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Welcome, future wiki editor!
Want to fix a typo, write a character guide, document a game mechanic, or share something useful with fellow players? You've come to the right place!
You don't need to learn an ancient language, pull a limited 5-star editor, or sacrifice your entire resin supply. Our wiki provides a Visual Editor that lets you edit pages much like a regular word processor.
This guide covers both the Visual Editor and source editing, so you can choose whichever suits your playstyle. No need to roll for editing skills!
1. Before You Start
Before making your first edit, please read the Community Rules.
A few things to remember:
Be accurate. Help readers find reliable information.
Be clear. Write so other players can understand what you mean.
Be consistent. Follow the formatting of existing articles when possible.
Be respectful. Disagree with content, not the person who wrote it.
Preview your changes. A quick check can save everyone from a formatting disaster.
You don't need to get everything perfect on your first try. Good-faith edits and corrections are always welcome!
Part I: Visual Editor (Recommended)
The Visual Editor is the easiest way to edit wiki pages. Instead of writing special markup, you can format text, insert links, and organize content using menus and toolbar buttons.
2. Editing an Existing Page
To edit a page: Open the page you want to improve. Click the Edit tab or button to open the Visual Editor. Make your changes directly in the page. Use the toolbar to format text or insert elements as needed. Preview your changes if the option is available. Enter a short, meaningful edit summary. Click Publish changes when you're ready.
The exact button names and layout may vary slightly depending on the wiki's interface.
Tip: For small corrections, don't overthink it. Fixing a typo doesn't require a 30-page strategy guide.
3. Formatting Text
The toolbar lets you apply formatting without memorizing wiki syntax.
Common formatting options include:
Bold: Highlight important terms or key information.
Italic: Add emphasis or format certain titles and terms.
Headings: Organize an article into sections and subsections.
Lists: Make information easier to scan.
Links: Connect readers to other pages or external websites.
Select the relevant text and choose the appropriate formatting option from the toolbar. For headings, place the cursor in the paragraph you want to format and select the appropriate heading level.
Headings and Sections
Use headings to organize long articles into meaningful sections.
For example, a character page might have:
Overview
Skills
Equipment
Recommended Builds
Team Compositions
Use the same heading style as similar pages whenever possible. Avoid creating a heading for every two sentences; readers shouldn't need a map to navigate a character guide.
Start with a clear article introduction, then organize the details underneath it.
Lists
Lists are useful for materials, skill effects, requirements, and step-by-step instructions.
Use bullet lists when the order of items doesn't matter.
Use numbered lists when the order matters, such as a quest walkthrough.
For example, an upgrade material list is better presented as bullets, while a sequence of crafting steps should generally be numbered.
Links
Links help readers discover related information.
To link to another wiki page, use the toolbar's link function, search for the target page, and select it. If the target page doesn't exist yet, check whether creating it is appropriate.
You can also add external links to useful sources, such as official announcements and game documentation.
Make link text descriptive. A link labeled "Official Patch Notes" is more helpful than one labeled "Click here."
4. Adding Images and Files
Images can help explain character appearances, item icons, maps, and game interfaces.
To insert an image: Place the cursor where you want the image to appear. Use the toolbar's media or insert function. Select an existing file or upload one if you have permission. Configure its caption, alignment, and other available options. Check the result before publishing.
Please keep the following in mind:
Use images that are relevant to the article.
Choose descriptive captions where they help readers understand the image.
Avoid unnecessarily large or decorative images.
Respect copyright and the wiki's image-use policies.
Don't upload unrelated, offensive, or deliberately misleading images.
An image being available online doesn't automatically mean it can be freely reused.
5. Creating and Editing Tables
Tables are useful for character stats, equipment comparisons, upgrade materials, and other structured information.
To create a table, use the toolbar's table insertion option if available. You can then add rows and columns and fill in the cells.
For readable tables:
Give each column a clear heading.
Keep information concise.
Use consistent units and naming conventions.
Avoid unnecessarily complicated tables that are difficult to read on mobile devices.
Tables should organize information, not become a final boss that requires a guide of their own.
6. Links, Categories, and Other Page Elements
Depending on the wiki's configuration, the Visual Editor may provide additional tools for inserting references, categories, templates, and other page elements.
Use these features when they fit the article and follow the conventions of similar pages.
If a particular feature isn't available in the Visual Editor, don't worry. You may be able to add it using source editing, described later in this guide.
7. Previewing and Publishing Changes
Before publishing substantial edits:
Check that the formatting looks right.
Open links where practical to confirm that they lead to the intended pages.
Check that images and tables display correctly.
Make sure you haven't accidentally removed useful information.
Enter a meaningful edit summary explaining what you changed.
Examples of good edit summaries:
Corrected character skill description
Updated crafting materials
Added version 2.4 release information
Fixed table formatting
Summaries such as "stuff," "changes," or "trust me bro" are less helpful to other contributors.
Once everything looks good, publish your changes!
Part II: Source Editing (Advanced)
Want more control over the page? Source editing lets you work directly with MediaWiki's markup.
Most contributors can do everything they need through the Visual Editor, but source editing is useful for complicated tables, templates, precise formatting, and troubleshooting.
To use it, look for an option such as Edit source or the source-editing option in the editor menu. The exact interface depends on the wiki's configuration.
Important: Source editing changes the underlying markup directly. If you're unfamiliar with it, make small changes and preview them before publishing.
8. Basic MediaWiki Markup
Text Formatting
MediaWiki uses apostrophes for bold and italic formatting.
'''Bold text''' ''Italic text'' '''''Bold and italic'''''
Unlike some other markup languages, MediaWiki does not use asterisks for bold text.
Headings
Use equals signs around headings:
== Main Section == === Subsection === ==== Smaller Subsection ====
Start article sections with level-two headings. The page title already serves as the main heading, so you generally shouldn't add a level-one heading yourself.
Lists
Use asterisks for bullet lists and hash symbols for numbered lists.
* First item * Second item ** Nested item # First step # Second step # Third step
You can use multiple asterisks or hash symbols to create nested lists. Keep nesting simple so the result remains easy to read.
Internal and External Links
Link to another wiki page:
[[Character Name]]
Display different text for the same page:
[[Character Name|this character]]
Link to a section of another page:
[[Character Name#Skills|Character Skills]]
Create an external link:
[https://example.com Official Website]
Make sure the page title or URL is correct before publishing.
Line Breaks and Dividers
Use a blank line to start a new paragraph. For a horizontal divider, use four hyphens on a line by themselves:
----
Avoid adding excessive line breaks just to create extra space. Let headings and paragraphs organize the content.
9. Tables in Source Editing
MediaWiki tables use special markup. Here's a basic example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Item
! Quantity
! Source
|-
| Upgrade Material A
| 3
| Daily Mission
|-
| Upgrade Material B
| 5
| Weekly Boss
|}
The important markers are:
{| starts a table.
! introduces a header cell.
|- starts a new row.
| introduces a regular cell.
|} closes the table.
Be careful when editing tables directly. A missing marker can cause the whole table to display incorrectly.
If a table becomes difficult to maintain, consider using the Visual Editor instead.
10. Source Editing Tips
Keep changes focused. Avoid rewriting unrelated markup when fixing a small issue.
Preserve existing templates. If you don't know what a template does, investigate before removing it.
Check categories. Some pages rely on category markup at the bottom of the source.
Watch for special characters. Brackets, braces, and vertical bars have special meanings in many parts of MediaWiki syntax.
Preview your work. Always check complicated markup before publishing.
If you encounter markup you don't understand, look at similar working pages before changing it. A little investigation beats summoning a formatting demon.
Part III: Content and Community Guidelines
11. Facts, Opinions, and Sources
Accuracy matters. Players may use this wiki to plan builds, spend limited resources, or make decisions about their accounts.
When documenting game information:
Prefer official sources for announcements, patch notes, and confirmed mechanics.
Keep information up to date with the relevant game version.
Distinguish confirmed information from speculation, rumors, leaks, and predictions.
Provide sources for disputed or difficult-to-verify claims whenever practical.
Correct mistakes when they are discovered.
Facts vs. Opinions
Facts and opinions can both be useful, but they should not be presented as the same thing.
For example:
Fact: A character's skill has a specific cooldown according to the current in-game description.
Opinion: A contributor considers that character one of the strongest options for a particular team.
Use the Discussion tab to debate existing article content, suggest changes, or discuss opinions related to a page.
If you want to publish a standalone tier list, review, ranking, or personal recommendation, create a separate page with a title that clearly identifies it as an opinion or evaluation, following the Community Rules.
A confident claim isn't automatically a confirmed mechanic, even if it comes with a very convincing screenshot.
12. Creating a New Page
Before creating a new article, search the wiki to make sure a suitable page doesn't already exist.
If a new page is needed: Choose a clear, descriptive title. Start with a short introduction explaining the subject. Organize the information with headings. Add relevant internal links and sources. Follow the structure of similar articles. Preview the page and check for errors before publishing.
Don't worry about writing an entire encyclopedia entry in one sitting. A useful, accurate starting point is better than a giant unfinished draft.
13. Editing Etiquette and Disagreements
Not every contributor will agree on the best build, translation, strategy, or character ranking. That's perfectly normal.
When you disagree with an edit:
Explain what you believe is incorrect and why.
Provide evidence when possible.
Use the page's Discussion tab for substantial disagreements.
Avoid repeatedly reverting disputed changes.
Keep edit summaries factual and constructive.
Don't turn factual articles into battlegrounds for personal opinions or fandom disputes.
If a disagreement cannot be resolved, contact the wiki owner and provide the relevant page or edit history.
Good-faith mistakes can be corrected. Deliberate vandalism, harassment, spam, and other abuse may result in editing restrictions or blocks.
14. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Before publishing, watch out for:
Broken links: Check that internal page titles and external URLs are correct.
Formatting errors: Preview headings, lists, images, and tables.
Duplicate articles: Search before creating a new page.
Outdated information: Include version context when mechanics change between updates.
Unexplained abbreviations: Explain unfamiliar terms when appropriate.
Unclear opinions: Label personal evaluations instead of presenting them as facts.
Wall-of-text syndrome: Use headings and lists where they genuinely improve readability.
Edit wars: Discuss disputed changes rather than repeatedly overwriting each other.
A quick preview can catch many of these issues before they reach readers.
15. Ready to Edit?
That's the basics! You don't need to memorize every formatting trick before contributing. Start with a small improvement and learn as you go.
For more information, visit:
Community Rules — Learn the expectations for contributing.
Browse Games — Find the games covered by the wiki.
Creating a New Page — Learn more about starting an article.
Community Noticeboard — Ask for help or report problems, if available.
Happy editing! May your pages be well-formatted, your sources reliable, and your pulls blessed!