Library Assignment

"Research" redirects here. For other uses, see looted research.

Library Assignment is a set of research tasks that Lords/Ladies (and above) can do to help recover Zugzwang's hunting research from Zurreal's army of inorganic magical-tech mice.

To start an assignment, hunter's must travel to the Crystal Library and click on the brown "Get Assignment" button on the HUD. Each hunter can only have at most one assignment at any point of time. Tasks of an assignment may be completed in any order, with the exception of Mystic/Technic King Research Assignment and Advanced Zugzwang Research. Completing assignments will earn hunters rewards based on the assignment carried out, along with Library Points which are required to start more advanced assignments.

Hunters can choose to terminate an assignment prematurely by smashing it with their Hunter's Hammer. However, they will be unable to start any new assignments for one hour, starting from the time the previous assignment was assigned.

Catalog Library Mice

This envelope contains basic research assignment that will have you capture various library mice in order to catalog them.

Requirement: None

Tasks: all 7 of the following tasks

• Catch 1 Bookborn Mouse
• Catch 1 Effervescent Mouse
• Catch 1 Explorator Mouse
• Catch 1 Flutterby Mouse
• Catch 1 Infiltrator Mouse
• Catch 1 Pocketwatch Mouse
• Catch 1 Walker Mouse

AND 1 of the following tasks

• Catch 1 Steam Grip Mouse
• Catch 1 Scribe Mouse

Rewards:

• 20 Library Points
• 0-1 Yellow Tome of Wisdom (45,000 points)
• 15-25 Wealth Charms
• 0-1 Bubbles Bookends

Library Research

This envelope contains one of many assignments that will test your knowledge of hunting within the Crystal Library.

Requirement: 20 Library Points

Library Mice Research

Tasks: 5 of the following tasks, 8 mice are required in total.

• Catch 1 Bookborn Mouse
• Catch 1 Flutterby Mouse
• Catch 1 Steam Grip Mouse
• Catch 1 Tome Sprite Mouse
• Catch 1 Scribe Mouse
• Catch 2 Effervescent Mice
• Catch 2 Explorator Mice
• Catch 2 Infiltrator Mice
• Catch 2 Pocketwatch Mice
• Catch 2 Walker Mice

Rewards:

• 30 Library Points
• 0-1 Yellow Tome of Wisdom (45,000 points) OR 0-1 Green Tome of Wisdom (90,000 points)
• 15-25 Wealth Charms
• 0-1 Bubbles Bookends

Library Power Type Research

Tasks: 3 of the following tasks, with at least one task for both trap power types

• Physical
  • Catch 1 Effervescent Mouse using a Physical trap
  • Catch 1 Infiltrator Mouse using a Physical trap
  • Catch 1 Scribe Mouse using a Physical trap
  • Catch 1 Steam Grip Mouse using a Physical trap
  • Catch 1 Walker Mouse using a Physical trap
  • Catch 3 Explorator Mice using a Physical trap
  • Catch 3 Pocketwatch Mice using a Physical trap
• Tactical
  • Catch 1 Bookborn Mouse using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 1 Flutterby Mouse using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 2 Effervescent Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 2 Infiltrator Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 2 Walker Mice using a Tactical trap

Rewards:

• 30 Library Points
• 0-1 Yellow Tome of Wisdom (45,000 points) OR 0-1 Green Tome of Wisdom (90,000 points)
• 15-25 Wealth Charms
• 0-1 Bubbles Bookends

Zugzwang Research

This envelope contains basic one of many assignments that will take you from the Seasonal Garden to the Zugzwang's Tower. These assignments can potentially reward you with Amplifier Charms, Rook Crumble Charms, Spellbook Charms and a few other items to help you better hunt in the tower.

Requirement: 50 Library Points

Seasonal Garden Research

Tasks: 1 of the following tasks (this can be done in conjunction with other tasks)

• Catch 30 Mice using a Tactical trap in the Seasonal Garden
• Catch 30 Mice using Bamboozler Base in the Seasonal Garden
• Catch 40 Mice using in the Seasonal Garden
• Catch 20 Mice using Power Charm in the Seasonal Garden

AND 4 of the following tasks, including mice from at least 2 different seasons

• Winter
  • Catch 1 Winter Mage Mouse using Ancient Spear Gun
  • Catch 2 Frostbite Mice
  • Catch 1 Over-Prepared Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 3 Penguin Mice using a Hydro trap
• Spring
  • Catch 1 Vinetail Mouse
  • Catch 2 Derpicorn Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 3 Hydrophobe Mice using Aqua Base
  • Catch 3 Tanglefoot Mice using a Physical trap
• Summer
  • Catch 1 Summer Mage Mouse
  • Catch 3 Monarch Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 3 Stinger Mice
  • Catch 4 Firefly Mice using Zugzwang's Last Move
• Fall
  • Catch 1 Fall Familiar Mouse
  • Catch 1 Harvester Mouse
  • Catch 1 Whirleygig Mice using a Tactical trap
  • Catch 4 Harvest Harrier Mice

Rewards:

• 80 Library Points
• 0-1 Blue Tome of Wisdom (130,000 points)
• 6-8 Wealth Charms
• 47-56 Amplifier Charms

Mystic/Technic King Research Assignment

Tasks: 5 steps which must be done in the following order

• Step 1: 1 of the following
  • Catch 30 Mice in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 10 Mice using a Tactical trap in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 20 Mice using a Tactical trap in the Seasonal Garden
• Step 2: 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Mouse using Zugzwang's First Move in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 10 Mice using Zugzwang's First Move in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 10 Mice using Zugzwang's Last Move in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 10 Mice using the Bamboozler Base in the Seasonal Garden
• Step 3: 1 of the following
  • Catch 8 Mystic/Technic Pawns
  • Catch 8 Mystic/Technic Pawns using Wooden Base with Target
• Step 4: 1 of the following
  • Catch 2 Mystic/Technic Knight Mice
  • Catch 2 Mystic/Technic Knight Mice using Aqua Base
  • Catch 2 Mystic/Technic Bishop Mice
• Step 5: Catch 1 Mystic/Technic King Mouse

Note: Before entering Zugzwang's Tower, hunters may want to consider buying an Aqua Base pre-emptively as it may be needed for Step 4.

Rewards:

• 80 Library Points
• 0-1 Blue Tome of Wisdom (130,000 points)
• 6-8 Wealth Charms
• 10-20 Amplifier Charms
• 2 Rook Crumble Charms
• 4-6 Spellbook Charms
• 1 Mystic Curd OR 1 Technic Cheese Mould

Furoma Research

This envelope contains one of many assignments that will have you follow in Zugzwang's footsteps and recover the lost knowledge of Furoma. Completing Furoma Research assignments will earn you various supplies to help you better hunt in the Pagoda there. Be warned: Some of these assignments will be a challenge for hunters who have yet to capture all the mice and find all the loot there is to find in Furoma.

Requirement: 130 Library Points

Furoma Research Assignment

Tasks:

• 1 of the following
  • Catch 15 Archer mice using in the Training Grounds
  • Catch 35 Mice using Zugzwang's Last Move in the Training Grounds
  • Catch 40 Mice using Bamboozler Base in the Training Grounds
  • Catch 50 Mice using a Tactical trap (this can be done in conjunction with other tasks)
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 3 Samurai Mice using in the Dojo
  • Catch 5 Kung Fu Mice using in the Dojo
  • Catch 3 Ninja Mice using in the Dojo
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Hapless Mouse using in the Dojo
  • Catch 10 Hapless Mice
  • Catch 10 Hapless Mice using Bamboozler Base
  • Catch 1 Diamond Mice using Power Charm in the Dojo
  • Catch 1 Gold mice using Luck Charm in the Dojo
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Student of the Cheese Belt Mouse using Maki Cheese
  • Catch 1 Student of the Cheese Fang Mouse using Maki Cheese
  • Catch 1 Student of the Cheese Claw Mouse using Maki Cheese
  • Catch 3 Students of the Cheese Belt Mouse
  • Catch 3 Students of the Cheese Fang Mouse
  • Catch 3 Students of the Cheese Claw Mouse
• Catch 1 Master of the Dojo Mouse

Rewards:

• 90 Library Points
• 0-1 Purple Tome of Wisdom (180,000 points)
• 8-12 Wealth Charms
• 3 Student Tokens (Belt/Fang/Claw)
• 1-3 Rumble Cheese OR 1-2 Maki cheese

Pagoda Research Assignment

Tasks:

• 1 of the following
  • Catch 6 Students of the Cheese Belt Mouse
  • Catch 1 Students of the Cheese Belt Mouse using Zugzwang's Last Move
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 6 Students of the Cheese Fang Mice
  • Catch 1 Students of the Cheese Fang Mice using Zugzwang's Last Move
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 6 Students of the Cheese Claw Mouse
  • Catch 1 Students of the Cheese Claw Mice using Zugzwang's Last Move
• Catch 1 Masters of the Cheese Belt Mouse
• Catch 1 Masters of the Cheese Fang Mouse
• Catch 1 Masters of the Cheese Claw Mouse
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Master of the Dojo Mouse
  • Catch 1 Master of the Dojo Mouse using Ambush (Ninja Ambush Trap cannot be used to complete this task)
  • Catch 1 Master of the Dojo Mouse using Zugzwang's First Move

Rewards:

• 90 Library Points
• 0-1 Purple Tome of Wisdom (180,000 points)
• 8-12 Wealth Charms
• 3 Student Tokens (Belt/Fang/Claw)
• 1 Master Shard (Belt/Fang/Claw)
• 2-3 Rumble Cheese OR 1 Onyx Stone

Dojo Sensei Research Assignment

Tasks:

• 1 of the following
  • Catch 2 Students of the Cheese Belt Mouse using Onyx Mallet
  • Catch 2 Students of the Cheese Fang Mouse using Onyx Mallet
  • Catch 2 Students of the Cheese Claw Mouse using Onyx Mallet
• Catch 8 Masters of the Cheese Belt Mouse
• Catch 8 Masters of the Cheese Fang Mouse
• Catch 8 Masters of the Cheese Claw Mouse
• 1 of the following
  • Catch 2 Masters of the Dojo Mouse
  • Catch 2 Masters of the Dojo Mouse using Zugzwang's First Move
• Catch 1 Dojo Sensei

Rewards:

• 90 Library Points
• 0-1 Purple Tome of Wisdom (180,000 points)
• 8-12 Wealth Charms
• 3 Student Tokens (Belt/Fang/Claw)
• 2 Master Shards (Belt/Fang/Claw)
• 2-3 Rumble Cheese OR 1 Onyx Stone

Advanced Zugzwang Research

This envelope contains one of many assignments that will push your knowledge of the Seasonal Garden and Zugzwang's Tower to absolute maximum! Be warned: You may require advanced equipment to complete this research.

Requirement: 150 Library Points

Mystic/Technic Amplifier Reseach

Tasks: 4 steps which must be done in the following order

• Step 1: 1 of the following
  • Catch 30 Mice using a Tactical trap in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 30 Mice using Zugzwang's First Move in the Seasonal Garden
• Step 2: Catch 8 Mystic/Technic Pawns using Mystic/Technic Pawn Pincher
• Step 3: 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Mystic/Technic Queen using Checkmate Cheese
  • Catch 1 Mystic/Technic King using Checkmate Cheese
• Step 4: Catch 1 Chess Master

Rewards:

• 150 Library Points
• 0-1 Purple Tome of Wisdom (180,000 points)
• 6-8 Wealth Charms
• 20-25 Amplifier Charms
• 2 Rook Crumble Charms
• 20-40 Spellbook Charms
• 1-2 Mystic Curd OR 1-2 Technic Cheese Mould OR 1-2 Checkmate cheese

Advanced Tower Amplifier Research

Tasks: 4 steps which must be done in the following order

• Step 1: 1 of the following
  • Catch 30 Mice using Spellbook Base in the Seasonal Garden
  • Catch 30 Mice using Zugzwang's First Move in the Seasonal Garden
• Step 2: 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Mystic King Mouse using Checkmate Cheese
  • Catch 1 Mystic King Mouse using Blackstone Pass Trap and Checkmate Cheese
• Step 3: 1 of the following
  • Catch 1 Technic King Mouse using Checkmate Cheese
  • Catch 1 Technic King Mouse using Obvious Ambush Trap and Checkmate Cheese 
• Step 4: Catch 1 Chess Master

Rewards:

• 150 Library Points
• 0-1 Purple Tome of Wisdom (180,000 points)
• 6-8 Wealth Charms
• 20-25 Amplifier Charms
• 4 Rook Crumble Charms
• 45-57 Spellbook Charms
• 2 Mystic Curd OR 2 Technic Cheese Mould

Zurreal Trap Research Assignment

This envelope contains an assignment to research a trap cabable of capturing Zurreal the Eternal. The Trap's concept is simple: Tempt Zurreal close by displaying a collection of rare knowledge then drain all magical and electrical energy from the area to disable his walking throne. Although the design is straight forward, gathering the rare and unique items required will prove itself to be a challenge! Good luck brave hunter, the safety of the Crystal Library relies on your success!

Requirement: 900 Library Points

Tasks: all 10 of the following tasks

• Collect 1 Desert Travel Almanac from Centaur Mice
• Collect 1 Encyclopedia Gnawnia from Master Burglar Mice in the Town of Gnawnia
• Collect 6 Luscious Lumbers in the Training Grounds (from Kung Fu, Monk, and Samurai mouse)
• Collect 1 Mesh Netting in S.S. Huntington II (from Leviathan and Squeaken mouse)
• Collect 3 Ectoplasmic Essence from Ghost Mice in the Mousoleum
• Collect 3 Warp Nails from Realm Rippers
• Collect 3 Runestones from Stonework Warrior Mice
• Collect 1 Draconic Book from Whelpling Mice
• Collect 1 Lich Jewel in the Balack's Cove (from Balack the Banished, Derr Lich, Elub Lich and Nerg Lich mouse)
• Craft 1 Zurreal's Folly

Rewards:

• 400 Library Points
• 0-1 Blue Tome of Wisdom (130,000 points)
• 1 Scholar Charm

Acrostic Research Assignment

Requirement: Catch one Pocketwatch mouse

Tasks: Catch 7 mice to spell "HITGRAB", must be done in order

• Step 1: H
  • Catch 1 Hapless Marionette mouse
  • Catch 1 Harpy mouse
  • Catch 1 Hydra mouse
• Step 2: I
  • Catch 1 Industrious Digger mouse
  • Catch 1 Infiltrator mouse
  • Catch 1 Itty-Bitty Burroughs mouse
• Step 3: T
  • Catch 1 Taleweaver mouse
  • Catch 1 Terror Knight mouse
  • Catch 1 Troll mouse
• Step 4: G
  • Catch 1 Gate Guardian mouse
  • Catch 1 Golem mouse
  • Catch 1 Gorgon mouse
• Step 5: R
  • Catch 1 Ravenous Zombie mouse
  • Catch 1 Renegade mouse
  • Catch 1 Rock Muncher mouse
• Step 6: A
  • Catch 1 Abominable Snow mouse
  • Catch 1 Aged mouse
• Step 7: B
  • Catch 1 Big Bad Burroughs mouse
  • Catch 1 Bottled mouse
  • Catch 1 Burglar mouse