[mefdinkins]

I know level 54 can be really frustrating and 55+ can only seem like even more of an uphill battle but the truth is level 54 itself requires more total experience than each individual level 55, 56, 57, and 58.

Level 55 is a sort of unspoken cutoff level for Sebilis, as a ranger you can probably tank a few of the camps pretty easily or help DPS or pull in some scenarios. It's easier to get back/forth from there now being able to port to EJ from anywhere, as long as you're willing to LFG for a few or be pro-active and try to organize a group of your own! Also you can LFG in seb while in Trak's Teeth killing the Hunter/Forager Cycle. Duo'ing that can be good XP and decent plat. Also, Velious dungeons are underrated. Sure it might be harder to kill mobs in Velks than KC but you can get some decent drops and chars are more geared now so it's still efficient!

Beyond leveling, at 55+ I'd say most of EQ is open up to you. Some guilds require level 60 apps and some raids are going to prefer a level 60 but at 55+ you can join most leveling, entry, or mid-tier raiding guilds. You can also participate/help with most almost all content! Then you can balance getting experience with raiding and working towards solid upgrades and adventuring with others. I've seen level 55 mains with epics and full thurgadin or skyshrine quest armor and quests like Helm of the Tracker completed.

I know you've sort of lost interest but if you plan on coming back there's plenty to explore!