Beginner's Guide - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions RIFT Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

What class is the best to begin with?

It really depends on the way you like to play your games. Although if it's your first try at a MMO game and you want to play a class that will be the easiest to play, then the best choice for you will be a Mage DPS.

What Profession is the best for Crafting?

All professions and their properties are described in this guide. Your decision depends on whether you want to have a gathering profession, or a profession that will craft items.

How to "level up" quickly?

There are no specific ways of leveling up. There are of course guides that you could buy, that will show you a few ways on how to level up quicker, but some of those ways may not be legal, which in the end might result in a ban. The easiest way is to do main and side quests, meanwhile you can still sign up to Dungeons or PvP games while you're in the middle of doing quests, which will give you lots of additional experience.

What are backpacks for?

Backpacks are used to store items in. You can have 7 slots for backpacks, but 2 of them you have to buy through a RIFT Store. There are a few kinds of backpacks, some of them you can craft with an Outfitter profession. The better the backpack, the more items you can store in it.

Where can I buy gear?

Gear (equipment), potions or crafting materials - all of that you can get from Vendors that are in every smaller village and in both of the faction's main cities.

How do I create my own guild?

There is a Guild Master in both of the main cities (Meridian and Sanctum), you can create your own guild at a certain price through him.

What's the best way to get rich?

There is a lot of ways to gain money, by doing quests, selling stuff that you don't need, selling the items that you have gathered or crafted and by going to Dungeons.