This guide provides a general progression path for new players starting their journey in BGS Classic.
BGS is a low-rate Pre-Renewal environment, so efficient progression comes from understanding your class, choosing appropriate hunting targets and improving your character gradually.
⚡ BGS Modified: Monster availability, drops, skills and other mechanics may differ from standard Ragnarok Online. Always verify BGS-specific information before following an external leveling guide.
Before leveling, make sure you have:
For the starting process:
Every character begins as a Novice.
Use the early levels to learn:
Do not worry about creating a perfect build immediately.
Once you are ready to progress, choose the first job that matches your intended character.
Available First Jobs:
Your leveling speed depends heavily on your build.
Before investing heavily into equipment, understand:
For more information:
Do not automatically hunt the strongest monster you can defeat.
A good leveling target should provide a reasonable balance between:
A monster that takes too long to kill may be less efficient than a weaker monster that you can defeat quickly.
Efficient leveling is not always about fighting the highest-level monster.
Consider your:
If you spend too much time recovering or traveling, your actual EXP per hour can decrease significantly.
Different classes should approach leveling differently.
Swordman, Merchant and other melee-focused builds generally benefit from targets they can defeat efficiently at close range.
Archer and related classes can take advantage of distance and positioning.
Mage and related classes should consider elemental matchups, SP efficiency and cast time.
Acolyte and support-oriented builds may benefit greatly from party leveling.
The best method depends on your build.
Low-rate progression means consumables can become an important part of your leveling routine.
Keep track of:
Avoid spending more on consumables than the value you are gaining from your farming or leveling route.
Do not feel pressured to purchase expensive equipment immediately.
A good progression is usually:
Basic Equipment → Better Weapon → Better Armor → Useful Cards → Refined Equipment
Focus on upgrades that provide a meaningful improvement for your current character.
While leveling, pay attention to the items and equipment you obtain.
Some monster drops may be useful for:
BGS has modified several item drop sources, so always check the current BGS information before discarding or selling unfamiliar items.
BGS provides commands that can help you research monsters and drops.
@mobinfoDisplays monster information.
@whodropsShows items associated with monster drops.
@whereisShows locations where a monster can be found.
These commands are particularly useful when planning your next hunting area.
External Ragnarok databases can be useful references, but BGS has its own implementation.
Monster availability, item sources, cards, skills and other mechanics may differ.
Always verify important information through the BGS Wiki or in-game information commands.
Dying repeatedly can significantly reduce your actual leveling efficiency.
Before moving to a harder hunting area, make sure:
A slightly easier hunting area with consistent kills can be more efficient than a difficult area with frequent deaths.
As your character develops, begin preparing for your future job.
Examples include:
As you level, continually review:
Your ideal leveling strategy can change as your character becomes stronger.
A simple progression path is:
Novice
→ Learn the basics
First Job
→ Establish your core build
Early Equipment
→ Improve your main weapon and survivability
Efficient Hunting
→ Find monsters you can kill consistently
Party / Solo Optimization
→ Determine which method is most efficient for your build
Second Job
→ Specialize your character
Advanced Equipment
→ Begin investing into stronger equipment and cards
There is no single leveling route that is best for every character.
Your class, equipment, skill build, party setup and available hunting targets all affect your actual leveling efficiency.
⚡ The most efficient leveling target is usually the one you can defeat consistently with minimal downtime and reasonable resource usage.