In some skills and crafts there will be no actual displayed creation chance. [[Mining]] to cite one example.
'''ImprovingAltars''' - Having Working within the best [[Religion#Domain_of_the_gods|domain]] of your [[Gods|god(high QLdess) tools and raw materials (resources) you ]] can get your claws on is bestadd some bonus gain to certain skills. In additionMost skills and crafts require one to be standing still, finding the one item in the skill that uses the least amount of raw materials for improving is desirableso it cannot hurt to have an [[altar]] nearby.
'''Creation''' - Having a creation chance around 50% seems to give the best skill gain. This chance is calculated based on a number of factors to varying degrees: skill, raw material ql, tool ql, and etc. The exact emphasis can differ from item to item. Typically the quality of the parts and tools have the most impact with skill playing a close second.
'''Enchantments''' - [[Circle of Cunning]] (CoC) and is extremely helpful since it provides increased skillgain. It's not advisable to use [[Wind of Ages]] on your tools when you're working to increase you skills as it results in reduced skillgain.it '''Improving''' - Having the best (WoAhigh QL) are both extremely helpfultools and raw materials (resources) you can get your claws on is best. In addition, finding the one item in the skill that uses the least amount of raw materials for improving is desirable. '''Nutrition''' - At the very least, your nutrition should be higher than 40%. Anything less than that will result in decreased skillgain. You receive a general skillgain bonus at 65% nutrition and the bonus increases as you increase your nutrition. For blacklighters, except where specifically noted otherwiseit's best if you can do your work while standing on a mycelium tile. You will passively regain lost hunger and nutrition from mycelium tiles.
'''AltarsSleep Bonus''' - Working within the [[Religion#Domain_of_the_gods|domain]] of your [[Gods|god(dess)]] You can add some use this bonus gain at anytime to certain skillsincrease your skillgain while it's activated. Most skills and crafts require one to be standing still, so it cannot hurt to have an [[altar]] nearbyYou can accumulate sleep bonus by logging off in a bed or by consuming a sleep powder.
==Blacksmithing==