i solo'd mostly until lvl 42 and then grouped in solb. I'd definitely agree on the dual ebony blades when solo'ing.
Also, the only helm worth having pre and post planar is hammerhead helm. Get saving 2.5k
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Hooded Black Cloaks are perma-camped and common as anything now too, should be able to find one cheap. Just farm Mistmoore for a few days and you'll have a couple thousand plat.