Farming Basics
Farming Quick StartThe most reliable early Zeny flow comes from selling monster loot to NPCs while you level and upgrade from starter gear. Keep inventory space open, use @arealoot, and sell regularly to maintain steady farming uptime.
Where Should I Farm Zeny?
Recommended Farming Locations
Below is a list of farming locations, their recommended levels, and some of the valuable items you're looking for. These locations are suitable for players from early to mid-game progression.
| Location | Map Name | Recommended Level | Key Items | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payon Forest | pay_fild02 | Level 20+ | All loot. Strawberry can be sold to players for decent Zeny | |
| Gonryun Dungeon 1F | gon_dun01 | Levels 70-99 |
| Good for mid-level farming |
| Magma Dungeon 2F | mag_dun02 | Levels 80-99 | All loot | Fire-element monsters, use water weapons/skills |
| Rachel Sanctuary | ra_san01, 02, 03 | Level 90+ |
| Multiple floors available |
| Juperos 1F | juperos_01 | Level 90+ | All loot | High-value drops |
| Geffenia | gefenia01, 02, 03, 04 | Level 90+ |
| Requires Sign Quest completion. Very popular area |
| Thanatos Tower | thana_boss (Floors 7+) | Level 90+ | Stone of Sage (50,000 Zeny), Ring (15,000 Zeny), Harp (31,000 Zeny), 3-Carat Diamond (20,625 Zeny), Old Card Album | High Zeny yield. Cannot teleport on these floors |
| Glast Heim Churchyard | gl_chyard | Level 90+ | White Herbs, Fabric, Butterfly Wings | Use Holy-element weapons/skills for undead |
| Ice Dungeon Level 1 | ice_dun01 | Level 90+ | Ice Cubic, Crystal Blue, Various equipment | Use fire-element weapons/skills. Slippery terrain |
Early Game Farming (Levels 20-70)
Starting Your Zeny Journey
Early game farming focuses on accessible locations with decent loot drops. Don't worry about maximizing efficiency yet - focus on learning the basics and building your initial Zeny reserves.
Payon Forest (pay_fild02): Levels 20+. All loot. 
Strategy: Farm all drops and sell to NPCs. Strawberries can fetch better prices from players, so consider using @whobuy to find buyers.
Mid Game Farming (Levels 70-90)
Expanding Your Options
As you progress, more lucrative farming locations become available. These areas offer better loot and higher Zeny yields per hour.
Gonryun Dungeon 1F (gon_dun01): Levels 70-99. 
Strategy: Focus on collecting Honey and Royal Jelly - these items are valuable and stack well.
Magma Dungeon 2F (mag_dun02): Levels 80-99. All loot.
Strategy: Equip water-element weapons or use water-element skills to exploit monster weaknesses. Be cautious of mob density.
High-Level Farming (Levels 90-99)
Maximum Efficiency Farming
High-level farming locations offer the best Zeny yields. These areas require proper preparation and gear, but reward you with valuable drops and high Zeny per hour.
Rachel Sanctuary 1F - 3F (ra_san01, 02, 03): Level 90+. 
Strategy: Multiple floors available - choose based on your level and gear. These items are valuable for crafting and quests.
Juperos 1F (juperos_01): Levels 90+. All loot.
Strategy: High-value drops make this a popular farming spot. Be prepared for competition.
Geffenia (gefenia01, 02, 03, 04): Level 90+. 
Strategy: Requires Sign Quest completion. Utilize teleportation to efficiently hunt target monsters. Be prepared for competition, as this area is very popular.
Thanatos Tower (Floors 7+): Level 90+. High-value drops including Stone of Sage (50,000 Zeny), Ring (15,000 Zeny), Harp (31,000 Zeny), 3-Carat Diamond (20,625 Zeny), and Old Card Album.
Strategy: Cannot teleport on these floors - methodically clear the area. Equip gear with Alice cards to reduce damage from Boss-type monsters. Use Knight of the Abyss cards to enhance damage output.
Glast Heim Churchyard: Level 90+. Drops include White Herbs, Fabric, and Butterfly Wings.
Strategy: Use Holy-element weapons or skills to deal increased damage to undead monsters.
Ice Dungeon Level 1: Level 90+. Drops include Ice Cubic, Crystal Blue, and various equipment pieces.
Strategy: Equip fire-element weapons or use fire-element skills to exploit monster weaknesses. Be prepared for slippery terrain affecting movement.
On Overcharge & Discount
Merchant Class BenefitsUsing the 
Merchant (opens in a new tab) job class for Overcharge and Discount will help you maximize the Zeny you obtain from selling loot to NPCs and also reduce costs of consumables. The same Merchant will also have access to the Vending skill, allowing you to sell any valuables you may find to other players in the Market (Prontera).
| Skill | Icon | Effect | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcharge |  | Increases selling price to NPCs | Get more Zeny when selling loot |
| Discount |  | Reduces buying price from NPCs | Save Zeny on consumables and items |
| Vending |  | Open a shop to sell items to players | Sell valuable items for better prices |
Merchant Skills Reference
Autotrade Tip: Using the player command @autotrade (@at) while using Vending will log you out of the character, but keep your Vending Shop online. Keep in mind you won't be able to use another character on the same account while autotrading.
Selling Strategies
Maximizing Your Profits
Some seemingly "trash" loot may still be useful, whether it's for a quest, for crafting and brewing, or used as skill catalysts. You can make a quick buck stocking up these materials and selling them to other players.
| Strategy | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Find Buyers | @whobuy or @wb | See if anyone is buying an item in-game |
| Open Vending Shop | Vending Skill | Sell items to other players in Prontera Market |
| NPC Selling | Merchant with Overcharge | Maximize Zeny from selling to NPCs |
Pro Tip: Use the command @whobuy or (@wb) in-game to see if anyone is buying an item. This helps you identify which items are in demand and can fetch better prices from players than NPCs.
Farming Tips
What to Farm
Farm cards that are from the current content. There are some universal cards that will be a good price even in later years. Focus on items that are always in demand for quests, crafting, and player needs.
Valuable Cards to Farm
| Card Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Marc Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Phen Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Marine Sphere Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Rockridge Cramp Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Restless Dead Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Marduk Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Earth Deleter Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Mavka Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Anubis Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Headless Mule Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Polluted Wanderman Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Sweet Nightmare Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
| Hunter Fly Card | Universal card, good price even in later years |
Other Valuable Items to Farm
| Item Category | Items | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Style Items | Glossy Hair, Short Daengie, Daengie | Character customization |
| Eden Leveling Items | Maneater Blossoms | Eden Group quest turn-ins |
| SP Items | Strawberries, Ygg Berry, Ygg Seeds, Mora Mandarin | SP recovery (NPCs don't sell SP items) |
| Crafting Materials | Zenorc Fangs, Mushroom Spores, Poison Spores, Mermaid Heart, Karvodailnirol, Skeleton Bones, Orcish Voucher | Poison bottles, Alcohol crafting |
| Herbs | White, Yellow, Blue, Red Herbs | Potion crafting and quests |
| GX New Poison Materials | Anolian Skin, Sticky Poison, Poisonous Toad Skin, Decayed Nail | Poison crafting |
| Plant Bottle Materials | Maneater Roots, Mandragora Flowerpot, Prickly Fruit | Plant bottle crafting |
Pro Tip:Focus on items that are always in demand - quest turn-ins, crafting materials, and SP recovery items. These maintain their value better than random loot.
Level Based Farming
Farming by Level Range
This section is based on Base level. This will cover farming for either low, mid or high damage potential. Level range from 1-99, before and after rebirth; Farming while you level your character.
| Level Range | Location | Key Items | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1-20 | Payon Field | Red Herbs, Strawberries | Early game farming |
| Level 20-40 | Ant Hell | All loot | The sheer quantity of dropped items can give good zeny |
| Level 40-80 | Overlook Dungeon | Marc, Marine Sphere, or Phen cards | Valuable universal cards |
| Level 40-60 | Orc Village | Orcish Vouchers, miscellaneous loots | Crafting materials |
| Level 60-80 | Geographer | Maneater Blossoms | Eden Group quest item |
| Level 60-70 | Orc Dungeon | Zenorc Fang, Orcish Voucher, miscellaneous loots | Crafting materials |
| Level 70-99 | Glast Heim Church | Butterfly Wings, White Herbs, Fabric | Useful consumables and crafting materials |
| Level 70-99 | Gramps Low TI | Monster specific, miscellaneous loots | Turn-in quest items |
| Level 70-90 | Harpy and Peco map (One south of Juno) | Harpy miscellaneous loots; Wind of Verdure, Gold, Mastela Fruit | Valuable drops |
| Level 90-99 | Nogg 2 (Magma Dungeon 2) | Miscellaneous loots | High-level farming |
Finding Alternative Farming Methods
Researching What to Farm
The most important thing to ask yourself when researching what to buy and sell in any Massively Multiplayer Online game is "Why are people buying or selling something?" And the answer is usually more detailed than "Because someone needs it."
Where to Find Turn-In Quest Items
| Source | Items to Check | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Group Leveling Quests | Collecting missions items | Quest turn-ins for EXP rewards |
| Mora Daily Quests | Mora quest items | Rewards Mora Coins for Mora Equipment |
| Catalyst Items | Skill catalyst items | Items required for certain skills |
Alternative Farming: Strawberries
Strawberry Farming Options
If you don't want to look items up and just want a quick recommendation, Strawberries are a good alternative. I've seen Strawberries being sold for 2000+ by other players. The reason why Strawberries and other SP recovery items are in demand is because NPC vendors don't sell SP recovery items.
| Monster | Level | Location | Drop Rate | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spores | 18 | Payon Field 08 | 6% | pay_fild08 30/74 |
| Yoyo | 38 | Prontera Field 03 | 10% | prt_fild03 30/249 |
Farming Considerations- Yoyo Farming: Yoyos assist each other and compete with you on loot, especially with nearby Poporings also looting.
- Weight Management: If farming heavy loot routes, manage carry weight so your sustain and farming pace stay stable.
- Payon Travel: Account for travel costs before farming Spores and avoid dangerous auto-navigation detours.
Higher Level Farming
Farming While Leveling
Higher level mobs like Stalactic Golems are going to drop things like Brigan worth 373 zeny and Mud Lumps worth 438 zeny for a total of roughly 811 zeny per kill worth of vendor items fairly consistently and occasionally drop things like Elunium 1.64% of the time (I have seen stalls offer to buy Elunium for 10,000 zeny each).
Stalactic Golem Farming:While it is potentially less zeny per kill depending on what you kill at higher levels, you're gaining exp while farming and occasionally getting a high value item when killing those higher level mobs. The only downside is that there are level 98 Nereids in Beach Dungeon 2 where the level 68 Stalactic Golems can be found in abundance. If you find that you can't fight the Nereids but you still want to farm there, you could avoid them with fly wings and see where those place you in the dungeon.
How to Avoid Spending Zeny
Minimizing Expenses
Instead of talking about how to get zeny, let's talk about how to not spend your hard earned zeny. More specifically, how to avoid spending all your zeny on HP recovery items. You will find better healing options at higher levels in either the "useful recovery items" section of your class' wiki page or on the Healing Items wiki page.
Healing Items for Lower Levels
| Item | Cost | Healing | Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fish | 250 Zeny | 100-150 HP | 2 | Best weight to healing ratio. Best for longer sessions or weaker characters |
| Meat | 50 Zeny | 70-100 HP | 15 | Cheapest but heaviest option |
Where to Buy Healing Items
- Fresh Fish: Buy from a cooking merchant for 250 zeny. Cooking merchants can be found using the in-game navigation window.
- Meat: Meat merchants are found in Izlude, Lighthalzen, Morroc and Prontera. You can RODex Meat to yourself or use an alt in one of those cities to buy meat, store it, then retrieve it from storage on the character you want to continue playing.
Equipment and Enchantments
Free Gear from Eden Group
I can't stress how important the Eden Group Equipments Quests line of quests are to get gear appropriate for your level and to reduce the damage you're taking. And the best part is that you don't have to hand over zeny to NPCs to get gear to level up to 99.
| NPC | Service | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith Thorn | Enchant Eden Group Armor, Manteau II, or Boots IV | Levels 60-79: 20 Iron Ore + 10 Iron Levels 80+: 20 Used Iron Plates | 2 random enchantments, repeatable once per day, 0% failure rate |
| Weapons Expert BK | Enchant Eden Group Weapon III | Complete level 70+, 80+, and 90+ Eden Group Equipments Quests | 3 permanent enchantments total |
Shield Tip:Keep in mind if you're using a single handed weapon, you should look into whether your class can equip a shield like a Guard or Buckler in your offhand. For example, when you switch from Novice to a Thief, the game doesn't provide you with a free shield to indicate that you can use certain shields. Using a shield will raise your defense by 20-40 which will make your healing items last considerably longer.
Additional Money-Saving Tips
Smart Resource Management
- Level Up Timing: Keep track of how close you are to leveling up your base level to save zeny spent on HP and SP restoring items. Run around with at most half HP and SP when you get close to leveling up because those bars will refill to full upon leveling up.
- Storage Costs: Minimize expenses by reducing how often you put things into storage to avoid the 500 zeny fee. Be aware of storage costs if you find yourself accessing storage excessively.
General Farming Tips
Efficiency Tips
- Equipment Preparation: Ensure your gear is optimized for the specific monsters in each area. Elemental weapons and appropriate armor can significantly enhance farming efficiency.
- Inventory Management: Regularly clear your inventory to maximize farming sessions without interruptions. Use storage NPCs or create a Merchant character for selling.
- Party Play: Consider forming parties to tackle more challenging areas, increasing both safety and efficiency.
- Market Awareness: Stay informed about the in-game economy to know which items are in demand, allowing you to maximize profits from your farming efforts.
- Use Commands: Utilize
@arealootto automatically collect items, saving time and improving efficiency. - Elemental Advantage: Use weapons and skills that exploit monster weaknesses (fire vs ice, water vs fire, holy vs undead) for faster kills.
Important Notes- Some farming routes require prerequisite quests (for example, Geffenia requires Sign Quest).
- Popular maps can be contested, so rotation and timing matter.
- Bring proper gear and consumables before entering high-level zones.
- Balance time spent against expected Zeny yield for each route.
Additional Resources
Related Guides
- Next Steps - Continue your progression journey
- Your First Hour - Early game essentials
- Player Commands - Useful commands for farming
ReferenceAdapted from iRO Wiki: How to Make Zeny for Age of Ymir progression and economy context.