Absolute Beginner Guide
A plain-English first-run path for players who have no idea what The Scroll of Taiwu is asking from them.
The mental model
The Scroll of Taiwu is not only a martial arts RPG. It is also a dynasty game, a relationship game, a village game, and a long-form systems sandbox. A first run should not aim to understand everything.
Your goal is simple: keep Taiwu alive, learn one reliable combat route, maintain the village, and let every failure teach you one more subsystem.
- Choose a forgiving faction before choosing a stylish one.
- Build around two or three martial arts instead of collecting everything.
- Treat injuries, relationships, and resources as campaign systems, not side clutter.
Best first factions
Shaolin is the safest first pick because its defensive tools make combat readable. Wudang is the best second-safe pick if you want swordplay and counters. Swordsmith Manor is good for players who need the satisfaction of better gear and visible damage.
- Safest: Shaolin
- Most balanced: Wudang
- Best equipment learning: Swordsmith Manor
- Avoid first: Five Immortals, Blood Howl, Jieqing
First ten hours checklist
Do not try to solve the whole game during the opening. Pick one faction route, read your martial art effects slowly, keep spare medicine, and avoid fights that look optional and suspiciously dramatic.
- Learn one weapon art, one internal art, and one movement art.
- Keep your main weapon repaired and upgraded.
- Rest and treat injuries before they become permanent campaign problems.
- Use the faction picker if you are unsure what playstyle fits you.
FAQ
Should I restart if my first character is bad?
Usually no. A messy first character teaches more than a perfect build copied too early.
Which faction is easiest?
Shaolin is the safest general recommendation because defense and simple melee routes are easier to understand.
Are the English names final?
No. Pages written before the English 1.0 launch use provisional terms and will be aligned with official wording after release.