Staying competitive as a Free-to-Play (F2P) player in Ragnarok: Back to Glory can feel tough, especially when you’re surrounded by whales with maxed-out gear. But don’t worry—there are smart ways to close the gap and grow stronger without spending real money. This guide breaks down which upgrades to prioritize, how to farm efficiently, and how to make the most of your limited resources. Check out Ragnarok Back to Glory Tier List, & Codes!
1. Enhance Gear Over Everything Else
If you’re wondering where to start your upgrades, Enhancing Gear should be your first priority. Among all the upgrade options—Enhance, Potential, Enchant, Refine, and Pets—Enhancing gives the highest return for your investment, especially for increasing attack power (DPS). Why?
- Boosts your DPS significantly
- The most cost-effective upgrade for early and mid-game
- Enhancement levels directly impact your combat potential
You’ll need Mystical Silver Ingots (Perfect quality for level 90+) to enhance. These can be crafted in the game using stamina and materials from pets.
2. Pet Farming
To support your enhancement grind, you’ll need to catch pets daily, especially those ranked S or S+. These pets can be trained to fetch the materials you need, like the yellow enhancement stones or special fish such as Mammo Fish.
- Use up to 5 basic and 5 advanced Pokeballs daily
- Prioritize catching pets with S or higher ranks
- Train pets with Pet Trainer Kelly in Morroc to optimize their loot drops
- Focus on pets that can farm ingredients for gear enhancement
Don’t throw away rare pets. Convert them into material-hunting specialists instead.
3. Turn Extra Mats Into Zeny
Materials you don’t need for now—like enchantment fish or excess forging ores—can be sold in the market to fund your core upgrades. This is an efficient way to recycle unused resources into Zeny, which you can then use to buy more enhancement materials. Recommended to sell:
- Extra enhancement materials not currently used
- Forge materials like Cooper Ore, Obsidian Fish, or Red Copper Seeds
- Any pet drops that don’t contribute to your main progression goal
4. Forge Only After You Hit Enhancement Milestones
Once your gear enhancement reaches level 90 or higher (aim for 100), you can start forging. But keep it simple:
- Forge only up to +1 to begin with
- Prioritize final physical damage boosts
- Avoid over-forging, since materials like Oridecons and Obsidian Seeds are extremely expensive
Only forge more aggressively if you’re a whale or already sitting on surplus resources
5. Enchanting Tips for F2P Players
After Enhancing, shift your focus to Enchantments—but don’t go all in. Limit your enchant upgrades to two talismans and your weapon, aiming for level 10 enchantment max. Stick to Prontera or Morroc enchantments, as they’re more affordable and manageable. Best Stats to Aim For:
- STR, Critical Damage, or Physical Attack (PTK) for DPS classes
- Always level up the enchantment itself first, then roll for desirable stats later
Avoid switching to other city enchantments early, as higher-level enchants are harder to reset or swap out.
6. Final Tips for F2P Survivability
- Use your stamina wisely to farm enhancement materials daily.
- Always check the market before buying—prices fluctuate.
- Avoid wasting resources on non-essential upgrades like full refine or high-level enchant early.
- Build toward long-term progression by focusing on gear enhancement, then pets, forge, and enchant in that order.
Catching up as an F2P player in Ragnarok: Back to Glory is all about smart decisions and efficient resource use. By focusing on gear enhancement first, training the right pets, selling what you don’t need, and delaying costly upgrades like full forging or max enchants, you can build a powerful character without spending real money. Stick to the plan, farm daily, and you’ll be surprised how fast you can close the gap.