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| − | '''Gold''' is currency of Idlescape. Many players call it GP, money, or coins. | + | |
| + | '''Gold''' is the game currency of Idlescape. Many players call it GP, money, or coins. | ||
==Acquisition== | ==Acquisition== | ||
| − | + | *Gold is usually made by selling items to the in-game vendor or by trading with players on the [[Marketplace]]. | |
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| + | *Opening [[chests]] or [[Dungeon Caches]] may award gold. | ||
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| + | *Gold is also obtained as loot from certain monsters killed in [[combat]] or dungeon victories. | ||
| + | {{Drop Sources}} | ||
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| + | *Gold is acquired through gathering resources or producing items while affected by the [[Scroll of Wealth]] enchantment which sells them automatically. | ||
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| + | *Gold may be discovered with the [[Archaeology]] buff while gathering ({{img|Mining|25|word=1}}, {{img|Foraging|25|word=1}} or {{img|Fishing|25|word=1}}). | ||
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| + | *Gold also has a chance to be earned while {{img|Farming|25|word=1}} with the [[Gold Digger]] enchantment. | ||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
Gold is used to buy items from the in-game [[General Shop]] and player driven [[marketplace]]. In non-[[ironman]] mode, most items can be bought with gold. Some notable exceptions are the untradeable [[Corrupted Ring]] and some event items. | Gold is used to buy items from the in-game [[General Shop]] and player driven [[marketplace]]. In non-[[ironman]] mode, most items can be bought with gold. Some notable exceptions are the untradeable [[Corrupted Ring]] and some event items. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Affixes== |
| + | [[Affixing|Affix Warding]], Affix rerolling and Clearing Affixes require gold. | ||
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| + | ==Shrine and Shop== | ||
Some significant gold sinks are the [[Shrine|Shrine of Toucan]] and the 5% fee on items sold in the marketplace. The in-game [[General Shop]] also removes some money from the game. | Some significant gold sinks are the [[Shrine|Shrine of Toucan]] and the 5% fee on items sold in the marketplace. The in-game [[General Shop]] also removes some money from the game. | ||
| − | ==Gold in the Idlescape | + | ==Crafting Uses== |
| + | Gold is used in [[Crafting]]: | ||
| + | {{Crafting Uses}} | ||
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| + | ==Augmentation and Research== | ||
| + | Gold is used in the [[Augmenting|augmentation]] and [[Researching|research]] of many items: | ||
| + | {{Augmenting Uses}} | ||
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| + | ==Gold in the Idlescape Economy== | ||
The amount of gold in the game's economy and its distribution amongst players is known only to developers. Some endgame items are priced up to 5,000,000,000 gold on the marketplace. | The amount of gold in the game's economy and its distribution amongst players is known only to developers. Some endgame items are priced up to 5,000,000,000 gold on the marketplace. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:57, 9 June 2025
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Gold is used to purchase items from the market and shops. You can get more gold by selling resources or fighting monsters. |
Gold is the game currency of Idlescape. Many players call it GP, money, or coins.
Contents
Acquisition
- Gold is usually made by selling items to the in-game vendor or by trading with players on the Marketplace.
- Opening chests or Dungeon Caches may award gold.
- Gold is also obtained as loot from certain monsters killed in combat or dungeon victories.
| Source | Quantity | Rarity | Leagues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overgrown Castle | 50,000–200,000 | 100% | All | |
| Black Knight Titan | 5,000–20,000 | 50% | All | |
| Imbued Black Knight | 5,000–25,000 | 50% | All | |
| Militia Crossbowman | 50–1,000 | 10% | All | |
| Dark Fortress | 50,000–100,000 | 100% | All | |
| Giant's Keep | 10,000–250,000 | 100% | All | |
| Greater Imp | 1–5 | 100% | All | |
| Hobgoblin | 50–500 | 10% | All | |
| Goblin Chef | 1–10,000 | 100% | All | |
| Elder Ruins | 50,000–1,000,000 | 100% | All | |
| Goblin Settlement | 5,000–25,000 | 100% | All | |
| Dark Vault | 50,000–500,000 | 100% | All | |
| Big Gobbo | 1–1,000 | 100% | All | |
| Goblin | 1–50 | 20% | All | |
| Guard | 50–1,000 | 10% | All | |
| Corrupted Titan | 5,000–25,000 | 50% | All |
- Gold is acquired through gathering resources or producing items while affected by the Scroll of Wealth enchantment which sells them automatically.
- Gold may be discovered with the Archaeology buff while gathering (
Mining,
Foraging or
Fishing).
- Gold also has a chance to be earned while
Farming with the Gold Digger enchantment.
Use
Gold is used to buy items from the in-game General Shop and player driven marketplace. In non-ironman mode, most items can be bought with gold. Some notable exceptions are the untradeable Corrupted Ring and some event items.
Affixes
Affix Warding, Affix rerolling and Clearing Affixes require gold.
Shrine and Shop
Some significant gold sinks are the Shrine of Toucan and the 5% fee on items sold in the marketplace. The in-game General Shop also removes some money from the game.
Crafting Uses
Gold is used in Crafting:
| Item Created | Category | Lvl. Req. | XP | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaman Staff | Magic | 10 | 1000 | 50 20 ![]() 125 ![]() 1 ![]() | |
Augmentation and Research
Gold is used in the augmentation and research of many items:
| Item | XP | Dust | Scrap | Aug. Bonus | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Silver Goblet (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80000000 |
![]() | Stew Stained Page (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Exquisite Wooden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 20000000 |
![]() | Wooden Goblet (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 250000 |
![]() | Refined Silver Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 312500000 |
![]() | Ancient Pyramid (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 75000 50 ![]() 100 ![]() 5 ![]() |
![]() | Golden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 5000000000 |
![]() | Exquisite Silver Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 625000000 |
![]() | Refined Wooden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 10000000 |
![]() | Giant's Keep Key (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 125000 150 ![]() 150 ![]() 150 ![]() 150 ![]() 150 ![]() |
![]() | Castle Map (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 50000 50 ![]() 3 ![]() |
![]() | Enchanted Armory Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Burning Feather (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 40000 10000 100 ![]() 50 ![]() |
![]() | Refined Golden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 10000000000 |
![]() | Cursed Spade (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 50000 50 ![]() 30 ![]() 10 ![]() |
![]() | Stormy Sea Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Black Knight's Trial (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
| Shaman Staff | 45 | ![]() | ![]() | Magic Accuracy +1.8 Intellect +2.4 | 1 1 ![]() | |
![]() | Dark Vault Key (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 50000 10 ![]() 10 ![]() 10 ![]() 10 ![]() |
![]() | Wooden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 500000 |
![]() | Elven Encampment Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Shapeless Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Tall Gold Goblet (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 1250000000 |
![]() | Demonic Trial (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Exquisite Golden Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 20000000000 |
![]() | Fallen Academy Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Small Silver Cup (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40000000 |
![]() | Ancient Maelstrom Orb (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 100000 2 ![]() 100 ![]() 200 ![]() 1 ![]() |
![]() | Taproot Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Wooden Cup (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 125000 |
![]() | Giant Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Overgrown Woods Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Cluster-Cluck (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Elder Lockstone (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 65000 100 ![]() 10 ![]() 30 ![]() 50 ![]() |
![]() | The Final Test (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Dark Fortress Key (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 30000 10 ![]() 10 ![]() 50 ![]() 50 ![]() 50 ![]() |
![]() | Torn Goblin Settlement Map (R) | 80 | - | - | - | 15000 15 ![]() 15 ![]() 15 ![]() |
![]() | Wide Gold Goblet (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 2500000000 |
![]() | Corroded Scroll (R) | 20 | - | - | - | 30000 |
![]() | Silver Chalice (A) | 20 | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150000000 |
A: This item cannot be augmented.
R: This item cannot be researched.
Gold in the Idlescape Economy
The amount of gold in the game's economy and its distribution amongst players is known only to developers. Some endgame items are priced up to 5,000,000,000 gold on the marketplace.
Trivia
According to INFO, Habs is the richest player in Idlescape.
Monetary values appear white below 1 million, light green over 1 million, and pale blue over 1 billion.



































































