What to know
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Hunter level is tied to doing activities across the map, not just combat or story missions.
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The exploration guide in the options menu lists all location‑based and tutorial tasks that give exploration XP.
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Completing and claiming rewards for these objectives is mandatory; many players miss them and stall progress.
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Character tutorials and quick map icons boost XP faster than longer‑form quests, making them ideal for the early‑to‑mid progression push.
Reaching higher hunter level in Neverness to Everness hinges on engaging with the exploration system and completing its objectives, including the “check the exploration guide to increase hunter level” requirement that caps at Hunter Level 14.
Hunter level and exploration XP details
In Neverness to Everness, your hunter level (“account level”) rises whenever you earn exploration XP, not just from main‑story quests. The exploration guide gathers objectives spread across the map—discoveries, hidden tasks, and tutorial‑based challenges—any of which, when completed and claimed, contribute to your rank.
How to open and use the exploration guide
The exploration guide is accessed through the options menu on the bottom‑right corner of the screen, which opens a page listing all available exploration objectives. These objectives are grouped by location, activity type, and tutorial, and each one has a small XP reward once completed and claimed.
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Open the main HUD.
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Select the Explorations Guide page (bottom right).
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Scroll through the list of objectives and note which ones are already completed but not yet claimed.
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Tap Claim on each completed objective to get exploration XP and any extra rewards tied to it.
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After claiming, keep the guide open and use it as your checklist so you do not miss any tasks later.
How to complete exploration objectives to reach Hunter Level 14
To push from mid‑single‑digit hunter levels up to Hunter Level 14, focus on objectives that are fast, repeatable, or give multiple ticks at once. The system is designed so that even small map discoveries add up over time, but the bigger chunks come from structured exploration tasks.
Step 1: Prioritize character‑tutorial objectives
Character‑tutorial‑style objectives tend to be the fastest way to knock several exploration tasks at once. Their completion time is short—around one minute each—yet they count toward multiple objectives in the guide.
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In the exploration guide, filter or scroll to sections mentioning “tutorials” or individual character names.
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Open the listed tutorial for each character and finish the short onboarding sequence (basic moves, abilities, menus).
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Return to the exploration guide, locate the same objective, and press Claim to receive the exploration XP and any extra rewards.
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Repeat for all characters that have pending tutorials until all tutorial‑related exploration objectives are green and claimed.
Step 2: Hit location‑based map icons and discovery tasks
Map‑based icons such as “discover hidden location,” “take a photo,” or “collect an item” give modest exploration XP, but they stack quickly if you clear them in bulk. These are especially useful when you are moving between story nodes or main‑quest areas.
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Open the world map and look for yellow or blue icons that correspond to exploration tasks.
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Travel to each marked location and perform the required action (open chest, activate a point of interest, scan a marker, etc.).
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After finishing the action, return to the Explorations page to confirm the objective is marked as completed and claim its rewards.
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Make a habit of checking for map icons every time you change zones; many are easy to overlook visually but still contribute XP.
Step 3: Tackle hidden quests and special challenges
Beyond tutorials and map icons, there are hidden quests and special challenges that appear in the exploration guide. These often take longer to complete than simple tutorials, but they yield larger XP and sometimes extra consumables or currency.
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In the exploration guide, scroll to sections labeled “hidden quests” or “special objectives.”
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Read each objective’s description carefully; some may require you to visit multiple locations, defeat certain enemies, or complete a sequence of tasks.
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Plan your route so that you can finish several of these objectives in one map‑traversing run rather than backtracking repeatedly.
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Once the objective is highlighted as completed, return to the exploration guide and claim rewards before moving on to the next set.
Rewards you gain from exploration tasks
Completing exploration objectives not only pushes you toward Hunter Level 14 but also grants tangible in‑game resources. Exact amounts vary by objective, but the categories remain consistent.
Even if an individual objective gives only a small amount of XP or a few coins, the cumulative effect across multiple map icons, tutorials, and hidden quests is what takes you from early‑game to Hunter Level 14.
Tips for smooth progression to Hunter Level 14
To avoid accidentally stalling, treat the exploration guide as a daily checklist rather than a one‑time side menu. Anytime you finish a story beat or change areas, briefly scan the objectives and clear and claim anything that is ready. Focusing first on character tutorials and quick map icons will let you gain XP rapidly, while saving the longer hidden quests for moments when you have more time.
