Blade & Soul NEO Classic Level 36 Guide: Chill Your Way Through the Grind

So you’ve hit level 36—nice! Now the real game begins. This is where things get spicy: gear upgrades matter more, dungeons get trickier, and PvP starts to feel like a chess match. But don’t stress—let’s break down how to tackle this phase without burning out.

Step 1: Gear Up Without Losing Your Mind

Your gear is your best friend here. Let’s get it sorted:

Weapons First

• Grind dungeons like Tainted Labyrinth or Frozen Necropolis for weapon upgrade mats.
• If your weapon’s still at “meh” tier, prioritize getting it to Awakened status.
• Moonstones and Evolution Stones are your new currency—hoard them like toilet paper in 2020.

Accessories Aren’t Just Bling

• That shiny ring or necklace? It’s not just for looks.
• Farm Frosted Ring or Infernal Earrings for crit boosts.
• Pro tip: Frozen Necropolis drops these like candy if you’ve got a solid party.

Gems? Go Hexagonal or Go Home

• Slot Brilliant Hexagonal Gems for crit damage or lifesteal.
• These drop in Bloodshade Harbor or from events.
• Don’t waste BNS NEO divine gems on low-tier weapons—save up for the good stuff.

Step 2: Dungeons—Where the Loot’s At

Time to spam those daily runs. Here’s the lowdown:

Tainted Labyrinth

• Quick runs, decent mats.
• Great for stocking up on Naryu Coins if you’re saving for a rainy day.

Frozen Necropolis

• Bring a healer, avoid the ice mechanics (or die trying).
• Pray for accessory drops.

Hall of Trials

• Soul Shields, soul shields, soul shields.
• Farm pieces #5-8 here to stop getting one-shot in PvP.

Party Hack

• If matchmaking’s a ghost town, join a clan.
• Free carries, advice, and someone to laugh at your failed dungeon runs.

Step 3: PvP—Git Gud (But Tactically)

Arena anxiety? Here’s how to ease into it:

Respec Like a Mad Scientist

• PvP builds aren’t PvE builds.
• Dump points into crowd control (CC) and burst skills.
• Example: Destroyers should spec into Perseverance to survive stunlocks.

Practice Mode is Your Safe Space

• Test builds in 1v1 Sparring before jumping into ranked.
• No penalties, no shame—just vibes.

Gear for the Salt

• Equip Sapphire Gems to reduce crit damage from opponents.
• Pair it with Arena Soul Shields to annoy the heck out of assassins.

Step 4: Gold Farming—Be a Goblin, Not a Noob

Gold makes the world go ‘round. Here’s how to stack it:

Daily Quests

• Do ‘em.
• Boring? Yes. Profitable? Also yes.

Crafting Side Hustle

• Turn weeds and ore into Moonwater Transformation Stones.
• Sell ‘em for fat stacks.

Marketplace Flipping

• Buy Soulstones when everyone’s asleep (cheaper).
• Sell when the clan war crowd logs in (marked-up).

Avoid the Trap

• That flashy costume won’t help you survive a dungeon boss.
• Prioritize upgrades over drip for now.

Step 5: Prep for Endgame (Without Panicking)

Level 45’s looming. Here’s how to prep:

Join a Clan ASAP

• Free raid carries, crafting help, and people to meme with.

Hongmoon Skills

• Start grinding Tower of Infinity or PvP dailies for Zen Beans.
• These skills are game-changers.

Stockpile Sacred Orbs

• You’ll need a mountain of these for legendary gear.
• Start saving now.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Forget to Have Fun

Level 36 is where the grind could break you—or where you start flexing on everyone. Rotate between dailies, PvP, and dungeon spam to keep things fresh. And hey, if you’re tilting, take a break and fish for costumes in Moonwater Plains.

See you in the arena—try not to block my combos.