Beyond Nen Hunter Exam Guide: How to Speedrun and Unlock Nen

In the Roblox experience [RELEASE!] Beyond Nen (Universe ID: 2174306620), the Hunter Exam is the essential progression gate that players must clear to unlock their Nen abilities. To complete the exam quickly, players must navigate an obstacle course, survive a trap-filled tower, and win a high-stakes PVP match on Zevil Island. Successfully becoming a Hunter grants access to the Nen questline, where players can roll for unique powers and begin their training.

Hunter Exam Prerequisites

Before attempting the exam via the lobby in the Main Menu, community guides recommend preparing your character to handle both NPC and player-led combat. While you can enter the exam at any time, having the following will significantly increase your success rate:

• Weaponry: Farm a reliable weapon and unlock at least a few basic skills.
• Server Selection: Choose a server with low ping, as the final two stages are heavily dependent on PVP performance and parry timing.
• Co-op Advantage: It is highly recommended to enter the exam with a friend. Using voice communication makes Stage III (Zevil Island) much easier to coordinate.
• Mobility Items: Purchase a Skateboard if possible; it provides a significant speed advantage during the initial race.

Stage I: The Stamina Race

The first stage is an obstacle course known as the Stamina Race. Despite the name, you do not need to finish in first place; you simply need to reach the finish line before the timer expires.

• Boulders: Watch for red telegraphs on the ground. Falling boulders have a slight hit delay, making them easy to dodge if you stay mobile.
• Movement Tech: If you do not have a skateboard, use "slide jumping" to maintain momentum. This technique can potentially make you faster than players using skateboards.
• Stamina Management: There is a known bug where holding Shift to sprint consumes stamina, but turning on "Auto-run" in the settings allows you to sprint for free. Use Auto-run to preserve your stamina for jumps and dodges.

Stage II: Trick Tower

The Trick Tower consists of two distinct parts: a labyrinth and a mini-boss encounter.

The Labyrinth

The labyrinth is filled with traps, including falling ceiling tiles. To navigate this safely:

• Look upward to spot ceiling traps before they trigger.
• Jump over floor triggers or use wall jumps to bypass trap-heavy corridors.

The Mini-Boss

After the labyrinth, you will face an NPC in combat. This fight serves as a mechanical check for the PVP stages ahead.

• Combos: Utilize M1 (basic attack) into uppercut combos.
• Defense: Practice your blocks and parries.
• Specific Counters: When the boss prepares a fire tornado skill, dodge backward immediately. Use air attacks to close the distance if the boss tries to zone you.

Stage III: Zevil Island (PVP)

Zevil Island is an open-zone PVP match where the objective is to survive until the timer ends while holding two badges. You start with your own badge and must obtain a second one by defeating another player.

• The "Grip" Mechanic: To take a badge, you must "grip" a downed player. If you grip a player who has already lost their badge, you gain nothing, and they will recover instantly to continue attacking you.
• Defensive Strategy: Once you have two badges, play defensively. Use your skateboard or jump-sliding to stay away from large groups.
• Recovery: If you are gripped, you lose a badge but instantly recover with 50% HP, giving you a final chance to find a new target.
• Teamwork: If playing with friends, coordinate to isolate a single player. Once everyone in your group has two badges, you can guard each other until the round ends.

Final Stage: The Tournament

The last hurdle is a straightforward 1v1 tournament match against a random player from the lobby. This stage uses the same combat mechanics as Zevil Island. Focus on your M1 uppercut combos and save your evasives for when you are trapped in a combo you cannot block. Winning this match awards you the Hunter’s License and a special mark in the top right of your UI.

How to Unlock Nen Abilities

Becoming a Hunter is only the first step. To actually use Nen, follow these steps:

1. Purchase a Meditation Mat: Visit a merchant in Port Town to buy a mat.
2. Locate Rohan: Press "P" to track your active quest, which will lead you to the NPC named Rohan.
3. Unlock Nen: Rohan will unlock your Nen ability. Note that the specific ability you receive is a random roll.
4. Training: Use the Meditation Mat to gain Nen experience and skill points. This allows you to progress through your Nen tree and unlock specific ability skills.

Confirmed Keybinds

For further progression, players should look for community-shared codes to gain free items that speed up the initial leveling process after the exam.

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Source Reference:

• Confirmed details on the Hunter Exam stages and Nen unlocking process are based on community guides published by Destructoid (November 2026).