This guide is designed for players new to the High Five (H5) Chronicle, providing a step-by-step walkthrough for leveling and gearing up efficiently. It covers recommended hunting zones, instances, relevant quests, and how to obtain essential items like Forgotten Scrolls to unlock high-level skills.
Keep in mind that this guide is intended for mid-rate servers, so some low-reward quests and content that don’t match the pace of such servers are omitted. Hunting zone recommendations depend on level, gear, and playstyle (solo or group). Some players may skip certain level ranges to power level in higher-level areas.
| Stage | Level Range | Actions | Hunting Zones | Quests | Instances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Game Progression | 1 – 19 | – Claim Nevit’s Hourglass | – Beginner Village Hunting Grounds (race-specific) | – Lv. 3 – Supply Check (Wooden Set) | – No major instances recommended (Kamael: Nornil’s Cave) |
| – Use Nevit’s Voice for experience boost | – Lv. 6 – Head for the Hills (Adena and NG shots) | ||||
| – Hunt Low-Level Raid Bosses | – Lv. 10-15 – Race-Specific Quests (13k-25k adena and experience) | ||||
| – Lv. 15 – Get a Pet (Wolf companion) | |||||
| Mid-Game Progression | 20 – 39 | – Claim Nevit’s Hourglass at milestones | – Gludio Areas: Ruins of Despair, Ruins of Agony, Ant Nest | – Lv. 18, 28, 38 – Mutated Kaneus (Experience and Adena for Kamaloka) | – Kamaloka (Lv. 20-39): Experience, drops, Essence of Kamaloka |
| – Exchange D-grade weapon coupons at Class Master | – Dion Areas: Plains of Dion, Execution Grounds, Cruma Marshlands | – Lv. 24 – Help the Son/Sister/Uncle (Pet exchange tickets) | |||
| – Register for Seven Signs (Priest of Dawn/Dusk) | – Giran Areas: Breka’s Stronghold, Death Pass | – Lv. 40 – Enhance Your Weapon (Soul crystals) | |||
| – Catacombs & Necropolis: Pilgrim’s Necropolis, Heretic Catacomb | |||||
| Advanced Progression | 40 – 76 | – Exchange C-grade coupons for shadow weapons | – Lv. 40-52: Cruma Tower, Enchanted Valley, Tanor Canyon | – Lv. 50 – More Than Meets the Eye (Unlock transformations) | – Kamaloka (Lv. 40-78): Experience, enchant scrolls, high-grade drops |
| – Purchase Shadow Weapons and Common Items from NPC stores | – Lv. 52-61: Cemetery, Fields of Massacre, Forsaken Plains | – Lv. 57 – Supplier of Reagents (Crafting Noblesse items) | – Pailaka – Devil’s Legacy (Lv. 61-67): Pailaka Bracelet, vitality refill | ||
| – Lv. 61-70: Tower of Insolence, Wall of Argos, Swamp of Screams | – Lv. 70 – Influx of Machines (S-grade recipes) | – Pailaka – Injured Dragon (Lv. 73-77): Pailaka Shirt, vitality refill | |||
| – Lv. 70-76: Shrine of Loyalty, Silent Valley, Hot Springs | |||||
| Endgame Progression | 76 – 85 | – Complete 3rd class change | – Lv. 76-80: Imperial Tomb, Ketra Orcs Outpost, Isle of Prayer | – Lv. 78 – Path to Hellbound (Access to Hellbound Island) | – Zaken (Nighttime) – Lv. 78+: S80-grade items, high-level materials |
| – Obtain subclass (no Baium requirement) | – Lv. 80-82: Monastery of Silence, Pagan’s Temple, Dragon Valley | – Lv. 79 – Exploration of the Giant’s Cave (A-grade rewards) | – Frintezza – Lv. 80+: S84 armor | ||
| – Achieve Noblesse status (Valley of Saints method available) | – Lv. 82+: Hellbound Island (Deep Areas), Stakato Nest, Seed of Annihilation | – Lv. 80 – Hellbound Quests (Unlock higher areas) | – Freya (Normal/Hard) – Lv. 82+: Vesper (S84) items | ||
| – Visit Gracia Continent and complete “A Good Day to Fly” | – Antharas & Valakas – Lv. 85+: Top-tier weapons, jewels, and armor |
Early Game Progression (Level 1 – 19)
Recommended Actions:
- Starter Pack: Most servers provide a top NG (No Grade) starter pack with basic equipment and consumables.
- Nevit’s Hourglass: Visit the Priest of Blessing in any town to claim Nevit’s Hourglass and Nevit’s Voice, which boost experience gain.
- Hunting Low-Level Raid Bosses: If available, they can provide useful loot and adena.
Recommended Hunting Zones:
- Beginner Village Hunting Grounds (race-specific)
Recommended Quests:
These quests are not necessary on mid-rate servers but may provide small adena and gear boosts:
- Lv. 3 – Supply Check: Grants a Wooden Set that can be sold.
- Lv. 6 – Head for the Hills: Provides adena and NG shots.
- Lv. 10-15 – Race-Specific Quests: Offer 13k-25k adena and experience.
- Lv. 15 – Get a Pet: Allows you to raise a Wolf companion.
Recommended Instances:
- No major instances are recommended for this level range, but Kamael characters can explore Nornil’s Cave.
Mid-Game Progression (Level 20 – 39)
Recommended Actions:
- Claim Nevit’s Hourglass at each milestone (20, 39, etc.).
- Exchange D-grade weapon coupons at the Class Master.
- Register for Seven Signs at the Priest of Dawn or Dusk.
Recommended Hunting Zones:
- Gludio Areas: Ruins of Despair, Ruins of Agony, Ant Nest
- Dion Areas: Plains of Dion, Execution Grounds, Cruma Marshlands
- Giran Areas: Breka’s Stronghold, Death Pass
- Catacombs & Necropolis: Pilgrim’s Necropolis, Heretic Catacomb
Recommended Quests:
- Lv. 18, 28, 38 – Mutated Kaneus: Offers experience and adena for Kamaloka completion.
- Lv. 24 – Help the Son/Sister/Uncle: Provides pet exchange tickets.
- Lv. 40 – Enhance Your Weapon: Required for leveling up soul crystals.
Recommended Instances:
- Kamaloka Instances (Lv. 20-39) – Grant experience, drops, and Essence of Kamaloka.
Advanced Progression (Level 40 – 76)
Recommended Actions:
- Exchange C-grade coupons for shadow weapons.
- Purchase Shadow Weapons and Common Items from NPC stores (budget-friendly alternative).
Recommended Hunting Zones:
- Lv. 40 – 52: Cruma Tower, Enchanted Valley, Tanor Canyon
- Lv. 52 – 61: Cemetery, Fields of Massacre, Forsaken Plains
- Lv. 61 – 70: Tower of Insolence, Wall of Argos, Swamp of Screams
- Lv. 70 – 76: Shrine of Loyalty, Silent Valley, Hot Springs
Recommended Quests:
- Lv. 50 – More Than Meets the Eye: Unlocks transformations.
- Lv. 57 – Supplier of Reagents: Used for crafting nobless-related items.
- Lv. 70 – Influx of Machines: Provides S-grade recipes.
Recommended Instances:
- Kamaloka (Lv. 40-78) – Offers experience, enchant scrolls, and high-grade drops.
- Pailaka – Devil’s Legacy (Lv. 61-67): Grants Pailaka Bracelet and vitality refill.
- Pailaka – Injured Dragon (Lv. 73-77): Grants Pailaka Shirt and vitality refill.
Endgame Progression (Level 76 – 85)
Recommended Actions:
- Complete 3rd class change.
- Obtain a subclass (no Baium requirement in High Five).
- Achieve Noblesse status (Valley of Saints method available).
- Visit Gracia Continent and complete “A Good Day to Fly.”
Recommended Hunting Zones:
- Lv. 76 – 80: Imperial Tomb, Ketra Orcs Outpost, Isle of Prayer
- Lv. 80 – 82: Monastery of Silence, Pagan’s Temple, Dragon Valley
- Lv. 82+: Hellbound Island (Deep Areas), Stakato Nest, Seed of Annihilation
Recommended Quests:
- Lv. 78 – Path to Hellbound: Grants access to Hellbound Island.
- Lv. 79 – Exploration of the Giant’s Cave: Provides A-grade rewards.
- Lv. 80 – Hellbound Quests: Important for unlocking higher areas.
Recommended Instances:
- Zaken (Nighttime) – Lv. 78+: Drops S80-grade items and high-level materials.
- Frintezza – Lv. 80+: Drops mid-tier S84 armor.
- Freya (Normal/Hard) – Lv. 82+: Provides Vesper (S84) items.
- Antharas & Valakas – Lv. 85+: Top-tier weapons, jewels, and armor.
Gearing Up in High Five
In High Five, gear progression follows this order:
- S-Grade: Dynasty weapons, armor, and jewels (drops from raids and mobs, craftable with recipes and key materials).
- S80-Grade: Icarus weapons, Moirai armor/jewels (drops and craftable).
- S84-Grade (Low): Vesper gear (drops, craftable, and can be upgraded to Noble Vesper).
- S84-Grade (Mid): Vorpal gear (drops from high-end bosses like Frintezza, Antharas, and Valakas).
- S84-Grade (Top): Elegia gear (Freya Extreme and other high-tier raids).
Final Tips
- Join a clan to access raids and high-end instances.
- Save adena for endgame S-grade and beyond.
- Participate in Olympiad to earn rewards like Noblesse status, Olympiad Tokens, and Enhancement Stones.
- Instance dungeons (like Kamaloka and Zaken) provide valuable gear and adena.
- Hellbound and Dragon Valley are key farming locations for late-game progression.
This guide serves as a foundation for efficient leveling and gearing in Lineage 2 High Five. Adapt strategies based on your server’s specific rates and community-driven economy.