Any downside to exploring lower level areas?

[monsterinmate]

Just started playing and having a ton of fun. First character was an alchemist who pressed their luck against a skeleton and got stunned to death. Right now playing a bulwark, and made it to level 13/14. I noticed some areas I went to I had the option to stroll since I was higher level than what was expected. Is there any downside to clearing the level normally?

I went through the levels like normal, because I figured a little bit more exp and more gold would always be helpful. Thanks!

[Hatome]

You want the gold and the items so I would recommend you clear them normally.

[Radon26]

you get the option after defeating 3 boses, not reaching a lvl.
otherwise, yeah, slaughter them! SLAUGHTER THEM ALL!!!

[Micbran]

There's no downside (other than the fact that you might get murdered by some OP class combo rare that you aren't ready for), but some people might consider it too "grindy." I generally stroll, the exp gained and gold gained is negligible, but if I really need to replace a certain piece of gear, I'll usually stick around for the whole dungeon.

[monsterinmate]

Thanks guys. I read somewhere that the enemies scale in level with you, so I wasn't sure if getting some of that extra experience would make the game a lot harder, like Final Fantasy Tactics or The Last Remnant.

[HousePet]

They do scale, but it doesn't make the game harder.