Leveling in Project Gorgon works differently than most MMOs. There is no single main character level. Each combat skill levels separately, and the fastest way to level is by fighting enemies close to your skill level and using both equipped combat skills consistently. If you feel stuck or plateaued, it is usually because you are fighting mobs too high above your skill or not rotating abilities properly.

This guide focuses on general leveling principles that work at any stage of the game.

How Combat XP Actually Works

Experience is tied to skill use, not total damage.

If you only use Archery skills, only Archery gains XP. If you use a Sword ability and then finish the fight with Archery within 60 seconds, both skills gain XP.

To level efficiently:

Fight enemies within 5 levels of the skill you want to raise
Use both combat skills at least once every 60 seconds
Avoid fighting mobs far above your skills level
Kill quickly instead of choosing tanky enemies

Fighting something 10 or 15 levels higher will not give better XP per hour, and will likely slow you down.

Choose the Right Mobs

The biggest mistake new players make is assuming harder equals better.

The best XP often comes from mobs that match your lowest equipped combat skill. If your Sword is 20 and Archery is 15, fight mobs up to level 20. That keeps gains consistent.

You’ll probably also want to avoid overly crowded areas. Competing for spawns kills efficiency.

Use Both Skills Properly

There is a 60 second window after using a skill where it will continue to gain XP from kills.

This means you do not need to spam both skills every fight. You just need to activate each one within that window.

For example:

Use one Sword ability
Finish multiple mobs with Archery
Both skills gain XP as long as the timer has not expired

If you stop using one skill entirely it stops gaining XP.

Grouping Is Strong

There is no XP splitting in Project Gorgon.

If you are in a party and you tag the enemy, you receive full skill XP. Loot is shared, but experience is not reduced.

Grouping increases kill speed, reduces downtime, and makes harder areas viable earlier.

Just make sure you are still activating both of your combat skills regularly.

Gear and Food Matter

Leveling speed is heavily tied to kill speed.

To improve efficiency:

Use gear mods that increase damage for your main skills
Stack food and snacks for regen
Upgrade weapons consistently
Avoid fighting while undergeared

Better sustain means less downtime, which means more kills per hour.

Rotate Locations When You Stall

If leveling feels slow, it is often because:

Your skills outleveled the zone
The mobs are too high level
The area is overcrowded
Your build lacks sustain

Move to a nearby zone with mobs closer to your skill level. Dungeons are especially good because they concentrate enemies and often include chest rewards.

You do not need to follow a strict path. Project Gorgon rewards flexibility.

Balance Combat and Support Skills

Combat level alone does not define strength.

Supporting skills like:

Pathology
Anatomy
First Aid
Armor Patching
Alchemy
Riding

All improve survivability and efficiency.

Players who rush combat levels without supporting skills often feel weak despite higher numbers.

What “Fast Leveling” Really Means

Reaching higher skill levels quickly is possible, but it requires:

Optimized mob selection
Efficient skill rotation
Proper gear
Minimal downtime
Often a mount for travel

Most players who hit high levels quickly focus almost entirely on combat grinding.

If you are exploring, crafting, doing favor quests, and learning new systems, your leveling pace will naturally be slower. That is normal.

Final Thoughts

The core rule for leveling in Project Gorgon is simple. Fight enemies near your skill level, use both combat skills consistently, and prioritize kill speed over difficulty.

If progress feels slow, adjust the mobs you are fighting before assuming something is wrong. The system rewards smart choices, not brute force.

With all of that said, you’ll be leveling just fine as you play the game naturally, so best of luck out there!

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