Blade and Soul NEO is a remastered version of the original Blade and Soul, bringing fresh mechanics, improved graphics, and quality-of-life changes. This guide will help you get started and optimize your early-game experience if you’re a new player.
Account Security Setup
Before diving into the game, set up your account security settings. This includes OTP authentication and device registration. Doing so not only secures your account but also provides an in-game buff.
Questing and Leveling
Main Story (Yellow Quests): Following the main story questline is the fastest way to level up. It provides the most experience points (XP) and is crucial for progression.
Side Quests (Blue Quests): While optional, these quests reward Valor Stones, which are essential later for purchasing skill books and other upgrades.
Tutorial Quests (Purple Quests): These quests teach class mechanics and offer skill books. Completing the Hongmoon Class Questline (a chain of around six quests) is highly recommended.
Daily Quests (Red Indicator): These provide consistent rewards and should be done regularly once unlocked.
Questing Efficiency Tips:
Use the quest teleportation feature to instantly travel to quest NPCs.
Swap channels (top-right of the mini-map) if an area is too crowded.
If many players are contesting the same quest objective, form a party to share kills and loot.
Field Bosses and Leveling Weapons
Field Bosses drop Soul Shields and temporary leveling weapons.
Swap channels to find active boss fights.
Use Wheel of Fate rolls to obtain a full Soul Shield set and weapons for smoother leveling.
Do not farm field bosses excessively, as the gear will quickly become outdated.
Skill Book Transmutation
Extra skill books can be salvaged into Skill Book Fragments.
These fragments can be transmuted into new skill book chests, with a 20% chance of upgrading to a higher rarity.
Keep transmuting to improve your skill options.
Professions (Crafting Guilds)
Crafting becomes available at Level 11 in major towns. Each character can join two guilds, but with three character slots, you can join all six guilds by spreading them across alts.
Crafting Guild Types:
Gear Crafting: Radiant Ring (Accessories), Forgekeeper (Weapons), Soul Warden (Soul Shields).
Buff Crafting: Earthseer (Sealing Charms, Buff Charms, Revival Charms), Silver Cauldron(Potions), Acquired Taste (food).
Key Crafting Tips:
Earthseer is one of the best late-game guilds due to Sealing Charms, which are used to sell Mystic Badges.
Soul Warden is the best alt guild since Soul Shield Bases are bound to the account and can be transferred.
Materials can be obtained via monster drops or purchased from NPC vendors.
Some crafted items (e.g., accessories) cannot be traded, so choose wisely.
User Interface (UI) Customization
Press Shift + F1 to customize the UI layout.
You can switch to the classic Blade and Soul UI if preferred.
Redeeming Codes
Go to the Hongmoon Store (F10) → Wallet → Coupons to redeem codes.
A currently available code is “THANKYOU” (subject to expiration).
Redeeming this code grants a costume and weapon box to assist early leveling.
Skill Points Allocation
Skill points can be freely reset.
Prioritize investing in your most frequently used abilities.
Game Performance Optimization
If your PC struggles in crowded areas, reduce character visibility in Settings → Advanced Visual Effects → Display Characters → Silhouettes.
This improves performance significantly while keeping players visible in outline form.
Hongmoon Points (Stamina System)
Hongmoon Blessing limits how much loot you can obtain daily.
100 Hongmoon Blessing points are provided daily and reset at midnight.
10 points per dungeon, 1 per field boss kill.
Additional Hongmoon Blessing can be obtained via consumables or the battle pass.
Divine Gems and Valor Stones (Do NOT Buy the Valor Stone Chest!)
Valor Stones are crucial for purchasing skill books.
Side quests are the primary source of Valor Stones.
The Valor Stone Chest (50 Silver) in the store is a trap—it has a low chance of giving more than one Valor Stone.
If you want to buy Divine Gems, ensure that you have enough in-game currency, as they can provide significant stat boosts.
Final Thoughts
Blade and Soul NEO offers an exciting take on the original game, with improvements in mechanics and progression. Following this guide will ensure a smooth start and efficient gameplay experience.
Enjoy your journey in Blade and Soul NEO!
