MapleStory Worlds has reintroduced the nostalgic Old School experience with Artale, a server designed to recreate the classic early days of MapleStory. In celebration of the game's 20th anniversary and the European release of Artale, this guide will walk you through the journey from level 1 to 30, covering essential tips, quests, and the best grinding spots to optimize your leveling experience.

Getting Started: Stat Rolling & Character Creation

In Old School MapleStory, character stats are determined by a dice roll. Since secondary stats are still necessary for equipping gear and hitting monsters, it's crucial to roll for optimal stats. The ideal setup is:

  • Warriors, Pirates, and Archers – Aim for 4 INT and 4 LUK.

  • Mages – Aim for 4 STR and 4 DEX.

  • Thieves – Aim for 4 STR and 4 INT.

One important restriction in Artale is that you can only create one character per Nexon account. If you wish to start over, you must either delete your character or make a new Nexon account. Additionally, you need two-factor authentication (2FA) and a linked phone number to access Artale.

Early Game: Maple Island Leveling (1-10/8)

Maple Island serves as the starting area, and while Old School MapleStory is notoriously slow-paced, Artale provides double EXP until level 70 to slightly ease the grind. Nevertheless, leveling remains slow, so completing all available quests on Maple Island is highly recommended.

A crucial early skill to acquire is Three Snails, which makes grinding significantly easier, especially for Mages who lack early-game attack skills. The skill only requires three skill points to max out, and once that’s done, you can choose to invest in the speed buff instead of the healing skill.

For job advancements:

  • Mages – Can advance at level 8 with 20 INT.

  • Warriors, Archers, and Thieves – Advance at level 10.

    • Archers & Thieves require 25 DEX.

    • Warriors require 35 STR.

• Pirates – Need 20 DEX at level 10.

Victoria Island & The Early Grind (10-20)

Upon leaving Maple Island, take advantage of the 90% discount on ship fares for beginners when traveling to Victoria Island. Once there, head to the appropriate town for your job advancement.

Best Training Spots (10-20)

1. Henesys Hunting Ground 1 (HHG1) – Great spawn rates with Orange Mushrooms that have exactly 80 HP, making them ideal for using Two Snail Shells.

2. Slime Tree (left of Henesys) – Consistently good for early leveling.

3. Pig Beach (Three-Way Split) – Nostalgic but less optimal due to its large map size.

4. Perion – Avoid Perion unless you're starting questlines like Stump Horror Story or Fixing Blackbull’s House.

5. Caution Falling Down (Kerning City) – Kill Octopuses safely from the platforms.

Recommended Quests (10-20)

• Wing’s Quest (Ellinia) – Requires 10 Slime Bubbles, 33 Branches, 30 Squishy Liquids (important for unlocking future quests).

  • Icarus’s Quest (Kerning City) – Needs 40 Squishy Liquids, 43 Branches.

  Abel’s Lost Glasses (Nautilus Harbor, Level 15) – Easy EXP and Return Scrolls.

Skill Build Tips

  • Mages & Warriors – Max MP/HP Increase ASAP for more MP/HP at higher levels.

  • All Classes – Consider purchasing Jin Shoes (Kerning Armor Store, +2 Speed) and a Stolen Fence (Lith Harbor Armor Store) for extra defense.

Mid-Game Training (20-30)

Best Training Spots (20-30)

1. Ant Tunnel (Sleepywood) – A classic grind spot with Horny and Zombie Mushrooms.

2. Cave of Evil Eye (Sleepywood) – Good spawn rates and decent EXP.

3. Kerning Party Quest (KPQ, Level 21+) – DOUBLE EXP makes this the fastest way to level.

If you're unable to PQ, farming in Ant Tunnel or Ellinia’s Forest remains a viable alternative.

Min-Maxing Gear (Level 20+)

  • Best Weapon for Warriors – Iron Axe (Perion Weapon Store), 42 ATK, Normal Speed.

  • Best Alternative – Bamboo Spear (Zangwu, Kerning City), slightly better but often expensive.

  • Shields – Blackbull’s Shield (from completing his quest) for added defense.

Conclusion: Preparing for the Next Stage

Reaching level 30 in Artale is a slow but rewarding journey. At this point, you unlock 2nd Job Advancement, opening up more powerful skills and a wider variety of grinding spots. Buy great Artale Mesos on MMOexp.com, upgrade quickly and enjoy the fun of the game. Whether you continue grinding in Sleepywood, move to Ludibrium PQ, or start gearing up for boss fights, your MapleStory adventure is just beginning!

MMOexp MapleStory Artale Team