Best weapons for Warrior lvls 30+

[Maxtorpor]

Hello all. I'm trying to figure out what upgrades I should be saving for. I've been farming hardcore after coming back to EQ after 12 or 13 year retirement. Farmed 400+ DF belts, 50+ stacks of spider silk, bone chips, hq bear pelts, and 24 left goblin ears. Started on p99 3 weeks ago, so pretty stoked on how far I've come with some serious grinding lol. Very humbling coming from my old raiding guild 12 years ago on live haha.

30 Barbarian Warrior

I currently have Dual Lamentations and Silver Chitin Handwraps

Recommendations so far are
https://wiki.project1999.com/Frostbringer
https://wiki.project1999.com/Wrapped_Entropy_Serpent_Spine
https://wiki.project1999.com/Venomous_Axe_of_the_Velium_Brood
https://wiki.project1999.com/Wurmslayer

The Frostbringer seems pretty cheap for the 12/22 compared to WESS at 11/23 for double the price. Is there a reason? or is it just rarity? Is the WESS much more aggroe or does the proc do more damage to justify? Frostbringer seems like the obvious choice, but I am rusty and nooby right now so any advice is great. I think if I sell all my current loot and one of my lamentations I might be only like 500 plat away from affording Frostbringer.

Any other items I Should look at?

If I get frostbringer which hand do I hold it in with my other lamentation?

Any other insights about my lamentations? etc etc. Any advice at all is appreciated!

Also if anyone has any of these items for sale and can let me know price and I'll try and farm ears hardcore to save up :)

Thanks everyone!

[ScaringChildren]

I hear Frostbringer is pretty awesome once it starts proccing (40).

WESS is also pretty awesome but can get weird if you're not careful as the blind can fear the mob sometimes.

I always wanted a warrior with two axes, so I'd use Frostbringer and Venomous Axe for the cool look alone

People also sell the loot rights to this for 10k (http://wiki.project1999.com/Infestation)

[Supaskillz]

WESS is more aggro (also prob alot less of them floating around than frostbringer due to where they come from).

Frostbringer imo is a better all around weapon choice b/c its also nice dps(when you dont proc this may help you maintain aggro anyway) and the proc aggro is generally good enough. I think this weapon is about best bang for buck for a warrior with good dps and aggro.

Wurmslayer is just a dps weapon. unless you have spare money laying around I wouldn't worry about that. Eventually as a warrior you probably want to have a dps weapon setup and an aggro weapon setup for instances where someone else is going to tank vs when you are tanking. If you want that flexibility now I would just go with a cheap option like staff of battle for dps.

[Maxtorpor]

Awesome thanks for the input you two. So if I did go with Frostbringer do I hold it in main hand or offhand with one of my lamentations and why?

[bigjeff100]

Yeah WESS is ultimate proc weapon but can get dangerous if you aren't in a mobs grill. And definitely don't face pull with WESS. It'll blind the mob and he'll go say hello to everybody in the zone.

Problem with some weapons is they don't proc till 40's and 50's. WESS does proc at level 1 but it really isn't worth the risk at that level.. That's a whole lot of hate...

I have a 56 warrior who uses FB in main hand, WESS in offhand.. And i keep a plethora of weapons on hand with random procs cause WESS isn't always worth the headache.

Sarnak Warhammer
Bloodpoint
Scorpikis Claw Impaler might be a consideration for you. Borderline free, and has a proc at level 30. And it's poison, which is great!
https://wiki.project1999.com/Scorpikis_Claw_Impaler
Wakizashi of Frozen Skies

Problem with Wakizashi and other DD procs like the venemous axe is they really don't cause much agro.. You're better off with a weapon that has better base stats.. Which is why many weapons with procs at low levels aren't so great.. But there are a few hidden gems out there!

[Jimjam]

Wurmslayer is more of a solo or XP group dps weapon though. For higher level mobs (valuable item farm or raid) with better mitigation you'll want something faster to ensure you can apply your unmitigatable damage bonus as often as possible when in a dps role.

Get a mate on giant faction to loot some rotting dragon head to get you your free frostbringer.

[Maxtorpor]

Wow Jimjam I just looked up the frostbringer quest, the cloak of maelstrom is amazing too. Why would anyone let the heads rot? What lvl do I need to be to farm those myself since I don't really have any friends on P99 that I am close enough to that I'd feel comfortable asking that favor of lol.

[Supaskillz]

Sorry i totally forgot about the lvl 40 requirement on frostbringer proc.

Until then id go with cheap but very good aggro items like scorpikis claw impaler and maybe a kunzar ku'juch. Use these if you are in a group where you really need to be pulling aggro from high dps players, but would probably just be using your better dps weapons most of the time until you can use frostbringer. 2x lamenation or jade mace is solid imo. You could get a wurmslayer from 30-40 it is probably a better MH weapon than jace mace or lammy.

Main hand dps is a balance between speed (allowing you to take full advantage of dmg bonus on primary weapon) and good ratio. Wurmslayer is an interesting one b/c its very slow but has a very good ratio. As you get higher level and the dmg bonus becomes more important it will get worse.

To dragon heads. I farm dragons in large part for heads b/c their rewards are nice items worth 1-2.5k and I think most people farming them are in the same boat. I have seen groups doing pillar dragons let them rot occasionally b/c no one has giant faction. IMO getting a rotting head is a long shot and getting giant faction is annoying b/c chances are you will prefer to be on CoV/coldain factions at higher levels. soloing the dragons even at lvl 60 with perfect gear is impossible as a warrior. Mostly these are killed by 60 shamans or groups doing the pillar dragons for necklaces.

[Maxtorpor]

Or what if I try to orchestrate by sitting in the zone where they rot, and having a friend on standby who has ally giant who can come loot for me and I pay him for the run or something? Any trick here I can use to obtain the Frostbringer?

[Maxtorpor]

Sorry i totally forgot about the lvl 40 requirement on frostbringer proc.

Until then id go with cheap but very good aggro items like scorpikis claw impaler and maybe a kunzar ku'juch. Use these if you are in a group where you really need to be pulling aggro from high dps players, but would probably just be using your better dps weapons most of the time until you can use frostbringer. 2x lamenation or jade mace is solid imo. You could get a wurmslayer from 30-40 it is probably a better MH weapon than jace mace or lammy.

Main hand dps is a balance between speed (allowing you to take full advantage of dmg bonus on primary weapon) and good ratio. Wurmslayer is an interesting one b/c its very slow but has a very good ratio. As you get higher level and the dmg bonus becomes more important it will get worse.

To dragon heads. I farm dragons in large part for heads b/c their rewards are nice items worth 1-2.5k and I think most people farming them are in the same boat. I have seen groups doing pillar dragons let them rot occasionally b/c no one has giant faction. IMO getting a rotting head is a long shot and getting giant faction is annoying b/c chances are you will prefer to be on CoV/coldain factions at higher levels. soloing the dragons even at lvl 60 with perfect gear is impossible as a warrior. Mostly these are killed by 60 shamans or groups doing the pillar dragons for necklaces.

I'll be 40 in 1-2 weeks I think. I don't mind the lvl 40 requirement for proc. I'm getting like 2 lvls a day right now on average. :) GRINDMODE

[Maxtorpor]

Dude bigjeff I love your fight milk avatar from Always Sunny in Philadelphia haha

Yeah WESS is ultimate proc weapon but can get dangerous if you aren't in a mobs grill. And definitely don't face pull with WESS. It'll blind the mob and he'll go say hello to everybody in the zone.

Problem with some weapons is they don't proc till 40's and 50's. WESS does proc at level 1 but it really isn't worth the risk at that level.. That's a whole lot of hate...

I have a 56 warrior who uses FB in main hand, WESS in offhand.. And i keep a plethora of weapons on hand with random procs cause WESS isn't always worth the headache.

Sarnak Warhammer
Bloodpoint
Scorpikis Claw Impaler might be a consideration for you. Borderline free, and has a proc at level 30. And it's poison, which is great!
https://wiki.project1999.com/Scorpikis_Claw_Impaler
Wakizashi of Frozen Skies

Problem with Wakizashi and other DD procs like the venemous axe is they really don't cause much agro.. You're better off with a weapon that has better base stats.. Which is why many weapons with procs at low levels aren't so great.. But there are a few hidden gems out there!

[Zemus]

Get a Staff of Battle for leveling up http://wiki.project1999.com/Staff_of_Battle

Then eventually you'll want to get some agro weapons around level 50. The standard setup, I would say, is to have an Infestation (buy loot rights) and a Frostbringer as your entry level agro weapons.

[Rygar]

Those weapons at level 30? You kids got it so easy on time locked Velious!

[ScaringChildren]

Those weapons at level 30? You kids got it so easy on time locked Velious!

Had to walk uphill both ways with a rusty shortsword and we liked it!

[bigjeff100]

Dude bigjeff I love your fight milk avatar from Always Sunny in Philadelphia haha

Mac: Fight Milk! The first alcoholic dairy based protein drink for bodyguards!

Charlie: By bodyguards! I drink it every morning so I can fight like a crow.

[Jimjam]

Wow Jimjam I just looked up the frostbringer quest, the cloak of maelstrom is amazing too. Why would anyone let the heads rot? What lvl do I need to be to farm those myself since I don't really have any friends on P99 that I am close enough to that I'd feel comfortable asking that favor of lol.

People often kill the Western Wastes dragons for their necklaces, or even just faction.

It takes a lot of faction to do the hand in, and the heads are lore, resulting in many heads ending up rotting as there is no one present able to either loot or hand in the heads.

These dragons respawn quickly (for dragons) and are numerous. As they don't fear, they can be killed through attrition by small forces, so are often killed.

[Sonderbeast]

Wakizashi of the Frozen Skies x2

Thank me later

[ScaringChildren]

Wakizashi of the Frozen Skies x2

Thank me later

Why can't he thank you now?

[Maxtorpor]

Mac: Fight Milk! The first alcoholic dairy based protein drink for bodyguards!

Charlie: By bodyguards! I drink it every morning so I can fight like a crow.


Roflmao I have to put this on right now to watch while I work (Or pretend to work and fantasize about my next items in EQ LOL)

[bigjeff100]

Maxtorpor- Meet Sonderbeast and ScaringChildren.

[Maxtorpor]

Wow great info JimJam! Sounds like I may be able to get creative and beg some higher lvls to orchestrate this haha. I'm thinking find someone who's ally to giants. Preferably a druid or wizzy who can port in quick. Then find a group hunting the dragons and ask them if I can have any rotting heads. Oooooo THIS IS EXCITING haha. Is there anything I can hunt in WW with a group ? What's minimum level of group and do groups want to hunt there or nothing there until good enough for dragons?

People often kill the Western Wastes dragons for their necklaces, or even just faction.

It takes a lot of faction to do the hand in, and the heads are lore, resulting in many heads ending up rotting as there is no one present able to either loot or hand in the heads.

These dragons respawn quickly (for dragons) and are numerous. As they don't fear, they can be killed through attrition by small forces, so are often killed.

[Maxtorpor]

Oh shoot just researched and it looks like there isn't a close port. So would be pretty big hassle to get someone to port CS, then run through SG to WW. Booo maybe not as easy as I thought it might be haha.

[Maxtorpor]

Might be easier to just farm and save up the plat for it so I don't have to bother other people lol.

[bigjeff100]

Haha probably easier to just save up the 2k and buy one, you're right.. Even to get to CS you'll have to go to Iceclad, run all the way to WL, find somebody to click you through Skyshrine into CS, so you can get your key to be able to port here.. However once you do all that and you get your CS key, a druid can Evac you through SG right to WW. You won't have to survive a run through. I'd definitely farm the plat instead haha...

[Maxtorpor]

Haha probably easier to just save up the 2k and buy one, you're right.. Even to get to CS you'll have to go to Iceclad, run all the way to WL, find somebody to click you through Skyshrine into CS, so you can get your key to be able to port here.. However once you do all that and you get your CS key, a druid can Evac you through SG right to WW. You won't have to survive a run through. I'd definitely farm the plat instead haha...

Lol actually the sequence you just described sounds pretty damn fun and adventurous haha. Might be worth just the experience being I haven't seen any of those zones in 12-14 years lol

[bigjeff100]

Oh then yeah man it might not be bad!!! I was the same as you, what was tedious to most, was highly enjoyable to me.. I remember one night i set out to Odus, to see zones i never saw on classic.. The Warren's, Stonebrunt Mountains, Kera Island.. I never knew Kitties existed on EQ before Luclin! Well they do! On Odus!!! Holler at me anytime for a ride or help from my druid!! /friend Athemis

[Maxtorpor]

Wow they did? I don't even remember that rofl. Wait were they near the hole actually? I think I might remember seeing some in zone that connects to the hole? Like a forest with water or something?

[Twochain]

I'lllllllll do you one better

What you 100% want to be focusing on right now is leveling. It's SOO much easier to farm plat/items/etc at higher levels rather then level 30.


I have a Frostbringer on my Super Gnome War i'm not using. It's yours. Pay me back when you get the plat. =) I'm online now on Noodelz

EDIT: I got it moved to my mule in EC. Shoot me a PM when you'll be on and we'll link up

[Maxtorpor]

BRUH you kidding me lol? LEGGO haha. FUCKING P99 PEOPLE GOD DAMN. LOL

[bigjeff100]

Haha you'll find out soon enough, some folks been around waaaaaaay too long.. However I remember when i started out, somebody came around to a newb zone and just handed stuff out.. I myself find the most joy in doing those kinda things when i play now.. Funny how you'll find your priorities change in P99 as you start to check things off your list.

[Maxtorpor]

Awesome. I really feel it :) I've had people buff me, PL me, hand me gear for no reason lol. Was sitting in Oasis and a girl named Angelz druid started PLing me, then left and a druid named Petrified came by and started PLing me 5 minutes later roflmao. Didn't ask or anything, people just helping out of kindness of their hearts.

[bigjeff100]

Hahaha that's so awesome man!! Super happy to see you loving your adventure on P99!!! Say hi to Athemis if you ever see him!! :)

[Maxtorpor]

Ya man it's crazy I've seen a couple people complain about P99, and I think it just seems so unlikely that there is much toxic on the server. Don't get me wrong there is toxic everywhere.... but if you compare this to ANY game I've ever played (Including live EQ) the lvl of toxic is so low. People are so friendly it's crazy to me. It's all what you put in. If you're polite, fun, playful with others, it is much more likely to be reciprocated. Usually I find in life in general that the people who complain about others are usually the problem lol.

[Teppler]

Yeah everything is flowers and roses when you aren't competing for stuff. You haven't made it to bottle necked content yet. That brings out a whole other side of people.

[bigjeff100]

Yeah everything is flowers and roses when you aren't competing for stuff. You haven't made it to bottle necked content yet. That brings out a whole other side of people.

Yup some of that suuuuper end game stuff gets a bit greasy. And with that environment comes greasy people.. People who have put in countless hours without getting pixels will bring out the ugly side to some folks... Enjoy the adventure to 60... And stay humble!

[Maxtorpor]

Lol ya I can see that haha. Well I'm glad I'm not there yet, but when I get there it's on! I'm gonna kick all your asses for raid targets! jk jk haha

[coki]

Trolliqs skrean or w/e its called pulls down some hard agro and also an infestation or frostbringer ,veno axe , 2 blood points theres a bunch options , maybe 2 sarnak liberators for the memes if yer lv 20ish , staff of battle theres more...

[Jimjam]

Skean is great; passable offhand ratio, but that proc stun lasts so long, maybe letting you avoid two rounds of attacks and generating some fierce aggro.

[bigjeff100]

Lol ya I can see that haha. Well I'm glad I'm not there yet, but when I get there it's on! I'm gonna kick all your asses for raid targets! jk jk haha

Haha you won't have to worry about me!! No end game raid scene for meeee!

[Jan Jensen]

Make a pact with yourself: level 1-60 and done. You'll save yourself a lot of needless foolishness and probably enjoy yourself greatly on the journey.

[bigjeff100]

Yeah haha. Get to 60, work on all kinds of awesome quests, and move onto the next toon. Get more and more casual with each alt. And one day, do something awesome for the community. Like help run a player run event or something!!

[Maxtorpor]

We shall see. I'm all for helping the community, but it's hard for me to be casual at anything I do haha.

[bigjeff100]

We shall see. I'm all for helping the community, but it's hard for me to be casual at anything I do haha.

Hahaha then the raid scene is for you!!!! Choose the appropriate raiding guild by level 46, and start collecting that DKP immediately!

[Tarskin]

The tricholic skean and scimitar of the ykesha are also worth considering as they are basically free and skean has one od the highest agro procs.

However, at lower levels it's hard(er) to cap dex to reliably depend on proc aggro so white damage and having your group root mobs works well as well.

[Maxtorpor]

Thanks for all the advice guys. And thank you Twochain for the Frostbringer! <3 <3 <3

[Fifield]

Little late to the convo but, when I was leveling my warrior the frostbringer was my fav weapon, i like it even more then my epics today it just isnt as good.

Something about using axes and maces as a dwarf just feels right, swords don't feel the same. Glad you found your Frostbringer, love the way that thing looks

[Maxtorpor]

Ya definitely a beastly weapon! Finally will get to see some procs now at lvl 40!!!!! (I'm actually gonna hit 40 tonight, but I change signature earlier and didn't wanna come back and change it again after I ding later haha) EXCITED

[Maxtorpor]

Just noticed your magelo blue thing. I need to figure that out now! I have only my old Magelo in my sig from 12 years ago my old Shaman haha