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.

EXP Quests

Some regular quests also provide EXP reward. Some are repeatable, while others are one time only. For more information, please see the Quest Table page.

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. 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 level a character can start leveling at a certain map (15 levels below the highest level common monster). Max level is determined by 20 levels (penalty) above the lowest level common monster.

Levels 1-10

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Prontera Field 07	1	35	No (Except Vocal)	Yes	Rocker x170, Savage Bebe x90, Vocal x1	One map west, one map south of Prontera	Good beginner map, but watch out for Vocal (30 minute spawn).
Payon Forest 02	3	37	No	Yes	Spore x100, Boa x60, Wormtail x30	One map east of Payon	Good beginner map, can get Strawberries from the Spores to sell to players for zeny.
Sograt Desert 01	10	43	No	Yes	Peco Peco x150, Muka x80, Peco Peco Egg x30	Two maps south of Prontera	Good quest reward EXP (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 11-25)), Peco Pecos assist however and several may target the player at once as a result.
Geffen Field 04	1	43	Some, but stationary	Yes	Lunatic x60, Chonchon x60, Mandragora x120, Creamy x30	One map north of Geffen	Good quest reward EXP (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 1-11)). Easy for ranged classes since Mandragora are stationery.

Levels 11-20

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Payon Cave 01	12	47	Some	No	Familiar, Skeleton, Poporing	Entrance to the cave is one map north of Payon	Good quest reward EXP (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 11-25)).
Ant Hell 01	13	48	Familiars only	Dungeon entrance memo-able	Ant Egg x87, Familiar x20	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. However, be careful of Familiars, as they aggro. Map may also have Alchemists leveling their Homunculus.
Payon Forest 07	14	41	No	Yes	Bigfoot x150, Stainer x60, Caramel x30, Creamy x10	One map south, one map east of Payon	Can collect items for Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 26-40).
Mt. Mjolnir 06	14	46	Most	Yes	Poison Spore x150, Smokie x50, Creamy x30	One map east, one map north of Geffen	Map with the lowest level aggro (aggressive) monster, Poison Spores. AoE skills recommended.

Levels 21-30

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Payon Forest 09	23	52	Most	Yes	Elder Willow x43, Coco x60, Horn x266	Two maps east of Payon	Can also collect kill reward for Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 26-40).
Overlook Water Dungeon Quests	30	75	Some	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Assorted water / fish monsters	Start one map west of Geffen	VIP access only. Can begin Overlook quests at level 30. Wind element attacks recommended. Players can get temporary VIP status with Magical Stones to gain access to this area.
Geffen Field 10 (Orc Village)	30	65	Yes	Yes	Orc Warrior x120, Orc Lady x80, Orc Baby x30	A long walk from either Geffen or Prontera (see World Map for details). VIP characters get a direct warp from Kafra.	Can also collect kill reward for Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 41-55). Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling. Fire element attacks recommended. Be careful of Orc Lord.

Levels 31-40

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Orc Dungeon 01 (OD1)	38	71	Yes (almost all)	Can memo at Orc Village entrance	Orc Zombie x80, Orc Skeleton x10	Entrance is at top left of Orc Village	Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling. Holy or Fire element attacks recommended. May have some Homunculus campers here however.
Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 1 ~ Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 5	31	72	Some	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Assorted water / fish monsters	Accessed by ship from Izlude	Not to be confused with Overlook, this area is accessible by non-VIP as well. Not as mobby as Orc Village or OD1 and better for single target killing. Has multiple kill rewards from Eden Group Leveling Quests.
Sunken Ship 1	33	68	Some	Dungeon levels not memo-able	Hydra x71, Pirate Skeleton x43	Accessed by ship from Alberta	Very mobby map and great for AoE leveling.

Levels 41-50

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Sograt Desert 17	48	77	Some	Yes	Hode x150, Sandman x50, Frilldora x50	Two maps south, one map east of Morroc	Decent leveling map with about half aggro half passive. Be careful of Phreeoni. Drops can be turned in for EXP from level 56 to 70 (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 56-70)).
Sograt Desert 16	48	77	Most	Yes, memo at entrance from Sogra Desert 17	Sandman x130, Hode x130, Frilldora x10	Two maps south, two maps east of Morroc	Decent leveling map with mostly aggro monsters. Drops can be turned in for EXP from level 56 to 70 (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 56-70)).
Payon Cave 4	49	84	Few	No	Sohee	Fourth level of Payon Cave. Entrance to the cave is one map north of Payon	Passive monsters. Also has EXP reward from (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 56-70)).

Levels 51-60

Items such as Maneater Blossoms and Sticky Webfoot can be turned in for EXP from level 56 to 70 (Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 56-70)).

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Sphinx 2	56	90	Yes	No	Requiem, Zerom	Entrance is one map left of Morroc	Also EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 71-85).
Mt. Mjolnir 03	55	85	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.
Mt. Mjolnir 11	60	95	Yes	Yes	Argiope	One map east, two maps north of Prontera	All aggro map, but can be a far walk if not using memo.

Levels 61-70

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Geffen Field 08	64	85	Yes	Yes	Petite (Sky), Mantis	Two west of Geffen	Has some corners, where monsters may be bunched up at.
Brasilis Field	65	88	Some	No, but accessible from Brasilis, where the character can save at	Curupira, Dokebi, Toucan, Jaguar, Headless Mule	One north of Brasilis	Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Brasilis).
Juno Field 04: El Mes Plateau	68	100	Some	Yes	Harpy, Goat	One south of Juno	Also has EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 71-85). Harpies can silence the character, so remember to bring Green Potions if the character has low INT.

Levels 71-80

Note: Weekly Turn-In Events (Gramps) is available at level 70, although it is quite easy to grind a few levels before entering. The first level range tier is referred to as "Low TI".

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Clock Tower 2F	71	101	Some	Yes, Aldebaran	Clock, Punk, Rideword	Entrance is at center of Aldebaran	Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 71-85).
Maps surrounding Juno	71	103	Some	Yes	Grand Peco, Sleeper, Goat, Harpy	Maps can be accessed by walking from either Juno or Aldebaran	Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 71-85).
Geffen Field 06	71	106	Yes	Yes	Petite (Ground)	Two maps west, one map north of Geffen	Fire element attacks recommended. Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 86-90).
Glast Heim Underprison 2	80	111	Yes	Yes, Glast Heim	Skel Prisoner, Injustice, Rybio	Entrance is at center of Glast Heim	Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 91-99).

Levels 81-90

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Rachel Field 12: The Plain of Ida	81	115	Yes	Yes	Roween	One map east of Rachel	Orc Warrior Card recommended. Earth element attacks will do extra damage.
Rachel Field 01: Audhumbla Grassland	88	123	Yes	Yes	Desert Wolf	One map east, three maps north of Rachel	Orc Warrior Card and Fire armor recommended. Water element attacks will do extra damage.
Glast Heim Churchyard	83	118	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. Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 91-99).
Beach Dungeon 1: West Cave, Karu	83	118	Yes	No	Nereid, Medusa	One map west of Comodo.	Good EXP reward from Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 91-99) and Eden Group Leveling Quests (Level 100-110). Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Comodo).

Levels 91-99

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Magma Dungeon 2: Nogg Road (Usually referred to as just "Nogg")	92	121	Yes	Entrance to level 1 is memo-able	Nightmare Terror x46, Deleter (Earth) x40,Deleter (Sky) x38	Close to Juno, or can use Kafra Election Dungeon Warp.	Extremely mobby map, and great for AoE leveling. Make sure to use a reduction shield and garment. Fire armor and Aspersio recommended.
Rachel Field 05: Audhumbla Grassland	92	121	Yes	Yes	Kobold (Mace), Kobold (Hammer), Kobold (Axe)	Two maps north, one map west of Lighthalzen	Thara Frog Card or Ogretooth Card highly recommended for reduction.
Vein Field 03	95	130	Some, but stationary	Yes	Magmaring	Near Veins	Magmarings are passive looters. One tactic is to drop an item, and cast an AoE skill onto the area as they bunch up.
Juperos Ruins 01	98	133	Yes	Closest memo is on the same map as Nogg entrance	Venatu (Purple) x70, Venatu (Green) x70, Venatu (Orange) x70, Venatu (Blue) x50,	Close to Juno	Extremely mobby map, and great for AoE leveling. Venatus have 2 cell range, so this map is not recommended for classes with small AoEs. Can use Penomena Card or Ogretooth Card for reduction from all of the monsters.

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 a monster database (like http://db.irowiki.org/ Monster Search) 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.

Another Priest skill, Magnus Exorcismus, can also be used on Undead element monsters, and is an AoE skill. Magnus Exorcismus additionally can also hit Demon race monsters. This is the only reliable AoE Priests, High Priests, and even Arch Bishops have. For more information, please see the Magnus Exorcismus article.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Payon Cave 1, Payon Cave 2, Payon Cave 3	12	78	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	31	66	Some	Yes	Megalodon	One map east of Comodo	An alternative to Payon Cave.
Orc Dungeon 01 (OD1)	38	71	Yes (almost all)	Can memo at Orc Village entrance	Orc Zombie x80, Orc Skeleton x10	Entrance is at top left of Orc Village	Very mobby map. Can teleport away if surrounded by too many monsters. May have some Homunculus campers here however.
Glast Heim St. Abbey	65	97	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.
Tatami Maze	73	99+	No	Can memo in Amatsu	Firelock Soldier	Enter through Amatsu Castle (can memo outside).	Pneuma is required to level here.
Glast Heim Churchyard	83	118	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 / Ninja 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. Ninjas have their own skills they can use to snipe as well.

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

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Geffen Field 04	1	33	Some	Yes	Mandragora	One map north of Geffen	Mandragoras have a range of four cells. If the character moves too close by accident, the Mandragora will attack as it aggressive.
Beach Dungeon 3	15	48	Some	Yes	Hydra	One map east of Comodo	Hydras have a longer range than Mandragoras, making them difficult to snipe at times, but they provide a good run- in for lightning Mages and Ninjas. Thara Frogs and Megaladons can make decent later prey as you level up.
Payon Forest 10	40	75	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.

External Links

1. Speed Leveling Guide 1-150
2. Leveling Past 150