Leveling Guide

GladiusRO follows a Renewal-style Ragnarok Online progression system. Players can gain Base and Job EXP by defeating level-appropriate monsters, completing quests, participating in server activities, and using the custom Hunting Missions system.

For efficient progression, players are strongly encouraged to visit the Hunting Missions NPC in Prontera. Hunting Missions provide additional EXP, Zeny, and Mission Points while players continue their normal leveling journey.

Tips for Fast Leveling

Choose one of the following progression methods based on your preferred playstyle.

Method 1: VIP Auto-Leveling

1. Purchase a 30-Day VIP Package in-game for only 50 Cash Points.
2. Purchase 20 Yggdrasil Berries from the Cash Shop to support your character during leveling.
3. VIP members can use the unlimited @autoattack feature. Configure the settings according to your character's build and preferred combat style.
4. Select a suitable leveling map based on your current level and equipment.
5. With proper configuration and consistent leveling, your character can reach Level 200 or higher within a few days.

Method 2: Instant Fourth Job or Expanded Class

1. Donate for 250 Cash Points.
2. Use the in-game Instant Job Change service to advance directly to a Fourth Job or an eligible Expanded Class.

Method 3: Free-to-Play Progression

1. Level your character normally until approximately Level 100.
2. Complete Hunting Missions and the Episode 16 and Episode 17 quests to gain additional experience and rewards.
3. Players without VIP access may use the limited @autoattack feature. Configure it according to your character's needs.
4. Visit the Mining Area to collect materials.
5. Exchange the collected materials for useful equipment at the GladiusRO Market.

Leveling Overview

Character progression in GladiusRO is based on two level types:

• Base Level — Increases the character's overall strength and provides Status Points.
• Job Level — Provides Skill Points and unlocks the next stage of job progression.

Players can follow normal Renewal-style Ragnarok Online progression by hunting monsters appropriate to the character's current level, equipment, class, and available skills.

The maximum supported level for applicable 4th Job characters is:

Level Type	Maximum Level
Base Level	275
4th Job Level	60

For job advancement requirements, visit the Job Change Guide.

Recommended Leveling Method

For the best progression experience, combine normal monster hunting with GladiusRO's custom activities:

1. Select monsters suitable for the character's current Base Level.
2. Use maps where monsters can be defeated safely and efficiently.
3. Accept a Hunting Mission from the Hunting Missions NPC in Prontera.
4. Complete the mission while gaining normal Base and Job EXP from monsters.
5. Return to the NPC after completing the mission.
6. Claim the available EXP, Zeny, and Mission Point rewards.
7. Use accumulated Mission Points to redeem available mission items.
8. Accept another mission when the 30-minute mission interval is available.

Recommended for all players

Hunting Missions provide an additional source of EXP and Zeny during normal gameplay. Players can complete a new mission every 30 minutes, making the system useful for both new and experienced characters.

Hunting Missions NPC

The Hunting Missions NPC is a custom GladiusRO system designed to support character progression.

Information	Details
NPC Location	Prontera
Mission Type	Defeat designated monsters
Mission Interval	Every 30 minutes
Main Rewards	Base EXP, Job EXP, Zeny, and Mission Points
Mission Point Usage	Redeem available items from the Hunting Missions NPC

How Hunting Missions Work

1. Travel to Prontera.
2. Locate the Hunting Missions NPC.
3. Speak to the NPC and review the available mission.
4. Accept the mission.
5. Travel to the required hunting area.
6. Defeat the designated monsters.
7. Return to the Hunting Missions NPC after completing the objective.
8. Claim the available rewards.
9. Wait for the next 30-minute mission interval before accepting another mission.

Mission requirements may vary according to the mission selected or the character's progression.

Hunting Mission Rewards

Completing a Hunting Mission can provide:

• Base EXP
• Job EXP
• Zeny
• Mission Points

The exact reward may depend on the applicable mission and server configuration.

Mission Points

Mission Points are a special currency earned by completing Hunting Missions.

Accumulated Mission Points can be exchanged through the Hunting Missions NPC for available mission items and rewards.

To redeem Mission Points:

1. Speak to the Hunting Missions NPC in Prontera.
2. Select the Mission Point redemption option.
3. Review the list of available items.
4. Check the required Mission Point amount.
5. Select the desired reward.
6. Confirm the exchange.

Mission Point reminder

Always review the item description and required Mission Point amount before confirming an exchange. Completed exchanges may not be reversible.

Normal Ragnarok Leveling

Players are not required to use only Hunting Missions. Characters can also progress by following normal Renewal-style Ragnarok Online gameplay.

Normal progression includes:

• Defeating level-appropriate monsters
• Completing story and episode quests
• Completing daily quests
• Participating in instances
• Hunting MVP and boss monsters
• Joining server events
• Completing custom activities
• Playing with a party
• Using applicable EXP equipment and consumables

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.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Lasagna Field 01	1	15	No	Yes	Eggring, Grass Fabre, Leaf Lunatic	From Izlude, head north-east to the docks. Talk to the cat there to go to Malangdo. You will arrive at Malangdo dock. Talk to the cat on the dock to go to Lasagna. One map south of Lasagna.	Fantastic spawn rate. Take the Kill 150 Eggring bounty board near Lasagna Tool Dealer and target only the Eggrings.
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 08	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.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Geffen Field 01	4	28	Toad only	Yes	Roda Frog, Ambernite, Toad	3 maps left of Prontera	There's a bounty board for Roda Frogs at (geffen 57/96). These drop Sticky Webfoot which can be turned in for exp at Eden. If you include the exp from the Sticky Webfoot, this is the most efficient leveling area.
Payon Cave 01	12	47	Some	Yes	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.
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.

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. Rewards a card of your choosing after completing all quests.
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.

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.
Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 1 Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 2 Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 3 Undersea Tunnel (Byalan) 4 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.

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)).

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.

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
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.

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 1FClock 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)	Glast Heim warp from Eden, walk east immediately into portal.	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).

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).

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Juno Norgroad Floor 2	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.

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
Illusion of Moonlight (Nightmare of Moonlight Flower)	100	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Payon, where the character can save at		Illusion of Moonlight quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Holy Ground 1 (Rachel Sanctuary)	109	143	Yes	Entrance is memo-able, or walk from Rachel	Vanberk, Isilla	Rachel Sanctuary Quest Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter	Thara Frog Card or Ogretooth Card highly recommended.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
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. Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	Sky Petite Card or Executioner Card highly recommended.
Splendide Field 01	105	121	Yes	No	Cornus, Dark Pinguicula, Naga	One map west, one map north of Rune Midgard Allied Forces Post, Onward to the New World Quest OR Cat Hand Access Quest (much quicker)	Naga uses Waterball, Cornus uses Reflect Shield. Eden Group and Bounty Board Quests for Naga, Cornus and Dark Pinguicula
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).

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
Bio Lab Basement Floor 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 Hole	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. Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	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).
Lasagna Dungeon 2: Dragon's Lair	125	159	Yes	No, but accessible from Lasagna, where the character can save at	Brute and Plant race, Earth property monsters	Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Lasagna) *Bounty Boards are lvl 140+.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Illusion of Vampire (Page 250)	130	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Geffen, where the character can save at		Illusion of Vampire quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Illusion of Frozen (Frozen Memory)	130	250	Yes			Illusion of Frozen quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Eclage (Bifrost) Tower	136	167	Yes	Yes	Lichterns, Antique Book	See Eclage for access. Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	High HP monsters that use many different elemental skills. For experienced well-geared players only.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Illusion of Underwater 1F	140	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Izlude, where the character can save at		Illusion of Underwater quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Lasagna Dungeon 3: Dragon's Lair	141	165	Yes	No, but accessible from Lasagna, where the character can save at	Brute and Plant race, Earth property monsters	Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Lasagna).
Bio Lab Basement Floor 4	141	165	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). For experienced well-geared players only.
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, Immortal Corps	Can be accessed after completing Room of Concsciousness Instance	Holy or Fire element attacks recommended.
Faceworm Nest (Hard Mode) Instance	140	155	Yes			Enter the Dimensional Gap and go to 1st floor. Talk to Magic Scholar at (dali 83/64) to access the instance.	Be sure to choose Hard Mode after entering the instance to spawn more Faceworms. The instance lasts for 1 hour and have a 1 day cooldown. Check Faceworm Nest for more detailed info.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Monsters	Access	Notes
Nightmare Clock Tower, 3rd Floor	150	180	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 (c_tower1 232/222) near the portal to 2nd floor for access.	Easiest area. Penomena Card highly recommended for reduction. Use Pecopeco Egg Card for more damage. Good EXP reward from Bounty Board Quests (Aldebaran).
Farm Lost Valley	150	170	Yes	No, but Nillem at (pub_cat 86/105) can teleport you to the mansion	Red Pitayax50 Yellow Pitayax50 Blue Pitayax50 Purple Pitayax50 Green Pitayax30	Requires the completion of Episode 16.1, 16.2, 17.1 and some 17.2 quest to access the map. Entrance and quest is at (ba_maison 306/205)	Good EXP reward from Daily Pitaya Quest. Weapons and cards might be valuable.
Illusion of Teddy Bear (Nasarian Empire)	150	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Einbech, where the character can save at		Illusion of Teddy Bear quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Illusion of Abyss Turtle Island, 4th Floor (Gloomy Turtle Palace)	150	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Alberta, where the character can save at	Ominous Assaulter, Ominous Freezer, Ominous Heater, Ominous Permeter, Ominous Solider	Illusion of Abyss Turtle Island quest prerequisite	Orc Warrior Card or Mysteltainn Card highly recommended for reduction. Use Goblin Card or Desert Wolf Card for more damage. Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Illusion of Luanda (Northern Cave Luanda)	160	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Comodo, where the character can save at		Illusion of Luanda quest prerequisite	To switch between Megalith/Wootan monster spawn, the MVP must be killed. Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Illusion of Twins (Garden of Awareness)	160	250	Yes	Dungeon entrance memo-able		One map south, one map west of Morroc, then take the top right portal on the map. Illusion of Twins quest prerequisite.	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Tartaros Storage Upper Floor	160	195	Yes	No, but Nillem at (pub_cat 86/105) can teleport you to the mansion		Requires the completion of Episode 16.1, 16.2, 17.1, and 17.2 quest to access the map.	Only for very geared players, monsters have 1.2 millions HP.
Illusion of Labyrinth (Twisted Labyrinth Forest)	170	250	Yes	Closest memo-able map is one north of Prontera		Illusion of Labyrinth quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Oz Labyrinth 1F	163	180	Yes	Yes, memo at entrance from Gray Wolf Forest	Rakehand, Ash Toad, Spark	Requires the completion of Episode 16.1, 16.2, 17.1, 17.2, and 18 quest to access the map.	The entrance to the dungeon is available directly if the player have Warp Portal access to it.
Oz Labyrinth 2F	170	225	Yes	Yes, memo at entrance from Gray Wolf Forest	Spark, Volcaring, Lava Toad, Hot Molar	Requires the completion of Episode 16.1, 16.2, 17.1, 17.2, and 18 quest to access the map.	The entrance to the dungeon is available directly if the player have Warp Portal access to it.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Access	Notes
Juno Norgroad Floor 3	175	190	Yes	Entrance to level 1 is memo-able	Close to Juno, or can use Kafra Election Dungeon Warp. Entrance is at Floor 2 (mag_dun02 247/68).	Map Info
Glast Heim Abyss	175	200	Yes	Yes, Glast Heim	Talk to Magician Nillem (glast_01 191/273) to access the map.	Map Info

Each of these maps have good experience reward from the daily quests. Credits to Hazy Forest. Consider stacking and delivering all quests at once while under x3 EXP buff to gain multiple levels.

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Access	Notes
Illusion of Underwater 2F	180	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Izlude, where the character can save at	Illusion of Under Water quest prerequisite	Monsters in Illusion Dungeon have no base level experience modifier. Good EXP reward from Illusion Investigation Daily Quests.
Thanatos Tower Floor 9 / 10 / 11 / 12	180	220	Yes	Closest memo-able map is one north and one east from Juno	Entrance is at Hugel Field 01 (hu_fild01 140/163). The floor warper at Floor 1 can warp to a specific floor.	Exceptional EXP reward from Thanatos Daily Quests. Bring 10 of each Fragment for 50% extra EXP reward. Best element for each floor: 9-Earth 10-Holy 11-Earth 12-Water
Einbech Mine Floor 3	180	205	Yes	No, but accessible from Einbech, where the character can save at	Entrance is at Floor 2 (ein_dun02 16/250)	Map Info Daily Quests in Einbech (einbech 143/244)
Ancient Odin's Temple	187	215	Yes	No, but accessible from Hugel, where the character can save at	Entrance is at Hugel Odin's Temple North Side (odin_tem03 276/236)	Map Info
Hugel Abyss Lake Underground Cave Floor 4	192	220	Yes	Closest memo-able map is one south of Hugel	Entrance is at Floor 3 (abyss_03 91/110). Floor 1 is directly accessible from Dungeon Teleporter.	Map Info Daily Quests in Hugel (hugel 102/148)

Map	Min. Level	Max Level	Aggressive?	Memo?	Access	Notes
Nifflheim Dungeon F1 (Banquet Hall of the Dead) Nifflheim Dungeon F2 (Collapsed Opera House)	200 240	230 250	Yes		Talk to Bathory (moc_para01 174/33) at Eden Group to go to Niflheim. Entrance is at (niflheim 149/121)	Map Info
Airship Crash Instance (Mjolnir Mountains Forgotten Cavity)	200	230	Yes	Rune Midgard Allied Forces Post is memo-able	Enter the Dimensional Gap and go to 2nd floor. Talk to Dr. Dry Circle Strong at (dali02 137/86) to access the instance.	The instance lasts for 40 minutes, and have a 3 days cooldown. You may deliver the Kill Monsters quest multiple times during a single run. Progress carries over to future runs.
Rudus F4 (Laboratory Waste Disposal Plant)	200	230	Yes	Entrance to floor 1 is memo-able	One map north, one map east of Einbroch. Rudus (Illusion) quest prerequisite. Talk to Rebellion Member at (ein_fild05 156/288) to access the map.	Map Info
Abandoned Lab Amicitia 1 Abandoned Lab Amicitia 2	215 230	245 250	Yes	Entrance to floor 1 is memo-able	One map south of Einbroch. Talk to Lana at (ein_fild08 156/96) to access the map.	Map Info
Varmundt's Biosphere - Death / Fire / Grass / Ice	240	250	Yes		Requires the completion of Episode 16.1, 16.2, 17.1, and 17.2 quest to access the map.	Monster takes only 10% of the damage dealt from players.
Clock Tower Unknown Basement	240	250	Yes	No, but accessible from Aldebaran, where the character can save at	Enter Clock Tower in Aldebaran then talk to Giant Spring (c_tower1 246/197), and select Turn Right!.	Map Info
Mjolnir Underground Cave	250	260	Yes	Entrance to floor 1 is memo-able	One map south of Einbroch then talk to Rebellion Agent at (ein_fild08 196/49).	Map Info
Twisted Magic Plains	250	260	Yes	Entrance to floor 1 is memo-able	Two maps west of Rachel then talk to Priest Pano at (ra_fild10 352/341).	Map Info

Choosing a Hunting Area

A suitable leveling area should contain monsters that the character can defeat consistently without excessive risk or resource consumption.

Consider the following factors when selecting a map:

• Character Base Level
• Current job and available skills
• Weapon and equipment quality
• Monster element and race
• Monster size
• Monster density
• Required consumables
• Available healing
• Map accessibility
• Party availability
• Hunting Mission objective

Avoid maps where monsters take too long to defeat or regularly defeat the character. Efficient and consistent hunting is generally more valuable than fighting excessively difficult monsters.

Party Leveling

Players may form parties to improve safety and hunting efficiency.

A balanced party may include:

• A durable front-line character
• Physical or magical damage dealers
• Support and healing characters
• Characters with crowd-control abilities
• Characters with party buffs

When completing a Hunting Mission in a party, confirm that defeated monsters are correctly counted toward each participating character's mission objective.

Mission progress and reward eligibility may depend on the server's current party and kill-credit configuration.

Suggested Progression Routine

A simple progression routine is:

1. Visit Prontera and accept a Hunting Mission.
2. Prepare equipment, consumables, and storage space.
3. Travel to the required or selected hunting map.
4. Complete the Hunting Mission objective.
5. Continue hunting for normal Base and Job EXP.
6. Return to Prontera and claim the mission rewards.
7. Organize equipment and consumables.
8. Review available Mission Point rewards.
9. Complete other quests, instances, or activities while waiting.
10. Accept the next Hunting Mission after the 30-minute interval.

This routine allows players to combine normal leveling with additional GladiusRO rewards.

Ways to Improve Leveling Efficiency

Players can improve leveling efficiency by:

• Using equipment suitable for the character's build
• Learning the elemental properties of monsters
• Carrying sufficient healing and recovery supplies
• Using appropriate weapons, ammunition, or catalysts
• Increasing damage without sacrificing necessary survivability
• Grouping nearby monsters when the character can survive safely
• Joining a suitable party
• Completing Hunting Missions regularly
• Participating in EXP events
• Using applicable EXP-boosting items
• Returning to town before consumables are completely depleted

Play responsibly

Do not use unauthorized automation, bots, macros, modified clients, or third-party programs to complete Hunting Missions or gain EXP.

Players must actively control their characters and follow the current GladiusRO server rules.

If a Hunting Mission Does Not Update

If defeated monsters are not being counted:

1. Confirm that the correct monster is being defeated.
2. Check whether the monster name matches the mission requirement.
3. Confirm that the mission was successfully accepted.
4. Check whether the mission remains active.
5. Confirm that the correct character accepted the mission.
6. Review party kill-credit behavior.
7. Return to the NPC and review the mission status.
8. Relog and test the mission again if necessary.

If the issue continues, record the following information:

• Character name
• Current class
• Mission name
• Required monster
• Current mission count
• Hunting map
• Approximate date and time
• Screenshot of the NPC message

Provide the information to the GladiusRO support team through an official support channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Hunting Missions NPC?

The Hunting Missions NPC is located in Prontera.

How often can I complete a Hunting Mission?

A Hunting Mission is available every 30 minutes, subject to the current server configuration.

What rewards can I receive?

Hunting Missions can provide:

• Base EXP
• Job EXP
• Zeny
• Mission Points

What can I do with Mission Points?

Mission Points can be exchanged for available mission items through the Hunting Missions NPC.

Is the Hunting Missions system required?

No. Players can continue leveling through normal Ragnarok Online hunting, quests, instances, and other activities.

However, Hunting Missions are strongly recommended because the missions provide additional rewards during normal progression.

Can I complete Hunting Missions in a party?

Players may attempt missions while playing in a party. However, monster-counting behavior may depend on the server's current kill-credit configuration.

Check the mission progress regularly to confirm that defeated monsters are counted.

Can I accept another mission immediately?

A new Hunting Mission can be accepted when the applicable 30-minute interval becomes available.