Complete academy quests and interact with NPCs in the starting area to receive Novice Potions, Novice Flywings, Novice Butterfly Wings, basic equipment, and other necessary items for your novice character in Ragnarok Online.
Set Up Your Novice Character
To begin your adventure in Ragnarok Online, create a new character following the game's instructions. You will start on the ship in the ISL area. Talk to Captain KCK to initiate your novice adventure. After that, proceed to talk to Lumen to begin the initial quests.
Prerequisites
prerequisites
- A new Ragnarok Online account and character.
- Spawn location set to the ISL ship.
- Ability to interact with NPCs within the game.
Complete Side Quests in ISL
Before heading to the academy, maximize your initial resources and experience by completing optional side quests. Talk to the Swordsman in ISL to obtain useful items like Banana Juice. Additionally, interact with the Academy staff to get Apple Juice, Novice Potions, and an increase in agility for faster movement.
Steps
steps
- Speak with the Swordsman to obtain Banana Juice and other items.
- Talk to the Academy staff to claim Apple Juice and Novice Potions.
- Increase your agility by interacting with the designated NPC.
Academy Quests
Once you arrive at the academy, you'll start a series of quests for beginner items, valuable experience, and useful tools for your journey. Make sure to complete all academy tasks, as they provide crucial resources for your character.
Steps
steps
- Speak with Captain Carlock to trigger the first quest, which leads you to the academy.
- Talk to the Academy receptionist to register and receive items such as Novice Potions, Novice Flywings, Novice Butterfly Wings, and Level 10 Blessing and Agility Scrolls.
- Complete tasks assigned by academy NPCs, including challenges such as meeting professors and hitting a fire egg to learn about damage calculation.
- Finish the pet capture quest to receive an incubator and capture a small Poring as your pet.
Gather Basic Equipment
As part of your beginner preparation, you'll have the opportunity to acquire free starting gear and enchant it for bonuses.
Steps
steps
- Begin the equipment quest at the academy by talking to the necessary NPCs.
- Interact with the enchanter to enhance your equipment for additional SP and HP.
- Once enchanted, equip your gear to improve your survivability in combat.
Prepare for Job Change
When your novice character reaches job level 10, you can initiate the job change process. Use the academy resources to select and prepare for your desired job.
Decision
Preparing for Your Job Change
Choose Job Class: Review the available job classes at the academy and decide which one aligns with your desired playstyle.
Prioritize Attributes: Allocate your stats according to the key requirements of your chosen job.
Caveats for the Ragnarok Online 2024 Update
The information in this guide is based on pre-release material for the Ragnarok Online 2024 update, and some details may change upon official release.
Callout
FAQ
How do I get Novice Potions in Ragnarok Online?
Complete the academy quests and interact with NPCs such as the receptionist and Academy staff to receive Novice Potions.
What are Novice Flywings for in Ragnarok Online?
Novice Flywings allow your character to teleport to random locations, making them useful for navigating large maps quickly.
How to complete the starting academy quests in Ragnarok Online?
Follow the quests assigned by academy NPCs, including tasks such as item collection, meeting professors, completing challenges, and capturing a pet Poring.
What to do before the job change in Ragnarok Online?
Finish all relevant starting quests to collect items and maximize experience. Increase your stats and choose your desired starting job at the academy.
How to best prepare a novice character in Ragnarok Online?
Complete academy quests, gather Novice Potions and Flywings, enchant your equipment, and engage in optional side quests in the ISL and Academy areas to set up for long-term success.
The character's inventory screen displays items obtained in the game. — Nostalgia Games
Sources
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- Best Starting Guide For New Players - All Basic Quest To Start Your Journey | Ragnarok IRO 2024 — Nostalgia Games, June 16, 2024
