list your best no nonsense grind XP zones
 

if i wanted to do nothing but grind solid experience what are the best zones? i know the wiki has a good list but as it says we dont know for sure the ZEM of every zone and some are changed. im working with freaking max penalty (iksar sk) and dont want to be stuck in a zone that is slow as hell. im currently lvl 21

what zones do YOU use to PL and or solo the best XP etc etc?

kedge keep

ya for like lvl 40+?

It's good exp until the early 50s if you have the right group makeup.

Kedge if you can deal with the bugginess.

Skyfire.

Gonna be tough to get in on if you're not a 54+ Wiz/Ench, or 51+ Bard/Cleric, though.

You can start soloing Kedge entrance at about 30 (at least for mages) and a little higher for charm for enchanters. (they have low mr so charm tends to stick)

note: my experience stems from live, not high enough here yet.

edit in: at 21 your likely best in MM, there is generally a bunch around there to group, and enough easy pickings to solo. There are other good places like Uguk and Loio that have some people about if your looking to group.
edit in: you could try Oot for a bit -gargoyles (good money and exp) then goblins.

Most underrated zone is the paw. Solid ZEM, almost always empty, good plat drops for the level (although named aren't going to drop anything worthwhile), two areas with nothing but solo pulls, can bind in the arena (which is actually VERY close), can port to NK (which isn't that far away), and merchant close at the aviak tower in SK.

As a mage, i solo'd from about 24-45 in the paw. Could go higher but after 45 your returns won't nearly be as high.

I agree with this. Once you get to know the zone, you'll find where you can just plop down and grind for hours. Just watch out for the casters - they can be brutal.

And farm your own stun whips while your at it!