====== Newbie Starter & Leveling Guide (GemstoneRO) ======

===== How to Start & Freebies =====

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^ {{:icons:gift.png?nolink&40}} 🎁 **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**.
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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! 🎉

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===== Leveling Progress Guide =====

^ {{:icons:levels.png?nolink&40}} 🏹 **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. |

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===== Gear Progress Guide =====

^ {{:icons:gear.png?nolink&40}} ⚙️ **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. |

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===== 💡 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. |

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===== 🎉 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! 🍀

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**Note**:  
NPCs in **Prontera** may have been moved to **@hub**.  
If you cannot find them at their usual spots, please type `@hub` in-game.