The Treasure Hunter's Codex
A progression book for treasure hunters, relic seekers, cartographers, and dungeon-delving adventurers.
The Treasure Hunter's Codex tracks your treasure map journey, rewards your progress, and unlocks relic hunts as you explore the world of UO Enigma.
Get your Codex at the Adventure'rs Guild!!
Overview
The Treasure Hunter's Codex is a blessed, character-bound book used by treasure hunters to track progress across treasure maps, guardians, relic fragments, and special relic map encounters.
As you decode treasure maps, complete treasure maps, defeat guardians, and collect relic fragments, your Codex gains experience and ranks up.
The Codex tracks:
- Treasure maps completed by level
- Guardian kills
- Relic fragments collected
- Relic maps created and completed
- Codex rank progression
- Claimable rewards
Getting Your Codex
Players can receive a Treasure Hunter's Codex from the Treasure Codex Keeper.
Each character may receive one Treasure Hunter's Codex.
The Codex is character-bound once received and cannot be traded to another player.
The Codex is:
- Blessed
- Character-bound
- Dyable
- Stored in your backpack
- Opened by double-clicking it
Codex Rank & Experience
The Codex has 5 ranks.
All Codex activities feed into one shared experience pool. When a rank is earned, the Codex experience resets back to zero and begins progressing toward the next rank.
| Rank | Required Codex XP |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 10,000 XP |
| Rank 2 | 25,000 XP |
| Rank 3 | 50,000 XP |
| Rank 4 | 75,000 XP |
| Rank 5 | 100,000 XP |
When your Codex ranks up, a reward is added to the Treasury tab for you to claim.
Earning Codex Experience
You earn Codex XP by taking part in treasure hunting activities.
| Activity | Codex XP |
|---|---|
| Decode a treasure map | 25 XP |
| Complete a treasure map | Based on map level |
| Defeat a treasure guardian | 25 XP |
| Absorb relic fragments | Based on fragment type |
Treasure map completion XP scales with the treasure map level.
| Treasure Map Level | Codex XP |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 25 XP |
| Level 2 | 50 XP |
| Level 3 | 100 XP |
| Level 4 | 125 XP |
| Level 5 | 200 XP |
| Level 6 | 250 XP |
| Level 7 | 500 XP |
Codex Tabs
The Codex is divided into four main sections:
- The Atlas
- The Bestiary
- The Reliquary
- The Treasury
Each tab tracks a different part of your treasure-hunting journey.
The Atlas
The Atlas tracks how many treasure maps you have completed by map level.
| Map Level | What It Tracks |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Completed Level 1 treasure maps |
| Level 2 | Completed Level 2 treasure maps |
| Level 3 | Completed Level 3 treasure maps |
| Level 4 | Completed Level 4 treasure maps |
| Level 5 | Completed Level 5 treasure maps |
| Level 6 | Completed Level 6 treasure maps |
| Level 7 | Completed Level 7 treasure maps |
The Atlas is a long-term treasure hunter record and helps you follow your journey through every level of treasure map content.
The Bestiary
The Bestiary records guardian kills connected to treasure hunting and relic hunts.
It tracks several types of guardian encounters, including:
- Treasure guardians
- Boss guardians
- Relic guardians
- Relic bosses
- Ancient guardians
Each guardian defeated adds progress to your Codex and grants Codex XP.
Guardian kills are credited through treasure hunting and relic encounters. Pets and summons may also contribute when properly credited to their owner.
The Reliquary
The Reliquary tracks relic fragments.
Relic fragments are special items connected to treasure hunting and relic encounters.
| Fragment Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Lesser Relic Fragment | Used toward Lesser Relic Maps |
| Relic Fragment | Used toward Relic Maps |
| Ancient Relic Fragment | Used toward Ancient Relic Maps |
To add a fragment to your Codex:
- Keep your Codex in your backpack
- Double-click the relic fragment
- The fragment is absorbed into the Codex
- The fragment count increases in the Reliquary
If you do not have your Codex in your backpack, the fragment will not be consumed.
Creating Relic Maps
Once enough fragments have been collected, the Reliquary allows you to create special relic maps.
| Relic Map | Fragment Requirement | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|
| Lesser Relic Map | 20 Lesser Relic Fragments | 24 hours |
| Relic Map | 15 Relic Fragments | 48 hours |
| Ancient Relic Map | 20 Ancient Relic Fragments | 72 hours |
When you meet the requirements, a Create Map option appears in the Reliquary.
The Create Map button only appears when the required fragments and cooldown are ready.
Relic Hunts
Relic maps begin special instanced relic hunts.
These encounters are more dangerous than normal treasure maps and should not be started lightly.
Relic hunts are timed encounters.
Only activate a relic map when you and your party are prepared.
A relic hunt contains:
- Multiple waves of relic guardians
- A final boss encounter
- A relic chest reward
- A limited cleanup timer after victory
Relic hunts can take place in one of several secluded relic sites.
Known relic sites include:
- Firelight Cave
- Corrupt Tomb
- Shattered Castle
Relic Map Attempts
Each relic map has 2 attempts.
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Starting a relic hunt | Consumes 1 attempt |
| Re-entering from outside during the active fight | Consumes the remaining attempt |
| Clicking while already inside | Does not consume an attempt |
| Winning the relic hunt | Deletes the map |
| Failing with no attempts left | Deletes the map |
The relic map acts as the key while the encounter is active.
Relic Hunt Victory
When the relic boss is defeated:
- A relic chest appears
- The relic map is consumed
- The party has a limited time to loot
- The relic site cleans itself afterward
Relic chests remain for the full loot window, even if emptied.
Relic chests are reward containers. They are not meant to be used as storage.
- The chest itself cannot be moved
- Rewards inside may be looted
- Players cannot place items into the relic chest
- The site clears after the loot window ends
The Treasury
The Treasury is where Codex rewards are claimed.
Rewards are added automatically when your Codex ranks up.
| Codex Rank | Reward Status |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Treasury reward unlocked |
| Rank 2 | Treasury reward unlocked |
| Rank 3 | Treasury reward unlocked |
| Rank 4 | Treasury reward unlocked |
| Rank 5 | Treasury reward unlocked |
Treasury rewards wait until claimed. They do not expire.
Make sure you have backpack space before claiming rewards.
Useful Tips
- Keep your Codex in your backpack while treasure hunting.
- Decode maps yourself to gain Codex progress.
- Complete treasure maps while carrying your Codex.
- Double-click relic fragments to absorb them.
- Check the Reliquary often for relic map creation.
- Prepare before starting relic maps.
- Do not begin a relic hunt unless your party is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trade my Codex?
No. The Treasure Hunter's Codex is character-bound.
Can I get more than one Codex?
No. Each character may receive one Codex.
What happens if I die during a relic hunt?
Relic hunts are dangerous timed encounters. If your map still has an attempt remaining and the encounter is active, you may be able to continue through the active map rules.
Are relic chests locked?
Relic chests are designed as post-fight reward containers. The fight itself is the challenge.
Do relic fragments go straight into the Codex?
No. Relic fragments are physical items. Double-click them while your Codex is in your backpack to absorb them.
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The Treasure Hunter's Codex rewards patience, danger, and discovery.
Decode the map. Face the guardians. Claim what history buried.