Leveling Locations Guide

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Levels 1–10: 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 11–25: 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 26–40: Dungeon Exploration

Recommended Maps

• Payon Cave 1F–2F (pay_dun01–pay_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 41–55: 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 56–70: Intermediate Dungeons

Recommended Maps

• Byalan Dungeon 4F (iz_dun04): Swordfish, Marcs, Strouf
• Sphinx Dungeon 2F (in_sphinx2): Pasana, Matyr
• Clock Tower 1F–2F (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 71–85: Advanced Grinding

Recommended Maps

• Louyang Field (lou_fild01): Mi Gaos – 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 85–99: High-End Non-Trans Maps

Recommended Maps

• Glast Heim St. Abbey (gl_church): Evil Druids (Undead)
• Sphinx 4F–5F (in_sphinx4–5): Anubis (use TU)
• Aldebaran Clock Tower B2F (c_tower2): Alarm, Punk, Clock
• Mag_dun02: Kaho, Lava Golem – high damage, high EXP
• Seal Field (cmd_fild04): Seals – 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 – 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.