‍Ragnarok Origin — ROO to its community — is the mobile MMORPG that actually earns the "M" in MMORPG. Built on the Ragnarok Online universe that defined online RPGs for a generation of players in the early 2000s, Origins takes the iconic world of Midgard and rebuilds it for mobile with modern graphics, deep class systems, guild warfare, and an economy that rewards players who understand it. If you're just starting out, the world can feel enormous and the systems can feel opaque. That's what this guide is here to fix.

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This is the complete new player breakdown: the six starting classes, how the job change system works, what happens at Level 40 when the game shifts dramatically, and the smartest way to use premium currency to close the power gap before it becomes a wall.

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Why Ragnarok Origins Stands Apart in Mobile MMORPG

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There are plenty of mobile MMORPGs. Most of them share a formula: auto-battle combat, stamina-gated progression, and a gacha system wrapped in a fantasy skin. Ragnarok Origins does have some of these elements, but the depth of its class identity, the guild warfare system, and the PvP end-game give it a legitimate competitive layer that most mobile MMORPGs never reach.

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The game has a real community with long-term players who've been in Midgard for years. Joining it as a new player in 2025 means you're entering an established ecosystem; which means the early-game experience is smoother than ever (the community understands the path), but the power gap between new and veteran players is real. Knowing this upfront helps you plan around it rather than getting blindsided by it.

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The Six Starting Classes: Which One Is Right for You

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At character creation, you choose one of six first-class jobs. These aren't cosmetic distinctions — they determine your entire playstyle, your role in guilds and parties, and your long-term power ceiling. Choose carefully.

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Swordsman is the tank and melee DPS archetype. High physical attack, strong defense, designed to stand in front of things and survive while dealing damage. The Knight job class that evolves from Swordsman is one of the most important roles in group content. If you want to be the player everyone relies on to hold the line, Swordsman is your pick.

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Mage is burst magical damage. Low defense, enormous offensive output, entirely reliant on landing skills before enemies reach you. Mage players who master positioning and skill timing are forces of nature in PvP. Mage players who don't die constantly. It's a high-skill class with a high ceiling — rewarding if you're willing to learn it, punishing if you're not.

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Archer offers ranged physical damage with strong sustained DPS and the flexibility to either focus on single-target burst or AoE farming builds. The Hunter job class is one of the best farming classes in the game, which makes Archer an excellent choice for new players who want to build their economy efficiently while still being relevant in group content.

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Acolyte is the support and healing class. In a game with serious end-game content that requires coordinated party play, a skilled Acolyte is genuinely indispensable. If you enjoy being the player who keeps everyone alive and enables big damage, this class will be deeply satisfying. If you want to top the damage charts, look elsewhere.

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Thief is the burst melee class — fast, high single-target damage, built for assassination in PvP. The Assassin job class is one of the most feared in Guild Wars. Thief is a strong pick for players with competitive PvP ambitions, but it requires investment and mechanical skill to play at a high level.

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Merchant is the economic class and, honestly, one of the most interesting choices in the game. Merchants have access to unique crafting, trading, and vendor skills that let them build in-game wealth faster than other classes. In a game with a real player-driven economy, a well-played Merchant is a long-term asset. It's not the most exciting combat class, but the players who understand Ragnarok Origins' economy and play Merchant well often end up among the wealthiest and most powerful players on their server.

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The Job Change System: Your Class Evolves Twice

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Ragnarok Origin uses a two-tier class evolution system. Starting from your first-class job, you'll eventually change to a second-class job — Swordsman becomes Knight or Crusader, Mage becomes Wizard or Sage, Archer becomes Hunter or Bard/Dancer, Acolyte becomes Priest or Monk, Thief becomes Assassin or Rogue, Merchant becomes Blacksmith or Alchemist.

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Job change requires reaching a specific base level and job level, then completing a quest chain. The quest chains are story content and vary in length and difficulty by class. Don't rush them at the cost of your base level, but don't ignore your job level either — the second-class skills that unlock after job change are dramatically more powerful than first-class abilities.

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The third-class job change (the "Transcendence" system) is end-game content and requires completing your second class to high levels first. For new players, the immediate priority is reaching second class, getting your kit of skills functional, and preparing for what comes next.

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The Level 40 Wall: Understanding the Power Gap

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Here's the thing nobody warns new players about clearly enough: Level 40 is where Ragnarok Origins becomes a different game. Up to that point, progression is smooth and forgiving. After Level 40, gear requirements spike, content gets significantly harder, and the gap between players who have invested in their equipment and those who haven't becomes very visible.

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The Level 40 wall is specifically about gear refinement. Refining your equipment — pushing it to higher enhancement levels — dramatically increases its stats but requires Refinement Materials that are relatively scarce through normal play. Players who hit Level 40 without refined gear feel a genuine difficulty spike. Players who've been refining their weapons and armor since the mid-game hit Level 40 ready.

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The other factor is stat-boosting headgear, which provides significant passive bonuses and is largely obtained through the Wishing Gacha system. Players who've invested in their headgear collection before Level 40 are meaningfully stronger than those who haven't.

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Start thinking about gear refinement and headgear investment well before you hit Level 40. It's not something you can catch up on quickly once the wall appears.

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Nyan Berries: The Smart New Player's Fast Track

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Ragnarok Origins has two premium currencies: Diamonds (the general premium currency) and Nyan Berries (the higher-tier currency used for exclusive content). For new players specifically, Nyan Berries are the most strategically important resource you can invest in — and two specific items make them worth prioritizing early.

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The Growth Fund is Ragnarok Origins' best new player investment by a significant margin. It's a staged payout system: you pay a one-time Nyan Berry cost and receive large Nyan Berry rewards as you hit level milestones. The return on investment is heavily positive — you get back substantially more than you put in, paid out at exactly the points in the game when you need resources most. If you're going to spend anything on ROO as a new player, spend it here first.

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Novice Gift Packs are the second priority. These bundles are exclusive to new accounts and contain gear, upgrade materials, and resources that significantly reduce the early-game grind. They're time-limited (they expire once you pass a certain account age) so new players should evaluate them before the window closes. The gear they provide helps you reach Level 40 better equipped than you would be through normal play alone.

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The Carry1st Shop is the recommended source for Nyan Berries if you're in Africa or another supported region. It supports local payment methods, which is a practical advantage over the default in-game purchase flow, and purchasing through a dedicated platform avoids the friction of multiple small credit card transactions.

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First Week Priorities

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Your first week in Ragnarok Origins should focus on three things: reaching your job change quest as efficiently as possible, completing daily quests every day without fail (they're the primary source of experience and resources outside of manual grinding), and joining an active Guild as soon as you're eligible.

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The Guild system in ROO is not optional end-game content; it's the foundation of the game. Guild buffs accelerate your development, Guild War is the highest-stakes PvP in the game, and a good Guild will help you navigate the Level 40 transition with guidance and shared resources. Look for a Guild that's active on your server and has players willing to help newer members.

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Ragnarok Origins has a depth that rewards long-term investment. The Level 40 wall is real but manageable with preparation. The class system is rich enough that your choice will still feel meaningful 50 hours in. And the end-game; guild warfare, WoE (War of Emperium), high-level dungeon content, is legitimately exciting once you reach it. The early game is the price of admission. Pay it deliberately.