I was able to get to lvl 83 easily but am having a hard time getting xp after lvl 83. In Ronark I get pked and everywhere else isn't good xp. Also, people say I need better gear but I can't kill the mobs I need for better gear.

83 to 85 is meant to be hard, but there is mob in ronark land that provides good exp, just shout in cz town lfg for xping or something.

as for gear probably easiest is to donate and get hero armor.

arc

Above 83, as Arc said, exp becomes harder.


You have 2 choice where you can exp :

-CZ, lord draculas.
or
-Bossland2, idk what to kill exactly, tbh forgot the names. But a few mobs there giving decent exp.


You can also complete the quests at Luferson / Emc for exp / some coin / NP.

About gearing, yep even as a full geared player, you can't solo mobs in knight castle for ex.
Try to get a clan which helps you little

change your class to warrior and skill attack 80, passion 50 (rest as u like, but put to master for reduction)

when u attack lord draculas use regeneration, and attack with hell blade while u use skill "nimble wind" (fully scrolled, but dont use 15 str scroll)

you will kill draculas easily without using a single hp pot

and occasional sin that attacks you wont give you trouble

all that is doable with shells/raptor

after youre done reclass to whatever u want

P.S. welcome to server

Thanks! Lots of good ideas and things to think about! I had some luck later and got in a clan that helped me in Boss land with getting some accessories and upgrading my armor/daggers. I'm currently working on the named armor and hs armor (depending in what I get from chests and which comes first of course). It's a small clan and the 2 guys are 12-14 hours ahead of me so hopefully I'll be able to catch them while they're online. Also another guy I met that helped me out over the weekend is 7 hours ahead of me. Either way, I'm glad I've met some helpful people so far and hope to be able to gear up as quickly as possible so I can start pvp!

I also noticed that my vote points don't seem to report on the website. I logged in and did all 5 vote options. Is there something special I need to do after voting?

no problem im glad to help out with some ideas (this warrior thingy is easiest to do if u exp solo)

about vote points - after you create your account you can vote only after 48 hours passed

regards

That's what it was -- I tried too early.

Btw if you log in, guess i can help you out with few item.

u should get a good clan ,then party with some ppl who have better items.
make a Protection party for lvling .
1 Striker + 1 DEbuffer and u is best .
Only need almost 1 hour ,u can get to lvl 85