Reaching certain milestones is mandatory to unlock new "Parts" or storylines: Part 1 (Phantom Blood): Starting area. Part 5 (Golden Wind): Unlocks at Level 20. Part 7 (Steel Ball Run): Unlocks at Level 70. Money and Economy

Obtaining a Stand depends on your level; for example, a standard Arrow has a 50% success rate at Level 25, but 100% at Level 50.

Currency is essential for purchasing items like (which cost $100,000) or learning specialties like Hamon ($2,000).