Fields of Mistria Archaeology skill
The Archaeology tree: 17 perks across 5 tiers.
Tier 1 - needs Archaeology level 1
Museum Quality I
Digging up Uncommon Artifacts will become more likely.
Costs 20 essence
Unpeatable
Digging up Peat, Sod, and Clay will sometimes drop double the usual amount.
Costs 10 essence
Sunken Secrets
Dive spots can now contain Sunken Artifacts.
Costs 15 essence
Western Ruins Scholar
An additional Dig Site will appear daily at the Western Ruins.
Costs 15 essence
Tier 2 - needs Archaeology level 15
Sunken Treasure
Treasure chests are more likely to appear when diving.
Costs 35 essence
Stoneturner
Artifacts will sometimes drop from breaking Rocks in the Mines.
Costs 40 essence
Eastern Road Scholar
An additional Dig Site will appear daily on the Eastern Road.
Costs 50 essence
Pursuit
Digging up Peat, Sod, or Clay increases your chances of finding an Uncommon or Rare Artifact the next time.
Costs 45 essence
Tier 3 - needs Archaeology level 30
Back in Vogue
Artifacts will now sell for 25% more tesserae.
Costs 80 essence
Natural Beauty
Biome Furniture Recipes will sometimes drop from Dig Sites in the Mines.
Costs 85 essence
Well Placed
Out of Place Artifacts will sometimes drop from Dig Sites in the overworld.
Costs 70 essence
Museum Quality II
Digging up Rare Artifacts will become more likely.
Costs 75 essence
Tier 4 - needs Archaeology level 45
Former Farmers
A dig site will now appear daily on your farm, with a new artifact set to collect.
Costs 155 essence
Museum Quality III
Digging up Legendary Artifacts will become more likely.
Costs 140 essence
Back In Vogue II
Artifacts now sell for an additional 25% more tesserae.
Costs 145 essence
Natural Beauty II
Biome Furniture Recipes are now more likely to drop from Dig Sites in the Mines.
Costs 150 essence
Tier 5 - needs Archaeology level 60
Mist Sight
A Mist Spot will appear daily around Mistria where the veil between worlds is thin, allowing you to reach through and pull forth unusual objects from the magic realm in exchange for essence.
Costs 200 essence