Surveying
 Surveying
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| Skill Type: | Trade Skill
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| Max Level: | 60
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“Analyzing the land to locate valuable resources or important locations. Surveying has many uses, but is most commonly used to make resource maps for Geology and Mining.
Surveying Overview
Surveying is a skill that produces surveys that lead to gems and minerals. Creating surveys increases the Surveying skill, while using the surveys increases Geology (mineral surveys) or Mining (mining surveys).
In-Game Description
Analyzing the land to locate valuable resources or important locations. Surveying has many uses, but is most commonly used to make resource maps for Geology and Mining.
Training Surveying
- Jaime Fatholm will teach you surveying when you become Comfortable with her. This can be done by completing her 2 initial favors. Once she's Comfortable with you, Jaime will give you a few starting ingredients and teach you the recipe for Serbule Redwall Crystal Survey and Serbule Hills Redwall Crystal Survey. In the Recipe window, you can see that they require 1 Simple Parchment, 1 Basic Ink, and 1 Redwall Crystal (only a 20% chance to consume the Crystal). The parchment and ink can be bought from Jaime.
- Once you get all three ingredients you can create a map by pushing the 'Survey' button on the recipe. The survey map will be placed in your inventory. You will need to be in the area (ie Serbule or Serbule Hills) for which you want to create a survey.
- Glowing Sphere in the Yeti Cave is willing to teach surveying recipes for Kur Mountains to travelers willing to help out with a task.
Connected Skills
Sub-Skills:
- None
Secondary Skills:
- None
Related Skills:
Surveying Complete Recipe List
Click "Expand" on the box below to view a complete list of Recipes for the Surveying skill.
| Lvl | Name | First-Time XP | XP | Ingredients | Results | Description | Source |
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| 1 | Serbule Hills Rubywall Crystal Survey | 75 | 25 |  Simple Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Hills Rubywall Crystal Survey | Uses a chunk of synthetic "rubywall" crystal to locate another chunk growing unnaturally in Serbule Hills. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 1 | Serbule Rubywall Crystal Survey | 75 | 25 | Simple Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Rubywall Crystal Survey | Uses a chunk of synthetic "rubywall" crystal to locate another chunk growing unnaturally in Serbule. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 5 | Serbule Hills Orange Mineral Survey | 120 | 40 | Basic Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Hills Orange Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Serbule Hills. The resulting survey requires Geology 3 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 7 | Serbule Hills Simple Mining Survey | 120 | 40 | Simple Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Simple Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Serbule Hills Simple Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Serbule Hills. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 10 | Serbule Hills White Mineral Survey | 165 | 55 | Good Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Hills White Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Serbule Hills. The resulting survey requires Geology 5 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 15 | Serbule Blue Mineral Survey | 210 | 70 | Expert's Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Blue Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Serbule. The resulting survey requires Geology 8 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 15 | Serbule Hills Basic Mining Survey | 210 | 70 | Basic Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Basic Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Serbule Hills Basic Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Serbule Hills. The resulting survey requires Mining 10. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 20 | Serbule Green Mineral Survey | 255 | 85 | Master Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule Green Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Serbule. The resulting survey requires Geology 13 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 25 | Eltibule Good Mining Survey | 300 | 100 | Good Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Good Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Eltibule Good Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Mining 15. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 25 | Eltibule Orange Mineral Survey | 300 | 100 | Expert's Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Eltibule Orange Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Geology 20 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 28 | Kur Mountains Simple Metal Motherlode Map | 300 | 100 | Good Parchment x1 Advanced Ink x1 Tundra Lichen x1 (!) Simple Metal Slab x5 |
Kur Mountains Simple Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Mining 23 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 30 | Serbule White Mineral Survey | 345 | 115 | Expert's Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Serbule White Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Serbule. The resulting survey requires Geology 20 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 33 | Kur Mountains Basic Metal Motherlode Map | 345 | 115 | Expert's Parchment x1 Advanced Ink x1 Tundra Lichen x1 (!) Basic Metal Slab x5 |
Kur Mountains Basic Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Mining 28 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 35 | Eltibule Blue Mineral Survey | 390 | 130 | Basic Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Eltibule Blue Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Geology 27 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 35 | Eltibule Expert's Mining Survey | 390 | 130 | Expert's Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Expert-Quality Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Eltibule Expert's Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Mining 27. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 40 | Eltibule Green Mineral Survey | 435 | 145 | Good Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Rubywall Crystal x1 (!) |
Eltibule Green Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Geology 35 to use. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 43 | Kur Mountains Good Metal Motherlode Map | 435 | 145 | Master Parchment x1 Advanced Ink x1 Tundra Lichen x1 (!) Good Metal Slab x5 |
Kur Mountains Good Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Mining 38 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 45 | Eltibule Master's Mining Survey | 480 | 160 | Master Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Masterwork Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Eltibule Master's Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Mining 35. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 45 | Kur Mountains Blue Mineral Survey | 480 | 160 | Master Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Ice Core x1 (!) |
Kur Mountains Blue Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Geology 50 to use. | Gift: Glowing Sphere |
| 45 | Kur Mountains Green Mineral Survey | 480 | 160 | Expert's Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Ice Core x1 (!) |
Kur Mountains Green Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Geology 50 to use. | Gift: Glowing Sphere |
| 45 | Kur Mountains Orange Mineral Survey | 480 | 160 | Good Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Ice Core x1 (!) |
Kur Mountains Orange Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Geology 45 to use. | Gift: Glowing Sphere |
| 45 | Kur Mountains White Mineral Survey | 480 | 160 | Basic Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Ice Core x1 (!) |
Kur Mountains White Mineral Survey | Records the location of a mineral deposit in or around Kur Mountains. The resulting survey requires Geology 45 to use. | Gift: Glowing Sphere |
| 48 | Ilmari Expert Metal Motherlode Map | 480 | 160 | Amazing Parchment x1 Advanced Ink x1 Magic Sand x1 (!) Expert-Quality Metal Slab x5 |
Ilmari Expert Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in the Ilmari Desert. The resulting survey requires Mining 43 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 50 | Eltibule Amazing Mining Survey | 525 | 175 | Amazing Parchment x1 Basic Ink x1 Amazing Metal Slab x1 (!) |
Eltibule Amazing Mining Survey | Records the location of metal that can be mined in Eltibule. The resulting survey requires Mining 45. | Training: Jaime Fatholm |
| 53 | Ilmari Master's Metal Motherlode Map | 525 | 175 | Amazing Parchment x1 Expert Ink x1 Magic Sand x1 (!) Masterwork Metal Slab x5 |
Ilmari Master's Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in the Ilmari Desert. The resulting survey requires Mining 48 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 58 | Ilmari Amazing Metal Motherlode Map | 570 | 190 | Amazing Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Magic Sand x1 Amazing Metal Slab x5 |
Ilmari Amazing Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in the Ilmari Desert. The resulting survey requires Mining 53 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 60 | Gazluk Astounding Metal Motherlode Map | 615 | 205 | Astounding Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Semi-Real Hassium x1 Astounding Metal Slab x5 |
Gazluk Astounding Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal on the Gazluk Plateau. The resulting survey requires Mining 58 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 60 | Ilmari Astounding Metal Motherlode Map | 615 | 205 | Amazing Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Magic Sand x1 Astounding Metal Slab x5 |
Ilmari Astounding Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal in the Ilmari Desert. The resulting survey requires Mining 58 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 65 | Gazluk Superb Metal Motherlode Map | 660 | 220 | Astounding Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Semi-Real Hassium x1 Superb Metal Slab x5 |
Gazluk Superb Metal Motherlode Map | Collects some information about a large supply of metal on the Gazluk Plateau. The resulting survey requires Mining 63 to use. Motherlodes are much more difficult to track down than regular survey maps. | Training: Urzab |
| 70 | Povus Astounding Mining Survey Map | 705 | 235 | Superb Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Astounding Metal Slab x1 |
Povus Astounding Mining Survey Map | Records the location of metal in Povus. The resulting survey requires Mining 68 to use. | Training: Dachak the Digger |
| 75 | Povus Superb Mining Survey Map | 750 | 250 | Superb Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Superb Metal Slab x1 |
Povus Superb Mining Survey Map | Records the location of metal in Povus. The resulting survey requires Mining 74 to use. | Training: Dachak the Digger |
| 80 | Povus Marvelous Mining Survey Map | 795 | 265 | Superb Parchment x1 Amazing Ink x1 Marvelous Metal Slab x1 |
Povus Marvelous Mining Survey Map | Records the location of metal in Povus. The resulting survey requires Mining 80 to use. | Training: Dachak the Digger |
Surveying Mechanics
Using A Basic Survey
Right click a survey in your inventory and a little red spot will temporarily blink on the minimap (it can be difficult to see if it is on a bright area, it seems to blend in). An on screen message will also give you approximate distances, though it is less practical. It can also help to enlarge your map window, by dragging the lower right corner.
Once you are near enough to the location indicated by the red spot (inside the 100x100 meter box around the treasure), you click the survey map again, and you will get your crystal or mining reward. At that time you will also get XP in either Geology or Mining, depending on the kind of survey.
Getting attacked while trying to use a survey will cancel it and force you to re-click, so try to kill any annoying mobs around you first.
Tip: A common technique for running multiple surveys is to sort the maps by the "quadrant" they're in on the map, and then run through each quadrant! Another helpful technique can be to mark the (closest) survey destinations with a Pin (Point of Interest dot) on the map; Once you are close to the dot you can right click the surveys to see if you are close enough. (Note be sure to remove the Pin after you collected the survey).
Speed Bonus
Whenever you finish a survey, a short timer starts. If you finish another survey within that time, you are rewarded with a speed bonus that gives you random minerals, ores, or other ingredients. The pool of random options depends on what zone you're in and what type of survey you're doing (mineral or mining). If you want to take advantage of the bonus, it is recommended to create a few Surveys, take a look at their locations, and plan which one should be done first, second, third, etc. in fast succession.
For Serbule and Eltibule, the timer is randomly chosen from a number between 1.5-3.5 minutes. In Kur, it's 2.5-4.5.
Mineral Speed Bonuses
For mineral (gem) maps, the speed bonus is determined by location
| Location | Bonus |
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| Serbule Hills Serbule |
Blue or Green Gems |
| Eltibule Kur |
Orange or White Gems |
Using A Motherlode Map
Motherlode maps are more difficult than normal surveys, but give much greater rewards. When you use them, no red dot will appear on your minimap, and won't be given the exact location. You'll only be told the distance to the motherlode. If you're 1000 meters away, the motherlode could be on any point in the 1000-radius circle around you. When you find the motherlode, you'll be rewarded with 15-30 slabs.
Motherlode bonus ores
When you complete a motherlode survey you will receive slabs plus a bonus of a small amount of ore, slabs, dust, or other materials. The following table shows which materials you are likely to receive, arranged approximately from most likely to least likely.
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Geology Survey Maps
| Recipe | Surveying Lvl | Geology Lvl Req | Geology XP Gain | Map Leads To | List of Crystals Obtainable by the Survey |
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| 1 | 1 | 25 | |||
| 1 | 1 | 25 | |||
| 5 | 3 | 25 | Orange Crystals | ||
| 10 | 5 | 40 | White Crystals | ||
| 15 | 8 | 40 | Blue Crystals | List of Blue Crystals | |
| 20 | 13 | 55 | Green Crystals | List of Green Crystals | |
| 25 | 20 | 50 | Orange Crystals | ||
| 30 | 20 | 85 | White Crystals | ||
| 35 | 27 | 60 | Blue Crystals | List of Blue Crystals | |
| 40 | 35 | 80 | Green Crystals | List of Green Crystals | |
| 45 | 50 | ??? | Blue Crystals | List of Blue Crystals | |
| 45 | 50 | ??? | Green Crystals | List of Green Crystals | |
| 45 | 45 | ??? | Orange Crystals | ||
| 45 | 45 | ??? | White Crystals |
Mining Survey Maps
| Recipe | Surveying Lvl | Mining Lvl | Mining XP Gain | Map Leads To |
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| 7 | 1 | 25 | or or | |
| 15 | 10 | 55 | ||
| 25 | 15 | 70 | ||
| * | 28 | 23* | 255 | and  Ore
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| 35 | 27 | 100 | ||
| * | 33 | 28* | 300 | and Ore
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| * | 43 | 38 | 390 | and Ore
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| 45 | 35 | 130 | ||
| * | 48 | 43 | ??? | and Ore
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| 50 | 45 | 160 | ||
| * | 53 | 48 | ??? | and Ore
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| * | 58 | 53 | ??? | and Ore
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| 60** | 58 | ??? | and Ore
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| 60** | 58 | ??? | and Ore or
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| 65** | 63 | ??? | and Ore
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| 70 | 68 | ??? | and Ore
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| 75 | 74 | ??? | and Ore
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| 80 | 80 | ??? | and Ore
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*Motherlodes require 5 more mining levels than the survey to actually mine them despite what the survey says.
**Higher level Motherlodes require 2 mining levels below the survey to mine them so the required surveying level is higher.
Surveying Stat Bonuses
| Level | Bonus | Totals |
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| 10 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 |
| 20 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +2 |
| 30 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +3 |
| 40 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +4 |
| 50 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +5 |
| 70 | Max Map Pins (per map) +1 | Max Map Pins (per map) +6 |
Surveying Level Up Rewards
| Level | Reward |
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| 10 | +1 to Geology |
| 20 | +1 to Foraging |
| 25 | +1 to Fishing |
| 30 | +1 to Mining |
| 37 | +1 to Foraging |
| 44 | +1 to Geology |
| 50 | +1 to Mining |
Surveying Experience Table
Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Surveying
| Level | Experience | Total Experience |
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| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 100 |
| 3 | 50 | 150 |
| 4 | 50 | 200 |
| 5 | 100 | 300 |
| 6 | 100 | 400 |
| 7 | 100 | 500 |
| 8 | 100 | 600 |
| 9 | 100 | 700 |
| 10 | 200 | 900 |
| 11 | 200 | 1100 |
| 12 | 200 | 1300 |
| 13 | 200 | 1500 |
| 14 | 200 | 1700 |
| 15 | 400 | 2100 |
| 16 | 400 | 2500 |
| 17 | 400 | 2900 |
| 18 | 400 | 3300 |
| 19 | 400 | 3700 |
| 20 | 600 | 4300 |
| 21 | 600 | 4900 |
| 22 | 600 | 5500 |
| 23 | 600 | 6100 |
| 24 | 600 | 6700 |
| 25 | 800 | 7500 |
| 26 | 800 | 8300 |
| 27 | 800 | 9100 |
| 28 | 800 | 9900 |
| 29 | 800 | 10700 |
| 30 | 1000 | 11700 |
| 31 | 1000 | 12700 |
| 32 | 1000 | 13700 |
| 33 | 1000 | 14700 |
| 34 | 1000 | 15700 |
| 35 | 1200 | 16900 |
| 36 | 1200 | 18100 |
| 37 | 1200 | 19300 |
| 38 | 1200 | 20500 |
| 39 | 1200 | 21700 |
| 40 | 1500 | 23200 |
| 41 | 1500 | 24700 |
| 42 | 1500 | 26200 |
| 43 | 1500 | 27700 |
| 44 | 1500 | 29200 |
| 45 | 2000 | 31200 |
| 46 | 2000 | 33200 |
| 47 | 2000 | 35200 |
| 48 | 2000 | 37200 |
| 49 | 2000 | 39200 |
| 50 | 2500 | 41700 |
| 51 | 2500 | 44200 |
| 52 | 2500 | 46700 |
| 53 | 2500 | 49200 |
| 54 | 2500 | 51700 |
| 55 | 3000 | 54700 |
| 56 | 3000 | 57700 |
| 57 | 3000 | 60700 |
| 58 | 3000 | 63700 |
| 59 | 3000 | 66700 |
| 60 | 4000 | 70700 |
| 61 | 4000 | 74700 |
| 62 | 4000 | 78700 |
| 63 | 4000 | 82700 |
| 64 | 4000 | 86700 |
| 65 | 5000 | 91700 |
| 66 | 5000 | 96700 |
| 67 | 5000 | 101700 |
| 68 | 5000 | 106700 |
| 69 | 5000 | 111700 |
| 70 | 5000 | 116700 |
| 71 | 6000 | 122700 |
| 72 | 6000 | 128700 |
| 73 | 6000 | 134700 |
| 74 | 6000 | 140700 |
| 75 | 6000 | 146700 |
| 76 | 7000 | 153700 |
| 77 | 7000 | 160700 |
| 78 | 7000 | 167700 |
| 79 | 7000 | 174700 |
| 80 | 7000 | 181700 |
Trivia
Players (in raven form or with flight potions) used to be able to use surveys while flying hundreds of feet above the ground! Now, you must be on the ground to actually dig up your reward.
Gallery
A player prepares to craft a survey.
Surveys being crafted by a player.
A player views the survey location on their map.
A Druid learns that you can't complete a survey in the air.
After arriving at the survey location, an Amethyst is collected.
