Level 56 - Now What?

[kjs86z]

Hi all,

I've done some searching on this topic for a bit throughout the wiki and outside sources and couldn't come up with something up to date for the current state of P99 Blue. Apologies if this has been covered, simply link me if there's something I overlooked.


So I started on P99 a little less than 3 months ago. I read all of the Enchanter content on the wiki and put much of what I studied into practice coming up through the levels. I have acquired enough plat to purchase almost all of the "drop only" type 50+ spells, upgraded a lot of my gear, OT hammer, and have found the goodness that is Sebilis and Howling Stones.

Now, I'm perfectly happy grouping in these higher zones while wealth building and heading to 60...but I feel like I'm missing something here. Of course, there's the class epic...something I can certainly try to chip away at, but much of it involves Planar raiding.

Is there some kind of "late game / pre-raid checklist" that those who have reached 55+ should start doing when considering getting into raiding? The only thing I have heard about is getting a set of magic resist gear...and that's about it. Are there necessary faction grinds, important quests, or specific items to acquire that would help an applicant to <Raid Guild XYZ> stand out from the rest?

Cheers!

[Swish]

Dragon faction doesn't take long (a session or two in Wakening Lands if there's a group running should do it), that's often a thing required or at least recommended in most guilds.

Howling Stones should keep you entertained all the way to 60 if you like it there... but guild groups are always fun. Try to find a guild that puts these together, or is at least receptive to coming along to one you make [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good luck on the epic [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Spyder73]

I recommend doing what the majority of the server does and purchase Chardok proxies to reach level 60. After that it is a matter of grinding faction and getting Velious class armor drops.

From level 56 it will costs you roughly 30k to reach max level and should only take a few hours. Welcome to the machine friend

[Speedi]

As for raid checklists, it all depends on what guild you might app to.

A good start would be a set of resist gear. Shoot for 150+ unbuffed MR

Other items you can pick up along the way to 60 are

Midnight Mallet
Reaper of the dead
Potion of Stinging Wort
Null potions
FR potions
Goblin Earring
Pegy Cloak
Bracer of Hidden

[thufir]

Originally Posted by Spyder73 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I recommend doing what the majority of the server does and purchase Chardok proxies to reach level 60. After that it is a matter of grinding faction and getting Velious class armor drops.

From level 56 it will costs you roughly 30k to reach max level and should only take a few hours. Welcome to the machine friend

this is not what "the majority of the server does", but it is probably true that it's a majority of what asgard does, since what they want to do is sit in tov for 16 hours on a sunday (and monday, now) waiting for dragon pops. if you want to do that it's best to be 60.

there's a lot of content in between old sebilis and tov poopsocking, though, and you can do most of it pre-60. there's no need to rush it by spending 30k, unless that's what you really want to do.

as for other things you could be doing, you want a set of magic/fire/cold resist gear, yes. most raiding guilds will also want you to have an OT hammer for fast assembly (http://wiki.project1999.com/Worker_Sledgemallet). some people like it when you have a soulfire (http://wiki.project1999.com/Soulfire). guilds will frequently tell you on their web pages if they encourage applicants to have certain gear. check with them if you'd like. speedi's list was pretty good.

there's also other higher level zones, like velketor's labyrinth, siren's grotto, and dragon necropolis, if you want to try XPing and wealth building there. some good stuff drops in all 3 of those zones. if you have a cleric buddy you can duo almost anywhere.

[Rygar]

If you want to truly exp grind I recommend the Hole, I've probably pinged you in game multiple times asking if you wanted to join a group (enchanters own that zone with Charm).

I can even get you one of your epic drops there off Ghost of Kindle in the undead tower if you don't have that yet, just need a semi-decent group and my crawl knowledge of the zone. Also drops loam gear if you need those in any slots (some have decent resists if you're looking to build resist gear), but is not a 'wealth building' zone. Just a fun zone to grind exp and decimate low hp mobs with your charmed 350+ dmg backstabbers.

The zone has a nice classic feel to it as well, so since I play p99 in part for the nostalgia factor I tend to lean heavily favoring that zone. Have yet to step on Velious soil.

[Swish]

Originally Posted by Rygar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you want to truly exp grind I recommend the Hole, I've probably pinged you in game multiple times asking if you wanted to join a group (enchanters own that zone with Charm).

I can even get you one of your epic drops there off Ghost of Kindle in the undead tower if you don't have that yet, just need a semi-decent group and my crawl knowledge of the zone. Also drops loam gear if you need those in any slots (some have decent resists if you're looking to build resist gear), but is not a 'wealth building' zone. Just a fun zone to grind exp and decimate low hp mobs with your charmed 350+ dmg backstabbers.

The zone has a nice classic feel to it as well, so since I play p99 in part for the nostalgia factor I tend to lean heavily favoring that zone. Have yet to step on Velious soil.

What's a good level to start there on an enchanter solo?

[torp0r]

Originally Posted by Spyder73 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I recommend doing what the majority of the server does and purchase Chardok proxies to reach level 60. After that it is a matter of grinding faction and getting Velious class armor drops.

From level 56 it will costs you roughly 30k to reach max level and should only take a few hours. Welcome to the machine friend

From what I understand it's ~35k just to go from 59-60. Buying levels in Chardok isn't really feasible for a new player, and even if you had the capital it would take more than one 8 hour session.

[trite]

Originally Posted by torp0r [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

From what I understand it's ~35k just to go from 59-60. Buying levels in Chardok isn't really feasible for a new player, and even if you had the capital it would take more than one 8 hour session.

As an enchanter if you are good and the other enchanters aren't slack, you can get a spot in the chardok group as part of the stun team and instead of having a proxy sit in the exp group...lots of chardok wipes are from bad enchanters trying to grind 59 this way though....i stand by my recommendation of 56-59 solo HS ent and then head to chardok once you are safely into 59 and try and group the rest there...don't try and join the group right away unless they need an enchanter just put yourself on the list ask a million questions and try and imitate them....just don't sit down ever when they are standing by the corner together until you understand what is going on

[Spyder73]

Originally Posted by torp0r [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

From what I understand it's ~35k just to go from 59-60. Buying levels in Chardok isn't really feasible for a new player, and even if you had the capital it would take more than one 8 hour session.

You should only pay 1.5k per pull and it usually takes about 5 pulls to level. I know because I have participated in the exploitative nature of Chardok proxy personally. 59 is its own beast and will take longer but I stand by my original $$$ assessment.

OP is capable of earning this amount of money fairly quickly as an enchanter, all it takes is a few good drops out of Sebelis or HS.

Even more to the point, camp Brood Mother in Velks and you will be rolling in cash drops and gems. I made 35k in 2 hours there one day. As a chanter he can get groups pretty much at will I would think.