Beginner's Handbook to DFO

Does dungeon difficulty make a big difference in EXP? Asking because I want to grind dungeons with John (who is four levels lower, and thus, can not access the higher dungeons with me) but going on Master's or King's is a bit painful in, say... Catacombs. e_e

I'll need to find the source, but off the top of my head it's as follows:

Normal: 100% EXP
Expert: 130% EXP
Masters: 140% EXP
Kings: 150% EXP

My bad, it's:

Normal: 100% EXP
Expert: 140% EXP
Masters: 180% EXP
Kings: 220% EXP



I tried to do Kings as much as possible because I used to think Kings = more potions/equipment will drop. Now I feel if I were to solo farm a dungeon Experts/Masters would be just fine. As a duo, I think try to stay away from Kings unless the quest needs you to do so. As far as I know, quest/purple+ equipment drop rates are increased at higher difficulties, but again regular drops like potions, white/blue gear, and stuff like materials don't seem to be affected so greatly according to that link I posted.