Getting Started - BobaRO Wiki

Welcome to BobaRO

Welcome to BobaRO, a Pre-Renewal mid-rate Ragnarok Online private server built for players who love the classic RO experience. Whether you are a veteran returning to Midgard or a brand-new adventurer, this guide will help you get set up and playing in minutes.

What is Pre-Renewal?

Pre-Renewal refers to the version of Ragnarok Online before the major "Renewal" update that changed combat formulas, stats, and class mechanics. Pre-Renewal preserves the original gameplay feel: simpler damage calculations, classic leveling curves, and the tried-and-true job advancement system that made RO famous. If you played RO during its golden era, this is the version you remember.

What is Mid-Rate?

Mid-rate servers offer experience and drop rates higher than the official servers but lower than high-rate servers. This means you can reach meaningful milestones faster without skipping the core leveling and gearing experience. You still earn your progress, but the journey respects your time.

Creating Your Account

To play on BobaRO you need a game account. Registration is free and takes less than a minute.

1. Visit the Registration Page.
2. Choose a username and a strong password. Your username is also your login ID inside the game client.
3. Enter a valid email address in case you need to recover your account later.
4. Pick your gender (this determines your base sprite in-game and can be changed later).
5. Complete the form and click Register.

Downloading the Client

Head over to the Downloads page to grab the game client. Two options are available:

• Full Client — Includes all BGM, sprites, and maps. Recommended for first-time installs.
• Lite Client — Smaller download with optional BGM. Good for players on limited bandwidth.

After downloading, extract the archive to a folder of your choice (for example C:\BobaRO) and run the patcher or launcher to receive the latest updates.

Connecting to the Server

The client is pre-configured with the correct server address, so you should be able to log in immediately after patching. If you need to verify or configure the connection manually, the details are:

Setting	Value
Server IP	89.116.106.71
Login Port	6901
Character Port	6121
Map Port	5121

These values are stored in data/sclientinfo.xml inside your client folder.

Your First Steps

Character Creation

After logging in you can create up to several characters per account. Choose a name, adjust your hair style and color, and allocate your starting stat points. Every character begins as a Novice on the Novice Training Ground.

Picking a Class

Once your Novice reaches Base Level 10 and Job Level 10, you can change to your first job class. Visit the corresponding job NPC in Prontera or the town linked to your desired class. Check the Job Classes page for a full breakdown of every class and advancement path.

Novice Training Ground

The training ground introduces you to basic gameplay: moving, attacking, picking up items, equipping gear, and talking to NPCs. Complete it to receive some starter items and a free warp to Prontera, the capital city.

Basic Controls

Ragnarok Online uses a point-and-click movement system combined with keyboard shortcuts. Here are the most important controls:

Key / Action	Description
Left Click	Move to location / interact with NPC / attack monster
F1 – F9	Skill shortcut bar (drag skills and items here)
Alt + E	Open Equipment window
Alt + Q	Open Inventory
Alt + A	Open Status window (stats)
Alt + S	Open Skill window
Alt + Z	Open Party window
Alt + G	Open Guild window
Alt + H	Open Friends list
Enter	Open chat input / send message
Insert	Toggle sit / stand
PrtSc	Take screenshot (saved to ScreenShot/ folder)
/sit	Sit down (type in chat)
/stand	Stand up (type in chat)
/where	Display your current map and coordinates
Ctrl + Click	Force-attack (useful for hitting non-aggressive monsters in town)
Shift + Click	Open a targeted player's equipment

Useful Commands

BobaRO provides a set of at-commands (@commands) that make your life easier. Type them in the chat window.

Command	Description
@autoloot	Toggle automatic item pickup. Use @autoloot 100 to loot everything, or @autoloot 5 to only loot items with 5% drop rate or lower.
@storage	Open your Kafra storage from anywhere.
@go <number/city>	Warp to a town. Example: @go 0 (Prontera), @go 5 (Geffen), @go payon.
@rates	Display the current server EXP and drop rates.
@time	Show the current server time.
@whereis <monster>	Show which maps a monster spawns on. Example: @whereis Poring.
@mobinfo <monster>	Show detailed stats and drops for a monster. Example: @mobinfo 1002 or @mobinfo Poring.
@iteminfo <item>	Show information about an item. Example: @iteminfo 501 or @iteminfo Red Potion.
@whodrops <item>	Show which monsters drop a specific item. Example: @whodrops Jelloppy.
@showexp	Toggle EXP gain messages after each kill so you can track your progress.
@autotrade	Open a vending shop and log out. Your merchant stays in-game selling items while you are offline.
@noks	Toggle kill-steal protection. Prevents other players from getting credit for your kills.
@jailtime	Check remaining jail time if you have been jailed.
@refresh	Refresh your client display. Useful if you see visual glitches.

Helpful Links

Now that you are set up, here are some resources to help you on your journey:

Resource	Link
Job Classes Guide	Wiki: Job Classes
Stats Guide	Wiki: Stats Guide
Elements Guide	Wiki: Elements
Cards & Refinement	Wiki: Cards & Refinement
Leveling Guide	Wiki: Leveling Guide
Monster Database	Monster Database
Item Database	Item Database
Character Rankings	Rankings
Discord Community	Join our Discord