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# Leveling 1–200
## Leveling 1–200
*Every journey begins before Grace asks for a price.*
**Base Level 1–200** is EldenRO's traditional progression stage. During this phase, characters advance through normal Base and Job EXP while developing their skills, stats and equipment.
At **Base Level 200**, the Bonfire progression services become available and the character can begin the next advancement stage.
{% hint style="info" %}
**First progression milestone: Base Level 200**
Reaching this level unlocks access to the Bonfire's custom leveling path.
{% endhint %}
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## System Summary
| Property | Current Rule |
| ------------------------------ | ---------------------- |
| **Progression Stage** | Base Level 1–200 |
| **Main Resource** | Base and Job EXP |
| **Base EXP Rate** | 3000x |
| **Job EXP Rate** | 3000x |
| **Next Stage** | Bonfire progression |
| **Bonfire Progression Access** | Base Level 200 |
| **Rune Points** | Not part of this stage |
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## How Progression Works
Before Base Level 200, characters advance through normal Ragnarok Online progression:
* Defeat monsters.
* Gain Base EXP.
* Gain Job EXP.
* Increase Base Level.
* Increase Job Level.
* Unlock and improve job skills.
* Distribute normal stat points.
EldenRO currently configures both Base and Job monster EXP at:
> **3000x**
This stage establishes the character before custom Bonfire and Soul progression begins.
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## Base Level and Job Level
### Base Level
Base Level controls the character's traditional level progression and eventually determines access to EldenRO's advanced systems.
The important milestone for this stage is:
> **Base Level 200**
### Job Level
Job EXP progresses the character's current job and provides the skill points required by that class.
Job progression remains separate from the later Bonfire, Elden Level and Rune Point systems.
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## Bonfires During This Stage
Bonfires can still be used before Base Level 200 for their normal recovery functions.
Resting at a Bonfire:
* Restores HP and SP.
* Refills allocated Flask charges.
* Updates the character's Site of Grace.
However, distant Bonfires cannot be kindled into the Fast Travel network until Base Level 200.
Characters below 200 receive:
> `Only those who have reached Base Level 200 may kindle distant flames.`
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## Transition at Base Level 200
Once the character reaches Base Level 200, the following Bonfire progression options become available:
* `Level up`
* `Channel Grace`
* `View Rune Status`
The first of these begins the next progression stage.
{% hint style="warning" %}
Rune Points are not earned at Base Level 200.
They belong to progression beyond Base Level 255.
{% endhint %}
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## Progression Path
| Base Level | Progression |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **1–199** | Traditional Base and Job EXP |
| **200** | Bonfire progression becomes available |
| **200–255** | Bonfire Levels |
| **256+** | Soul Level / Elden Level progression |
This page covers only the first stage.
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## What Carries Forward
Reaching Base Level 200 does not replace the character's original build.
The following remain important:
* Job skills.
* Traditional stats.
* Equipment.
* Cards.
* Refinement.
* Flask upgrades.
* Discovered Bonfires.
Later systems expand the character instead of replacing these foundations.
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## Quick Guide
1. Gain Base and Job EXP through normal gameplay.
2. Develop the character's job and core skills.
3. Build a functional equipment set.
4. Use Bonfires as checkpoints while progressing.
5. Reach Base Level 200.
6. Continue with **Bonfire Levels 200–255**.
***
## Related Guides
Bonfire Levels 200–255
Continue character progression after reaching Base Level 200.
Bonfires
Learn how checkpoints, Site of Grace and progression services work.
Crimson Flasks
Review EldenRO's reusable HP and SP recovery system.
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