Leveling Locations Guide
Levels 1β10: Novice Stage
Recommended Maps
- Training Grounds (izlude_y_in01)
- Payon Field 1 (pay_fild01): Fabres, Willows, Chonchons
Tips by Class
- Swordsman: Use Bash to kill quickly.
- Archer: Use Double Strafe and elemental arrows.
- Mage: Use Fire Bolt or Cold Bolt depending on monster element.
- Thief: Double Attack with dagger.
- Acolyte: Use Heal as an attack against Undead monsters.
Levels 11β25: Early Job Development
Recommended Maps
- Payon Field 8 (pay_fild08): Spores, Wormtails
- Ant Hell 1F (anthell01): Ant Eggs (non-aggressive), Familiars
- Mandragoras (mjolnir_04)
- Culvert (prt_sewb1): Thief Bugs, Planktons
Tips by Class
- Swordsman: Bash + tank with high HP.
- Archer: Ranged Double Strafe makes kiting easy.
- Mage: Bolt spells depending on mob weakness.
- Thief: Good ASPD makes leveling smooth.
- Acolyte: Use Heal Bomb, Blessing, and Angelus.
Levels 26β40: Dungeon Exploration
Recommended Maps
- Payon Cave 1Fβ2F (pay_dun01βpay_dun02): Skeletons, Zombies, Archer Skeletons
- Orc Village (gef_fild10): Orc Warriors, Orc Ladies
- Geffen Field 10 (gef_fild10): Orc Warriors, Scorpions
- Elder Willow Map (pay_fild07)
Tips by Class
- Mage: Fire Bolt against Undead, Safety Wall if possible.
- Archer: Use Fire Arrows for Payon Cave mobs.
- Swordsman: Bash + Provoke to pull aggro.
- Thief: High dodge and fast attacks are effective.
- Acolyte: Heal, Cure, and party support.
Levels 41β55: Fire & Water Zones
Recommended Maps
Magma Dungeon 1F (mag_dun01): Blazers, Kaho, Geographers
Byalan Dungeon 3F (iz_dun03): Marinas, Vadons, Obeaunes
Orc Dungeon 1F (orcsdun01): Orc Zombies, Skeletons
Toy Factory 1F (xmas_dun01): Myst Cases, Goblins
Tips by Class
Mage: Cold Bolt for Magma; Lightning Bolt for Byalan. Archer: Water Arrows in Magma; Wind Arrows in Byalan. Swordsman: Magnum Break deals AoE fire damage. Thief: Apply poison and hit fast. Acolyte: Heal Bomb + party buffs.
Levels 56β70: Intermediate Dungeons
Recommended Maps
Byalan Dungeon 4F (iz_dun04): Swordfish, Marcs, Strouf
Sphinx Dungeon 2F (in_sphinx2): Pasana, Matyr
Clock Tower 1Fβ2F (c_tower1, c_tower2): Alarms, Clocks
Ayothaya Dungeon 1F (ayo_dun01): Dokebi, Leaf Cats
Tips by Class
Mage: Lightning Bolt in Byalan; Fire Bolt in Sphinx. Archer: Use elemental arrows strategically. Swordsman: Endure + Bash/Bowling Bash if Knight. Thief: Double Attack + Enchant Poison if Assassin. Acolyte/Priest: Support roles or TU against Undead.
Levels 71β85: Advanced Grinding
Recommended Maps
Louyang Field (lou_fild01): Mi Gaos β good EXP and Zeny.
Glast Heim Culvert (gl_cas01): Raydric, Khalitzburg (watch out!)
Ayothaya Dungeon 2F (ayo_dun02): Good mobbing and rare drops.
Glast Heim Underprison (gl_prison1): Injustice, Rybio
Tips by Class
Mage/Wizard: Fire Wall + Fire Bolt or Storm Gust. Hunter: Traps + Double Strafe or Auto Blitz. Swordsman/Knight: Bowling Bash + Endure for mobbing. Assassin: Grimtooth with hiding or Sonic Blow. Priest: Turn Undead for Evil Druids or Anubis.
Levels 85β99: High-End Non-Trans Maps
Recommended Maps
Glast Heim St. Abbey (gl_church): Evil Druids (Undead)
Sphinx 4Fβ5F (in_sphinx4β5): Anubis (use TU)
Aldebaran Clock Tower B2F (c_tower2): Alarm, Punk, Clock
Mag_dun02: Kaho, Lava Golem β high damage, high EXP
Seal Field (cmd_fild04): Seals β medium mobs with good drops
Tips by Class
Priest: TU on Anubis / Evil Druid; Safety Wall support.
Knight: High DEF + Bowling Bash + Peco Peco for tanking.
Wizard: Storm Gust, Firewall, JT for single-target.
Hunter: Traps, Arrow Shower, Falcon Assault if ready.
Assassin: Grimtooth while hidden, or fast killing with SB.
Additional Tips
Elemental Advantage is King β always carry elemental arrows or weapons. Use Accessories like Rosaries, Clips, or INT/DEX gear early on. HP/SP Leech cards or gear can massively improve your sustainability.