IdleMMO Construction Leveling Guide
The fastest Construction route from level 1 to 100 takes about 4,883 hours of action time and 74,960 actions, with no boosts. At each level the route uses whatever you can build for the most XP per hour, and switches the moment something better unlocks.
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How long each milestone takes
| Reach level | 10 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours from level 1 | 2.1 h | 7.4 h | 57 h | 319 h | 1,903 h | 4,883 h |
Level 50 takes 57 h. Level 100 takes 4,883 h, so about 99% of the time to max is spent above level 50. The XP table shows why: the per-level cost keeps climbing all the way to 100.
Fastest route: what to build at each level
| Levels | Build | XP/hr | XP needed | Actions | Time | Materials used | Input cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | Weak Plank | 900 | 1,877 | 126 | 2.1 h | 378 Oak Log | 1,512 |
| 10 to 15 | Iron Fitting | 1,565 | 1,962 | 40 | 1.3 h | 120 Iron Bar | 3,720 |
| 15 to 30 | Weak Beam | 2,000 | 16,106 | 215 | 8.1 h | 645 Birch Log, 645 Banyan Log | 18,060 |
| 30 to 45 | Robust Plank | 2,439 | 65,957 | 629 | 27 h | 1,887 Banyan Log | 33,966 |
| 45 to 65 | Robust Beam | 2,842 | 490,486 | 3,270 | 173 h | 9,810 Maple Log, 9,810 Willow Log | 392,400 |
| 65 to 75 | Strong Plank | 3,257 | 916,562 | 4,825 | 281 h | 14,475 Willow Log | 332,925 |
| 75 to 100 | Strong Beam | 3,375 | 14,817,176 | 65,855 | 4,390 h | 197,565 Mahogany Log, 197,565 Mystical Log | 8,495,295 |
Levels read "from, to": the row ends when the next option unlocks. Time is pure action time at base speed. Membership, class and tool efficiency shorten it; the Construction calculator has boost toggles and a level planner for your exact starting point.
Materials for the whole route
Going 1 to 100 this way burns through 197,565 Mahogany Log, 197,565 Mystical Log, 24,285 Willow Log, 9,810 Maple Log, 2,532 Banyan Log, 645 Birch Log, 378 Oak Log and 120 Iron Bar, about 9,277,878 gold at today's market prices. Gathering the inputs yourself turns that gold cost into time spent in the gathering skills.
Leveling while making gold
This route picks the best gold-per-hour option at each level instead, counting only items whose daily market sales can absorb at least an hour of your output. Going 1 to 100 takes about 10,422 hours, against 4,883 for the same levels on the fastest route.
Gold per hour is net of inputs at today's prices and moves with the market. The money-making rankings compare every skill side by side.
Side benefit: Strength XP
Every Construction action also grants Strength XP. The per-action amount for each option is on the Construction calculator.
Other leveling guides:
Woodcutting
Mining
Fishing
Smelting
Forge
Cooking
Alchemy
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to level Construction in IdleMMO?
Always build the highest XP-per-hour option you have unlocked: start on Weak Plank, and finish on Strong Beam from level 75. The full route from 1 to 100 takes about 4,883 hours of action time with no boosts.
How long does it take to get Construction to 100?
About 4,883 hours on the fastest route. Level 50 comes at roughly 57 hours, so the second half is the bulk of the grind.
How many materials does 1-100 Construction take?
The fastest route consumes 197,565 Mahogany Log plus the other inputs listed in the route table, about 9,277,878 gold at today's market prices.
Can I make money while leveling Construction?
Yes. The profit route below picks the best gold per hour instead of XP. Going to 100 it takes about 10,422 hours versus 4,883 on the fastest route, and it only uses items with enough daily market sales to absorb your output.
Sources: action times, XP and recipes from the same cached skill data as the calculators; prices from the IdleMMO player market; XP per level from the community-sourced table on the XP table page (the official wiki publishes none).