The fastest way to level up Meditation in Beyond Nen is to place a Meditation Mat inside the Nen Cave and meditate there with the Meditation Habit talent card equipped — that stacks the cave’s +25% EXP bonus with the card’s +5% boost, and you keep the EXP ticking passively even while AFK. Meditation EXP is the currency behind every Nen technique in the game, so how efficiently you grind it decides how quickly you go from fresh Hunter to a complete aura master. In this guide, I break down exactly how Meditation works in November 2026, where to train it fastest, the order I raise Ten, Zetsu, Ren, Gyo, and Wa, and the traps that quietly waste hours of progression.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Best meditation spot | Nen Cave (+25% Meditation EXP) |
| Required item | Meditation Mat (buy from any Merchant) |
| How to start meditating | Place mat, walk up, press T |
| Bonus EXP minigame | Letter-press quick-time event |
| Best talent card | Meditation Habit (+5% Meditation EXP) |
| All Nen techniques | Ten, Zetsu, Ren, Gyo, Wa |
| Nen skill tree | Press M |
How Meditation Works in Beyond Nen?
Meditation is Beyond Nen’s aura training system, and it only opens up after you become a licensed Hunter. Once you pass the four-stage Hunter Exam and finish Rohan’s Activate Nen quest, Rohan rolls your Nen ability, unlocks the technique wheel on E, Nen charge on G, and the full skill tree on M. From that point, every technique sits behind Meditation EXP and mastery tiers — and some techniques refuse to unlock until a different technique hits a required tier first.
The catch is that raw Meditation EXP comes in slowly by default, but the game gives you three stackable speed levers: location, talent cards, and the letter-press minigame. Use all three and the grind shrinks dramatically. If you haven’t unlocked Nen at all yet, my full Hunter Exam walkthrough covers that route step by step first — and if Rohan’s ability roll disappoints you, reroll it with free Spins from the active codes listed in my Beyond Nen tier list.
How to Level Up Meditation Fast?
Buy a Meditation Mat First
You literally cannot meditate without a mat, so make this your first purchase after the exam. Head to the Merchant in the Beginner Village — Port Town’s Merchant sells it too — and grab the Meditation Mat from the item list. It’s cheap, and several Nen quests soft-lock until you own one, so there’s no reason to delay. To start a session, place the mat on flat ground, walk up to it, and press T.
Meditate Inside the Nen Cave
Location is the single biggest Meditation EXP multiplier in Beyond Nen. The Nen Cave grants a +25% Meditation EXP bonus, and stacking it with everything below is how I hit technique requirements in roughly half the usual time:
- Open your map and locate the Nen Cave.
- Fast travel there if you’ve unlocked the waypoint, or run the route manually.
- Enter the cave and pick an open, quiet spot away from other players.
- Place your Meditation Mat and press T to begin meditating.
That 25% applies to every tick of EXP you earn on the mat, both active and AFK, so never settle for meditating out in the open world.
Equip the Meditation Habit Card
You unlock a new Talent card every 10 levels, and Meditation Habit is the one that matters for this grind. It’s a Common card with a 41% drop chance that grants +5% Meditation EXP, and it only deactivates once you’ve unlocked every Nen technique — meaning it stays useful for the entire journey. I picked mine at the level 10 talent milestone and never looked back. While you’re choosing Talents, Aura Control (Nen techniques cost 5% less Nen Energy) and Calm Aura (+10% Nen regen) are the strongest support picks once your techniques are online.
Don’t Skip the Minigame — or AFK Smart
Meditating triggers a quick-time minigame where the game flashes letters and you press them on your keyboard. Every correct press feeds bonus Nen EXP into the technique you’re training, so actively playing the minigame outpaces idling by a wide margin. That said, Meditation EXP also climbs automatically over time even if you never touch a key — the EXP button is optional, not required. My routine is simple: active minigame sessions when I’m at my desk, AFK farming on the cave mat when I’m not. Just don’t AFK somewhere without the cave bonus.
How to Unlock All Nen Techniques?
| Technique | Role in Progression |
|---|---|
| Ten | Base aura control — raise it first to satisfy later requirements |
| Zetsu | Aura suppression — certain tiers gate other technique unlocks |
| Ren | Aura output — keep pushing its mastery to keep the tree moving |
| Gyo | Focused perception for spotting hidden things |
| Wa | Passive +3% Strength and +3% Weapon damage |
Train Techniques With Your Mat
Unlocking techniques is a loop, and it runs through your skill tree:
- Press M and open the Nen Techniques section of the skill tree.
- Check the requirements for the technique you want next.
- Sit on your Meditation Mat and open the training selection.
- Select which technique receives the EXP — Ten to raise its tier, Ren to push mastery levels, or Zetsu when the tree demands it.
- Press Done to lock in your choice.
- Once enough EXP and mastery bank up, return to the tree and unlock the technique.
- Repeat for the next requirement.
Check the tree regularly. It tells you exactly which technique is short on EXP or mastery, so you never dump EXP into the wrong node.
Use Them Properly
Press E to open the Nen wheel and slot whichever technique you need active. Wa is the standout for combat because its +3% Strength and +3% Weapon damage apply passively, while others are more functional than flashy — some add visible aura changes when activated, and some show nothing at all. Don’t judge a technique by its visuals; judge it by what it unlocks next in the tree.
Common Meditation Mistakes to Avoid
- Meditating outside the Nen Cave — that’s a free 25% EXP bonus you’re leaving on the table every session.
- Delaying the Meditation Mat purchase and soft-locking your Nen quests.
- Pouring every point of EXP into one technique when the tree needs a different tier elsewhere.
- Skipping Talent picks every 10 levels — Meditation Habit is a permanent +5% you can’t get back.
- Over-grinding before the Hunter Exam: you’re capped at Level 50 and no Nen until you’re licensed.
FAQs
Where do I get a Meditation Mat in Beyond Nen?
Buy one from the Merchant in the Beginner Village or Port Town. It’s required to start meditating, earn Meditation EXP, and progress the Nen questline.
Why should I meditate in the Nen Cave?
The Nen Cave grants +25% Meditation EXP, the largest location bonus in the game. Fast travel there, place your mat, and every active or AFK session earns a quarter more EXP.
Why is my Meditation EXP so slow?
You’re most likely meditating outside the Nen Cave, haven’t equipped the Meditation Habit talent card, or are ignoring the letter-press minigame. Stack all three and the same session pays out dramatically more.
What does the Wa technique do in Beyond Nen?
Wa grants +3% additional Strength and +3% Weapon damage as a passive boost. The other techniques — Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Gyo — primarily unlock and gate higher requirements in the Nen skill tree.
Can I AFK meditate in Beyond Nen?
Yes. Meditation EXP increases automatically while you sit on the mat, even without pressing anything. The letter-press minigame simply accelerates it, so AFK in the Nen Cave for the best idle gains.
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