Master Tao

Master Tao
Category	NPC

Attributes
Merchant No	Abiphone No
Garden Visitor No

Location
Dojo	-235 108 -602

Master Tao is an NPC located at the Dojo. Master Tao gives players a White Belt upon first interaction, and can be spoken with at any time afterwards to start challenges in the Dojo.

Dialogue

Master Tao
Dialogue	Conditions
[NPC] Master Tao: Ah, who are you? [NPC] Master Tao: Hmmm well, are you powerful? I enjoy watching entities display their power... or die in a pit of fire trying! [NPC] Master Tao: Talk to me again, and I'll give you some challenge to entertain me... I mean, prove yourself.	①This dialogue can only be activated once per profile. First Interaction
[NPC] Master Tao: Ugo is that you? [NPC] Master Tao: You missed yesterday's lesson. [NPC] Master Tao: And the one before that. [NPC] Master Tao: So today you'll have to do three lessons. [NPC] Master Tao: The first one is a Test of Force. [NPC] Master Tao: Go in the Arena. [NPC] Master Tao: Ahhh, here we go! Let's get you into the Arena. [NPC] Master Tao: Onto the next Test, Stamina this time. [NPC] Master Tao: One more test before I let you go. The Test of Mastery. [NPC] Master Tao: Well done Ugo, you finished your training for today. [NPC] Master Tao: Remember Ugo, I can show you the path but I cannot walk it for you. [NPC] Master Tao: If you want to make your father proud you will have to train more than it is expected of you. [NPC] Master Tao: Respect your training and you will respect yourself. [NPC] Master Tao: Go now.	①This dialogue can only be activated once per profile. Elle's Quest
[NPC] Master Tao: Ugo! You know very well you need to store all your items away before you enter the Arena. [NPC] Master Tao: Make sure you empty your inventory entirely before you enter.	If player has not stored away items in Elle's Quest
[NPC] Master Tao: In fact, here's a little gift to encourage you to give it a try.	①This dialogue can only be activated once per profile. White Belt Dialogue
[NPC] Master Tao: I only test people who use their bare skills. No extra help allowed! Come back to me once you've stored your items away.	Trying to start a challenge with items in inventory
[NPC] Master Tao: You were not good enough. Come back when you've trained more.	Completing Challenge with F Rank
[NPC] Master Tao: Hardly skilled, but I'll let it pass. Come talk to me for your next challenge, and do better in the future.	Completing Challenge with D Rank
[NPC] Master Tao: Rather average, I'd say. Speak to me again to try a new challenge, or improve on this one!	Completing Challenge with C Rank
[NPC] Master Tao: That was pretty good! Please come by again for a new challenge.	Completing Challenge with B Rank
[NPC] Master Tao: Wow, that was really impressive. Come talk to me to view your next challenge.	Completing Challenge with A Rank
[NPC] Master Tao: That was a remarkable performance! I look forward to giving you your next challenge.	Completing Challenge with S Rank

Menu

Challenges

		Test Of ForceYour Rank: S Time: 02:00:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Knock mobs into the lava. 2. Some mobs give more points than others. 3. Avoid negative point mobs! Click to start challenge!	Test Of StaminaYour Rank: S Time: 03:45:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Jump through the open holes in the moving walls. 2. Earn points by staying on the platform. 3. Don't get pushed into the lava! Click to start challenge!	Test Of MasteryYour Rank: S Time: 02:00:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Shoot the targets before they disappear. 2. Green targets are worth 8 points. 3. Yellow targets are worth 16 points. 4. Red targets are worth 32 points. Click to start challenge!	Test Of DisciplineYour Rank: S Time: 02:00:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Hit the mob with the correct sword. 2. Every 30 seconds, gain a new type of sword. 3. Don't hit the mob with the wrong sword. Click to start challenge!	Test Of SwiftnessYour Rank: S Time: 01:20:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Temporary blocks will spawn to stand on. 2. If the block is red it'll disappear soon! 3. Don't stand around and fall into the lava. Click to start challenge!
			Test Of ControlYour Rank: S Time: 02:00:000 Challenge Rules: 1. Stare directly at a moving NPC. 2. The longer you do, the more it moves. 3. Don't take your gaze away for more than 2 seconds! Click to start challenge!		Test Of TenacityYour Rank: S Time: 03:20:000 Challenge Rules: 1. A ghast shoots fireballs at you. 2. Earn points by avoiding fireballs over time. 3. Don't trip and fall into lava! Click to start challenge!
					Rank Your Points: 7000 Your Rank: Black White: 0 Yellow: 1000 Green: 2000 Blue: 4000 Brown: 6000 Black: 7000 Click to view rewards.

Belt Rewards

		Yellow Belt Rewards Progress: 100% -------------------- 7,000/1k Rewards: ✔ +80,000 Combat Experience ✔ Yellow Belt Upgrade +30 SkyBlock XP Claimed	2Green Belt Rewards Progress: 100% -------------------- 7,000/2k Rewards: ✔ +100,000 Combat Experience +50 SkyBlock XP ✔ Green Belt Upgrade Claimed	3Blue Belt Rewards Progress: 100% -------------------- 7,000/4k Rewards: ✔ Blue Belt Upgrade ✔ +120,000 Combat Experience +75 SkyBlock XP Claimed	4Brown Belt Rewards Progress: 100% -------------------- 7,000/6k Rewards: ✔ Brown Belt Upgrade ✔ +140,000 Combat Experience ✔ +100 SkyBlock XP Claimed	5Black Belt Rewards Progress: 100% -------------------- 7,000/7k Rewards: ✔ +160,000 Combat Experience ✔ +150 SkyBlock XP ✔ Black Belt Upgrade Claimed
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Trivia

• The name Master Tao is a reference to Taoism, which is a Chinese philosophy based on Lao-tzu's texts that promotes religious reverence and humility.
• Equipment must be removed before entering as well.

History

Alpha Hypixel Network
March 8th, 2022	Crimson Isle Release	Master Tao Added.

SkyBlock Prototype
April 20th, 2022	Crimson Isle Release	Master Tao Added.
May 4th, 2022	Minor Patch	Added an Achievement for obtaining a Black Belt from Master Tao.
September 8th, 2022	Minor Patch	Test of Control Added.
May 31st, 2023	0.18.5	Fixed Master Tao forgetting that he met you.
January 16th, 2024	0.19.10	Master Tao will now require a belt on upgrade.
		Previous tier Dojo Belts will be upgraded regardless of the level of the belt.

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