Where to duo with Bard 57 / Druid 51?

[Rodeojones1979]

Hey, Team,

I haven't fired my bard up in about three years. I spent some time on a different server and classes and learned a lot. Even though I'm rusty with the bard I think I'm a better player than ever.

I'm wondering where my 57 Bard and 51 Druid buddy can duo for exp (loot would be bonus). I really want to hit 60.

While the Druid is getting great exp in COM, mine is just crawling since most of the mobs are green to me (however this is the first time I've played sans the class EXP penalty, and holy shit I can actually see my blue bar moving). Last night we EXPed in COM for about 3 hours and I got three or four blue ticks. The Druid got three or four blue bubbles.

COM seems natural since its outside (takes advantage of the Druid and Bard spells) and does have OK loot. Its also really safe, we know it well, and its easy to Selo's out of shit hits the fan. Our current strategy is "Root and Toot." The Druid roots the mobs and I toot my DOT songs and occasionally charm burn enemies.

But are there better places for us to duo for EXP? I'd like to be killing blues, particularly with a dungeon bonus, or a fast enough pace where it matches the bonus. Should we just try to group in KC? I feel like I need a bit more practice before leading groups into Sebilis again. And Bards are not always in high demand in that dungeon, which leads to a lot of time sitting around. Who knows, though, maybe we are tough enough to duo entrance mobs in Sebilis and get the EXP flowing.

Oh, and before you ask, I'm no good at swarm kiting. I suppose I could learn it now but not sure if thats an economic use of my time. Besides I prefer the safety of a simple grind.

But I'm open to any suggestions! Let me know what you think.