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Message in a Bottle (MIB) [[Image:Bottle_of_ale.gif]] is the [[Treasure Map]] of the high seas. When you look inside the bottle, you will find either a Waterstained SOS [[File:Waterstained_sos.png]] or, less commonly, an Ancient SOS [[File:Ancient_sos.png]]. Within the message, you will find coordinates to a [[Message_in_a_Bottle#Sunken Treasure Chests|Sunken Treasure Chest]]. You will need at least 80 [[Fishing]] to have a chance of pulling up the chest. Some patience may be required to fish up the chest, you may find many an old boot before you hit the jackpot. Using a [[ | Message in a Bottle (MIB) [[Image:Bottle_of_ale.gif]] is the [[Treasure Map]] of the high seas. When you look inside the bottle, you will find either a Waterstained SOS [[File:Waterstained_sos.png]] or, less commonly, an Ancient SOS [[File:Ancient_sos.png]]. Within the message, you will find coordinates to a [[Message_in_a_Bottle#Sunken Treasure Chests|Sunken Treasure Chest]]. You will need at least 80 [[Fishing]] to have a chance of pulling up the chest. Some patience may be required to fish up the chest, you may find many an old boot before you hit the jackpot. Using a [[bent rod]] will pull up the treasure chest without pulling up junk items first. It is generally recommended that you collect a few MIBs and then group them up by location before sailing out. | ||
Below is a link to a video guide on doing messages in a bottle: | Below is a link to a video guide on doing messages in a bottle: | ||
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=Sunken Treasure Chests= | =Sunken Treasure Chests= | ||
Sunken Treasure Chests have 3 levels of loot which are randomly chosen when fished up starting at 80 [[Fishing|Fishing Skill]]. Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests always contain level 4 loot. Both chests will be trapped even if found unlocked. All chests have a low chance for a [[Random_Dungeon_Adventure#Fragments| Portal Fragment]] and always come with a type of [[Special Fishing Net]] which can also show up as one of the many available [[Special_Fishing_Net#Colors| special colors]]. The Sunken Treasure Chest is also an item in the game you get to keep and has been found in the various [[Paragons#Paragon_Chest_Hues|Paragon Chest Hues]], and as of recently other colors have been found for the Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests. | Sunken Treasure Chests have 3 levels of loot which are randomly chosen when fished up starting at 80 [[Fishing|Fishing Skill]]. Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests always contain level 4 loot. Both chests will be trapped even if found unlocked. All chests have a low chance for a [[Random_Dungeon_Adventure#Fragments| Portal Fragment]], [[Meta_Talismans#Relic_Qualities|Talisman Crumbling Relics]] or [[Meta_Pets#Relic_Qualities|Pet Crumbling Relics]], and always come with a type of [[Special Fishing Net]] which can also show up as one of the many available [[Special_Fishing_Net#Colors| special colors]]. The Sunken Treasure Chest is also an item in the game you get to keep and has been found in the various [[Paragons#Paragon_Chest_Hues|Paragon Chest Hues]], and as of recently other colors have been found for the Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests. | ||
</br></br>The following items can be found in either chest: | </br></br>The following items can be found in either chest: | ||
* Gold | * Gold | ||
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* [[Armor]] | * [[Armor]] | ||
* [[Weapons]] | * [[Weapons]] | ||
* | * [[Item_Identification#Item_Identification_Wand|Item Identification Wands]] | ||
* [[Random_Dungeon_Adventure#Fragments|RDA Fragments]] - 1% chance to drop. Note that these portal fragments share the same graphic ID as star sapphires but have a different hue (1161). | * [[Random_Dungeon_Adventure#Fragments|RDA Fragments]] - 1% chance to drop. Note that these portal fragments share the same graphic ID as star sapphires but have a different hue (1161). | ||
* [[Meta_Talismans#Relic_Qualities|Crumbling Relics]] or [[Meta_Pets#Relic_Qualities|Crumbling Relics]] | * [[Meta_Talismans#Relic_Qualities|Talisman Crumbling Relics]] or [[Meta_Pets#Relic_Qualities|Pet Crumbling Relics]] | ||
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| align="center" | [[File:Ancient_sos.png]] | | align="center" | [[File:Ancient_sos.png]] | ||
| align="center" | 95.0 | | align="center" | 95.0 | ||
| align="center" | Locked, | | align="center" | Locked, Minimum 95 Lockpicking Skill (real) | ||
| align="center" | 5000-10000 gp | | align="center" | 5000-10000 gp | ||
| align="center" | 87 | | align="center" | 87 | ||
Latest revision as of 17:45, 4 December 2024
Description
Message in a Bottle (MIB) 
is the Treasure Map of the high seas. When you look inside the bottle, you will find either a Waterstained SOS 
or, less commonly, an Ancient SOS 
. Within the message, you will find coordinates to a Sunken Treasure Chest. You will need at least 80 Fishing to have a chance of pulling up the chest. Some patience may be required to fish up the chest, you may find many an old boot before you hit the jackpot. Using a bent rod will pull up the treasure chest without pulling up junk items first. It is generally recommended that you collect a few MIBs and then group them up by location before sailing out.
Below is a link to a video guide on doing messages in a bottle:
Sunken Treasure Chests
Sunken Treasure Chests have 3 levels of loot which are randomly chosen when fished up starting at 80 Fishing Skill. Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests always contain level 4 loot. Both chests will be trapped even if found unlocked. All chests have a low chance for a Portal Fragment, Talisman Crumbling Relics or Pet Crumbling Relics, and always come with a type of Special Fishing Net which can also show up as one of the many available special colors. The Sunken Treasure Chest is also an item in the game you get to keep and has been found in the various Paragon Chest Hues, and as of recently other colors have been found for the Ancient Sunken Treasure Chests.
The following items can be found in either chest:
- Gold
- Gems
- Scrolls
- Reagents
- Armor
- Weapons
- Item Identification Wands
- RDA Fragments - 1% chance to drop. Note that these portal fragments share the same graphic ID as star sapphires but have a different hue (1161).
- Talisman Crumbling Relics or Pet Crumbling Relics
| Level | SoS | Fishing Skill | Lockpicking Skill | Gold | Items | Notes |
| 1 |
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80.0 | Unlocked | 2000-4000 gp | 36 |  Always contains a Special Fishing NetLow Chance for a Portal Fragment |
| 2 |
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80.0 | Unlocked | 3000-6000 gp | 53 | Always contains a Special Fishing Net Low Chance for a Portal Fragment |
| 3 |
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80.0 | Unlocked | 4000-8000 gp | 70 | Always contains a Special Fishing Net Low Chance for a Portal Fragment |
| 4 |
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95.0 | Locked, Minimum 95 Lockpicking Skill (real) | 5000-10000 gp | 87 |  Always contains a Fabled Fishing NetLow Chance for a Portal Fragment |
Contributors
The community would like to thank the following brave adventurers who contributed their time and experiences for others to enjoy:
- Colin#1767
- Khan#6354
