Staffrighteous
Shaolin Sect
少林派
Shaolin is the safest first stop for players who want readable combat, strong defenses, and forgiving mistakes.
Difficulty 1/5Beginner 96
StaffFistFinger
scrolloftaiwu.com
The Scroll of Taiwu Guide
An independent English guide for The Scroll of Taiwu 1.0. Follow beginner routes, compare 15 faction profiles, search 45 martial arts, and use practical planning tools informed by the live English client.
15 factions45 martial artsLaunch glossary
Independent fan-made English guide. Not affiliated with ConchShip Games or the official publisher.
Checked against English 1.0Real in-game screenshots, Chinese terms preserved, beginner routes explained.
English 1.0 is live
Launched June 17, 2026
Official English translation is complete. The game has patched rapidly since 1.0, and this site tracks the player-facing changes that affect English beginners.
Swordrighteous
Wudang Sect
武当派
Wudang rewards patience: survive the first exchange, stabilize qi, then win through clean rotations.
Difficulty 2/5Beginner 90
SwordFistWhisk
Swordrighteous
Emei Sect
峨眉派
Emei sits between safe orthodox routes and more technical control styles, making it a good second character faction.
Difficulty 2/5Beginner 84
SwordNeedleFist
Core content
Player guide library
Start with a focused beginner route, then use the combat, cultivation, faction, and village guides when the corresponding system appears in your run.
BeginnerScroll of Taiwu Beginner Guide10 minFactionsWhich Faction Should You Choose?11 minCombatCombat Basics10 minSystemsCultivation System Primer8 minSystemsVillage Management Quick Primer7 minFactionsBest Faction for Beginners12 minBeginnerFirst 10 Hours Checklist13 minSystemsAttributes Explained11 minSystemsInjuries and Healing12 minCombatMartial Arts Types Explained12 minBeginnerBest First Builds13 minBeginnerBefore You Buy The Scroll of Taiwu11 minSystemsIs the Scroll of Taiwu English Translation Good? (1.0 Localization)11 minCombatHow Combat Works13 minSystemsTaiwu Village Beginner Guide11 minSystemsEnglish Terms Glossary Guide10 minBeginnerSteam Deck Notes8 minSystemsDo Old Saves Work in 1.0? Character Transfer Explained6 minBeginnerWhy Does Scroll of Taiwu Say v0.84.75 Instead of 1.0?5 minBeginnerHow to Change The Scroll of Taiwu to English5 minSystemsStuck on the Loading Screen? Scroll of Taiwu 1.0 Startup Fixes6 minSystemsHow Saving Works in The Scroll of Taiwu (Auto-Save Explained)5 minSystemsHow Dispatching Villagers and Gathering Works in 1.06 minBeginnerAre the DLCs in English? Scroll of Taiwu DLC and Complete Edition Explained5 minBeginnerWhat Kind of Game Is The Scroll of Taiwu? (It's Not Stardew Valley)5 minSystemsScroll of Taiwu 1.0 Patch Notes in English (June 17–July 9 Updates)21 minSystemsWhy Do NPCs Act Weird in Scroll of Taiwu 1.0? (Lovers Leaving, Odd Behavior)6 minSystemsHow to Catch Crickets in Scroll of Taiwu 1.0 (Cricket Hunt Guide)6 minCombatPure Essence and Sword Mounds Explained6 minSystemsTaiwu Monthly Report Explained — What Happens at Month End5 minSystemsQi Arts Explained — Dantian, True Qi Types, and the Martial Loadout6 minSystemsHow to Change Your Outfit and Use DLC Costumes in Scroll of Taiwu4 minBeginnerScroll of Taiwu Common Beginner Mistakes8 minSystemsWhat Changed in The Scroll of Taiwu 1.07 minCombatScroll of Taiwu Martial Arts Tier List8 minBeginnerIs The Scroll of Taiwu Worth It?7 minBeginnerHow to Unlock Way Stations and Use the World Map in Scroll of Taiwu6 min
Tier 1movement
Mantle of Feathers
羽衣功
Jade-Maiden mobility that lets fragile precision builds avoid the worst trades.
- Faction
- Jade-Maiden Sect
- Weapon
- Footwork
evasionspeed
Tier 2weapon
Zhanlu Sword Art
湛卢剑法
A named-sword style from Swordsmith Villa that scales cleanly with weapon quality and martial investment.
- Faction
- Swordsmith Villa
- Weapon
- Sword
weaponcrafting
Tier 3weapon
Taiji Sword Art
太极剑法
A signature balanced Wudang sword style built around timing, redirection, and endurance.
- Faction
- Wudang Sect
- Weapon
- Sword
counterswordscaling
Shaolin SectDifficulty 1/5
First-Run Shaolin Staff
Defensive melee learner build with forgiving mistakes and clear gear goals.
StrengthWillpowerConstitutionComprehension
Wudang SectDifficulty 2/5
Wudang Counter-Sword
Balanced sword route for players who like timing, defense, and long fight control.
ComprehensionWillpowerAgilityConstitution
Valley of FlowersDifficulty 3/5
Valley of Flowers Medicine Control
Needle and medicine route focused on campaign safety, injuries, and attrition.
ComprehensionMedicineDexterityWillpower