The Journey to Dion (Levels 20-40) — Lineage II Walkthrough

Navigate Lineage II from levels 20-40 with The Journey to Dion walkthrough. Progress from Gludio to new challenges after your first class transfer.

Congratulations, adventurer! You've successfully navigated the early stages of Aden and completed your first class transfer. The world of Lineage II now truly begins to unfold, offering richer challenges, more complex questlines, and the promise of greater power. This guide will illuminate your path from the bustling environs of Gludio to the fertile lands surrounding Dion, covering the crucial levels from 20 to 40.

During this stage, your focus should shift from basic survival to optimizing your experience gain, acquiring superior gear, and mastering your class's core abilities. Grouping with other players becomes not just beneficial, but often essential, for tackling elite monsters and completing more lucrative party quests. Prepare to delve into notorious hunting grounds and uncover the secrets of the realm.

Navigating Gludio's Outskirts (Levels 20-25)

Upon reaching level 20 and completing your class transfer, you'll likely find yourself in or around Gludio Castle Town. This is your initial hub for quests and supplies before venturing further east.

Recommended Hunting Zones:

• Ruins of Agony: Located directly south of Gludio Castle Town. This area is excellent for solo play or small groups. You'll encounter Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Archers, and Zombie Soldiers. These provide steady experience and drop common D-grade equipment and crafting materials.
• Ruins of Despair: Just east of Gludio Castle Town. Similar to the Ruins of Agony but with slightly tougher undead. Good for levels 22-26. Watch out for the occasional Specter, which can be a bit more resilient.

Key Quests to Undertake:

• Letters of Love (Level 25+): This quest starts with Darin in Gludio Castle Town. It's a simple fetch quest that takes you to the Ruins of Agony and back, offering decent XP and Adena for your efforts. It's a good introduction to questing outside the immediate town.
• Grim Collector (Level 21+): Speak to Trader Creamees in Gludio Castle Town. You'll be tasked with collecting Zombie Heads from the Ruins of Despair. This quest is repeatable and provides a consistent source of Adena and experience, making it a staple for early grinding.

Venturing Towards Dion (Levels 25-35)

As you approach level 25, the quests will naturally guide you eastward towards Dion Territory. This region offers a significant step up in challenge and reward.

Recommended Hunting Zones:

• The Ant Nest: Accessible from the Gludin Village region, but also a viable option for levels 25-30. The Ant Larvae and Ant Soldiers inside offer good experience. Be cautious of the deeper parts, which house stronger monsters and the Queen Ant raid boss.
• Execution Grounds: Directly south of Dion Castle Town. This infamous zone is teeming with undead and demonic creatures, perfect for levels 28-35. Expect to encounter Hangman Trees, Grave Robber Scouts, and various Ghouls. This area is often contested, so be prepared for PvP or consider grouping.
• Cruma Marshlands: West of Dion Castle Town. This swampy region is home to Marsh Stakatos, Marsh Stakato Workers, and Marsh Stakato Soldiers. The Stakatos are known for dropping valuable crafting materials and D-grade weapon/armor recipes. This zone is excellent for levels 30-38.

Quests Guiding You to New Areas:

• Tragedy In Marshes (Level 26+): Initiated by Guard Lucas in Dion Castle Town. This quest will send you directly into the Cruma Marshlands to investigate strange occurrences, providing a narrative reason to explore the area and rewarding you for defeating the local fauna.
• Into The City Of Dion (Level 20+): While not a combat quest, this introductory quest from Guard Captain Bathis in Gludio Castle Town (or other starting towns) will direct you to Dion Castle Town, serving as a formal welcome to the new region.
• The Whisper Of Dreams (Level 30+): Speak to Magister Marina in Dion Castle Town. This quest involves investigating the Execution Grounds, requiring you to defeat specific creatures and collect items. It's an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the zone and earn significant experience.

Mastering Dion's Territory (Levels 35-40)

As you approach level 40 and your second class transfer, the challenges intensify. You'll be looking for efficient grinding spots and preparing for the trials ahead.

Prime Hunting Locations:

• Beehive: Located north of Dion Castle Town, this zone is packed with Giant Wasps, Honey Bees, and Queen Wasps. It's a fantastic spot for levels 35-40, offering high mob density and good experience. Be aware that some mobs can inflict poison.
• Plains of the Lizardmen: East of Dion Castle Town. This vast plain is home to various Lizardmen, including Warriors and Shamans. The Shamans can be particularly dangerous with their magic attacks. This area is best for groups and offers excellent experience for levels 38-42.

Essential Quests for Progression:

• The Zero Hour (Level 35+): Starts with Priestess Glyvka in Dion Castle Town. This quest involves the Beehive and the Plains of the Lizardmen, requiring you to collect items from creatures in both zones. It's a substantial questline that rewards well and provides a tour of these higher-level areas.
• Poison Recovery (Level 30+): Speak to Guard Hasan in Dion Castle Town. This repeatable quest sends you to the Cruma Marshlands to collect Stakato Fluids. It's a reliable source of Adena and XP, especially if you're already farming in the Marshlands.

General Tips for Levels 20-40:

• D-Grade Equipment: Ensure you have a full set of D-grade armor and weapons appropriate for your class. You can purchase these from weapon/armor shops in Gludio or Dion, or craft them if you have the recipes and materials.
• Soulshots/Spiritshots: Always keep a healthy supply of Soulshots (for physical attackers) or Spiritshots (for magic users). These significantly boost your damage output and speed up grinding.
• Potions: Stock up on healing potions (HP Potions) and mana potions (MP Potions) if your class relies heavily on skills.
• Grouping: Don't underestimate the power of a party. Groups can tackle tougher monsters, share experience, and complete party-specific quests more efficiently. Look for other players in town or use the party matching system.
• Class-Specific Quests: Many classes have specific quests that unlock new skills or provide valuable items. Consult your class's wiki page or a dedicated class guide for these.
• Second Class Transfer: As you approach level 40, begin researching your second class transfer quest. These are often multi-part and can be quite time-consuming, so starting early is wise.