In this strategy guide you can find tips for best mid-game, xp farming methods, unlocking other zones and leveling faster in Schedule 1.
XP Farming Methods
Want to level up faster in Schedule 1 and unlock key regions like Suburbia and Uptown? Whether you’re in the mid-game grind or looking for early-game efficiency, this XP farming strategy will help you gain over 1000 XP per day with ease.
Why this XP farming methods works? This method focuses on manual plant harvesting, allowing you to take full advantage of the XP bonus from harvesting while keeping your operation optimized. By streamlining your workflow with dedicated botanists, handlers, and automated setups, you’ll maximize XP gains without compromising your in-game progress.
Step by Step XP Farming Setup
Prepare Your Farm for Maximum Output
- Location: Ideal in the Barn or Warehouse (or Docks, if available).
- Botanists: Hire 8 botanists.
- Equipment for Each Botanist:
- 8 plant pots
- 1 personal supply cabinet
Tip: More botanists = more harvestable plants = more XP.
Set Up Brick Production
- Handlers: Hire 2 handlers
- Brick Presses: Buy 2
- Storage Racks: Install 4 large racks for brick storage
Your handlers will manage post-harvest production, freeing you up for XP farming.
Assign Tasks Strategically
- Assign each botanist to their pots and supply cabinets
- Important: Do not set a delivery destination for the pots — this keeps the plants in place for you to harvest manually
Automate Brick Handling
- Assign each handler to a brick press
- Set 2 specific storage racks as their destinations
- Create delivery routes from these two racks to their respective brick presses
This keeps the brick operation running while you harvest for XP.
Harvest for XP
- Manually harvest plants throughout the day
- Each harvested plant gives +5 XP
- Botanists will automatically replant, allowing continuous harvesting until 4 AM
Pro Tip: The higher quality your equipment, the faster your crops regrow, maximizing cycles per day.
Optimize Dealer Assignments
- Assign each dealer 8 customers
- Keep the leftover customers for yourself – choose ones that are close to your location for fast turnaround
Sell Late for Curfew Bonus
- Only deal at the end of the day
- This frees up your entire day for XP farming and lets you take advantage of the curfew bonus, boosting XP and income
Bonus Tips for Extra Efficiency
Automate Coke Farms
- If you have a cocaine production setup at the Docks, keep it running in the background. Just top up supplies occasionally. This minimizes distractions and gives you full focus on XP farming.
Manage Overflow
If your handlers’ shelves are full:
- Move extra product to other shelves
- Or discard excess weed if you’re focusing purely on XP
Results You Can Expect
With this XP farming method:
- Pre-optimization: ~600 XP/day
- After implementation: 1000+ XP/day
- Steady leveling that opens up new regions and abilities faster
The key to leveling up quickly in Schedule 1 is to manually harvest as much as possible. Even with a smaller setup, you can use this method throughout the game – just scale the number of botanists and equipment as you grow. The more pots you manage, the more XP you rake in.
