HorizonXI
Beastmaster Leveling: 10 to 20
BST / WHM · All researched zones
This uses HorizonXI Charm camps and includes routes with lower-level targets. These routes use charmed pets, not jugs. Horizon's jug-pet changes apply to BST main, not /BST, and pet food also has server-specific changes.
Camp technique: Choosing and Managing Pets as BST or /BST
10 levels with listed camps.
BST / WHM Fighting And Recovery
Keep another pet close by and keep your own weapon skill leveled. Find a pet and target you can fight repeatedly before trying something stronger.
Ability access for levels 10 to 20
- Blink: not available during this route. You'll need WHM 19 at the displayed support level.
- Stoneskin: not available during this route. You'll need WHM 28 at the displayed support level.
- Reraise: not available during this route. You'll need WHM 25 at the displayed support level.
- Reward: becomes available at character level 12. Pet food also has a character-level requirement.
You'll still need to learn the scroll before using a spell. Anything that unlocks at your goal level belongs to the next part of your leveling, not the fights covered here.
BST job reference · WHM job reference · White Mage spell and ability levels
Level 10 to 11
Gustaberg North
Bastok-side wildlife; monument slopes later
You're close to the city if you need to recover or restock after a rough start. Work through insects and lizards before moving up to sheep.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ornery Sheep | 5 - 8 | Charm pet | 5 - 8 |
| Rock Lizard | 3 - 8 | Charm pet | 4 - 8 |
| Maneating Hornet | 2 - 5 | Charm pet | 4 - 5 |
| Tunnel Worm | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Huge Hornet | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Stone Eater | 2 - 5 | Target | - |
| Maneating Hornet | 2 - 5 | Target | - |
| Rock Lizard | 3 - 8 | Target | - |
| Ornery Sheep | 5 - 8 | Target | - |
Getting There
Reach North Gustaberg from Bastok; scout the monument slopes only after the city-side circuit becomes too weak.
Watch For
Quadav are targets, not Charm pets. Keep weather elementals and night-time undead out of your practice circuit.
Encounter Notes
- Bee charm pet: Final Sting kills the bee when it uses the move. Have another pet picked out before starting a long fight, because your bee may not stay around until the end. Family reference and sources
- Bee target: Pollen can heal the bee, and Final Sting can make the end of a fight dangerous. Keep enough HP and a way to heal yourself. Don't assume it's safe to take over from your pet just because the bee is almost dead. Family reference and sources
HorizonXI Wiki: Beastmaster leveling
Alternative zones for level 10
Ronfaure East · City-side paths, then the sheep circuit
Take it one Charm and one fight at a time while you're learning. Move from starter rabbits to stronger mobs as you level. You don't need to chase a faraway spawn for a little more XP.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Sheep | 5 - 8 | Charm pet | 5 - 8 |
| Scarab Beetle | 3 - 6 | Charm pet | 4 - 6 |
| Forest Hare | 1 - 5 | Charm pet | 4 - 5 |
| Tunnel Worm | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Carrion Worm | 1 - 5 | Target | - |
| Forest Hare | 1 - 5 | Target | - |
| Scarab Beetle | 3 - 6 | Target | - |
| Wild Sheep | 5 - 8 | Target | - |
Getting There
Leave San d'Oria for East Ronfaure and keep the city return path visible on the map.
Watch For
Avoid Orc patrols, night-time undead and named monsters. Sheep can put you to sleep; do not rely on a support job's tools at these early levels.
Sarutabaruta West · Windurst gates, then the northern bee paths
The short trip back to town makes it easy to restock while you level your skills. Move up to stronger bees once the smallest mobs stop giving XP.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawler | 3 - 8 | Charm pet | 4 - 8 |
| Giant Bee | 5 - 8 | Charm pet | 5 - 8 |
| Carrion Crow | 2 - 6 | Charm pet | 4 - 6 |
| Savanna Rarab | 1 - 5 | Charm pet | 4 - 5 |
| Bumblebee | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Tiny Mandragora | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Savanna Rarab | 1 - 5 | Target | - |
| Crawler | 3 - 8 | Target | - |
| Giant Bee | 5 - 8 | Target | - |
Getting There
Exit Windurst into West Sarutabaruta. Use the gate-side paths first; consult the map before extending north toward G-6 to G-8.
Watch For
Bees and crawlers can link. Avoid using area damage near a replacement pet or a roaming Yagudo.
Level 11 to 12
Tahrongi Canyon
Luck Rune circuit early; E-5 / F-5 once Dhalmels are eligible
Start with birds and crawlers, then move up to Dhalmels. On Horizon, stick with lower-level targets that still give XP instead of forcing a harder fight.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Charm pet | 9 - 11 |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Charm pet | 11 - 11 |
| Strolling Sapling | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Canyon Rarab | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Pygmaioi | 7 - 11 | Target | - |
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Target | - |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Target | - |
Getting There
Enter Tahrongi from Sarutabaruta. Scout the southern circuit first, then the northwestern wildlife paths using the canyon map.
Watch For
Dhalmels can heal and silence. Night-time undead are never Charm options, even if an old camp report suggests otherwise. Check custom spawn tiers in game.
Encounter Notes
- Mandragora target: Dream Flower can put everyone nearby to sleep. If your pet can hold the target, give yourself some space. Finish recovering and get the fight under control before pulling anything else. Different types of mandragora don't all use the same moves. Family reference and sources
HorizonXI Wiki: Beastmaster leveling
Alternative zones for level 11
Sarutabaruta West · Windurst gates, then the northern bee paths
The short trip back to town makes it easy to restock while you level your skills. Move up to stronger bees once the smallest mobs stop giving XP.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawler | 3 - 8 | Charm pet | 5 - 8 |
| Giant Bee | 5 - 8 | Charm pet | 5 - 8 |
| Carrion Crow | 2 - 6 | Charm pet | 5 - 6 |
| Savanna Rarab | 1 - 5 | Charm pet | 5 - 5 |
| Bumblebee | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Tiny Mandragora | 1 - 1 | Target | - |
| Savanna Rarab | 1 - 5 | Target | - |
| Crawler | 3 - 8 | Target | - |
| Giant Bee | 5 - 8 | Target | - |
Getting There
Exit Windurst into West Sarutabaruta. Use the gate-side paths first; consult the map before extending north toward G-6 to G-8.
Watch For
Bees and crawlers can link. Avoid using area damage near a replacement pet or a roaming Yagudo.
Level 12 to 14
Tahrongi Canyon
Luck Rune circuit early; E-5 / F-5 once Dhalmels are eligible
Start with birds and crawlers, then move up to Dhalmels. On Horizon, stick with lower-level targets that still give XP instead of forcing a harder fight.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Charm pet | 9 - 12 |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Charm pet | 11 - 12 |
| Strolling Sapling | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Canyon Rarab | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Pygmaioi | 7 - 11 | Target | - |
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Target | - |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Target | - |
| Wild Dhalmel | 14 - 16 | Target | - |
Getting There
Enter Tahrongi from Sarutabaruta. Scout the southern circuit first, then the northwestern wildlife paths using the canyon map.
Watch For
Dhalmels can heal and silence. Night-time undead are never Charm options, even if an old camp report suggests otherwise. Check custom spawn tiers in game.
Encounter Notes
- Mandragora target: Dream Flower can put everyone nearby to sleep. If your pet can hold the target, give yourself some space. Finish recovering and get the fight under control before pulling anything else. Different types of mandragora don't all use the same moves. Family reference and sources
Level 14 to 20
Tahrongi Canyon
Luck Rune circuit early; E-5 / F-5 once Dhalmels are eligible
Start with birds and crawlers, then move up to Dhalmels. On Horizon, stick with lower-level targets that still give XP instead of forcing a harder fight.
| Monster | Recorded Level | Use | Select at stage start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Dhalmel | 14 - 16 | Charm pet | 14 - 14 |
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Charm pet | 9 - 13 |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Charm pet | 11 - 13 |
| Strolling Sapling | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Canyon Rarab | 7 - 10 | Target | - |
| Pygmaioi | 7 - 11 | Target | - |
| Akbaba | 9 - 13 | Target | - |
| Canyon Crawler | 11 - 13 | Target | - |
| Wild Dhalmel | 14 - 16 | Target | - |
Getting There
Enter Tahrongi from Sarutabaruta. Scout the southern circuit first, then the northwestern wildlife paths using the canyon map.
Watch For
Dhalmels can heal and silence. Night-time undead are never Charm options, even if an old camp report suggests otherwise. Check custom spawn tiers in game.
Encounter Notes
- Mandragora target: Dream Flower can put everyone nearby to sleep. If your pet can hold the target, give yourself some space. Finish recovering and get the fight under control before pulling anything else. Different types of mandragora don't all use the same moves. Family reference and sources
Preparation And Fighting Plan
WHM support starts at level 5, assuming you've leveled it enough to keep it capped.
Start with a pet no higher than your current level. Ideally, pick something at your level or one or two levels below it. The selection column shows which part of the listed range fits the start of that stage. You'll still need to check the actual mob. Use /check and Gauge before trying Charm.
Don't try Charm when you're low on HP/MP. Find a backup pet and a safe place to rest before pulling. Let your pet start the fight before joining in, and leave room to react if Charm fails or wears off. CHR helps you land Charm. Charm+ mainly helps it last longer.
Leave is unavailable at your starting level. You'll get it at BST 35. You can't rely on releasing and immediately charming your pet again. Be ready for Charm to wear off, and leave yourself a way out.
Reward is unavailable at your starting BST level. You'll need BST 12, normally character level 24 with /BST.
Slimes can take physical hits well, but they resist Charm and can be hurt badly by magic. Choosing physical resistance favors suitable slime camps. It doesn't make a slime above your level a safe choice.
Pack Before Leaving
- Silent Oils and Prism Powders if you can't cover the trip with Sneak and Invisible spells.
- A way out if things go wrong, recovery items you can use and a Reraise option if one is available to you.
- Food for your job and something to heal yourself in an emergency. Pet food won't help until you have Reward.
Charm mechanics · Slime family traits · Leave: level 35 · Gauge: BST level 10 · Reward: BST level 12 · Pet Food Alpha: level 12 · HorizonXI Beastmaster changes