Level 1-10 Speedrun: The Node Strategy

The “Grind” Trap

In most MMOs, you kill boars until you hit level 10. In Ashes of Creation, doing that will leave you broke and under-leveled. Mobs give terrible XP in the early game compared to Node Commissions.

Step 1: The Starting Zone (Levels 1-3)

You wake up near a Divine Gateway.

• Objective: Complete the tutorial tasks immediately. Do not explore yet.
• Weapon Skill: Pick your weapon (e.g., Greatsword) and stick to it. unlocking the “Q” ability is your first power spike.

Step 2: The First Node (Levels 3-7)

Run to the nearest Node (Camp stage).

• Commissions: Check the Node Board. It will ask for things like “10 Wolf Pelts” or “5 Copper Ore”.
• The Loop:
  1. Accept 3 Commissions.
  2. Go kill the Wolves (You get XP for kills + Quest XP).
  3. Turn in.
  • Efficiency: This “Double Dipping” is worth 3x the XP of just grinding.

Step 3: The First Event (Levels 7-10)

Around Level 7, a dynamic event will trigger nearby (e.g., “Goblin Raid”).

• Join It: Ignore everything else. Even if you are solo, just tag mobs and heal people.
• The Reward: Events drop huge chunks of XP and “Glint” (currency).