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Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Village Leveling Guide

How to Level Up Villages in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

Leveling villages in Guardians of Azuma demands strategy, not luck. If you’re struggling with stalled progress, these tactics will help you break through seasonal plateaus.

Prioritize Village Missions for Maximum EXP

Your village’s EXP growth hinges on completing missions. Accessible via the village menu, objectives like “reach +10 HP bonus” or “build a bakery” are mandatory for leveling up. New missions unlock as you progress, so tackle the simplest ones first to maintain momentum.

Optimize Building Placement

  • Essential structures: Focus on homes, businesses (Chemist, Blacksmith), and Shrines.
  • Decor with purpose: Early-game decorations should only provide permanent stat boosts.
  • Avoid clutter: Villages have limited space—don’t waste slots on low-value items.

Note: Stat bonuses from buildings apply once per village, but placement still contributes to level progression.

Maximize Scenic Score Efficiently

This hidden EXP mechanic can accelerate your village growth:

  • Use connected paths to amplify nearby building bonuses.
  • Cluster matching decor sets in specific zones.
  • Incorporate elevation changes via hills or terraforming.

Aim for at least 50,000 Scenic Score to reach max village level.

Master Manual Farming

Designate a farming district and handle crops personally. Using pause-view planning and treasure effects, you can complete seasonal farming objectives in roughly one in-game hour—keeping your layout organized while fulfilling crop-related missions faster.

Curate Your Villager Roster

  • Valuable traits: Prioritize villagers with Cheerful, Angler, Animal Lover, or Seed Savant abilities.
  • Replace underperformers: As your village fills, evict villagers with weak traits to make space for upgrades.

Leverage Relationship Quests

Regularly interact with villagers to:

  • Complete bond-building requests for incremental EXP gains
  • Unlock Ema Plaque missions with bonus rewards
  • Gain access to exclusive buildings through high friendship levels

FAQ

Q: How do I track village progress?

Open the Village menu to view current level, EXP status, and active missions.

Q: Do decorations provide stacking EXP?

No—each decoration’s stat bonus applies once, though multiple copies increase Scenic Score.

Q: Can farming alone level my village?

Only for crop-specific missions. Combine farming with other strategies for best results.

Q: Scenic Score shortcuts?

Focus on clustered path-connected decor sets and multi-level terrain layouts.

Q: Should I keep every new villager?

Early villages need bodies, but eventually prioritize quality over quantity through selective evictions.