The Swamp of Despair I is a Victoria Island map on Warning Street with 63 monster spawn points, monsters level 6 to 31.

Mixed-level map. If you're here for the Slimes (Lv. 6), note the map also has 10 Jr. Necki (Lv. 21), 41 Ligator (Lv. 31). Those can hit hard and be hard to hit at that level.
Monsters on this map
| Monster | Level | Spawns | EXP | EXP/HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slime | 6 | 9 | 12 | 0.104 |
| Jr. Necki | 21 | 10 | 39 | 0.143 |
| Horny Mushroom | 22 | 3 | 41 | 0.102 |
| Ligator | 31 | 41 | 58 | 0.068 |
How to get to The Swamp of Despair I
From Kerning City, walk through 1 map:
- Kerning City
- The Swamp of Despair I
Walking route through map portals, from the game data. Cabs and boats can be faster between towns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to The Swamp of Despair I?
From Kerning City: Kerning City → The Swamp of Despair I (1 map).
What monsters are on The Swamp of Despair I?
Slime (Lv. 6, 9 spawns), Jr. Necki (Lv. 21, 10 spawns), Horny Mushroom (Lv. 22, 3 spawns), Ligator (Lv. 31, 41 spawns).
What level should I be for The Swamp of Despair I?
Monsters here are level 6 to 31. Monsters above your level are harder to hit, so check your accuracy.
Game data: MapleStory Classic World v1.0.0, checked 2026-10-22. Only content live at launch is listed. Drop rates are calculated on Nexon's servers and aren't in the game data, so we don't publish them. Spotted a difference in-game? Tell us.