GuidesUnder Level 15How to Level

How to Level

Leveling up increases your life points and unlocks more of what Torn has to offer. This guide covers the fastest ways to gain XP and what to do when you hit the level up prompt.

Fastest Way to Gain XP

The fastest way to level is by attacking another player and choosing Leave. Always choose Leave if possible — it gives you 100% XP gain.

LeaveAlways prefer this
100% XP
MugLower XP gain
~60% XP
HospitalizeLowest XP gain
~40% XP

How to Find Targets

In the beginning it can be tough to find targets you can consistently beat. A Torn player called Baldr has put together a list of dead accounts that are great for grinding XP.

1

Go to Baldr's target list

oran.pw/baldrstargets/
2

Enter your API key

You'll need a Public Only API key. Click the link below to have one created automatically:

Auto-create API key →

Or go to Settings → API Keys → Create New Key → Public Only.

3

Enter the key and click Fetch

You'll see a list of accounts with their stats. Pick targets with lower stats than you and click the Attack button on the right.

4

All targets hospitalized?

Use the list selector at the top to switch to a different list, then click Fetch again to get a fresh set of targets.

You can also use Torn Lab's Radar to find targets.

While these are generally trusted for use by the Torn Community, sign up at your own discretion.

Other Ways to Gain XP

Attacking isn't your only source of XP. You can also gain experience through:

  • Committing crimes
  • Training in the gym
  • Working at a job

Level Up vs Hold

When you gain enough XP, you'll receive a prompt asking whether to Level Up or Hold.

Level Up ✓ Recommended

Advances your level and grants more life points, giving you a stronger foundation for attacks and survival.

Hold

Keeps your level the same while you continue accumulating XP. You do not gain the life points your true level would give you.

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Hold is fine after level 15, but before then you are disadvantaging yourself by not having the maximum life points available for your true level. Always choose Level Up until you hit 15.