# Character Progression in Aincrad

Aincrad features multiple interlinked progression systems that go far beyond the traditional level-based advancement of classic Tibia.

# Core Progression Systems

# Leveling

The foundation of character development - gain experience points and increase your base power.

# Gear Score

A numeric representation of your equipment quality. Higher gear score unlocks access to more challenging content.

# Prestige

An advanced progression system available to high-level players. Prestige points are harder to earn than Gear Score but provide access to exclusive areas.

# Paragon Levels

A 1000-level advancement system requiring special parchments and crystals. Each level grants small but permanent stat increases.

# Ancestral Ranking

Earn Ancestral Points by completing special tasks and rifts to increase your ranking through tiers: Ancestral, Elder, and Demoniac.

# Chaos Level

The most challenging progression system, representing your mastery of the most difficult content in Aincrad.

# Progression Path

For new players, focus on these progression steps:

1. Level 1-30: Complete Kindernia tutorial island
2. Level 30-100: Choose vocation and build initial gear score
3. Level 100-200: Begin prestige accumulation
4. Level 200+: Start paragon advancement
5. Level 300+: Focus on ancestral ranking
6. Level 400+: Begin chaos level progression