Editing Leveling guide (section)

===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.