Hey everyone! If you’re here, chances are you’re ready to stop feeling broke in MapleStory Artale. It wasn’t long ago that I was in the same boat, barely able to afford potions with only 75,000 mesos. But after picking up a few meso-making strategies, I managed to turn that small amount into a cool 3 million mesos overnight! This guide covers the four main ways you can start increasing your meso income without needing to buy World Coins to sell.
1. Optimize Your Grind to Save Mesos
The first step to making MapleStory Artale mesos is actually about saving them. Grinding for experience is one of the most reliable ways to earn mesos, but it’s easy to spend more on potions than you make if you’re not careful. Here’s how to optimize your grind so that you’re spending fewer mesos on potions:
- Limit Your Potion Use: Every time you take damage, you’ll need to use an HP potion, and each time you cast a skill, you use up MP that needs to be refilled. To save mesos, try reducing how much you use MP-consuming skills. For warriors, this might mean using basic attacks until around level 15-20. Mages should consider holding off on Magic Guard unless they’re fighting a boss or a monster that can one-hit them.
- Buy Cost-Efficient Potions: Potions that restore more HP or MP are usually less cost-efficient. Blue Potions, for instance, are more meso-efficient than Mana Elixirs. Yes, you’ll need to use more of them, but they’re cheaper per MP restored. Likewise, sticking with Orange Potions or Red Potions can save you mesos on HP healing.
- Be Conscious of Your Max HP and MP: If your max MP is around 500, using something like a Sundae (which restores 2000 MP) would be overkill, as you’d be wasting MP and mesos on each potion. Stick with potions that closely match your HP and MP limits until you have enough to justify larger ones.
Following these tips will ensure you’re saving mesos from the start. Optimizing your grind may seem boring, but it’ll mean more MapleStory World Artale mesos in your pocket over time.
2. Participate in Party Quests (PQs) for Mesos and Rewards
If you’re in the right level range, Party Quests (PQs) are a fantastic way to make mesos. Not only do PQs give good experience, but they usually cost fewer potions since you’re fighting as part of a group, reducing the amount of damage you take:
- Kerning City PQ (KPQ): KPQ is a great option for low-level characters (around level 20-30). At the end of KPQ, you have a chance to obtain valuable items, like the Overall Armor for DEX 10% scroll, which can sell for 300-400k mesos. KPQ also provides useful equip drops that can be sold to an NPC or other players, as well as some potions, which means you’re getting a bit of everything.
- Ludi PQ (LPQ): LPQ, which is best for levels 35-50, is another meso-generating option. LPQ rewards can include scrolls like Claw for Attack 60% and Gloves for Attack 100%, each of which currently sells for around 600-700k mesos. Although LPQ can take a bit of time, it’s an efficient method to earn mesos while leveling.
If you’re struggling with meso management, try spending some time in PQs instead of grinding, as the rewards can be a great boost to your meso stash.
3. Complete High-Reward Quests for Mesos
Quests are an overlooked but efficient way to earn mesos in Artale, especially during the early levels (around level 35-45). A lot of these quests provide valuable scrolls, items, or direct meso rewards:
- Focus on Scroll Rewards: Some quests reward scrolls that can sell for high prices. These scrolls are in demand among players looking to enhance their gear, so they sell quickly in the market. By completing the right quests, you can gather a small fortune in just a few hours.
- Quests with Good Meso Rewards: Certain quests directly reward you with mesos, making them a quick way to bolster your wallet. I’ve created videos on some of the best quests for both meso and experience gain, so make sure to check those out if you want a head start on finding the most lucrative options.
Investing time in completing quests can be one of the most profitable activities in the game, especially if you don’t mind spending a few hours focused on non-combat objectives.
4. Farm and Sell Quest Items for Profit
One of the most reliable ways to make mesos is to farm items that other players need for their own quests. Often, quest items require patience to collect or are tricky to find, meaning you can sell them for a nice profit:
- Sapphire Ores: Needed for a popular quest, Sapphire Ores are in high demand and can sell for 10-12k mesos each. Low-level players can farm these from mobs like slimes, providing an easy and consistent income stream.
- Diamond Ores and Slime Bubbles: Diamond Ores are useful for the Sauna quest, while Slime Bubbles are often needed in bulk. These items can sell for decent amounts, and you can pick them up from common monsters. Slime Bubbles, for instance, were going for 4-5k each, which can add up quickly with steady farming.
- Nependeath Honey and Other Rare Items: If you’re a higher level, you can hunt for items like Nependeath Honey, which is currently worth over 1.5 million mesos due to its rarity and demand for the Bone Helm Quest. While it has a low drop rate, farming rare quest items can yield high rewards if you’re lucky or dedicated.
By focusing on gathering quest items, you’ll not only make easy mesos but also support other players who might not want to spend time farming for their quests.
5. Boss Farming for Meso Bags and Rare Drops
Finally, one of the most effective ways to make mesos in Artale is to hunt bosses that drop meso bags. Artale’s bosses drop Bronze, Silver, and Gold meso bags based on difficulty, which provide significant meso rewards:
- Meso Bag Drops: Bosses like Mano, Stumpy, and Mushmom drop meso bags that can contain between 1-120k mesos depending on the boss’s difficulty. Bronze bags provide between 1-10k mesos, silver bags offer 10-50k mesos, and gold bags can net you 50-120k mesos. With consistent farming, boss drops can easily add up to millions of mesos over time.
- Rare and Sellable Drops: Beyond meso bags, bosses often drop equipment and scrolls that sell well to other players or NPCs. Farming bosses is also a great way to stock up on items and materials you can use or sell, allowing you to generate extra income between meso bag drops.
If you’re looking for a challenge, boss farming provides a fun way to make mesos with the added bonus of potentially landing valuable items.
Closing Thoughts
Making mesos in MapleStory Artale doesn’t have to be a grind. With these strategies, you can save mesos, earn big through quests and PQs, and capitalize on selling popular items. Whether you’re a low-level beginner or a seasoned player, there are always options for turning your hard work into mesos. With a bit of patience and effort, you’ll soon be able to afford the potions and gear you need to take on even greater challenges in the game. Good luck, and happy grinding!
MMOexp MapleStory Artale Team