaining ingredients for Chef dishes and can also serve as a lucrative endeavor. To catch fish successfully, you’ll require specialized tools like a Fishing Spear or a Fishing Rod.

How to level up the Fisher Profession

To embark on your Fisher career, you should initially buy a Level 1 Fishing Spear. Make your way to Melv’s Fishing Supplies, which is situated to the east of Hopeport’s Town Square, close to the Guard HQ. The spear will set you back 12 Silver coins and is indispensable for catching your first catch.

Equipped with a Fishing Spear, you’re ready to reel in fish from shallower water bodies. To do this, simply click on the swimming fish and choose “Catch.” In these particular spots, schools of six fish appear simultaneously, and you can catch up to four rounds of them before emptying your inventory for more catches.

At level 20, you’ll have the option to advance to using Fishing Rods, a tool that lets you fish automatically with the right bait. This method is more convenient because it minimizes movement, allowing you to earn Fisher XP even when offline, as long as you have an adequate supply of bait on hand.

Fisher Profession Map Locations – Training, Gear, & NPCs

In the context of your fisher profession, you’ll find yourself spending considerable time along Hopeport’s coastline, however, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with a few other key points on the map as well.

Where to train

To start fishing, head over to the East Beach, it’s a great spot for catching Mottled Flounder and advancing from level 1 to 2. Later on, you can divide your time between East Beach and the Eel Street Bridge to keep progressing. As you advance, more challenging fish species will appear, so consult the fish table in this guide for details on specific catches and their locations. You’ll find the table towards the end of the Fishing Profession section.

Gear and Enchantments

For players looking to maximize their efficiency, enchanting fishing tools can be a worthwhile investment. While costly, enchantments grant permanent XP bonuses when using a specific tool. This can be helpful for gaining XP in the long run, especially when combined with passive fishing strategies.

To have your gear imbued with magic, make your way to the Enchanter’s Store, which is easily identifiable by its violet hue, situated across from the Forager’s Warehouse on Old Street East.

NPCs

• Melv – The NPC who runs Melv’s Fishing Supplies, where players purchase fishing tools.
• Fishmonger – Runs The Frequently Fresh Fish Stall found on Eel Street. This NPC buys fish from players.
• Enchantress – Offers tool enchantments for XP buffs, located south of Old Street East.
• Head Chef – Located in the Delectable Dab Kitchen, where you can sell prepared food items using fish caught as a Fisher.

All Fish in Brighter Shores

As a gamer, I can hawk my catch at “The Regularly Refreshed Fish Stand” on “Eel Street,” right before hitting the Central Waterfront. But remember, some fish are key components in Chef recipes. To determine if a fish is an ingredient, peek at the table at the end of the Chef Profession section or the “Info” tab in your inventory. Ingredient fish can be stashed away at the “Ingredients Bank” tucked inside the “Delectable Dab Kitchen.

Forager Profession

In Brighter Shores, I, a passionate player, find the Forager Profession indispensable for my adventures! As a Forager, I scour the lands for valuable items that boost other Professions like Cooking and Alchemy. From humble beginnings, I can easily gather basic plants and ingredients by simply clicking on them and selecting “Forage.” But as I progress, I’ll need specialized tools to harvest more advanced items, which can be obtained from the Forager’s Warehouse, nestled in the northeast corner of Hopeport.

If you’re aiming for an advantage, you can find charmed items at the Enchantress Shop, situated across from the Forager’s Warehouse. Although these enchantments might only provide slight XP increases, they could prove useful once you’ve managed to amass enough resources to put towards them. As your Forager Profession advances, you’ll uncover higher-tier ingredients that grant more XP and are essential for creating advanced recipes in the Chef and Alchemist Professions.

How to level up the Forager Profession

Improving your Forager Profession requires persistence. To maximize results, gather the highest-value items you encounter. Typically, these items come in groups of three, allowing you to move around them efficiently for harvesting. For a smoother leveling experience, consider employing XP Hopeport potions, which can be self-crafted using skills from the Alchemist Profession.

As a devoted Forager enthusiast, I can’t stress enough the importance of using the best tools for each profession in your arsenal. These tools come with Experience Point (XP) boosts, and as you might expect, higher-level tools offer more substantial bonuses. To get the most XP possible, always make sure to use the highest-level tools that align with your current Forager rank.

Forager Profession Map Locations – Training, Gear, & NPCs

Over the city of Hopeport, several spots for foraging can be taught. On your map, look out for areas marked with yellow labels, as these indicate places where you can gather resources.

Where to train

In Hopeport, there are numerous spots where you can learn the Forager profession, but if you’re starting out, consider beginning at East Beach or Jellyfish Landing. Here, you can collect Brown Kelp until you reach level 2, then transition to Old Street East and Old Street West to gather Creamy Wallplants. Alternatively, you could stay in East Beach and continue harvesting Brown Kelp until level 6, at which point you can begin finding Horn Shells in the same area – that’s the route I took.

Beyond level 6, it’s time for you to advance. Look for the key locations of exchangeable items in Hopeport using the chart situated at the conclusion of this segment.

These are all of the map locations for forage items:

• Brannof Boulevard
• Collapsed Hovels
• Crater
• East Beach
• Fallen Monument
• Jellyfish Landing
• Little Square
• Old Street East
• Old Street West
• Overgrown Field
• Overgrown Pond
• Pirate Hideout
• Ray Bay
• Rubble Road
• Seashells Seashore
• Starfish Point
• Wasteland

Gear

On the northeastern part of the city lies The Forager’s Supply Store, where you can buy essential tools such as secateurs, trowels, and pond nets, along with their advanced versions. If you need a power-up, simply cross over to the Enchantress Shop, which is adjacent to The Forager’s Warehouse, offering tool enchantments that provide XP bonuses, thus improving your foraging adventure.

As you progress through levels in Hopeport, the surrounding plants and objects will grow or adjust accordingly. This means you can return to previously known locations for useful gathering. This feature not only aids in leveling up your character, but also other Professions since ingredients gathered from Foraging are frequently required in diverse recipes.

NPCs

• Ella – Owner of The Forager’s Warehouse where you can buy Foraging equipment.
• Enchantress – Found in the Enchantress Shop opposite The Forager’s Warehouse. She can enchant your equipment so that you become more skilled with it and gain more XP while using it.

All Forage items in Brighter Shores

Alchemist Profession

In the game Brighter Shores, learning to be an Alchemist empowers players with the ability to brew potions that restore health or grant temporary boosts, making it a highly useful talent. To start your journey as an Alchemist, navigate to the local Apothecary. Here, you’ll craft your initial potion, but first, you’ll need some bottles, which can be bought from Ebsworth for 20 Copper pieces each. To acquire these bottles, you can either gather the necessary ingredients or obtain them as drops from uncommon enemies. Since bottles are stored in your Toolbelt, they won’t consume space in your primary inventory.

With each advancement in your Alchemist rank, you’ll gain the power to craft more potent and diverse elixirs. Beyond the fundamental Healing Potion, other potions require a combination of two distinct ingredients. As you ascend to higher levels, expect to work with progressively sophisticated materials to concoct these powerful brews.

Instead of solely obtaining ingredients through foraging, you can also purchase them from Zeltay Tramagan located in Hopeport Town Square at a premium price, or occasionally find them dropped by opponents. To make gameplay more convenient, excess potions and ingredients can be deposited into the Apothecary’s storage chest; however, remember that you must have the necessary ingredients on hand to create potions.

How to level up the Alchemist Profession

To progress in the Alchemist Profession, it’s highly beneficial to begin by creating Experience Hopeport Potions. These potions serve not only to boost your Alchemist experience points but also aid other Professions within Hopeport. In case XP potions aren’t accessible, concentrate on manufacturing the most advanced potions you can at this stage, as they will necessitate parallel leveling up of your Professions to ensure a consistent flow of ingredients.

To optimize your workflow while brewing potions, consider making sets of 12 at a time since each concoction calls for two ingredients. Also, remember to use more advanced ingredients when blending potions of varying levels as it facilitates the creation process. Make sure to place the ingredient with the highest level on the Reagent Preparation Station before starting the mixing process.

Alchemist Profession Map Locations – Training, Ingredients, & NPCs

It would be beneficial to learn Alchemy together with Foraging, as these skills complement each other. Without foraged ingredients, creating potions wouldn’t be possible.

Where to train

In a quaint little shop nestled away from Stone Street, south of Hopeport’s Guard HQ, lies the Apothecary – the hub for potion crafting. Here, you’ll find distinct areas dedicated to mixing reagents and finalizing your concoctions. Your process typically begins by gathering materials, which can be done through your Forager Profession. Then, you prepare these materials at a station, followed by creating your potions in the Apothecary itself.

Buying and finding ingredients

If you’re looking to boost your XP faster, even though it means fewer coins, consider purchasing potion ingredients from the Potion Ingredients Seller, who can usually be found in the southeastern part of the Town Square. This choice is particularly useful when you’re pressed for time or focusing on quick XP advancement.

To gather your own ingredients, simply check out the foraging guide located within the Foraging Skills segment. It lists all the items in Hopeport that are available for foraging, along with the required skill level needed to collect them.

NPCs

• Ebsworth – The owner of the Apothecary on Stone Street, where you can make your own potions.
• Zeltay Tramagan – The Potions Reagent in the Town Square. They sell potion ingredients.

All Alchemy Potions in Brighter Shores

The table below only includes one of the many passive potions you can create. This list focuses on the potions you can unlock and manually create as you level up, rather than those you can do while you’re offline.

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