FAQ
This page collects the most frequently asked questions from the Yomi no Sho community. Answers are kept concise; for full details, follow the links.
Getting started
Section titled “Getting started”Is Yomi no Sho free?
Section titled “Is Yomi no Sho free?”Yes. The game is free to play. There are no current microtransactions, premium currencies (gems exist in the schema but are unused), or pay-to-win mechanics. Future plans may include cosmetic purchases.
What platforms is it on?
Section titled “What platforms is it on?”Currently web-only. The game runs in any modern browser. There are no native mobile or desktop clients, but the UI is responsive and works on mobile browsers.
Can I change my class?
Section titled “Can I change my class?”No. Your class is permanent. To try a different class, you must delete your character and start over. Pick carefully — read the Classes Overview before choosing.
Can I reset my stat points?
Section titled “Can I reset my stat points?”Not in the current build. Stat point allocation is permanent. A respec system is planned but not yet implemented. Allocate carefully — see Progression for recommendations.
I picked the wrong class. What do I do?
Section titled “I picked the wrong class. What do I do?”You have two options:
- Keep playing. Every class is viable through the entire game, even if some are harder than others. Read your class’s page for advice on how to make it work.
- Delete and restart. If you’re early (level 1–10), this is a reasonable option. If you’re level 30+, you’ll lose a lot of progress.
Gameplay
Section titled “Gameplay”What class should I pick?
Section titled “What class should I pick?”For new players: Samurai (easiest) or Sohei (most forgiving for idling). See Classes Overview for the full comparison.
Which zone should I grind?
Section titled “Which zone should I grind?”The highest zone where you have a 100% win rate against trash mobs and at least a 70% win rate against the boss. See Idle Loop for the full reasoning.
How do I unlock new zones?
Section titled “How do I unlock new zones?”Zones are discovered when you reach their level range, or when a quest explicitly discovers them. See Zones for the level ranges.
Why do I keep dying?
Section titled “Why do I keep dying?”Three possible reasons:
- You’re in a zone above your level. Drop back to a lower zone.
- Your gear is outdated. Visit the Kitsune Merchant for upgrades.
- Your stat allocation is wrong. Read your class page for the recommended allocation.
Check the combat log after a death — it’ll show you whether you’re dying to crits (need more HP), to sustained damage (need more DEF), or to MP exhaustion (need more MP gear).
How do I get better gear?
Section titled “How do I get better gear?”Gear drops from combat victories (20% drop chance). The gear you can get depends on the zone you’re in — see Drop Rates for the full table. You can also buy starter gear from the Kitsune Merchant or mid-game gear from the Ash Wanderer.
What’s the best skill loadout for my class?
Section titled “What’s the best skill loadout for my class?”See the Skills page for the recommended loadout per class. Generally, your signature skill + your level-10 skill should be enabled, with your level-5 skill as a filler. Disable high-MP skills when fighting trash.
How does the idle loop work?
Section titled “How does the idle loop work?”Your character keeps fighting automatically while you’re offline. See Idle Loop for the full explanation.
Progression
Section titled “Progression”What’s the level cap?
Section titled “What’s the level cap?”There’s no hard level cap. The XP curve is 100 × level^1.5, so each level takes more XP than the last. Reaching level 99 takes ~178,000 XP.
How many stat points do I get per level?
Section titled “How many stat points do I get per level?”5 stat points per level. See Progression.
How many skill points do I get per level?
Section titled “How many skill points do I get per level?”1 skill point per level. Used to upgrade skills (currently the upgrade UI is limited — most players just accumulate points).
When do I unlock new skills?
Section titled “When do I unlock new skills?”- Level 1: signature skill + Power Strike (generic)
- Level 5: class skill + Meditation (generic)
- Level 10: class skill + Focus Guard (generic, currently does nothing)
No skill unlocks after level 10.
Does my character get reset on death?
Section titled “Does my character get reset on death?”No. Death has no penalty other than lost time. You respawn at full HP/MP at the zone entrance, with no XP/gold/item loss. See Idle Loop.
Combat
Section titled “Combat”How is damage calculated?
Section titled “How is damage calculated?”See Combat Mechanics for the full formula. The short version: damage = (ATK - DEF × 0.5) × variance × crit_multiplier × skill_multiplier.
How does crit work?
Section titled “How does crit work?”Each attack rolls against your crit chance (the Crit stat, plus any skill critBonus). A crit multiplies damage by 1.5. Crit damage is fixed at 150% — there’s no way to increase it.
How does dodge work?
Section titled “How does dodge work?”Each attack rolls against the defender’s dodge chance, calculated as min(25%, 5% + (defender.SPD - attacker.SPD) / 3). A dodged attack deals 0 damage.
Why did I lose a fight I should have won?
Section titled “Why did I lose a fight I should have won?”Combat is RNG-dependent. Crits, dodges, and the ±10% damage variance can all swing a fight. Check the combat log to see what happened — you’ll usually find that the enemy crit you, or you got dodged, or your skills were on cooldown.
What’s the 30-round limit?
Section titled “What’s the 30-round limit?”If a fight isn’t over by round 30, the player loses (timeout = defeat). This rarely matters in normal play but can matter in boss fights against high-DEF enemies.
What’s the best weapon in the game?
Section titled “What’s the best weapon in the game?”The Muramasa Blade (legendary, 38 ATK, 6 SPD, 10% crit) and the Yomi Blade (legendary, 42 ATK, 5 SPD, 8% crit) are the two strongest weapons. Both drop only in zone 8. See Items Index.
How do I get legendary items?
Section titled “How do I get legendary items?”Legendary items drop with a 2% chance per drop roll, but only in zone 7+ (where legendary items have minZone <= current zone). The chance of a specific legendary dropping is roughly 0.04% per fight in zone 8. See Drop Rates.
Can I sell items?
Section titled “Can I sell items?”Yes, to the Kitsune Merchant in Yomi Town or the Ash Wanderer in zone 5. Both buy at 50% of item value.
Can I trade items with other players?
Section titled “Can I trade items with other players?”Yes, via the Trade system. Both players must be in the same zone.
Where do I heal?
Section titled “Where do I heal?”The Shrine Maiden in Yomi Town (2g/HP, 5g/MP) or the Flame Priest in zone 7 (same rates).
Where do I sell loot?
Section titled “Where do I sell loot?”The Kitsune Merchant in Yomi Town or the Ash Wanderer in zone 5. Both buy at 50% value.
Where do I get quests?
Section titled “Where do I get quests?”See Quests for the full 7-quest chain. The first quest is from the Ronin Ghost in Yomi Town.
Social
Section titled “Social”How do I add a friend?
Section titled “How do I add a friend?”Click their character name (in chat, leaderboard, PvP history, etc.) to open their profile, then click “Add Friend”. See Friends.
How do I PvP someone?
Section titled “How do I PvP someone?”Click their character name, then “Challenge to PvP”. Specify a bet amount (0–1000g). See PvP.
Why does global chat cost 10 gold?
Section titled “Why does global chat cost 10 gold?”To prevent spam. The cost keeps global chat focused on important messages (PvP challenges, trade offers, help requests) rather than casual chatter. Use local chat (free) for casual conversation. See Chat.
Can I trade gold?
Section titled “Can I trade gold?”No. Gold can only be transferred via PvP bets. There’s no direct gold-sending mechanic, by design — it prevents gold-selling and money laundering.
Technical
Section titled “Technical”The game is lagging. What can I do?
Section titled “The game is lagging. What can I do?”Try refreshing the page. If that doesn’t help, close other tabs and clear your browser cache. The game is lightweight — most lag is network-related, not performance-related.
I lost my account. How do I recover it?
Section titled “I lost my account. How do I recover it?”Account recovery is manual via the support form. There’s no in-game password reset yet — use a password you’ll remember, or store it in a password manager.
Is there a mobile app?
Section titled “Is there a mobile app?”Not currently. The game runs in mobile browsers, but there’s no native app. A mobile app may be considered in the future if the game grows.
Can I run my own server?
Section titled “Can I run my own server?”The game’s source code is not currently open-source. There are no plans to support private servers.
See also
Section titled “See also”- Getting Started — the new player guide.
- Glossary — definitions of terms used in this FAQ.
- Classes Overview — help picking a class.