In High Five the 1–40 leveling path follows the same basic blueprint as Interlude, but quests are more generous with experience and adena income is slightly better. With the right route you can realistically reach level 40 in two to four days of active play.
Levels 1–15: Starting Quests
Begin by completing all quests in your starting village — they give experience, adena and starting gear. In High Five these starter quests are noticeably more rewarding than in Interlude.
| Quest | Level | Reward | Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest for Fishing Shots | 1+ | Fishing Shots + adena | Any |
| Deliveries | 2+ | XP + adena | Any |
| Night of Sorrow (Giran) | 15+ | D-grade bracelet | Giran |
| Breka Hunt | 15–20 | XP + gear | Oren |
Levels 15–25: Ruins of Agony and Wasteland
After early quests move to Ruins of Agony (15–22) or Wasteland (20–27). Ruins of Agony has fast respawns and is great for AoE classes. Wasteland is slightly harder but drops better.
Class Quests at Levels 15 and 20
In High Five the class quests for your first profession change (level 20) give very generous XP. Do them without fail — some reward 50–100k XP, equivalent to 30–40 minutes of regular farming.
Levels 25–35: By Class
Melee (Warrior, Rogue)
Cruma Marshlands (27–35) is an excellent zone with fast respawns. Leeches and toads give good adena and occasionally drop D-grade components. Alternative: Ant Nest (28–36) — dense zone with aggressive mobs but very good adena drops.
Mages and Archers
Windmill Hill (27–32) is a quiet zone for mages with a good XP-to-adena ratio. Elven Ruins (30–38) works well for any class with AoE or ranged combat.
In High Five Elven Ruins often has free spots even during prime time — most players skip it for Cruma. Check it if Cruma is packed.
Levels 35–40: Final Push
Cruma Tower (1st Floor)
From level 37 the first floor of Cruma Tower gives excellent XP. Cruma Bugs (37–40) die quickly and drop well. Make sure you have D-grade weapons before coming here or kills will be too slow.
Breka's Stronghold for the Final Levels
If Cruma is crowded, Breka's Stronghold (38–44) is a solid alternative. Mobs are slightly tougher but adena income is higher and competition lower.
Adena-Saving Tips While Leveling
- ▸Do not buy D-grade gear before level 20: starter equipment and quest drops are sufficient.
- ▸Buy D-grade Soul Shots in bulk from the Grocery NPC — cheaper than private shops.
- ▸The second profession change (level 40) requires an expensive quest ingredient — save adena in advance.
- ▸If you know someone with a buffer, ask for a buff set before a session — one Bishop buff stack speeds leveling up by 30–40%.
- ▸High Five gives generous event quests — check the event calendar on your server regularly.