1. I just started/restarted the game, what now?
If you just started, please take it easy getting to know your class and the combat system while doing the main quest! I also recommend checking 2b. Helpful basics while getting used to the game.
The first goal you can aim for is getting to max level (currently 99), which the main quest will get you to easily. You will out-level the main quest at some point but it’s not recommended to skip it (as in use the “Skip quest” button in Quest window, as the rewards are good in the long term. Main quest is also not affected by the FTG system, so you can pick it back up anytime during gear farming.
*Note that side quests do not give EXP or FTG, so if you want to read these, you should probably do them at the same time as the main quest.
You will be able to do first specialization at level 15, second specialization at level 45, and Awakening at level 90, completing your class’ skillset. You can get quests for specialization from these prompts, or the Remote tab of your Quest window.
The Main Quest is so long, what do I get from it?
*The information below doesn’t apply to Vandar, his Main Quest is different with only 8 chapters. He will receive these same rewards if you clear Chapter 1-7.
If your character hasn’t cleared them, clearing Chapter 4 to 18 will get you a full Kilos armor set with enhancement and evolution items to get it fully upgraded. While it’s been outclassed by the Ancient set, Kilos still has use in Frozen World. The set has been quite effectively phased out and the Main Quest is now the only place you can not just obtain it, but complete it for free (outside the occasional givesway).
Clearing Chapter 10 to 14 in particular will get you a set of Ancient weapons and enhancement items to get them to +20. See 5a3. Weapons for more details. This is of higher priority than the Kilos set as it’s more relevant outside Frozen World.
Clearing Chapter 16 is required to unlock the shortcut from Saint Haven to Red Lotus Palace.
As the Main Quest rewards titles and small materials that will benefit you in the long run, it’s recommended to leave it to clear in your spare time rather than hit “Skip quest” in the Quest window. You can speed through the dialogues by holding Spacebar though.
The Beginner Guide
After hitting max level, what you can do next is the Beginner Guide. Clicking on this prompt will take you to the Guide.
The Beginner Guide is meant to familiarize you with core features of the game through a series of tasks, rewarding you with equipment materials and other useful items. It is split into Newbie, Novice and Veteran. Completing the Novice Graduation mission at least once is also required to unlock trading features like sending mails and using the Trading House.
The newest iteration of the Guide allows you to do missions in any order, and all missions can be skipped to go to Graduation immediately, but you need to graduate from Newbie to do any mission in Novice. All Veteran missions can be completed without any caveat.
Newbie Mission Box
To receive the Newbie Mission box which will grant you just enough materials to craft the Unknown Ancient Ring, you must first clear the Lucky Zone mission.
Hovering over this icon will show a list of 3 dungeons.
Clearing one of them on any difficulty will get you a pouch in the mail, open it to receive the Newbie Mission box. Once you have cleared all listed missions, click the lock icon to open the box. (You will receive many boxes like this one from events, so keep this in mind.)
To open this box, you must clear 2 more Lucky Zone dungeons (it can be any of them, can be a repeat) and speak to an NPC in the world. You can get one of these 4 NPCs:
Loffy the Beggar can be found under the bridge in Saint Haven.
Elite Soldier Calrim can be found in the Saint Haven Royal Castle.
Guard Dickinson can be found in Wind Forest. You must first travel to Prairie Town and go through the portal to get there.
Merchant Lucita is in Lotus Marsh, next to the deactivated portal.
World Daily Tasks
World Daily Tasks can be accessed directly from this button at the bottom right, or from the Events menu (press V or click it from Main Menu (N)).
Some World Daily Task involves some side features that will be covered in 6. Side features.
OK, I’ve finished Novice. What after that?
Check out 3. Main content at max level for a primer on the main contents people tend to do daily and weekly, and 6. Side features for what might be registered for World Daily Tasks.
Gearing could help you decide what to focus on and what content to do. Check out 5. Equipment systems for what’s available and what to aim for.
A good first goal is to raise your character to STG19, as that is the first threshold of 7k. Sunset Watchtower and The End of Dreams.