Ready to sprint your way from scratch to level 50 in under 4 hours while racking up over 30,000 Star Crumb? Whether you’re a fresh-faced newcomer or a seasoned returnee, this streamlined guide will show you how to blast through the early game, unlock commissions, and hit endgame content faster than ever. With a well-chosen server, the right progression route, and a sharp focus on commissions and main quests, your path to max level and top-tier blueprints becomes not just possible—but efficient and repeatable.

Step 1: Choose the Right Server

Before anything else, your success starts with selecting the right server. Are you aiming for a more relaxed PvE experience (Manabus), or are you jumping headfirst into PvP action (Evolution Call)? Pick based on your preferred playstyle. Once you’ve made that decision, it’s time to hunt for a mature server. Ignore servers that are brand new—your best bet is one that’s nearing the end of its lifecycle, ideally between Day 47 and 49. These older servers have all game phases unlocked, which is exactly what you need to fast-track your progress.

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Step 2: Tutorial and Early Game Walkthrough

New players should take the time to complete the tutorial—it’s a short, valuable runthrough of the basics. For veterans, a 5-10 minute speedrun will do the trick. Once you’re through, you’ll gain full access to the world of Once Human, unlocking co-op potential, PvP opportunities, and most importantly, access to weekly commissions.

Step 3: Main Mission and Commission Focus

After the tutorial, follow your main mission closely. This will naturally guide you through the campaign, teaching you how to build a base, process resources, and craft your first weapons and armor. Once you craft your gear and ammo, you’ll unlock a mission called Welcome Back, which brings you to Deadsville—your first hub town. Here, you’ll speak to Mary and unlock your motorcycle, then gain access to the commission system.

Commissions are your best friend. Because we picked a near-end server, you’ll instantly gain access to all the weekly commission tabs—Week 1 through Week 6. That’s six full weeks of XP-rich missions, available from the get-go. The strategy here is simple: focus solely on completing the main mission and commissions. Skip side content and distractions. Use the world map to locate blue towns (starter hubs), then complete the Rift Anchors in each region before confronting the area’s Monolith boss. Rinse and repeat for each zone.

Step 4: Speed-Leveling Breakdown

Your journey through commissions will skyrocket your level. After just a few commissions, you’ll find yourself climbing quickly:

• Complete the Rift Anchors
• Face the zone’s Monolith boss
• Move on to the next zone

Within hours, you’ll be moving through the weekly tabs. By the time you reach Week 5 (about three hours in), you’ll have completed around 25 commissions, putting you at level 49. One more and you’re at the cap. All without even defeating Aram, the level 30 zone boss—though you can do that too, easily.

Step 5: Star Crumb Farming Strategy

Now that you’re level 50, the next phase begins: farming Star Crumb to unlock top-tier gear. The best weapons and armor blueprints cost thousands of Star Crumb. For example, the Jaws sniper rifle blueprint costs 8,000, and individual armor sets run about 3,000 each. Here’s how to maximize your gains:

1. Purification – Run tier 3 synthesis materials through purification stations for high Star Crumb returns. This should be done weekly.
2. Season Goals – Press Escape and check out the Season Goals menu. These are split into five weekly phases. Complete them all for thousands of Star Crumb. These quests are tied closely to natural game progression, so most will be finished without extra effort.
3. Progression Rewards – Especially in Week 5, you can claim up to 7,500 extra Star Crumb just from progression milestones.
4. Journey Rewards – These include experience boosts and small Star Crumb bonuses for completing tutorial-style objectives. Don’t skip them.

Step 6: Blueprint Management and the Wish Machine

Once you’ve stocked up on Star Crumb, it’s tempting to go all-in on the Wish Machine. Don’t. First, visit the Blueprint Shop and buy the weapon blueprint you want to build your character around. Prioritize your weapon blueprint over armor. Sniper, pistol, shotgun—it’s your call, but focus on one.

While the Wish Machine offers access to powerful gear, it is a major RNG gamble. If you rely on it too early, you risk burning through your Star Crumb without results. Always get your guaranteed blueprint first—only then consider gambling for rare loot. Armor can come later once your offense is covered.

Wrap-Up: From Zero to Endgame Ready

In summary, your roadmap to level 50 and beyond looks like this:

• Pick a near-end server with unlocked phases
• Speedrun or casually complete the tutorial
• Focus exclusively on main missions and weekly commissions
• Farm Rift Anchors and defeat Monolith bosses
• Hit level 50 within 3–4 hours
• Use commissions and season goals to farm over 30,000 Star Crumb
• Unlock top-tier weapon blueprints before diving into endgame content

This is one of the most time-efficient strategies available in Once Human right now. Not only does it get you to level 50 fast, but it also sets you up with everything you need to compete at the highest level—both in PvE and PvP. Good luck, and enjoy the ride to the top.