Ragnarok: The New WorldGetting Started - Your First Day in Ragnarok The New World
Your first day in Ragnarok The New World establishes habits and resource foundations that affect your entire playthrough. This walkthrough covers everything from downloading the game and creating your account to finishing the tutorial and setting up your daily routine. Following this guide ensures you start efficiently, claim all available free rewards, and avoid the common mistakes that slow down new adventurers entering Midgard for the first time.
Ragnarok The New World is available on PC through Steam, on Android through Google Play, and on iOS through the App Store. Cross-platform play means your account works across all devices, and progression syncs automatically. The SEA server launched in July 2026, with the TW server and global release following later. This guide applies to all platforms, with platform-specific tips noted where relevant.
Installation and Account Setup
Downloading the Game
On PC, download Ragnarok The New World through the Steam store. The game size is approximately 8 GB with additional updates after installation. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements: Windows 10 or later, 8 GB RAM, and a DirectX 11 compatible GPU. The game supports 120 FPS on capable hardware, which provides significantly smoother combat and movement.
On mobile, download from Google Play for Android or the App Store for iOS. The mobile version requires approximately 4 GB of storage space. Ensure your device has at least 4 GB of RAM for stable performance. The mobile version supports touch controls with an optional virtual joystick, while the PC version supports keyboard and mouse controls with partial controller support.
Account Creation
Create your account through the game client or the official website. You can register using an email address or through platform-specific accounts like Google or Apple ID on mobile. The Gravity account system also works as a unified login method across platforms. Complete the initial registration, verify your email, and remember your credentials for cross-platform access.
Character Creation
Selecting Your First Class
The character creation screen presents the eight base classes. Each class has a brief description and visual demonstration of their combat style. Take time to watch the class previews before selecting. Remember that the Job Freedom system lets you switch classes later, so your first choice is not permanent. For a detailed comparison, see our best starter class guide.
Character Customization
Ragnarok The New World offers character customization including hair style, hair color, and facial features. Some customization options are available at creation, while additional options unlock through dyes and cosmetics obtained from gameplay or the cash shop. Hair dye items from redeem codes expand your color options beyond the default palette.
Tutorial Walkthrough
Izlude Introduction
The tutorial begins in Izlude, the starting town that serves as your first hub. Follow the quest markers to learn basic movement, attack commands, and the skill system. The tutorial is streamlined and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Do not skip the tutorial, as it unlocks essential interface features and provides starter equipment that you will use during your first hours.
First Combat Encounters
Your first combat encounters involve Porings and other low-level monsters in the fields surrounding Izlude. These enemies are non-threatening and designed to teach the combat rhythm. Practice using your basic attack and first skill, learning the animation timing and range of your abilities. The combat system in Ragnarok The New World uses real-time action mechanics rather than the click-and-wait system of the original Ragnarok Online.
Kafra Services Introduction
The tutorial introduces Kafra services, which handle storage access and teleportation between cities. Kafra NPCs are located in every major town and provide essential travel and storage functions. Memorize the Kafra locations in Izlude and Prontera, as you will use these services frequently throughout your playthrough.
Claiming Your First Rewards
Redeem All Available Codes
Before investing significant playtime, redeem all available gift codes. Visit the code redemption screen from the login screen or in-game settings. Enter each code from our all redeem codes list and claim the rewards from your mailbox. Code rewards typically include Bound Zeny, Adventure Coins, Kafra Blind Box tickets, and exclusive cosmetics.
Pre-Registration Rewards
If you participated in pre-registration, your milestone rewards should appear in your mailbox upon first login. These rewards include items based on the total pre-registration count achieved by the community. Check your mailbox for any pending pre-registration items and claim them immediately, as mailed items have a 30-day expiration timer.
Daily Check-In Rewards
The daily check-in system provides cumulative rewards for consecutive login days. Start your check-in streak on your first day to maximize the total rewards over time. Missing a day resets the consecutive counter, though some grace periods exist for short absences.
Setting Up Your First Day Routine
Complete Main Story Quests
Your first priority after the tutorial is following the main story quests from Izlude toward Prontera. These quests provide the fastest early experience gain and unlock new areas, features, and NPCs. The story also introduces the world of Midgard and establishes the narrative context for later content.
Explore Prontera
Prontera is the capital city and central hub of Ragnarok The New World. Explore the city to locate key NPCs, shops, the auction house, and the stall trading area. Knowing the city layout saves time throughout your entire playthrough, as you will return to Prontera frequently for services, quests, and social activities.
Join a Guild Early
Joining a guild provides immediate social and gameplay benefits. Guild members share knowledge, form parties for content, and participate in guild activities including the War of Emperium. Many guilds actively recruit new players and offer guidance through the early game. Use the guild recruitment board in Prontera or ask in regional chat for guild invitations.
Guild membership unlocks access to guild-specific activities, shared storage benefits, and coordinated MVP hunting parties. Even as a new player, your contribution in guild activities builds relationships that pay dividends throughout your progression. Guildmates often share equipment tips, farming routes, and build advice that would take weeks to discover independently.
Set Up Your Stall Trading Slot
The stall trading system allows you to sell items to other players while you are offline or engaged in other activities. Open your stall trading slot in the designated area of Prontera and list valuable materials you collect during gameplay. Even at early levels, some mob drops fetch significantly higher prices from other players than from NPC vendors.
The stall system is critical because many beginners vendor valuable crafting materials to NPCs for a fraction of their market value. Before selling any material, check the stall trading area or auction house to see what other players are paying. A material worth 500 Zeny from an NPC might sell for 5,000 Zeny through stall trading, representing a tenfold increase in income from the same farming activity.
Understanding the Interface
The game interface varies slightly between PC and mobile platforms. On PC, the HUD displays your skill bar, minimap, health and SP bars, and quick access buttons along the bottom of the screen. On mobile, a simplified touch interface provides equivalent functionality with tap and swipe controls.
Essential HUD Elements
- Health and SP bars: Monitor these constantly during combat
- Skill bar: Configure your most-used skills for quick access
- Minimap: Shows nearby NPCs, quests, and points of interest
- Mailbox icon: Indicates unclaimed rewards and messages
- Menu button: Access settings, inventory, and character information
Configuring Your Skill Bar
The skill bar layout directly impacts your combat efficiency. Place your most frequently used attack skill in the first slot for easy access, with secondary skills and consumables in adjacent slots. On PC, the default number keys 1 through 9 map to skill bar slots. On mobile, arrange skills with your primary attack in the largest tap target area.
Experiment with different skill bar configurations as you unlock new abilities. Many new players keep their skill bar in the default layout long after unlocking better skills. Replace weaker early skills with stronger options as soon as they become available, and always keep a healing item or SP recovery item in an easily accessible slot.
First Day Resource Management
Bound Zeny vs Tradeable Zeny
Understanding the difference between Bound Zeny and tradeable Zeny prevents costly mistakes. Bound Zeny from quest rewards and code redemptions can only be spent at NPC shops and for refinement services. Tradeable Zeny from mob drops and player trades can be used in the auction house and stall trading system. Never waste tradeable Zeny on NPC purchases when Bound Zeny can cover the same transaction.
During your first day, most of your Zeny income comes from Bound Zeny through quest rewards and codes. Reserve this Bound Zeny for weapon refinement, which provides the best early damage increase. Tradeable Zeny should be saved for auction house purchases of equipment or materials that are not available through quest rewards.
Adventure Coin Spending
Adventure Coins from code rewards and daily activities should be spent strategically. The best early investment is experience boosters that accelerate your leveling through the first 30 levels. Each booster multiplies experience gained for a limited duration, and using one during a dedicated grinding session maximizes its value.
Avoid spending Adventure Coins on cosmetic items or convenience features during your first week. The progression value of experience boosters and resource acceleration far outweighs the temporary enjoyment of cosmetics. Once your character reaches a stable progression point around level 60, you can allocate Adventure Coins to cosmetic purchases without impacting your advancement.
FAQ
Which platform should I play on?
Play on whichever platform you prefer. The PC version offers 120 FPS support, keyboard and mouse controls, and a larger screen for better spatial awareness. The mobile version offers convenience and portability. Cross-platform play means you can switch between devices freely without losing progress.
What should I spend my first Bound Zeny on?
Spend your first Bound Zeny on weapon refinement through the safe refining system. Weapon refinement to +4 or +5 provides a substantial damage increase that accelerates all subsequent content. Avoid spending on cosmetic items or unnecessary equipment upgrades during your first days.
How do I join a guild?
Visit the guild recruitment board in Prontera or respond to guild advertisements in the chat channels. Most guilds accept new players and provide guidance. Joining a guild early gives you access to guild activities, shared knowledge, and party members for dungeon content.
Can I change my character appearance later?
Yes, the dyeing system allows you to change hair color, fashion colors, and some facial features after character creation. Hair dye items are available from redeem codes, the cash shop, and some in-game events. The cosmetic system is extensive and continually expanded through updates.
What is the fastest way to level early?
Follow the main story quests, which provide the best experience per time invested. Supplement quest experience with mob grinding in areas appropriate for your level. Use Adventure Coin experience boosters during dedicated leveling sessions. For detailed paths, see our leveling guide.