EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast

Here is a guide on leveling up fast in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3). Read on to learn how to level up fast, the best places to level up, EXP farming tips, and more!

Best Early Game Locations to Grind

Underground Lake, 2nd Floor

Recommended Level
Lv. 10 - 15
Map Image	Overworld Image

The Underground Lake has an altar on the second floor that recovers both your HP and MP by standing on it. The location does not spawn monsters, but you can repeatedly battle enemies in nearby locations and heal on the altar to effectively level up your party.

Underground Lake Map

Best Mid Game Locations to Grind

Tower of Transcendence, 4th and 5th Floors

Recommended Level
Lv. 18 - 35
Map Image	Overworld Image

Metal Slimes usually spawn at the 4th and 5th floors of the Tower of Transendence. Once you've changed jobs for your companions, it is recommended that you level up here to optimize your party.

Tower of Transcendence Map

Baramos' Lair

Recommended Level
Lv. 18 - 35
Map Image	Overworld Image

Liquid Metal Slimes usually spawn at Baramos' Lair, and give off huge amount of experience points when defeated in battle. It is recommended that you grind from Liquid Metal Slimes before facing off against Baramos.

Baramos' Lair Map

Slime Hill, North of Alltrades Abbey

Recommended Level
Lv. 18 - 35
Map Image	Overworld Image

Slime Monsters are the only type of enemies that spawn at Slime Hill, with both the Metal Slime and Liquid Metal Slime having a high chance to spawn at this location.

Additionally, you can also farm Seed Items from the monsters that spawn in this location. It is recommended to have Thieves in your party so you can steal and farm them.

How to Get to Slime Hill

Best Late Game Locations to Grind

Alefgard Slime Island

Recommended Level
Lv. 35 - 50
Map Image	Overworld Image

Alefgard Slime Island also spawns only Slime Monsters as well, with the main difference being that Metal Slimes can reach up to 8 when you encounter them during battles.

You can also farm Seed Items from here, so Thieves are recommended to have in your party.

EXP Farming: How to Level Up Fast

Equip Elevating Shoes

Equipment	Description
Elevating Shoes	Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.

The Elevating Shoes is a pre-order bonus that allows players to gain experience for each step they take in the overworld.

This is best for players still in the early game, as this allows for easier grinding while your required EXP for leveling up is not too high yet.

However, this item is only available as a pre-order bonus so if players miss out on pre-ordering the game, they will miss out on this item.

All Pre-Order Bonuses: Pre-Order Guide

Defeat Metal Slimes

Slime Monster	Experience Points/Locations
Metal Slime	EXP: 1,035 (per member) Locations: ・Tower of Transcendence ・Slime Hill ・Alefgard Slime Island
Liquid Metal Slime	EXP: 12,462 (per member) Locations: ・Baramos' Lair ・Slime Hill ・Alefgard Slime Island

Metal Slimes is your go-to enemy to farm levels with. They give out lots of experience points, allowing you to rack up levels as quickly as possible.

Metal Slime Location and Farming Guide

How to Defeat Metal Slimes

Ways to Beat Metal Slimes
Use the Poison Needle Use Coagulant Use the Headman's Axe Use the Puff! Spell Use Martial Artist Class Characters

Use the Poison Needle

While the Poison Needle inflicts only one point of damage, it has a chance to instant kill an enemy. Equip all party members with this weapon to increase your chances of activating this effect and easily defeat the Metal Slimes.

Use Coagulant

The Coagulant item can confuse an enemy, making them unable to escape. There is also a chance that confused monsters will attack the other monsters, making it very effective in wiping out Metal Slimes.

Use the Headman's Axe

The Headman's Axe has low accuracy, but when it connects, it's always going to be a critical hit. We recommend equipping this weapon to the Warrior Class in your party.

Use the Puff! Spell

The Puff! spell can deal massive damage to Metal Slimes because of its fiery nature. The downside is that it takes one turn to transform into a dragon before you can attack, so we recommend you use the spell Acceleratle to characters with slow speed.

The Puff! spell can only be learned by the Sage and Mage Classes at Level 34.

Use Martial Artist Class Characters

Martial Artist Class characters have a high critical hit rate, so having them as your main offense in your party will ensure high damage against the Metal Slimes.

All DQ3 Classes: List of Jobs and Vocations

EXP is Allocated to the Whole Party

The experience points you gain are divided by the number of people in your party. With this in mind, to level up fast, reduce the number of people in your party and focus on the specific Job Class you want to level up.

Lower Difficulty Settings

If you lower your difficulty settings to Dracky, then you'll incur less damage from enemies and gain more additional damage output.

It is recommended to use this method if you don't have any particular preference in the difficulty setting of the game.

Difficulty Settings and Differences

Best Grinding Spots

Tower of Transcendence for the Early to Mid-Game

The best place to level up for the early-to mid-game is to defeat Metal Slimes in the Tower of Transcendence. Each slime can give you 4,140 experience points, which is more than any monster you can face at this point in your gameplay.

Tower of Transendence Map and Strategy Guide

Rimuldar for the End-Game

The best place to level up for the end-game is by defeating Liquid Metal Slimes in Rimuldar. These slimes can give 40,200 experience points. You'll be racking up levels fast as you go along this area and defeating this type of enemy.

Rimuldar Map and Available Items

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List of Categories
Walkthrough	Tips and Tricks
Personalities	Classes
Bosses	Maps
Spells and Abilities	Monsters
Monster Arena	Weapons
Armor	Shields
Helmets	Accessories
Items	Seeds
Books	News and Game Info

Recommended Guides

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Personality Quiz Answers	Best Personalities
Can You Change Gender?	List of Equipment
Trophy Guide	All Mini Medal Locations
How to Earn Gold Fast	How to Change Personalities
Best Party Setup	How To Unlock Zoom
Best Classes Tier List	How to Level Up Fast
How To Unlock Zoom	All Secret Spot Locations
Class Change Guide	All Friendly Monsters
Best Starting Party	Metal Slime Farming Guide
Best Equipment for Each Class	Best Friendly Monster Tier List
All Sparkly Spot Locations	All Stat and Growth Rate Explained
All Missables and Points of No Return	Best Starting Personality
Best Abilities Tier List	Best Spells Tier List