Making zeny
Where to farm, and what to sell.
On ArionRO monsters drop no zeny. You earn it by selling what they drop, so the map you farm decides how much. This page ranks the maps for every Base level band, then covers selling, what costs zeny and the cap.
Where to farm
Pick the band that matches your Base level and open it. Each row is one map, best first.
- Zeny per kill: the average NPC sell value of one kill's loot on that map, counting each monster by how many spawn there, at our 3x drop rate. Gear and cards are left out; the bracket adds them back where they make 10% or more. Overcharge adds on top (see below). This is per kill, not per hour: how fast you kill decides the hour, and we have not measured that yet.
- Drops worth selling: the three best money drops of the map, with the NPC price and the chance at our rate.
- Crowd: monsters per 1,000 walkable cells, and the share that attacks you on sight. A bigger crowd means less running between kills. With a high share, bring a party or good defence.
- Getting in: a line under the map name says when it needs a Base level or a story step. We read this from the game files and have not walked every map.
- Weapon to bring: the element that hits the map's main monster hardest, and what that monster is.
Drops do not change with the gap between your level and the monster's. EXP follows the official level-gap rule. Maps are ranked by zeny per kill and crowd together. Bosses are not counted, and the Guild Underground Dungeon (castle owners only) and PvP maps are not listed.
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kokomo beachcmd_fild04monsters Lv 47 | Sea Otter 149 Galapago 37 Shellfish 24 | 391 | Sea-otter Fur 410 z (100%) Cyfar 386 z (90%) Pearl 3,000 z (11.25%) | Wind. They are Water 3, Brute, Medium | 4 per 1,000 cells, 90% attack on sight |
Sunken Ship B2treasure02monsters Lv 45 | Pirate Skeleton 40 Kukre 20 Hydra 18 | 98 (112 with rare gear and cards) | Skel-Bone 116 z (100%) Fly Wing 125 z (15%) Fabric 153 z (80.04%) | Holy or Fire. They are Undead 1, Undead, Medium | 19.1 per 1,000 cells, 77% attack on sight |
Payon Cavepay_dun00monsters Lv 20 | Zombie 40 Skeleton 35 Familiar 15 | 95 (114 with rare gear and cards) | Opal 3,000 z (10.5%) Fly Wing 125 z (75%) Skel-Bone 116 z (48%) | Holy or Fire. They are Undead 1, Undead, Medium | 15.1 per 1,000 cells, 62% attack on sight |
Orc Dungeonorcsdun01monsters Lv 42 | Orc Zombie 80 Familiar 15 Steel Chonchon 10 | 93 | Orc Claw 84 z (100%) Sticky Mucus 35 z (100%) Crystal Blue 500 z (24%) | Holy or Fire. They are Undead 1, Undead, Medium | 14 per 1,000 cells, 78% attack on sight |
Labyrinth Forest 1prt_maze01monsters Lv 28 | Savage 8 Poring 5 Coco 5 | 103 | Fly Wing 125 z (15%) Mane 98 z (100%) Solid Shell 224 z (80.04%) | Fire. They are Earth 1, Plant, Small | 12.1 per 1,000 cells, 49% attack on sight |
Payon Cave F3pay_dun02monsters Lv 40 | Soldier Skeleton 45 Munak 40 Hydra 31 | 110 (143 with rare gear and cards) | Skel-Bone 116 z (100%) Daenggie 130 z (100%) Short Daenggie 139 z (82.5%) | Holy or Fire. They are Undead 1, Undead, Medium | 10.7 per 1,000 cells, 84% attack on sight |
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nogg Road F1mag_dun01monsters Lv 97 | Explosion 30 Lava Golem 20 Blazer 20 | 495 | Burning Heart 462 z (100%) Mastela Fruit 4,250 z (30%) Lava 554 z (68.4%) | Water. They are Fire 3, Brute, Small | 7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Einbroch Fieldein_fild05monsters Lv 88 | Noxious 100 Venomous 30 Teddy Bear 20 | 347 | Mould Powder 233 z (100%) Bacillus 512 z (61.11%) Dust Pollutant 128 z (100%) | Ghost. They are Ghost 3, Formless, Medium | 9.6 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Kiel Hyre's Cottageyuno_fild02monsters Lv 73 | Sleeper 185 Grand Peco 50 Harpy 50 | 756 | Great Nature 1,500 z (100%) Sand Clump 353 z (100%) Grit 153 z (100%) | Fire. They are Earth 2, Formless, Medium | 3.8 per 1,000 cells, 75% attack on sight |
Good Turtles Villagetur_dun03monsters Lv 96 | Freezer 40 Assaulter 35 Permeter 15 | 445 | Turtle Shell 340 z (100%) Royal Jelly 3,500 z (12%) Old Shuriken 890 z (12.6%) | Wind. They are Water 2, Brute, Medium | 6.4 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
El Mes Gorgeyuno_fild07monsters Lv 68 | Goat 90 Harpy 50 Grand Peco 30 | 414 | Antelope Horn 336 z (100%) Harpy Feather 571 z (72.75%) Antelope Skin 378 z (100%) | Water. They are Fire 3, Brute, Medium | 6.8 per 1,000 cells, 25% attack on sight |
El Mes Plateauyuno_fild06monsters Lv 66 | Sleeper 117 Geographer 29 Red Plant 10 | 687 | Great Nature 1,500 z (100%) Sand Clump 353 z (100%) Grit 153 z (100%) | Fire. They are Earth 2, Formless, Medium | 4.1 per 1,000 cells, 83% attack on sight |
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nogg Road F2mag_dun02monsters Lv 105 | Nightmare Terror 46 Deleter 40 Deleter 38 | 380 (483 with rare gear and cards) | Dragon Tail 600 z (30%) Dragon Skin 512 z (30%) Dragon Canine 242 z (39%) | Water. They are Fire 2, Dragon, Medium | 16.7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Geffenia F4gefenia04monsters Lv 115 | False Angel 30 Violy 30 Mini Demon 20 | 631 (988 with rare gear and cards) | Royal Jelly 3,500 z (100%) Mastela Fruit 4,250 z (22.5%) Golden Hair 215 z (100%) | Holy. They are Dark 3, Demon, Medium | 8.6 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Bifrost Tower 2Fecl_tdun02monsters Lv 147 | Cenere 15 Antique Book 15 Lichtern 5 | 667 | Leaf Bookmark 1,500 z (100%) Dustball 1,000 z (37.5%) Bookclip in Memory 1,500 z (75%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 3, Formless, Small | 8.1 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Holy Groundra_san04monsters Lv 126 Needs the official Rachel Sanctuary entrance quest | Echio 62 Agav 20 Seeker 10 | 796 | Bloody Rune 1,008 z (100%) Suspicious Hat 645 z (100%) Witch Starsand 242 z (60%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 4, Demihuman, Medium | 4.7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
The Ruins of Juperos F2juperos_02monsters Lv 115 | Apocalypse 70 Venatu 65 Venatu 65 | 445 | Metal Fragment 537 z (100%) Fragment 672 z (100%) Cogwheel 756 z (100%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 3, Formless, Large | 8.4 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Holy Groundra_san05monsters Lv 126 Needs the official Rachel Sanctuary entrance quest | Agav 84 Echio 31 Seeker 21 | 772 | Bloody Rune 1,008 z (100%) Suspicious Hat 645 z (100%) Witch Starsand 242 z (100%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 4, Demihuman, Medium | 4.7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nogg Road Dungeon F3mag_dun03monsters Lv 175 Base 175 and up to enter | Rigid Sky Deleter 32 Rigid Earth Deleter 32 Rigid Nightmare Terror 27 | 315 (771 with rare gear and cards) | Burning Heart 462 z (60%) Dragon Tail 600 z (27.6%) Dragon Skin 512 z (30.48%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 2, Dragon, Medium | 16.5 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Mine Dungeonein_dun03monsters Lv 189 Base 180 and up to enter | Green Mineral 40 Red Mineral 40 White Mineral 40 | 236 | Crystal Fragment 276 z (45%) Emveretarcon 500 z (12%) Bacillus 512 z (45%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 4, Insect, Medium | 14 per 1,000 cells, 93% attack on sight |
Rudus Lab, 3rd floorsp_rudus3monsters Lv 175 | Mutant Venenum 65 Mutant Twin Caput 65 Mutant Dolor 60 | 775 | Rune of Darkness 1,263 z (75%) Bloody Rune 1,008 z (48%) Fluorescent Liquid 356 z (75%) | Holy. They are Dark 2, Demihuman, Medium | 3.4 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Illusion of Teddy Bearein_d02_imonsters Lv 155 Base 150 and up, and the Illusion of Teddy Bear quest, to enter | Red Teddy Bear 25 Yellow Teddy Bear 25 Green Teddy Bear 25 | 353 (613 with rare gear and cards) | Bear Rope 210 z (75%) Rusty Screw 267 z (75%) Oridecon Hammer 2,500 z (15%) | Earth. They are Wind 1, Formless, Small | 6.6 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Lab-OPTATIOverus01monsters Lv 157 | Green Cenere 50 Explorer Robot Turbo 25 Repair Robot Turbo 25 | 726 | Dustball 1,000 z (100%) Burnt Part 800 z (15%) Mould Powder 233 z (45%) | Earth. They are Wind 1, Formless, Small | 3.1 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Ant D02 Iant_d02_imonsters Lv 167 Base 160 and up to enter | Diligent Andre 30 Diligent Deniro 30 Diligent Piere 30 | 209 | Ant's Jaw 450 z (25.5%) Ant Antennae 360 z (28.5%) Ant Legs 375 z (25.5%) | Fire. They are Earth 3, Insect, Small | 8.8 per 1,000 cells, 90% attack on sight |
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abandoned Pit 1Fjor_ab01monsters Lv 233 | Discarded Primitive Rgan 65 Cave Calmaring 65 Cave Flower 35 | 710 | Rgan's Shell 460 z (78.75%) Monstrous Cell 480 z (55.5%) Fluorescent Liquid 356 z (84%) | Holy. They are Poison 3, Formless, Medium | 9.7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Amicitia2amicitia2monsters Lv 244 Base 230 and up to enter, through Amicitia 1 | Lavaeter 65 Fulgor 65 Napeo 65 | 702 | Fragrant Flowers 840 z (63%) Brightly Shining Crystal 800 z (66%) Fresh Pears 820 z (63%) | Water. They are Fire 3, Formless, Small | 9.7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Niflheim Dungeon F1nif_dun01monsters Lv 214 Base 200 and up. Start the Old scholar's quest in the Eden Group, then talk to Tired looking dead in Niflheim | Gan Ceann 60 Brutal Murderer 60 Ghost Cube 60 | 626 | Actoplasmic Stone 730 z (54%) Heavy Chain 740 z (51.75%) Rusty Kitchen Knife 890 z (40.8%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 2, Demihuman, Large | 9.8 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Rudus Experiment Waste Disposal F4sp_rudus4monsters Lv 214 Base 200 and up, and the quest from Yulma (Rudus 4th Floor), to enter | Giant Caput 75 Dolorian 75 Deadre 75 | 694 | Monstrous Tentacles 760 z (55.2%) Monster's Stone 860 z (48%) Slippery Liquid 780 z (50.4%) | Any element but Ghost. They are Neutral 2, Dragon, Large | 7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Amicitia1amicitia1monsters Lv 228 Base 215 and up to enter | Amitera 55 Litus 55 Fillia 55 | 622 | Cool Liquid 730 z (72%) Maple Leaf 820 z (63%) Blue Crystal Piece 740 z (69%) | Earth. They are Wind 3, Demihuman, Medium | 7 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Illusion of Underwateriz_d05_imonsters Lv 201 Base 180 and up to enter | Deep Sea Strouf 45 Deep Sea Swordfish 45 Deep Sea Phen 45 | 482 (545 with rare gear and cards) | Deep Seah Starfish 420 z (75%) Tail of Deep Sea Fish 420 z (75%) Decayed Deep Sea Fish 420 z (75%) | Wind. They are Water 3, Fish, Large | 8.8 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Four maps are listed for this band, and two of them are sparse (about 2 monsters per 1,000 cells).
| Map | Monsters (how many) | Zeny per kill | Drops worth selling (NPC price, chance) | Weapon to bring | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Niflheim Dungeon F2nif_dun02monsters Lv 254 Base 240 and up to enter, through Niflheim Dungeon F1 | Disguiser 80 Grote 80 Pierrotzoist 80 | 1,061 | Blue Moon Shard 860 z (69%) Wood Chips 800 z (66%) Small Ring 820 z (63%) | Wind. They are Water 3, Demon, Large | 8.8 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Abandoned Pit 2Fjor_ab02monsters Lv 252 | Intermediate Rgan 55 Hallucigenia 55 One Eye Dollocaris 40 | 689 | Slender Claws 420 z (73.11%) Scorpion Claw 353 z (82.5%) Rgan's Shell 460 z (78.75%) | Earth. They are Wind 3, Formless, Medium | 10.2 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Forgotten Memories, Zone 1for_dun01monsters Lv 262 Open after the Garden of Time story | L Blue Earth Spirit 12 L Blue Flame Spirit 12 L Strong Wind Spirit 12 | 639 | Glacial Heart 303 z (100%) Sharp Leaf 403 z (100%) Burning Heart 462 z (75%) | Wind. They are Water 2, Formless, Small | 2 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Forgotten Memories, Zone 2for_dun02monsters Lv 262 Open after the Garden of Time story | L Hot Water Spirit 24 L Dry Wind Spirit 24 L Red Flame Spirit 24 | 675 | Burning Heart 462 z (100%) Withered Flower 445 z (75%) Live Coal 319 z (100%) | Water. They are Fire 2, Formless, Small | 1.8 per 1,000 cells, 100% attack on sight |
Selling what you loot
To an NPC shop
An NPC shop buys an item for its sell price. An item with no sell price of its own sells for half its buy price. Every item page in the Database shows the price as "NPC sell" and lists the monsters that drop the item, with the drop rate on this server. You pick the loot up yourself: it does not go to your bag on its own. Premium players can use
@autoloot for items with a drop rate of 10% or less.Some items are not for the shop. A quest may need them, and the item page says so ("Quest material: a quest needs this"). Check before you sell a stack you do not know.
Two Merchant skills change what NPC shops pay and charge:
| Skill | Effect | Lv 1 | Lv 5 | Lv 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overcharge | NPC shops pay more for what you sell | +7% | +15% | +24% |
| Discount | NPC shops charge less for what you buy | -7% | -15% | -24% |
Rogues have Compulsion Discount: -9% at Lv 1 up to -25% at Lv 5, on what NPC shops charge.
To other players
Player shops (Vending, buying stores and
@autotrade) open only on the Market Stalls in Prontera's Market Square. The Market Clerk takes you to a free stall, and renting one is free. See Market Stalls for the steps and the rules.- A shop sale pays no tax unless one purchase comes to 100,000,000 zeny or more. Then the seller gets 5% less. The buyer pays the full price.
- One item in a shop can cost at most 1,000,000,000 zeny.
What does not pay zeny
No ArionRO quest or event pays zeny. The Hunting Hall pays Hunting Coins, and EXP for hunts. Quests from the official game keep their official zeny rewards.
Where zeny goes
Prices today:
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Warper: a town you have attuned | 1,200 zeny |
| Warper: a dungeon | 1,800 to 3,000 zeny, by level band |
| Warper: an instance entrance you have been inside, Issgard | 3,000 zeny |
| Warper: above base level 100 | 10 zeny more per base level (base level 150: +500) |
| Healer: heal | free, once every 10 seconds |
| Healer: Blessing and Increase Agility | 2,000 zeny |
| Kafra: storage | 40 zeny |
| Kafra: pushcart rental | 800 zeny |
| Job Changer: 1st job | free |
| Job Changer: 2nd job | 50,000 zeny |
| Job Changer: 3rd job | 1,285,000 zeny |
| Reckless Refiner: one refine try | 10,000 zeny for +1, doubling each level to 640,000 for +7 |
| Reckless Refiner: a Veil Lottery ticket | 100,000 zeny |
With Premium the Warper trips and the Healer's Blessing and Increase Agility are free.
The Reckless Refiner in the Prontera smithy refines with zeny alone. The chance is 95%, a failure never harms the item, and he works only inside the safe range. He also runs the Veil Lottery: a ticket costs 100,000 zeny and gives a 2% chance of a costume look that is bound to your account, and 98% nothing. The other refiners, repairs and NPC shops charge their official prices. See Refining.
The cap and the wipe
A character holds at most 2,147,483,647 zeny. During the open beta, characters, items and zeny are wiped before the launch on 1 February 2027. See the FAQ.
For where to level next, see the Leveling guide.
