Blade and Soul NEO: What to Do After Hitting 45?

So, you’ve just reached level 45 in Blade and Soul NEO—awesome! This is where the game really opens up, and your focus shifts to gearing up and tackling some serious content. Whether you’re a free-to-play player or just looking to optimize your grind, this guide has you covered with a step-by-step breakdown of what to do next. Let’s dive in!

1. Grab Your Starter Quests

When you hit level 45, the first thing you should do is check your quest letter. Accept all the starter quests waiting for you, like “Welcome to Mushin Tower” and “Letter from Poharan.” These unlock two key dungeons—Mushin Tower and Poharan—that are packed with loot you’ll need to progress. Don’t skip these; they’re your ticket to the good stuff.Tip: Keep an eye on your mail. These quests pop up automatically, but they’re easy to overlook.

2. Faction Dailies: Kickstart Your Gear Grind

Faction dailies are still your go-to for gearing up, just like at level 36. Head to Beach Outpost (top of the map) and Mistywood (middle of the map) to earn tokens. These tokens are your currency for purple weapons and accessories.How it works: You won’t get enough tokens in one day to grab a full design, so plan to hit these dailies for a few days.  Quick option: If you’re impatient, craft a Siren weapon through the Forge Keeper for 1 ticket, 2 gold, and 24 elemental powders.  Big picture: Start saving Moonwater designs. You’ll need 12 of them, 10 rare materials, and 300 gold to craft a legendary weapon design later. That legendary weapon is worth the effort!

3. Soul Shields: Build Your Defense

Your starter soul shield at level 45 is the Profane Jangi set, farmed from the wheel at the bottom right of the map. It’s decent to get you going, but you’ll want to upgrade soon.Profane Jangi: A solid start.  King Kyrie: Farm this wheel for the purple card, which you can fuse into other cards for better stats.  Best combo: Aim for the 3-piece Kyrie set (crit bonus) + 5-piece Profane set (more crit). This is a killer mid-game setup.Extra perk: Dismantle outfits from these wheels to get Moonwater Soul Badge Fragments. Trade them for Moonwater Soul Badge Chests—they’ll come in handy later.

4. Dungeons: Loot Central

Once your basic gear is sorted, accept the quest “An Invitation from Poharan” to unlock four blue dungeons: Pigsty, Hujikar, Buong Scaling Tunnel, and Brightstone Ruin. These are your loot farms.

What to get:  

Leader Accessories: Pigsty, Hujikar, and Buong drop these, plus one purple piece each (earring, ring, necklace).  Brightstone Ruin: Farm the Soci Shield here—it’s best-in-slot until Blush Harbor gear drops, with accuracy, crit rate, and piercing.Upgrade tip: Craft primers via Soul Warden to boost your Soci Shield stats even more.  Efficiency hack: Join a dungeon train party to run all four back-to-back. Fast loot, no fuss.

5. Mushin Tower and Poharan: Step Up Your Game

Ready for a challenge? Mushin Tower (solo) and Poharan (group) are your next stops.  Mushin Tower: Solo dungeon that rewards Alburnum currency for rare elements and inya.  Poharan: Two-part dungeon with big rewards, including the legendary Poharan ring and Jangum earring.Heads-up: These aren’t easy. Make sure your gear is solid before jumping in, or you’ll be in for a rough time.

6. Bug Raid and 6v6 PvP: Bonus Loot

Don’t miss out on these side hustles:  Bug Raid: Drops purple accessories and the Bug Card set (two cards, level 7 Rush bonus). It’s a quick win for your build.  6v6 PvP: No skill required—just play three matches daily (win or lose) for 600 Battle Points. Spend them on powders, psyches, and weapon designs to speed up your legendary grind.

7. Daily Bosses: Steady Gains

Level 45 world bosses now come with daily quests for EXP, gold, and Bore Stones. Hit these every day:  Profane Jangi  Saivi  King Kyrie  Final Lyon (quest is on top of the stone—climb up to grab it).It’s a simple way to keep your resources flowing.

Bonus Tip: Play the Market

Timing matters! Farm dungeons and bosses during peak hours or after new patches when loot sells for more. High-demand items like soul shields and accessories can net you extra gold if you sell smart (weekends are prime time).

Thanks for Reading

Mix and match these steps—faction dailies, dungeons, Mushin Tower, Poharan, and daily bosses—and you’ll be geared up and ready for anything. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more tips to keep your Blade and Soul NEO journey on point!