I just died at lvl 21 and didnt lose any exp. I am sure of this because i was so close to leveling that i would have dinged if i downed that mob.
What happened: Got a necro dot and had to zone. When entering new zone the dot had 2 or 3 ticks left, the last left me at around 7%hp. I then get the message my blood cools.
Then after about 15sec i got the same dot recasted on me and it killed me, but did not take any exp?
I may be a complete noob for not understanding this, but i dont believe there are any necro mobs in south karana, and i certainly didnt see anyone.
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