Editing Leveling guide (section)

=Beginners=
For some advanced gear (e.g. {{Unit|Units}} and lvl 200 {{Mag|Mags}}), there is no level restriction to equip them and players already in possession of those items have an easier time leveling new characters. For beginners with only beginner gear, leveling is more challenging. While later Episodes like 2 and 4 have monsters that award higher experience points (EXP), it is generally recommended to play in Episode 1 with weaker monsters. 

===Mags===
For beginners it's very important to start feeding their {{Mag|Mags}} as soon as possible. Mags allow [[Stats|stat]] bonuses to the character and there are no leveling requirements for equipping them. Following the [[Mags/Guide|Mag guide]] helps in creating the first Mag. Which Mag  to raise generally depends on the class. The [[Class guides]] have recommendations for which stats a player wants to raise their Mag with.

===Gear===
Gear like [[File:Weapons.png|link=]][[Weapons]], {{Frame|Frames}}, {{Shield|Barriers}} and {{Unit|Units}} can drop from killing [[monsters]] or by destroying [[item boxes]]. Gear can also be purchased for {{PSO icon|meseta}}[[Meseta]] from the Pioneer 2 shops. The beginner gear should be swapped out as soon as stronger gear is found. [[Frames]] can have up to four slots, onto which [[units]] can be equipped to. These units grant [[Stats|stat]] bonuses and it is recommended to use those that grant [[ATP]] and [[ATA]] stats for inflicting more damage and having higher accuracy in inflicting said damage. Units that grant [[HP]] can also be helpful to survive enemy attacks. While better [[frames]] grant more [[DFP]] and [[EVP]], it is recommended to use frames that have more slots so that more [[units]] can be used.

New players may lack the funds to purchase equipment or replenish supplies of recovery items such as {{PSO icon|fluid}}[[Trifluid]]. By making a habit of picking up {{Frame|Frames}} and {{Shield|Barriers}} from the floor and selling them at the Pioneer 2 shops, {{PSO icon|meseta}}[[Meseta]] can be acquired quickly.

====Grinders====
{{Tool|Weapons#Grind|Grinders}} (Mono-, Di-, Tri-) are single use consumables that grant permanent [[ATP]] bonuses to a [[weapon]]. Each weapon has its own grind limit. While it can be useful to grind early game weapons, swapping out for stronger weapons is more important. Grinders are more commonly found in higher difficulties. In lower difficulties it can be useful to save them for use on later weapons.

===Materials===
{{PSO icon|tool}}[[Materials]] are single use consumables that grant permanent stat bonuses to the character. Each class has its own Material usage limit. The [[Class guides]] provide Material plan recommendations on how many Materials of which type should be used. Materials should be used as soon as they are found, as long as they fit within the intended player's Material plan. {{Tool|HP Material|HP Materials}} can be used immediately without concern.