Experience points

Experience points (EXP) are points awarded for killing creatures or completing duties. Gaining points allows players to advanced their class level. In the event multiple solo players attack the same target, the player who attacks first will always receive 100% of the experience points and items dropped. The players who follow will be rewarded based on their contribution to the battle.

Rested bonus
Entering a sanctuary allows players to accrue a rested bonus. The bonus will continue to accrue even when the player is offline. All experience earned through battle, crafting, and gathering while under the benefit of rested bonus will be increased by 50%. A player's current rested bonus is displayed on top of the experience bar. The dark orange bar shows how much more experience can be earned before the bonus fades. If the bar is blue, it indicates the bonus will carry over to the next level.