# Kerning City party quest

Start First Time Together at level 21 through Lakelis in Kerning City. Use channels 3–12 for the Grand Launch party quest.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/kerning-party-quest/

Updated: 2026-10-22

First Time Together, the Kerning City party quest, is available from level 21. Speak to Lakelis in Kerning City on channels 3–12 to get started.

- LEVEL 21+**Go to Kerning City**
- CHANNELS 3–12**Speak to Lakelis**
- PARTY QUEST**First Time Together**Your route at a glance.

## Check your level and channel

Characters level 21 and above can participate. The Grand Launch release notes limit this party quest to channels 3 through 12. If you meet the level requirement but cannot get started, check your channel as well as the NPC.

| Requirement | Grand Launch detail |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum level | 21 |
| NPC | Lakelis |
| Town | Kerning City |
| Channels | 3–12 |
| Quest | First Time Together |

## Make room for teamwork

Nexon describes a sequence of party challenges that includes puzzles, monsters, and King Slime. It is a cooperative activity, so agree with the group on how you will communicate before entering.

As preparation, check your supplies and key bindings, then tell the group if this is your first attempt. A party can explain a stage more easily when it knows who is learning.

[![First Time Together party quest stage](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/party-quest-stage.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/party-quest-stage.webp)

[![First Time Together party-quest gameplay](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/party-quest-king-slime.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/party-quest-king-slime.webp)

## Use the first run to learn the route

Read the dialogue and watch what changes when a stage completes. Make a note of the part that slowed the group down, then use that as your practice goal for the next run.

Avoid importing a remembered stage solution from another server without checking the current quest. The confirmed starting conditions here are the level, NPC, and channels from the live launch notes.

## Good questions, quick answers.

### What level do I need for KPQ?
Level 21 or above.

### Which channels have the party quest?
Channels 3–12, according to the Grand Launch release notes.

### Who starts the quest?
Lakelis in Kerning City.

## Official sources

Facts checked against the sources below on October 22, 2026. Planning advice is written by this independent fan guide.

- [Nexon · Grand Launch Release Notes](https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/general/46506/grand-launch-release-notes) · 2026-10-21