Most efficient bind spot for exp 55+

[garfo]

For a character *with* the ability to Gate (I'm a 55 shammy), I've been wondering where the ideal bind spot is for leveling.

My current thought is Sebilis Ent. Why? Seb is the most annoying to get to of all the popular high-end PuG dungeons -- HS you can hammer, Velks you can Thurg Gate, KC you can run direct from DL spires. The only downside to binding at Seb is it might be tough to get a quick port out for raids... but there seem to be enough people in Seb that getting a port isn't impossible. Or worst case just hammer and get a ride from HH.

For a while I was bound in WC, which was convenient in some respects, but it was hard to muster the will to get a port and run over to Seb just to find a PuG. If I was just bound in Seb, I think I'd group more often.

I welcome all thoughts to the contrary!

[Baler]

West Commonlands

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[loramin]

Seb's great, but I think it has a ton to do with your playstyle. If you group either outside Seb or outside KC are both probably good; HS and Velks its much harder to find a consistent group.

If soloing though I'd recommend Howling Stones instead. Yes you can hammer to it, but then when you die you have a heck of a CR, so binding outside is almost necessary. And both entrance and basement should be doable (and good XP) for your level.

[aaezil]

oasis for firepots can get pretty much anywhere quick

[Baler]

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

If soloing though I'd recommend Howling Stones instead. Yes you can hammer to it, but then when you die you have a heck of a CR, so binding outside is almost necessary.

1. Hammer to OT
2. Bank Hammer
3. If death, get hammer from bank.
4. Go to step 1.

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[Jorgam]

The roof of the Arena in CoM is my favorite for my shaman.

[Nexii]

IMO outside Seb is pretty good. If you can't find a Seb group then you can run to COM and solo there.

Wait till 60 to bind outside TOV or whatever your guild targets. A shaman isn't that powerful for raiding until 60

[loramin]

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

1. Hammer to OT
2. Bank Hammer
3. If death, get hammer from bank.
4. Go to step 1.

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Well, that won't work very well if you're bound outside Seb, but if you're bound anywhere near a city that's a great suggestion.

[Baler]

PRO:
WC is the superior bind location.
Always porters coming through if you need a CR. Can pop over to EC if WC is dry.
Food/Drink in zone. Banks in both directions.
Buffs from higher level players.

Con:
Why would anyone want to bind at a stinky sink hole. (seb ent tt)
That has no common porters. No food/drink. No Bank. Half reliable buffs from others.

2 cents:
Boggles the mind why people would put themselves in these situations. As if dieing and being sent to WC is worse than TT.
Just don't die & if you do, just get a CR port. Easy as that. too lazy to run from EJ to Seb?!
Plus if you want to go somewhere to group with people you can gate to WC and get a port to anywhere else.
The benefits of WC are superior.

The only ways binding at any other location is good.
You die a lot.
You're anti social.
You're too lazy to run from the nearest ring/spire after a CR.
You somehow think limiting your resources is beneficial.

--Please note I am directly comparing WC to Sebilis Entrance
There are valid other locations to bind for other purposes, like PoM or firepots pre-nerf--

[Obeast44]

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

For a character *with* the ability to Gate (I'm a 55 shammy), I've been wondering where the ideal bind spot is for leveling.

My current thought is Sebilis Ent. Why? Seb is the most annoying to get to of all the popular high-end PuG dungeons -- HS you can hammer, Velks you can Thurg Gate, KC you can run direct from DL spires. The only downside to binding at Seb is it might be tough to get a quick port out for raids... but there seem to be enough people in Seb that getting a port isn't impossible. Or worst case just hammer and get a ride from HH.

For a while I was bound in WC, which was convenient in some respects, but it was hard to muster the will to get a port and run over to Seb just to find a PuG. If I was just bound in Seb, I think I'd group more often.

I welcome all thoughts to the contrary!

POM