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Newbie Starter & Leveling Guide (GemstoneRO)
How to Start & Freebies
 🎁 NPC / Location | Details |
|---|---|
| Freebie NPC at Prontera (147, 174) or @hub | - Provides potions for early adventuring. - Gives Battle Manuals for faster leveling. |
After receiving your freebies, begin leveling on:
- Maps: prt_fild08 or pay_fild04
- 💡 Tip: Use @autoloot to automatically pick up items!
Once you reach Base Level 10 and complete your First Job Change:
- Sell your looted items.
- Purchase Starter Items from Arina (at @hub, top area).
- These items help you progress up to around Base Level 200.
When you reach Level 100:
- Speak to Arathor at Prontera (145, 176) or @hub (if relocated).
- He grants:
- 10× Almighty ⭐
- 5× Thick Battle Manuals ⭐
- +10 Beginner Weapon ⚔️
- 500k Zeny 💰
You are now free to explore additional areas and level up! 🎉
Leveling Progress Guide
 🏹 Level Range | 🗺️ Suggested Map(s) | 📖 Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 20 | prt_fild08, pay_fild04 | Early leveling; use @autoloot. |
| 20 - 60 | pay_dun00 → pay_dun01 | Mobs scale up as you go deeper. |
| 60 - 80 | mosk_dun01 | Good zeny and moderate EXP. |
| 80 - 100 | gl_chyard | Quick leveling for mid-range levels. |
| 100 - 120 | mag_dun02, Illusion Moonlight | Illusion dungeons offer decent EXP & loot. |
| 120 - 140 | Illusion Vampire, Illusion of Frozen, abyss_01 - abyss_03 | Party up if needed. |
| 140 - 160 | Illusion Underwater, Lasagna Dungeon 3 | Great EXP, but tougher mobs. |
| 160 - 175 | Nightmare Clock Tower 3F, Illusion Abyss, Illusion Teddy Bear/Twins/Labyrinth | High-EXP monsters; watch for strong attacks. |
| 175 - 200 | Illusion Underwater 2, Odin 4, Abyss Lakes 4, Einbech Mine 3 | Bridges you to level 200. |
| 200 - 240 | Nifflheim Dungeons, Rudus, Amicitia, Airship Crash, Issgard Dungeons/Fields | Advanced zones with valuable drops. |
| 240 - 260 | Unknown Basement | Challenging monsters, great rewards. |
| 260 - 275 | Mjolnir Underground Cave, Power Twisted Plains | Endgame leveling and farming. |
Gear Progress Guide
 ⚙️ Equipment Stage | 🔍 Where / How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Paradise Equipment | Basic starter gear from the Paradise NPC. |
| Grace Equipment | Mid-tier set; found via certain NPCs or dropped in mid-tier dungeons. |
| Riggs Gear | Check/farm from Riggs (Prontera 146, 166) if available. |
| Temporal Boots | Hunt in Old Glast Heim; versatile boots for most builds. |
| BIO 5 Headgear | Acquire in Bio Laboratory 5; upgrade for big stat boosts. |
| Weapon Upgrades | - Illusion Dungeons - Einbech Dungeon 03 - EDDA Biolabs |
| Soutanes / Dragon Armors | Farm from Odin Past or Abyss 04; can use set bonuses. |
| Temporal Manteau / Insignia | Obtain in EDDA Fall of Glast Heim; pairs well with Temporal Boots. |
| Refine & Zeny | Gather refining materials & zeny to improve gear. |
| Level 200+ Dungeons | Pursue endgame gear once you’re prepared. |
💡 Tips for Efficient Leveling
| 🤔 Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| 📈 Party Up | Always try to level in parties for faster experience gain. |
| 💊 Stay Healthy | Use healing items and potions to survive in harder dungeons. |
| 🛡️ Gear Up | Equip gears that boost attack, defense, and survivability. |
| ⚡ Job Master | Use GemstoneRO's Job Master to transition quickly between classes. |
🎉 Conclusion
This guide should help you through the various stages of leveling in GemstoneRO! Keep in mind that leveling efficiency varies based on:
- Your class ⚔️
- Your gear setup 🛡️
- Solo vs. party play 👥
Good luck, and happy leveling in GemstoneRO! 🍀
Note: NPCs in Prontera may have been moved to @hub. If you cannot find them at their usual spots, please type `@hub` in-game.
leveling.txt · Last modified: 2025/01/29 13:10 by gemmaster