Where to Level in Lineage 2 Essence
Essence hunting zones by level. For each zone the game gives a recommended level — at that level monsters give normal XP and are not too dangerous. Weak monsters give noticeably less XP, while fights with monsters much stronger than you drag on and get dangerous, so choose a zone that matches your level.
The table shows how many kinds of monsters live in each zone and what level they are. Click a zone to see all its monsters, their HP, XP and drops.
Where to level at Lv. 1–19
Starting lands of all races and training grounds. Monsters are weak, and tutorial quests quickly give you your first levels. This range has 17 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–15 | Basic Training Zone | 3 · Lv. 1–5 | |
| 2–15 | Hill of Hope | 4 · Lv. 1–5 | |
| 2–15 | 1st Training Grounds | 5 · Lv. 1–17 | |
| 2–15 | Quiet Plain | 4 · Lv. 1–5 | |
| 2–20 | Lands of Light | 10 · Lv. 1–17 | |
| 2–20 | Forgotten Snowlands | 7 · Lv. 1–19 | |
| 5–10 | Valley of Heroes | 8 · Lv. 4–10 | This land covers the Pa'agrio Temple and Orc Village; and the souls of Orcs are worshiped here. |
| 8–17 | Northern Immortal Plateau | 6 · Lv. 7–12 | Orcs are active in the Northern Immortal Plateau. There are Frozen Waterfalls and… |
| 8–17 | Western Mining Zone | 13 · Lv. 10–17 | A mining region in the Dwarven territory. It is located near Dwarven Village and is considered relatively safe, as the monsters… |
| 8–19 | Talking Island (west) | 6 · Lv. 10–15 | The western part of Talking Island. With mountains and forests, this place houses the Elven Ruins, a site of Elven teachings of magic. |
| 8–19 | Talking Island, Eastern Territory | 11 · Lv. 3–10 | The eastern part of the Talking Island. Humans have built their facilities here, such as Einhovant's School of Magic and Sedrick's… |
| 8–19 | Elven Forest | 6 · Lv. 8–13 | The habitat of Elves that are spread around Mother Tree. Some of the creatures from the beginning of the world live here with Elves. |
| 13–16 | Swampland | 7 · Lv. 13–16 | A huge swampland near the Dark Forest. Shillien covered this place with crimson fog and soaked the soil with blood. Its scent is so heavy… |
| 15–20 | Combat Training Zone | 2 · Lv. 15–17 | |
| 15–20 | Hills of Gold | 4 · Lv. 15–18 | |
| 15–20 | 2nd Training Grounds | 2 · Lv. 15–17 | |
| 15–20 | Whispering Woods | 3 · Lv. 15–17 |
Where to level at Lv. 20–39
The first full-fledged hunting zones. Monsters are noticeably tougher, so bring a supply of potions and gear of your grade. This range has 4 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–25 | Ruins of Agony | 8 · Lv. 21–24 | The Bernice village used to be in this place. Along with Roston, it was one of the largest farming communities in the… |
| 25–30 | Abandoned Camp | 5 · Lv. 26–29 | A campsite of the Gracian army built during their invasion in Aden. This place served as a stronghold for their… |
| 30–35 | Gorgon Flower Garden | 6 · Lv. 31–36 | This place is located between the city of Giran and Giran Castle. Here live Harpies and Medusas, and the garden is full of statues… |
| 35–40 | Death Pass | 4 · Lv. 36–37 | The Death Pass is located between the Elven Forest and the Dragon Valley. Its name comes from the local… |
Where to level at Lv. 40–59
Mid-leveling: zones get bigger and monsters more varied. Leveling in a group is convenient. This range has 4 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–45 | Sea of Spores | 8 · Lv. 41–45 | The fiercest battle of the war for supremacy on the continent between Elves and Humans was held in this place. The existing natural ecosystem was… |
| 45–53 | The Cemetery | 10 · Lv. 46–51 | In the times of Elmoreden this cemetery used to be the last home for kings. Now noblemen are buried here.… |
| 53–58 | Fields of Massacre | 8 · Lv. 54–56 | It is the battlefield near the Devastated Castle. During its siege Elmore soldiers used a strong poison. It led… |
| 58–64 | Plains of Glory | 9 · Lv. 59–65 | Plains to the west of Aden Castle where Aden citizens gained a final victory over Elmore during the Aden Castle siege.… |
Where to level at Lv. 60–75
Zones before high level. Check your gear: monsters hit hard and many have a lot of HP. This range has 4 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64–70 | War-Torn Plains | 8 · Lv. 65–68 | During the defence of Aden Castle, a fierce battle took place here, which reversed the course of war. Soon after,… |
| 65–80 | Primeval Isle | 9 · Lv. 80–85 | |
| 70–76 | Silent Valley | 9 · Lv. 71–74 | A small valley near the Giant's Cave. Among Humans, there are a lot of rumors about countless treasures hidden… |
| 70–80 | Alligator Island | 11 · Lv. 76–85 | A habitat of monstrous Alligators. The number of Alligators, brought from Giran many years ago, has… |
Where to level at Lv. 76–84
Popular leveling zones up to Lv. 85 — many kinds of monsters and good drops. This range has 6 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76–80 | Plains of the Lizardmen | 5 · Lv. 77–79 | These plains at the border of Oren and Giran were originally called 'Great Plains of Oren'. However, when people learned… |
| 76–85 | Bee Hive | 8 · Lv. 76–80 | Not long ago there was a pasture area of Dion, but it became inhabited by savage bees, so local people had to move to other places. |
| 78–82 | Dragon Valley (west) | 21 · Lv. 79–81 | |
| 78–85 | Cruma Tower | 24 · Lv. 75–85 | In ancient times Cruma Tower was used by the Giants as a research laboratory for studying the divine creature named Cruma. Although… |
| 82–85 | Dragon Valley (east) | 15 · Lv. 82–83 | |
| 83–85 | Sel Mahum Base | 18 · Lv. 85 |
Where to level at Lv. 85+
High-level zones with the toughest monsters and the best loot. This range has 20 hunting zones.
| Level | Zone | Monsters | In short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85–87 | Hot Springs | 5 · Lv. 85 | A curious place with hot waters springing from under the earth, from the very Forge of Gods. People say… |
| 85–90 | Bee Hive's Inner Area (Guardian Bonus Hunting Zone) | 9 · Lv. 80–85 | |
| 85–90 | Giant's Cave | 23 · Lv. 85–90 | This is an ancient refuge, where Giants found shelter from Einhasad's furious rage. As the years went by in… |
| 85–90 | Satina's Laboratory | 7 · Lv. 85–87 | |
| 85–90 | Beleth's Magic Circle | 4 · Lv. 85 | |
| 85–90 | Otherworldly Tower | 10 · Lv. 85–87 | |
| 85–90 | Frost Lord's Castle | 2 · Lv. 90 | |
| 85–90 | Steel Citadel | 4 · Lv. 85 | |
| 87–90 | Melat Lizardmen Lands | 6 · Lv. 86 | |
| 87–90 | Orc Barracks | 8 · Lv. 85–90 | A campsite of Turek Orcs who were hired during Gracia-Aden war. Now affected by the energies of otherworldly dimensions leaking through the dimensional rift, the orcs are said to be ruthlessly… |
| 87–90 | Shifting Mirage | 16 · Lv. 87–88 | |
| 87–90 | Seal of Shilen | 20 · Lv. 87 | According to the legend, with these Gates the first Emperor Shunaiman's barred the way to the place where Shillien came down,… |
| 87–90 | Gorde Canyon | 11 · Lv. 87 | Gorge to the east of the Goddard Castle. Here Einhasad, the Goddess of Light, forever imprisoned Argos, the… |
| 88–90 | Tayga Camp | 23 · Lv. 85–88 | |
| 88–90 | Wasteland Oasis | 10 · Lv. 87–88 | |
| 88–99 | Wolfmen Camp | 8 · Lv. 88–91 | |
| 90–92 | Fairy-invaded Lands | 4 · Lv. 90–92 | A hill to the south of Gludin. Here there are many windmills that grind flour using the sea wind. Back in the day, only Gludin… |
| 90–92 | Morgos' Military Base | 18 · Lv. 90 | This is an advanced stronghold of the Ketra Orcs built to support their invasion to the Goddard Territory. The Orcs easily took hold… |
| 90–92 | Xilenos Fortress | 10 · Lv. 90 | The territory of the Varka Silenos - mighty warriors and merciless mercenaries. They took over the… |
| 90–99 | Lands of Shadow | 4 · Lv. 89–90 |
To find out whom to hunt for a specific item, see the item page, section "Monster Drops", or the list of monsters by level.
