[KookminTree] The 'Arthdal Chronicles' boost server is essentially a fast-track pass to high-level play. However, the sheer speed of progression and the influx of resources have left many players struggling to find their footing. We at KookminTree have compiled a survival guide to help you navigate this accelerated environment.

Q. Which Spirit and Mount should I choose?
A. Prioritise those with offensive stat bonuses.

As you grind through the boost server, you'll be swimming in a sea of Spirits and Mounts of varying grades. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices. What should you actually equip? The golden rule is to focus on passive stats. To keep your leveling pace fast, favour offensive stats over defensive ones.

Key stats to hunt for include Attack Power, All Damage Rate, Critical, Skill Damage Rate, and Damage to Normal Monsters. If you find yourself missing attacks in higher-level hunting zones, look for Mounts that offer Accuracy bonuses. While All Critical Damage is a solid stat, it’s largely wasted on boost server characters who currently lack the base Critical Hit rate to make it shine. Stick to stats that offer a direct, immediate boost to your damage output.

Among the Hero-grade Spirits, top recommendations include Bone Spike, Hally, Siahori, Forest So, Ash Spike, Gar, Azure Dragon, and Gilded Dragon. Bone Spike takes the crown here; it grants a flat +10 increase to Attack Power, All Damage Rate, and Defence Piercing Attack. It’s so efficiently tuned that many argue it outperforms even some Legendary Spirits. If you’ve pulled a low-tier or defensive Legendary Spirit, stick with Bone Spike for your daily grinding and boss encounters.

For Mounts, look out for Mihaje's Messenger, Flaming Black Tiger, Sacred Forest Reindeer, Iaruk Giant Bird, Duaka's Red Heritage, Frost Horn, Iaruk's Messenger, Agoha Spotted Reindeer, and Khan's Prestige. Mihaje's Messenger and the Flaming Black Tiger are the clear standouts. If your Accuracy is sufficient, go with Mihaje's Messenger; if you're missing your targets, swap to the Flaming Black Tiger.

Next in line are the Sacred Forest Reindeer and the Iaruk Giant Bird. The latter is essentially the Hero-grade equivalent of Agoha's Shadow, the top-rated Legendary Mount, packing Attack Power, All Critical Damage, and Critical. As long as your Accuracy is up to par, this will yield the highest potential burst damage.

If you haven't managed to snag a Hero-grade Mount yet, head over to the Silver Coin shop and pick up Gomabi and Gomagit. While their base stats are lower than premium Hero-grade counterparts, they are significantly better than anything in the Rare tier and perfectly serviceable. Plus, you can simply purchase them once you hit the required level, which is a nice touch.

Q. Which +4 Archaic accessory should I choose?
A. We recommend the Silver Hook, Mihaje's Sacred Badge, Earth Star Drop, or Mihaje's Mirror.

Every time you level up on the boost server, you'll receive a supply box containing basic gear and a +4 Archaic Accessory selection chest. We recommend picking the Silver Hook, Mihaje's Sacred Badge, Earth Star Drop, or Mihaje's Mirror. Of course, if you're dead-set on PvP, you might consider the Star Drop of Courage or Daraburu's Mirror, but for boost server players, efficiency in PvE is the priority.

The same logic applies to the Hook. Eventually, you’ll want to transition to element-specific weapons like the Blue Earth Hook, but those are notoriously difficult to acquire on the boost server. Use the Silver Hook to keep your farming speed high for now, and save the specialized PvP or elemental gear for your late-game goals.

Q. Running low on Spirit/Mana during hunting?
A. Disable auto-use for unnecessary skills.

With the low combat power typical of boost server characters, using every single skill will drain your Spirit gauge in seconds. While you could rely on recovery stats or potions, it’s far more efficient to simply disable auto-use for skills that don't add much value to your grind. Stick to your core rotation—high-impact skills with 10-second cooldowns, movement skills like Holy Charge, and gauge skills like Space Sword that don't consume Spirit. Skills like Heresy Verdict, Mark, or Shield of Valor are often too costly and slow for efficient farming.

Q. Which weapon should I be using?
A. Elemental weapons are essential in the end.

If you want to speed up your progression, elemental weapons are non-negotiable. They offer a damage boost against monsters that standard Rare or Hero-grade weapons simply can't touch. Since they aren't easy to come by, take your time building your collection. We recommend starting with a Cold-type weapon and grinding the Phantom Snowfield party dungeon. You’ll also need to boost your Elemental Amplification—check out the guide on that here: the link.

Q. Is it worth hunting down every treasure chest?
A. Focus on Talent Points and costume designs.

The world of Arthdal Chronicles is littered with hidden treasure chests. Opening them nets you everything from enhancement and refining stones to Talent Points and costume designs. While looting them all is great, prioritize those containing Talent Points and costume designs, as they provide immediate, tangible power spikes. For Talent Points, prioritize Intelligence > Accuracy > Spirit > Stamina for Dangri, Priests, and Stormcasters. For Holy Knights, Warriors, Fighters, Archers, and Twin Swords, go with Strength > Accuracy > Spirit > Stamina. You can find a guide to all treasure chest locations here: the link.