Most efficient bind spot for exp 55+

[garfo]

For a character *with* the ability to Gate (I'm a 55 shammy), I've been wondering where the ideal bind spot is for leveling.

My current thought is Sebilis Ent. Why? Seb is the most annoying to get to of all the popular high-end PuG dungeons -- HS you can hammer, Velks you can Thurg Gate, KC you can run direct from DL spires. The only downside to binding at Seb is it might be tough to get a quick port out for raids... but there seem to be enough people in Seb that getting a port isn't impossible. Or worst case just hammer and get a ride from HH.

For a while I was bound in WC, which was convenient in some respects, but it was hard to muster the will to get a port and run over to Seb just to find a PuG. If I was just bound in Seb, I think I'd group more often.

I welcome all thoughts to the contrary!

[Baler]

West Commonlands

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[loramin]

Seb's great, but I think it has a ton to do with your playstyle. If you group either outside Seb or outside KC are both probably good; HS and Velks its much harder to find a consistent group.

If soloing though I'd recommend Howling Stones instead. Yes you can hammer to it, but then when you die you have a heck of a CR, so binding outside is almost necessary. And both entrance and basement should be doable (and good XP) for your level.

[aaezil]

oasis for firepots can get pretty much anywhere quick

[Baler]

If soloing though I'd recommend Howling Stones instead. Yes you can hammer to it, but then when you die you have a heck of a CR, so binding outside is almost necessary.

1. Hammer to OT
2. Bank Hammer
3. If death, get hammer from bank.
4. Go to step 1.

;)

[Jorgam]

The roof of the Arena in CoM is my favorite for my shaman.

[Nexii]

IMO outside Seb is pretty good. If you can't find a Seb group then you can run to COM and solo there.

Wait till 60 to bind outside TOV or whatever your guild targets. A shaman isn't that powerful for raiding until 60

[loramin]

1. Hammer to OT
2. Bank Hammer
3. If death, get hammer from bank.
4. Go to step 1.

;)

Well, that won't work very well if you're bound outside Seb, but if you're bound anywhere near a city that's a great suggestion.

[Baler]

PRO:
WC is the superior bind location.
Always porters coming through if you need a CR. Can pop over to EC if WC is dry.
Food/Drink in zone. Banks in both directions.
Buffs from higher level players.

Con:
Why would anyone want to bind at a stinky sink hole. (seb ent tt)
That has no common porters. No food/drink. No Bank. Half reliable buffs from others.

2 cents:
Boggles the mind why people would put themselves in these situations. As if dieing and being sent to WC is worse than TT.
Just don't die & if you do, just get a CR port. Easy as that. too lazy to run from EJ to Seb?!
Plus if you want to go somewhere to group with people you can gate to WC and get a port to anywhere else.
The benefits of WC are superior.

The only ways binding at any other location is good.
You die a lot.
You're anti social.
You're too lazy to run from the nearest ring/spire after a CR.
You somehow think limiting your resources is beneficial.

--Please note I am directly comparing WC to Sebilis Entrance
There are valid other locations to bind for other purposes, like PoM or firepots pre-nerf--

[Obeast44]

For a character *with* the ability to Gate (I'm a 55 shammy), I've been wondering where the ideal bind spot is for leveling.

My current thought is Sebilis Ent. Why? Seb is the most annoying to get to of all the popular high-end PuG dungeons -- HS you can hammer, Velks you can Thurg Gate, KC you can run direct from DL spires. The only downside to binding at Seb is it might be tough to get a quick port out for raids... but there seem to be enough people in Seb that getting a port isn't impossible. Or worst case just hammer and get a ride from HH.

For a while I was bound in WC, which was convenient in some respects, but it was hard to muster the will to get a port and run over to Seb just to find a PuG. If I was just bound in Seb, I think I'd group more often.

I welcome all thoughts to the contrary!


POM

[jakerees]

Bind yourself on the island with the tower in lake rathe and thank me later

[Boyblunder]

Bind outside Seb, root and gate if you run into trouble. Stock up on food and water.

[Tuurin]

1. Hammer to OT
2. Bank Hammer
3. If death, get hammer from bank.
4. Go to step 1.

;)

Yeah, I guess as long as you have sneak and/or can bank in OT. HS is on VS faction, so killing there will make you kos in OT.

[loramin]

Yeah, I guess as long as you have sneak and/or can bank in OT. HS is on VS faction, so killing there will make you kos in OT.

Shaman can't have sneak, but we do have invis, and between that and clever use of SHIFT + T to angle things you can use the OT bank even while KOS ...

... you just have to keep an eye out for the patrolling guard, and keep SoW up in case you need to flee for your life. Personally I prefer not to do it because the pather is annoying, but I've done it a few times in the past.

[Ravager]

I never move my bind from my starting city, because corpse runs are classic as is rage-quitting at the prospect of a long corpse run.

[Check12345]

I do miss that Tim Deep Firepots bind once in a while...

[mickmoranis]

For a character *with* the ability to Gate (I'm a 55 shammy), I've been wondering where the ideal bind spot is for leveling.

My current thought is Sebilis Ent. Why? Seb is the most annoying to get to of all the popular high-end PuG dungeons -- HS you can hammer, Velks you can Thurg Gate, KC you can run direct from DL spires. The only downside to binding at Seb is it might be tough to get a quick port out for raids... but there seem to be enough people in Seb that getting a port isn't impossible. Or worst case just hammer and get a ride from HH.

For a while I was bound in WC, which was convenient in some respects, but it was hard to muster the will to get a port and run over to Seb just to find a PuG. If I was just bound in Seb, I think I'd group more often.

I welcome all thoughts to the contrary!

for Kunark, KC is the best because, its central, it covers KC and you can always ask for an Evac from there to EJ if you want to get to SEB

buuuut with velious, CS is also a great place to bind because you have access to skyshrine, keal, SG within walking distance, and there is a portal there that you can use for taxi services.

I cant remember if you can go to EJ fom SG?

[loramin]

for Kunark, KC is the best because, its central, it covers KC and you can always ask for an Evac from there to EJ if you want to get to SEB

buuuut with velious, CS is also a great place to bind because you have access to skyshrine, keal, SG within walking distance, and there is a portal there that you can use for taxi services.

I cant remember if you can go to EJ fom SG?

The "only can evac from dungeons" thing went away awhile ago. You can go to EJ from Halas if you want.

[bigjeff100]

POM

PoM- +1 vote from me! Great spot for a shaman to exp and earn some money.. Safe, and the'ol CS clicky tree..