Planet Monria โ Rookie Guide
A Lovecraftian horror-themed moon with a tight-knit community, unique mining resources, and an atmosphere unlike anything else in Entropia Universe.
Planet Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Theme | Cthulhu / Lovecraftian horror |
| Developer | Monria / Virtual Sense (Planet Partner) |
| Unique Selling Point | Dark atmospheric moon, unique resources (Maladrite, Zoldenite), dedicated community |
| Status | Moon of Planet Toulan โ accessible via space station |
Monria is a moon, not a full planet, orbiting Planet Toulan. Itโs the smallest playable location in EU, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in atmosphere and community. The entire moon is themed around Lovecraftian horror โ dark caves, eldritch creatures, and an oppressive atmosphere reminiscent of classic Doom games.
Why choose Monria:
- One of the tightest, most welcoming communities in EU
- Unique resources with consistent demand
- Atmospheric, visually distinctive experience
- Small size = easy to learn and navigate
- Strong mentoring and society support
Starting Area
DSEC Forensics
New arrivals land at the DSEC Forensics area, the main hub on Monria.
Key Features:
- Trade Terminal & Storage
- Mission NPCs
- Revival terminals
- Teleporter connections to other areas
Getting to Monria:
- Travel via Toulanโs space station (Monria orbits Toulan)
- Or teleport directly if youโve previously visited
Best Early Mobs (Level 1-20)
Monriaโs Creature Roster
Monria has a focused set of creatures, all fitting the horror theme:
| Creature | Maturity | HP | Location | Cost/Kill | Why Itโs Good |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yog | Young/Mature | 15-50 | Cave areas | ~0.07-0.25 PED | Basic Monria mob, good for starters |
| Shoggoth | Young/Mature | 30-80 | Deeper caves | ~0.15-0.40 PED | Named after Lovecraft creatures |
| Cultist | Various | 40-100 | Cult areas | ~0.20-0.50 PED | Humanoid mob, good loot |
| Shub | Various | 80-200+ | Deep zones | ~0.40-1.00 PED | Higher-tier challenge |
Codex Farming Routes
| Creature | Ranks 1-5 Cost | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yog Young | ~6 PED | Caves | Best starter Codex target on Monria |
| Shoggoth Young | ~10 PED | Deeper areas | Good variety from Yog |
| Cultist | ~15 PED | Specific spawns | Unique Codex entry |
[!NOTE] Monria has fewer creature types than full planets, but this means faster map coverage and easier hunting logistics. Great for a focused Island Native stop.
Local Economy
Unique Resources
| Resource | Type | MU Range | Why Itโs Valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maladrite | Enmatter | 120-150% | Monria-specific, consistent demand |
| Zoldenite | Ore | 115-140% | Used in specific crafting BPs |
| DSEC Components | Loot items | Varies | Mission and crafting requirements |
Mining on Monria
Monriaโs small size makes it surprisingly good for mining:
- Concentrated resource distribution
- Fewer miners competing for claims
- Unique resources command decent markup
- Short travel distances between mining spots
Key Mission Chains
1. DSEC Introductory Missions
- Priority: โ โ โ โ โ
- Welcome chain with horror-themed storyline
- Free starter gear and skill rewards
2. Daily Hunting Missions
- Priority: โ โ โ โ โ
- Kill-count missions for Monria creatures
- Stack with Codex progression
3. Mining Missions
- Priority: โ โ โ โโ
- Search for Monria-specific resources
- Good for building mining skills
TP Route Recommendations
Monria is small โ you can unlock all TPs in a single session:
- DSEC Forensics (start)
- Cave entrance TPs
- Deep cave TPs
- Surface TPs
[!TIP] You can fully explore Monria in 1-2 hours. This makes it an excellent quick stop during an Island Native rotation โ arrive, complete Codex Ranks 1-5 on all creatures, mine a bit, and move on.
Planet-Specific Tips
- Community is everything โ Monriaโs community is small and incredibly welcoming. Join the Monria Discord/society
- Itโs a moon, not a planet โ Smaller map, fewer creatures, but very focused content
- Maladrite is money โ If you mine, Maladrite consistently sells well
- Horror atmosphere โ If you enjoy dark, atmospheric content, Monria delivers better than anywhere else in EU
- Quick Island Native stop โ Perfect for the codex rotation strategy: arrive, complete early ranks, leave
- Access via Toulan โ Plan your Toulan and Monria visits together to save on travel costs
See all creatures, spawn locations, and waypoints in our Creature Index. Filter by planet to find hunting spots mentioned in this guide.