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. Eden Group Equipments Quests are a great place for new players to start off with, as the equipment is free. Once the player is more comfortable with gameplay and has more funds, they can start looking into more advanced gears. Some general gear recommendations are in the Equipment article.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 91-100
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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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. |
Levels 101-110
Note: The next tier of Weekly Turn-In Events (Gramps) starts at 101, and goes up to 125. The second level range tier is referred to as "Mid TI".
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Holy Ground 1 (Rachel Sanctuary) | 109 | 143 | Yes | Entrance is memo-able, or walk from Rachel | Vanberk, Isilla | Rachel Sanctuary Quest | Thara Frog Card or Ogretooth Card highly recommended. |
Levels 111-120
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Abyss Lake Dungeon 1, Abyss Lake Dungeon 2, Abyss Lake Dungeon 3 | 111 | 150 | Yes | Closest memo-able map is one south of Hugel | Multiple Large, Dragon monsters | One map south, one map west of Hugel, Abyss Lake Entrance Guide | Sky Petite Card or Executioner Card highly recommended. |
Manuk Field 03 | 113 | 143 | Yes | No | Tatacho, Centipede, Hillslion, | One map east, one map south of Rune Midgard Allied Forces Post, Onward to the New World Quest OR Cat Hand Access Quest (much quicker) | Orc Warrior Card and Fire element attacks recommended. Be careful of Hardrock Mammoth. |
Outskirts of Kamidal Mountain: Outside El Dicastes | 117 | 138 | Yes | No | Centipede Larva, Centipede, Tatacho, Dolomedes | One map south of El Dicastes. Can use Light of El Dicastes ring to warp to El Dicastes and walk from there. | Dolomedes hits hard and fast, and can cast Fiber Lock. Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (El Dicastes). |
Levels 121-130
Note: The next tier of Weekly Turn-In Events (Gramps) starts at 126, and goes up to 150. The last level range tier is referred to as "High TI".
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Lighthalzen Dungeon 2: Somatology Laboratory (Also known as Bio 2) | 121 | 152 | Yes | No, but accessible from Lighthalzen, where the character can save at | Demi Human, Medium monsters | Biolabs Entrance Quest quest prerequisite | Thara Frog Card or Ogretooth Card highly recommended for reduction. Use Fire element attacks for more damage. Be careful of the MVP and Eremes Guile, who may be cloaked. |
Scaraba Hall | 124 | 156 | Yes | No | Antler Scaraba x50, Rake Scaraba x45 | Doha's Secret Orders quest prerequisite. Can use Light of El Dicastes ring to warp to El Dicastes and walk from there. | Bigfoot Card highly recommended for reduction. Use Fire element attacks for more damage. Be careful of the MVP Queen Scaraba. Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (El Dicastes). |
Levels 131-140
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Eclage (Bifrost) Tower | 136 | 167 | Yes | Yes | Lichterns, Antique Book | See Eclage for access. | High HP monsters that use many different elemental skills. For experienced well-geared players only. |
Levels 141-150
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Lighthalzen Dungeon 4: Somatology Laboratory (Also known as Bio 4) | 141 | 175 | Yes | No, but accessible from Lighthalzen, where the character can save at | Demi Human and Demon race, Medium size monsters | Biolabs Entrance Quest and Dangerous Rumors quest prerequisite | Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Lighthalzen). |
Prontera Underground Prison | 141 | 165 | Most | No, but accessible from Prontera, where the character can save at | Frozen Wolf, Taffy, Watcher | Underground Prison quest prerequisite | Drops can be turned in for Royal Banquet Daily Quests. |
Prontera Invasion | 143 | 165 | Yes | No, but accessible from Prontera, where the character can save at | Zombie Guard, Immotal Corps | Can be accessed after completing Ritual of Blessing Instance | Holy or Fire element attacks recommended. |
Levels 150-175
Map | Min. Level | Max Level | Aggressive? | Memo? | Monsters | Access | Notes |
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Nightmare Clock Tower, 3rd Floor | 150 | 175 | Yes | No, but accessible from Aldebaran, where the character can save at | Big Bell x109 | Enter Clock Tower in Aldebaran and talk to Belljamin Button near the portal to 2nd floor for access. | Penomena Card highly recommended for reduction. Use Pecopeco Egg Card for more damage. Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Aldebaran). |
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 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Levels | Experience • Party System • Guild Level |
Leveling Methods | Regional Quests • Eden Group Leveling Quests • Leveling Spots |