Look, let's be honest, Playwith's fresh release Seal M2 is chugging along nicely, but you have two rather pressing tasks on your hands right now. You need to level up smartly to settle into the game, and build up your stats for the inevitable heavy content drops later. But mate, figuring out all the optimal grinding routes and currency management on your own is a bit of a headache. Too busy grinding to dig through guides all day? We hear you loud and clear. That is why KookminTree has rounded up all the essential tips you actually need to know for Seal M2.

Q. Hitting a wall while tackling the main quests?
A. Time to farm some gear and dive into the sub-quests.

The core loop of Seal M2 revolves around pushing through main quests and slaughtering mobs out in the field to boost your level. Naturally, you are going to hit a brick wall eventually, and you will see players crying out for help in the community hubs. To break past that wall, building your internal stats is key. You need to pump up those levels, kit yourself out with proper gear, and fill out your codex for sweet bonuses.

First off, if your leveling has ground to a halt, double-check whether you missed any sub-quests while hyper-focusing on the main storyline. Sub-quests unlock quite early on, and you should tackle them sequentially starting with the initial quests in the Croud Mountains. As you can see in the image, NPCs handing out sub-quests have a nice little exclamation mark hovering right above their heads. Still, since relying on that alone is a bit cheeky, heading over to 'Menu - Quest - Sub Quest' tab for a thorough check is an absolute must. Sub-quests hook you up with experience points, Cegel, enhancement stones, and other goodies vital for your progression. Keep chipping away at them alongside your main quests.

Checking your codex is equally non-negotiable. The codex features all sorts of categories. Registering requested items in there consumes those items in exchange for permanent stat bonuses. Seal M2 throws plenty of miscellaneous items your way via early quests and gathering on top of standard hunting. If you want to figure out which exact stats you should be prioritizing, take a gander at your skill window. Clicking on active skills will show you whether they scale off your physical or magical attack power.

The passive tab tells you precisely what kind of gear your character should be wearing. For instance, the Knight class comes with the 'Heavy Armor Mastery' passive. Equipping four pieces of heavy armor gear grants you a neat set bonus. In short, non-heavy gear sits lower on the priority list, so feel free to offload them without a second thought.

Q. Why is my gear weaker than someone else's even though it is the same rarity?
A. Gear dropped in dungeons simply packs a better punch.

In any proper RPG, gear is just as important as your level. Getting your hands on decent gear as fast as possible is the only way to accelerate your progression. That is why participating in dungeons and hunting field bosses is non-negotiable. Dungeons let you jump in three times a day, and you tackle them by putting together a party. Field bosses require a mob of players to take down, so just check the boss level and spawn times to join the fray at the right moment.

Dungeons and field bosses drop significantly tastier loot compared to standard mob grinding. Take a look at the image provided. The item on the left was picked up in the field, while the one on the right came from a dungeon. They are both advanced cloth gear, but the dungeon item boasts higher stat values. Since dungeons feature automatic matchmaking, just dive in without hesitation and grind away.

Grabbing gear in Seal M2 is not the end of the road. Aside from equipping them and filling out your codex, you can flog them on the marketplace to rake in some rubies. Rubies can be spent over at the in-game 'Shop - Ruby Shop' tab. It stocks enhancement stones, skill enhancement scrolls, pet cubes, and evolution stones. The consumables tab is packed with buff potions essential for field and regular boss encounters as well as general hunting. Make good use of them for efficient combat.

Q. I am constantly running short on Cegel for all sorts of expenses
A. Time to use warp points and snap some landmark photos.

The aforementioned shop also features a Cegel Shop tab. It sells beginner weapon and armor support boxes, rare weapon boxes, potions, and summon tickets. To keep utilizing these, you are going to need a steady flow of Cegel. Of course, there are plenty of other places where Cegel vanishes into thin air, meaning consistent Cegel farming is a must.

Now, here is a rather cheeky trick for beginner players to pocket a massive amount of Cegel. The secret lies in the world map. Open up the map, tap the world map icon at the bottom left of the screen, and check out the 'exploration elements' across different regional maps. Your goal here is to complete specific exploration tasks within those areas. It is your golden ticket to landing massive amounts of Cegel and loot boxes. Utilizing the warp function allows even low-level characters to zip across the world in an instant. For instance, if a level 8 character warps to Elim Secret Cave, they can meet the entry conditions and instantly walk away with 800,000 Cegel.