Welcome to Midgard
Ragnarok: The New World is a modern MMORPG from Gravity that reimagines the beloved Ragnarok Online universe with updated graphics, action-oriented combat, and a vast open world spanning classic locations like Prontera, Geffen, and Payon. Whether you played the original RO decades ago or this is your first visit to Midgard, the opening hours can feel overwhelming—classes, stats, equipment, pets, guilds, and dozens of menu tabs appear quickly. This guide walks you through the essentials so your first session is productive and fun.
Before diving into quests, install the game on your preferred platform and create a Gravity account. Our Download and Install page covers system requirements, store links, and first-launch configuration. Once you are in the character creation screen, take time to preview classes. While you can progress through early levels on any class, your long-term playstyle—melee, ranged, magic, or support—starts here. You do not need to min-max on day one, but pick a fantasy you enjoy because class changes may be limited or costly later.
After creating your character, redeem any active promo codes for free resources. Visit our All Redeem Codes page and enter strings like ROW666, ROW777, and ROWORLD using the steps in How to Redeem Codes. These bundles provide Zeny, potions, and upgrade materials that smooth your first ten levels considerably.
Your First Hour: Tutorial and Controls
The tutorial introduces movement, targeting, basic attacks, skills, and the quest tracker. Pay attention to dodge or block mechanics if your class has them—ROW combat rewards positioning more than classic tab-target RO did. Complete every tutorial step before rushing into the open world; hidden mechanics such as weapon swapping, quick-slot assignment, and camera controls are explained in segments many players skip accidentally.
Configure your HUD early. Assign potions and food to quick slots, enable damage numbers if you want clearer feedback, and adjust camera sensitivity for your platform. PC players typically use keyboard and mouse with optional controller support; mobile players should enable fixed joystick mode if free movement feels imprecise during combat.
Follow the main story quests marked with gold icons until you reach the first hub city. Side quests along the route grant experience, Zeny, and gear upgrades. Talk to every NPC with a marker unless you are speed-leveling—early side content teaches gathering, crafting introductions, and instance portals you will need later. The main quest also unlocks the full menu, including mail, friends, guild finder, and the cash shop interface where redeem codes are entered.
Do not hoard every item. Sell low-tier equipment to vendors, keep consumables, and stash crafting materials in your storage Kafra-style bank once unlocked. Inventory management prevents frustrating moments where quest rewards fail to deliver because your bag is full.
Core Systems New Players Should Learn Early
Stats and skills form your combat foundation. Each level grants stat points and skill points. Read skill descriptions before investing—some skills synergize with your weapon type while others are utility-only. Popular beginner advice is to follow a recommended build for your class rather than spreading points randomly, but experimenting in early levels is cheap because respec options exist in hub cities for a modest Zeny fee.
Equipment refinement and cards become important around the time you leave the starter zone. Upgrade weapons before armor for faster kill speed, which accelerates everything else. Codes like ROW888 and ROWMVP provide materials that help here—redeem them before your first refinement session so you do not run out of stones mid-upgrade.
Join a guild or party when the social menu unlocks. ROW rewards cooperative play with bonus experience in party range, shared MVP mechanics, and guild facilities that unlock later. Even a casual guild gives chat advice and dungeon groups that solo players miss.
Finally, establish a daily rhythm. The habits you build in week one—quest completion, material farming, event check-ins—compound over time. Our Daily Routine guide lists every recurring task worth completing once you finish the tutorial.
Where to Go After the Tutorial
Once you reach the hub city and unlock world travel, choose a leveling route suited to your class and schedule. Dedicated players can push through story chapters for unlocks; casual players may alternate story with field grinding and instanced content. Our Leveling Guide compares efficient zones by level bracket and explains when to enter dungeons versus staying in open fields.
Explore the menu tabs you have not opened yet: achievements, codex, life skills, and the auction house. Achievements often hide one-time Zeny and cosmetic rewards. The auction house teaches economy basics—watch prices before buying gear upgrades so you do not overpay for items that drop commonly in your current zone.
Keep an eye on official patch notes and this wiki for new redeem codes after maintenance. Gravity releases codes during events and collaborations such as BABYMONSTER, and staying current prevents missing limited bundles. Combine code rewards with structured daily play, and you will reach mid-game content with resources to spare—ready for refinement, card hunting, and the MVP battles that define Ragnarok endgame.