MAGOI is a Roblox RPG inspired by the Magi series, with exploration, combat, character progression, equipment, and magic skills. Even during its testing phase, the game already offers several systems for players to learn and plenty of areas to explore. This guide covers the early gameplay experience, including how to level up, improve your stats, get better equipment, unlock passive skills, and start using magic.
How to Access MAGOI
At the time of testing, MAGOI was still in its final testing phase and was not available to everyone. One reported way to gain access was by inviting 10 people to the game.
The developers were expected to release the game after testing, although the exact release date was not confirmed in the provided gameplay. Access requirements may change when the game officially launches.
How to Start Playing MAGOI
When you first enter the game, take some time to understand the tutorial and the basic controls. The early tutorial introduces weapons, character progression, and combat.
You can also begin learning about the Growl Relic, which plays an important role in character development. It allows you to access passive skills and level-up options.
Once you understand the basics, you can head outside the kingdom to fight enemies and collect loot.
How to Level Up and Upgrade Stats
One of the main progression systems in MAGOI involves the Growl Relic. When you level up, you can use it to access a special area where you choose your stat upgrades and passive skills.
However, upgrading stats is not as simple as opening a regular menu. Each stat has its own door, and you need to visit the correct one to assign points.
The main stats include:
- Critical Chance: Increases your chance of landing critical hits.
- Magoi: A stat related to the game’s magic system.
- Defense: Helps improve your ability to withstand enemy attacks.
- Vigor: A useful option if you want to focus on survivability and health.
For beginners, putting points into Vigor can help you survive longer while learning the combat system. If you prefer a magic-focused character, investing in Magoi and Intelligence may be worth considering.
Try to choose stats that match your preferred playstyle instead of spreading your points across every option without a clear plan.
How to Unlock Passive Skills
Passive skills are another important part of character progression. As you level up, you can unlock different passives that improve your character.
During the early gameplay, options such as Valor and Lethal Force appeared as available passive skills. Valor was particularly interesting because it offered benefits related to critical chance and damage.
When choosing a passive, consider what your character needs most. Damage-focused passives can help you defeat enemies faster, while other bonuses may suit different builds.
You can experiment with available options as you progress and learn which combinations work best for your character.
MAGOI Combat Guide
Combat is a major part of the game, especially once you leave the kingdom and start fighting enemies in the surrounding areas.
The tutorial lets you fight a knight before sending you outside to deal with bandits. Defeating the knight prepares you for the basic encounters ahead, but stronger enemies can still be dangerous.
Here are some useful tips for beginners:
- Learn to dodge: Rolling is useful for avoiding attacks, especially when several enemies are targeting you.
- Avoid fighting too many enemies: Taking on multiple enemies at once can quickly become difficult when your character is still weak.
- Collect loot after battles: Enemies can drop chests containing money, equipment, and other items.
- Use finishing actions when needed: Some enemies may require an additional interaction after being defeated, so pay attention to how combat encounters end.
- Watch enemy behavior: Do not assume every enemy is permanently defeated as soon as it falls. Some encounters may require you to finish them off properly.
The early combat feels more manageable once you have better equipment and enough stats to deal with enemies efficiently.
How to Get Better Weapons and Equipment
Equipment is important because stronger items can improve your character and help you fight tougher enemies. During the early game, you can find chests while exploring and defeating enemies.
Some rewards include weapons, armor, hats, food, and other equipment. However, not every item can be equipped immediately.
Many items have level requirements. For example, a staff requiring level five cannot be used by a character who has only reached level two or three.
Always check the requirements before trying to equip new gear. If an item is too powerful for your current level, keep progressing until you can use it.
You can also look for a blacksmith while exploring. One weapon spotted during the gameplay was the Strategist Staff, which cost 1,000 money. Saving up for a stronger weapon may be useful once you have enough resources.
Why You Should Explore the Map
The world of MAGOI contains several areas to explore, with enemies, NPCs, chests, and other points of interest scattered around the map.
Exploration is useful because you can find loot without relying entirely on combat. Some chests provide money, while others may contain equipment that helps you improve your character.
You may also encounter stronger enemies, including creatures such as alligators. These fights can be challenging at low levels, so avoid rushing into every encounter you discover.
A good way to progress is to explore nearby areas, defeat enemies you can handle, collect rewards, and return to level up when necessary.
As you discover new NPCs and enemy types, you will also get a better idea of which areas are suitable for your current level.
How to Unlock Your Main Weapon
At level five, the gameplay showed an option to choose a main weapon type. A staff was selected, making the character’s combat style more suitable for ranged attacks.
Using a staff felt noticeably different from fighting with basic equipment. The longer attack range made it easier to hit enemies while keeping some distance between the character and their targets.
If you want to play as a mage, choosing a staff can be a good direction to explore. However, your ideal weapon will depend on the build you want to use and the options available in the full game.
Remember to check weapon requirements and upgrade your stats to support your chosen playstyle.
How to Unlock Magic in MAGOI
Magic becomes another part of progression once your character develops the appropriate heritage.
During the gameplay, reaching a new progression milestone triggered a Magician Heritage awakening message. This led to further exploration of the magic system and the discovery of a way to learn spells from scrolls.
One example was the Burst Ring Scroll. To learn it, the player had to find the relevant NPC and pay to decipher the scroll.
After completing that step, the spell became available to use. Burst Ring created a ring-shaped attack around the target it hit.
The exact damage and usefulness of a spell will depend on the situation. Early magic may not always be the best choice against weaker enemies, especially if basic weapon attacks can defeat them more quickly.
Still, unlocking spells gives you more options as your character develops. If you want to focus on magic, continue exploring the Magician Heritage system and look for other scrolls.
MAGOI Has an Interesting Inventory System
One of the more unusual features shown in the gameplay was the inventory system.
Instead of simply placing every item into an empty slot, some equipment appeared to require specific amounts of space and positioning. This made inventory management feel more like solving a small puzzle.
You may need to move items around to make room for new equipment. Even when you have some free space, an item might not fit in its current arrangement.
This system adds another layer to collecting loot, although it may take some time to understand. Make sure to organize your inventory when you find useful gear so you do not struggle to collect new rewards.
Beginner Tips for MAGOI
If you are just starting out, these tips can make your first few hours easier.
- Focus on one build: Decide whether you want to prioritize melee combat, critical damage, or magic before spending too many stat points.
- Invest in survivability early: Vigor can be useful while you are still learning enemy attack patterns.
- Choose useful passive skills: Damage and critical-related bonuses can help speed up early progression.
- Use weapons that match your level: Do not rely on equipment you cannot equip yet.
- Explore for free loot: Chests can provide money and equipment without requiring you to defeat every enemy.
- Learn the dodge timing: Rolling can help you escape dangerous situations, particularly when surrounded.
- Be careful with stronger mobs: Some enemies are much harder to defeat than the regular bandits near the kingdom.
- Keep learning the magic system: Scrolls and heritage progression can unlock new ways to fight.
Is MAGOI Worth Playing?
Based on the early testing experience, MAGOI has the foundations of an enjoyable Roblox RPG. It combines exploration, equipment collection, stat upgrades, passive skills, and a magic system that gives players several ways to develop their characters.
The game also has a few systems that may take time to understand, especially stat upgrades and inventory management. Finding suitable equipment can be a challenge when many items have level requirements, and fighting multiple enemies at once can be risky for beginners.
However, the progression feels rewarding when you finally unlock a stronger weapon or discover a new ability. The staff combat and spell system also make a magic-focused build worth exploring.
Since MAGOI was still in testing during the gameplay, some features and access requirements may change before its full release. Even so, the early experience suggests that players who enjoy Roblox RPGs with exploration and character progression may want to keep an eye on it.