# Essential Tips for Beginners

**Leveling Up**

* Start in beginner-friendly maps, such as **Payon Dungeon** or **Prontera Culverts**.
* Focus on  **low-level monster**  for quick EXP gains.
* Use the **@whereis \[monster]** command to locate monsters suitable for your level.

**Earning Zeny**

* Sell loot dropped by monsters to NPCs to earn your first Zeny.
* Avoid spending Zeny on unnecessary items early on—save for important gear upgrades.

**Basic Equipment**

* Purchase basic weapons and armor from the NPCs in the main cities or Main Office.
* Upgrade your gear as you progress to take on tougher monsters.

**Join a Party**

* To create your own Party type  `/organize [Party Name]`
* Use `/invite [player name]` to team up with other players.
* Parties offer shared EXP and make hunting monsters more efficient.