Hi all,
There are certain popular places to level where I am sure people have experienced before, Dunes, Maze, Khazam just to name a few. I was fortunate to come across a few places not usually well known to most player seeking experience points. Not surprisingly, I learned about these places mostly from experienced Japanese players.
I met someone recently that kindly gave my party a raise in the Eldieme Necropolis. He said that his LS managed to Level without Dunes, Qufim, Khazam, Yhoator Jungles, and Garlaige. I was very impressed by that.
I would like to invite everyone to share their favorite non-"Standard" leveling spot here too. Here are my small list of alternatives.
Pre-Level 15
I have not found any non-typical places (such as Dunes, Tahrongi Canyon, La Theine Plateau, etc.) I don't know much about Bastokan territories since I have not spent much time there yet. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Level 15 - 18, Maze of Shakhrami (BLM / RNG or small party of 2/3)
The Maze is usually fairly crowded with level 11-14 parties. However, BLM and RNG can solo or form small parties to take out the maze makers with relative ease. I soloed my BLM from 16 - 18 in the Maze in one night.
Level 21 - 24, Sauromugue Champaign G-8, Diving Beetles
G-8 in Sauromugue Champaign is a secluded spot where Diving Beetles spawn fairly frequently. I rarely see NA players there leveling 21-24, but I see Japanese parties there pretty frequently. It's fairly contained. It's a refreshing change from the crowded areas of Qufim.
Level 25 - 28, Korroloka Tunnel
I have not experienced this personally, but the friendly WHM mentioned this was one of the better places. I am not sure where in the tunnel or what in the tunnel are good targets, so if anyone have experience here please share!
Level 28-33, Southern Outpost, Yuhtunga Jungle
The pugils (Makara, Big Jaw, etc.) around this area do not link, so a party with skillful puller could pull them pretty well. I have not done any party there myself, but I have watched a couple parties down there. This area is very accessible by choco. And it is definitely not crowded.
Level 30-33, Sauromugue Champaign G-8, Evil Weapons
There are usually two types of party in G-8, 21-24 and 31-33. Evil Weapons are plentiful right outside the entrance to G-8, and they are fairly easy to handle with a skillful puller. I was fortunate to be able to get my 30-32 here with a mixed NA / Japanese party, doing about 3K exp and hour.
Level 32-35, Eldieme Necropolis, O-8 Entrance, Gazers
The only parties I have seen was Japanese parties. I have seen a Japanese party of 36-38, but I think the exp drops off pretty sharply after 36. This area can probably support 2 parties simultaneously, but it is rarely visited. I leveled 33-34.5 there. Managed to get as much experience in one night as I did in Garlaige from 32-33 over several nights. I did not miss the bat trains / fallen / Slime in Garlaige for sure. Also, Gazers drop Mercury, which sells for 7K a stack. Much better drop than any bats ore beetles in Garlaige. One caution: Silencing the Gazers is absolutely necessary to keep it from spaming Stonega II. But once it is silenced, Gazers are pretty doable for a party of 32 to 35.
That's as far as I got. I will continue to post replies here as I learn more. Happy hunting.
Onidori
-- Windurst Taru, RDM 34 / WHM 18 / BLM 18
--> Disclaimer: Can't Spell, so there :wink: <--
There are certain popular places to level where I am sure people have experienced before, Dunes, Maze, Khazam just to name a few. I was fortunate to come across a few places not usually well known to most player seeking experience points. Not surprisingly, I learned about these places mostly from experienced Japanese players.
I met someone recently that kindly gave my party a raise in the Eldieme Necropolis. He said that his LS managed to Level without Dunes, Qufim, Khazam, Yhoator Jungles, and Garlaige. I was very impressed by that.
I would like to invite everyone to share their favorite non-"Standard" leveling spot here too. Here are my small list of alternatives.Pre-Level 15
I have not found any non-typical places (such as Dunes, Tahrongi Canyon, La Theine Plateau, etc.) I don't know much about Bastokan territories since I have not spent much time there yet. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Level 15 - 18, Maze of Shakhrami (BLM / RNG or small party of 2/3)
The Maze is usually fairly crowded with level 11-14 parties. However, BLM and RNG can solo or form small parties to take out the maze makers with relative ease. I soloed my BLM from 16 - 18 in the Maze in one night.
Level 21 - 24, Sauromugue Champaign G-8, Diving Beetles
G-8 in Sauromugue Champaign is a secluded spot where Diving Beetles spawn fairly frequently. I rarely see NA players there leveling 21-24, but I see Japanese parties there pretty frequently. It's fairly contained. It's a refreshing change from the crowded areas of Qufim.
Level 25 - 28, Korroloka Tunnel
I have not experienced this personally, but the friendly WHM mentioned this was one of the better places. I am not sure where in the tunnel or what in the tunnel are good targets, so if anyone have experience here please share!
Level 28-33, Southern Outpost, Yuhtunga Jungle
The pugils (Makara, Big Jaw, etc.) around this area do not link, so a party with skillful puller could pull them pretty well. I have not done any party there myself, but I have watched a couple parties down there. This area is very accessible by choco. And it is definitely not crowded.
Level 30-33, Sauromugue Champaign G-8, Evil Weapons
There are usually two types of party in G-8, 21-24 and 31-33. Evil Weapons are plentiful right outside the entrance to G-8, and they are fairly easy to handle with a skillful puller. I was fortunate to be able to get my 30-32 here with a mixed NA / Japanese party, doing about 3K exp and hour.
Level 32-35, Eldieme Necropolis, O-8 Entrance, Gazers
The only parties I have seen was Japanese parties. I have seen a Japanese party of 36-38, but I think the exp drops off pretty sharply after 36. This area can probably support 2 parties simultaneously, but it is rarely visited. I leveled 33-34.5 there. Managed to get as much experience in one night as I did in Garlaige from 32-33 over several nights. I did not miss the bat trains / fallen / Slime in Garlaige for sure. Also, Gazers drop Mercury, which sells for 7K a stack. Much better drop than any bats ore beetles in Garlaige. One caution: Silencing the Gazers is absolutely necessary to keep it from spaming Stonega II. But once it is silenced, Gazers are pretty doable for a party of 32 to 35.
That's as far as I got. I will continue to post replies here as I learn more. Happy hunting.
Onidori
-- Windurst Taru, RDM 34 / WHM 18 / BLM 18
--> Disclaimer: Can't Spell, so there :wink: <--
