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# Getting Started

Welcome to Return of Midgard. Follow these steps before beginning your adventure.

> **PC ONLY:** Return of Midgard supports PC gameplay only. There is **no official Android or iOS client**, and mobile devices are not supported.

## 1. Create Your Account

Register through the [official website](https://romidgard.com/home/member/register). Use a unique password and never share your login information with other players.

## 2. Download the Game

Download the latest official **PC client** from [Return of Midgard Downloads](https://romidgard.com/home/download) and install it in its own folder. The download is **not available for mobile play**.

For the best experience:

* Do not place it inside another Ragnarok Online installation.
* Run the game patcher before playing.
* Let all updates finish before launching the client.
* Use only client files distributed or approved by the server.

## 3. Patch Before Playing

Always launch through the patcher so your client has the latest maps, sprites, items, interface files, and server updates.

If you encounter missing sprites, maps, items, or interface files, close the client and run the patcher again.

## 4. Create Your Character

After patching:

1. Start the game.
2. Log in with your registered account.
3. Create your character.
4. Enter Rune-Midgard as a Novice.
5. Begin your first job progression.

## 5. Choose Your Path

The server uses classic Ragnarok Online class progression. You can follow the regular first- and second-job paths, rebirth into a Transcendent class, or choose one of the classic Expanded paths.

Expanded options include:

* Super Novice
* Taekwon Kid → Soul Linker / Taekwon Master
* Ninja
* Gunslinger

Third Jobs are not part of the server's Episode 12 setting.

## 6. Know the Core Settings

Before leveling, review [Server Information](/wiki/introduction/server-information.md). Key settings include:

* Pre-Renewal mechanics
* Maximum level 99/70
* Maximum stat 99
* Maximum ASPD 190
* Instant cast at 150 DEX
* x50 Base EXP and x50 Job EXP
* x20 normal monster drops
* Boss (MVP) drops remain x1
* PK enabled on MVP maps

For the current MVP map list, see [MVP & PK Maps](/wiki/game-information/mvp-pk-maps.md).

## 7. Get Ready for PvP, WoE & MVP Hunting

The server is **permanently free-to-play**. Players receive free Zeny that can be used in the in-game shops to purchase Armor, equipment, Cards, Headgears, Potions, supplies, and other essentials.

A **Job Changer NPC** and **Miracle Tonic** are also available to help you prepare your character faster and reach the maximum Base Level of 99.

The goal is to let players spend less time preparing and more time testing builds, joining PvP and WoE, and hunting MVPs.

## 8. Begin Your Adventure

From here you can focus on leveling, farming, party play, MVP hunting, PvP, War of Emperium, and guild activities throughout the Episode 12 world.

Remember that the server's monster drop tables follow Episode 12 data, so third-party databases may not always match. An in-game **`/database`** feature is planned to provide the actual server drop information directly in-game.

Continue with [Server Features](/wiki/game-information/server-features.md) to learn about the server's major systems.