Leveling Spots

Overview

This page lists recommended leveling spots, with the maps and monsters associated with them. Leveling spots are optimized by only killing monsters that do not have an EXP penalty at the character's current level. More information on this topic is in the Experience page. Adding suggestions onto the page is highly appreciated.

Eden Group Leveling Quests

The Eden Group leveling quests are a great place to start. Each character can undertake these quests after joining the Eden Group.

Leveling Tactics

Every character starts off by auto-attacking (ctrl-click, or clicking with /nc activated) monsters. As the character gains job levels to acquire skills with, they can start to utilize new skills for more efficient combat and overall damage.

General Tactics

Newer players often choose an AGI oriented build for leveling (does not apply to Mages of course), as it is more potion-friendly and uses less funds and supplies in general. AGI oriented builds focus on faster ASPD for meleeing monsters, and relies on some degree of FLEE to avoid getting damaged altogether. It is recommended for AGI builds to avoid maps with aggressive monsters.

Conversely, more experienced or well-funded players tend to choose a VIT oriented build, and will choose to use AoE skills on aggressive monsters. Note that in the higher levels, VIT should not be viewed as the "opposite" of AGI. Many builds can often utilize both stats, and higher level characters always utilize VIT for survivability, and AGI becomes more of a offensive / status resist stat instead of a defensive stat, which is still important.

Aggressive Monster Tactics

Aggressive (also referred to as "aggro") monsters are monsters that will automatically target and attack the player. Passive monsters, the opposite of aggro monsters, do not attack the player unless the player hits them or uses a skill on them first. Generally, aggro monsters are good for quick leveling by mobbing them up and using AoE skills. This leveling tactic is more expensive and will require much use of Healing Items however, and new players may not be able to afford them. Players can also use Fly Wings to locate mobs quicker.

Equipment

Equipment is obviously an important part of improving the effectiveness of a character in battle. Some general gear recommendations are in the Equipment article and Kingdom Guild Gear Exchange. Once the player is more comfortable with gameplay and has more funds, they can start looking into more advanced gears.

Memo-able Maps

Acolytes are able to memo a map, and warp back to it with the Warp Portal skill. This lets a player to quickly go back to the leveling area. Non-Acolyte characters obviously will not be able to do this. However, many veteran players can have a second account with an Acolyte in it that can memo a particular map, and warp the character they are leveling to the map. Having a map memo-ed is great for when a (low Weight Limit) character has to restock supplies, or if choosing to use an inn for full HP / SP recovery. Some players may find themselves leveling quick enough that they are already out of the level range of the map before they need to restock however.

Map Recommendations

Map recommendations are sorted by the max level a character can level at the map at. Max level is determined by 10 levels (penalty) above the lowest level common monster. Depending on your gear/class you can start leveling earlier at some places. General rule of thumb is that when the EXP gets too slow for your liking, try moving on to different maps and explore! :)

After the tutorial you'll be around level 10. :)

You can refer to the table below for recommendations or you can also refer to the World Map in-game and pressing Tab to bring up the monster level overview per map.

Take a look at the quests from Eden Group and hunt monsters for hourly turn-in quests.

Levels 10-35

Eden Quests 10-35

Level	Item	Base EXP
1+	Feather	25 000
10+	Sticky Mucus	27 000
15+	Grasshopper's Leg	29 000
20+	Snail's Shell	25 010
25+	Bill of Birds	48 600
30+	Bear's Footskin	54 000
35+	Trunk	69 900

Maps 10-35

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Prontera Field 07	24	No	Yes	Rocker x100, Savage Bebe x60	One map west, one map south of Prontera	Good beginner map. Drops both Feather and Grasshopper's Leg for levels 10+ and 15+ Eden Turn-In Quests. Grasshopper's Leg is also used for the Acolyte Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quest. There's also a Reqional Quest on this map!
Payon Forest 02	27	No	Yes	Spore x80, Boa x40, Wormtail x40	One map east of Payon	Good beginner map, can get Strawberries from all mobs. Can be used to sell to players or to speed up leveling with SP heavy classes. Also, Mushroom Spore and Pointed Scale are used for Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.
Sograt Desert 01	35	No	Yes	Peco Peco x120, Muka x120, Peco Peco Egg x30	Two maps south of Prontera	Drops Bill of Birds for level 25+ Eden Turn-In quest.
Payon Cave 01	34	No	No	Familiar, Skeleton, Poporing	Entrance to the cave is one map north of Payon. Skel-Bone & Tooth of Bat are used for Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.	—
Ant Hell 01	38	No	Dungeon entrance memo-able	Ant Egg, Familiar	One map south, one map west of Morroc, then take the top right portal on the map	Very popular leveling map. Ant Eggs do not attack back, so the player will not take damage.
Payon Forest 07	39	No	Yes	Bigfoot x80, Stainer x50, Caramel x50, Creamy x50	One map south, one map east of Payon	Nice drops on this map: Bear's Footskin drops here for level 30+ Eden Quest Turn-In, Poo Poo Hat and Creamy Card for Teleport! Also, Powder of Butterfly are used for the Mage Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quest. There's also a Reqional Quest on this map!
Mt. Mjolnir 06	36	Most	Yes	Poison Spore x80, Smokie x110, Creamy x80	One map east, one map north of Geffen	Map with the lowest level aggro (aggressive) monster, Poison Spores. Drops Creamy Card for Teleport! Mushroom Spore are used for the Archer Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quest. There's also a Reqional Quest on this map!
Payon Forest 09	44	Most	Yes	Elder Willow x90, Coco x60, Horn x60	Two maps east of Payon	Drops Trunk for level 35+ Eden Quest Turn-In. Acorn & Horn are used for a couple Kingdom Guild quests.

Levels 36-50

Eden Quests 36-50

Note that Yoyo Tail is also used for one of the Level 31+ Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.

Level	Item	Base EXP
40+	Yoyo Tail	81 000
45+	Lantern	99 900
50+	Conch	110 700

Maps 36-50

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Prontera Field 3	48	Yes - Choco	No	Yoyo, Choco, Horn	One map east, then north and east from Prontera	Drops Yoyo Tail for level 40+ Eden Quest Turn-In and Strawberry. Yoyo Tails are also used for one of the Kingdom Guild quests. Be aware of Chocos. There's also a Reqional Quest on this map!
Geffen Field 10 (Orc Village)	55	Yes	Yes	Orc Warrior, Orc Lady, Orc Baby	Warp from Geffen or Prontera using Kafra Services.	Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling. Fire element attacks recommended. Orcish Voucher are also used for one of the Kingdom Guild quests. Be careful of Orc Lord.
Mjolnir Dead Pit F2 and Mjolnir Dead Pit F3	54	Avoid Cramps	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Drainliar, Giearth, Martin, Myst, Skeleton Worker, Cramp	Warp from Geffen using Kafra Services.	Drops Trunk for level 35+, Lantern for level 45+ Eden Quest Turn-In and useful cards.
Orc Dungeon 01 (OD1)	61	Yes (almost all)	Can memo at Orc Village entrance	Orc Zombie, Orc Skeleton	Entrance is at top left of Orc Village	Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling. Holy or Fire element attacks recommended.
Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 1 ~ Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 5	up to 71	Some	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Assorted water / fish monsters	Accessed by ship from Izlude	Useful cards on F4 (Phen, Marc, Swordfish, Marines Sphere). F3 drops Conch for level 50+ and Heart of Mermaid for level 55+ Eden Quest Turn Ins. Nipper and Sharp Scale are used for a couple of the Kingdom Guild Turn In Quests.
Sunken Ship 1	58	Some	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Hydra, Pirate Skeleton, Kukre	Accessed by ship from Alberta	Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling. Drops Pirate Bandana STR+1.
Payon Forest 10	65	Some	Yes	Greatest General	One map south, two maps east of Payon	Greatest Generals have a range of three cells, but are known to use ranged spells. Be careful of Eddga.

Levels 51-65

Eden Quests 51-65

Note: Black Hair is also used in a Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quest.

Level	Item	Base EXP
55+	Heart of Mermaid	142 800
60+	Mane	171 900
65+	Black Hair	178 200

Maps 51-65

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Sphinx 2	80	Yes	No	Requiem, Zerom	Entrance is one map left of Morroc	Zerom Card is useful. Pantie also drops here for Undershirt + Pantie combo.
Sograt Desert 16	73	Most	Yes, memo at entrance from Sogra Desert 17	Sandman, Hode, Frilldora	Two maps south, two maps east of Morroc	Decent leveling map with mostly aggro monsters. Sandman and Hode Cards are nice for elemental resist. Earthworm Peeling is used in one of the Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.
Payon Cave 4	74	Few	No	Sohee	Fourth level of Payon Cave. Entrance to the cave is one map north of Payon	Watch out for Nine Tail. Drops Black Hair for level 65+ Eden Quest Turn-In. Swift Sohee also drops optioned Muffler[1]. Black Hair is also used in one of the Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.
Mjolnir 09	69	Flora	Yes	Horn, Flora, Savage, Beetle King	One map east, one map north and one map east of Geffen	Drops Mane for level 60+ Eden Quest Turn-In. Beetle King Card is also useful. Horn & Stem are used in various Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.

Levels 66-80

Eden Quests 66-80

Note: Bug Leg is also used for one of the 41+ Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.

Level	Item	Base EXP
70+	Horseshoe	190 000
75+	Bug Leg	205 000
80+	Broken Sword	220 000

Maps 66-80

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Mjolnir 05	85	Yes	Yes	Argiope, Mantis, Driller	Two south of Al De Baran	Drops Bug Leg for level 75+ Eden Quest Turn-In. Mantis Card is useful. Bug Leg is also used for one of the 41+ Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.
Geffen Field 08	89	Yes	Yes	Petite (Sky), Mantis	Two west of Geffen	Has some corners, where monsters may be bunched up at.
Geffen Field 06	96	Yes	Yes	Petite (Ground)	Two maps west, one map north of Geffen	Fire element attacks recommended.
Glast Heim Underprison 2	101	Yes	Yes, Glast Heim	Skel Prisoner, Injustice, Rybio	Entrance is at center of Glast Heim	—
Mt. Mjolnir 03	80	Yes	Yes	Side Winder, Mantis	Two maps south, two maps west of Aldebaran	All aggro map, but can be a far walk if not using memo. There's also a Reqional Quest on this map!
Fever Field Sograt Desert 17	79	Yes	Adjacent Maps	Desert Hode, Desert Sandman, Desert Frilldora	Two maps south, one map east of Morroc	Drops optioned gear in high quantities (5% drop chance). Be careful of Phreeoni. Earthworm Peeling is used for one of the 41+ Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.

Levels 81-99

Eden Quests 81-99

Level	Item	Base EXP
85+	Needle of Alarm	400 000
90+	Turtle Shell	450 000
93+	Little Evil Horn	625 000
95+	Skull	875 000

Maps 81-99

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Beach Dungeon 1: West Cave, Karu	112	Yes	No	Nereid, Medusa	One map west of Comodo. Earthworm Peeling are used in one of the 41+ Kingdom Guild Turn-In Quests.	—
Glast Heim Churchyard	108	Yes	No	Dark Priest	One map north, three maps west of Geffen, then enter from the bottom middle entrance. Next, enter the portal on the bottom right.	Shadow armor recommended. Holy and Fire element attacks will do extra damage. Drops Skull for level 95+ Eden Quest Turn-In.
Clock Tower 3F	98	Some	Yes, Aldebaran	Clock, Punk, Rideword, Alarm, Elder, Tower Keeper, Mimic	Entrance is at center of Aldebaran	Great spot for leveling and loot. Drops Needle of Alarm for level 85+, Skull for level 95+ Eden Quest Turn-In. Also Oridecon and other useful items.
Geffen Dungeon F3	103	Yes	No	Marionette, Deviruchi, Nightmare, Whisper, Hunter Fly	Center of Geffen. Tower - Dungeon F3	Watch out for Doppelganger. Drops Doll, Horseshoe for level 70+ and Little Evil Horn for lvl 93+ Eden Quest Turn In.
Turtle Dungeon 1 ~ 4	110	Yes	No	Freezer, Heater, Peremeter, Solider, Assaulter	Go to Alberta and complete the Turtle Island Quest.	Drops Turtle Shell for level 90+ Eden Quest Turn In.
Skellington, a Solitary Village in Nifflheim	118	Yes	Yes	Dullahan, Gibbet, Disguise, Quve, Heirozoist	Go to Umbala and access the Umbal Dungeon to find the road to Nifflheim.	Pretty mobby map, and great for AoE leveling. Make sure to get proper defense gear. Knight class recommended with a fire weapon. Great Zeny making place too.
Magma Dungeon 2	107	Yes	No	Nightmare Terror, Deleter (Earth), Deleter (Sky)	One map north of Al De Baran, Two maps West, Two maps North and then enter the middle portal on the left.	Extremely mobby map, and great for AoE leveling. Make sure to use a reduction shield and garment. Fire armor and Aspersio recommended.
Odin 1 ~ 3	128	Yes	Yes, Hugel	Skogul, Frus, Skeggiold (Brown), Skeggiold (Blue)	In the East of Hugel, talk to the Boatman to enter Odin's Temple.	Use Aspersio for Physical Classes. Bring White Potions or Syrups cause Frus have Change Undead skill (Priests won't be able to heal you!) Keep an eye out for the various Valkyries.
Abyss 1 ~ 2	130	Yes	No	Ferus, Ferus, Ferus, Acidus, Acidus, Ancient Mimic	Go to Hugel and complete the Abyss Lake Entrance Quest	Use a Sky Petite Card on your Shield (Reduces damage taken from Dragon monsters by 30%).

Class-Specific Maps

Acolyte characters using Heal on Undead to level will have limited maps to choose from. Certain classes may also take advantage of other tactics to level as well. Archers and Mages can use ranged / ranged magic attacks to snipe immobile monsters. Mages can also level off only passive monsters that do not have the cast-sensor attribute with a skill that has a long cast time, but can one-shot the monster. -->

Acolyte / Priest Heal Bomb Maps

"Healing" an Undead element monster to death is also known as "Heal Bombing". Note that Undead is also the name of a race and this can be confusing. For a complete list of Undead element monsters, using our Monster Database is highly recommended. For any support oriented Acolyte / Priest characters, usually it is much easier to party with one friend and share the EXP. For more information on the Heal skill, please see the Heal article.

A Priest skill, Turn Undead, also can only be used on Undead element monsters. This can be applied to the following maps as well.

Map	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Payon Cave 1, Payon Cave 2, Payon Cave 3	69	Some	No	Undead element monsters	Fourth level of Payon Cave. Entrance to the cave is one map north of Payon	Some aggro monsters can not be hurt with Heal. It is recommended to bring a melee weapon like a mace, and switch to it (with a hotkey) to kill these monsters.
Beach Dungeon 3	56	Some	Yes	Megalodon	One map east of Comodo	An alternative to Payon Cave.
Orc Dungeon 01 (OD1)	63	Yes (almost all)	Can memo at Orc Village entrance	Orc Zombie, Orc Skeleton	Entrance is at top left of Orc Village	Very mobby map. Can teleport away if surrounded by too many monsters.
Glast Heim St. Abbey	90	Yes	Can memo at entrance	Evil Druid, Wraith	One map north, three maps west of Geffen, then enter from the bottom middle entrance.	Also has a few mimics in the map. It is recommended to teleport away from these and can avoid them completely instead of killing them.
Glast Heim Churchyard	108	Yes	Can memo at entrance to St. Abbey, and walk one level	Dark Priest	One map north, three maps west of Geffen, then enter from the bottom middle entrance. Next, enter the portal on the bottom right.	Dark Priests have high HP and may take a few hits to kill.

Archer / Mage Sniping Maps

Certain monsters (usually plants) are immobile. This is a great advantage for new Archer and Mage players, as these classes have ranged attacks or skills, and can "snipe" these monsters while being out of the monster's range. The monster will not be able to hit the character and the character will sustain no damage. Positioning right outside of the monster's range is important of course. An Archer can simply use their regular attacks (ctrl-click, or clicking with /nc activated) on these monsters, or use a skill such as Double Strafe. Mages will have to use a ranged skill such as Fire Bolt or Cold Bolt.

For a complete list of immobile monsters, using a monster database (like http://db.irowiki.org/ Monster Search) is highly recommended.