Ranger solo

[Trungep99]

you can find groups as an SK at lvl 42. you just need to hunt in the right zones. or bring some guild mates with you.

[Jimjam]

I've got the chance to play on my ranger a little the past couple of evenings.

I've found the Griffons and Rabid Griffons in North Karana have been very easy XP with fear kite to go from 47 to 48. However, they aren't exactly plentiful and the zone can only really support a single player XPing on them.

[Jimjam]

Btw Demokatt, what did you XP on from 48? Did you find a duel wield set up yo were happy with?

[Darguth]

Is there a decent guide out there of solo/fear-kiting progression spots for Rangers?

Also, are there any decent farmable (i.e. reasonable loot) animals out there?

[Freakish]

Kodiaks for high quality tundra Kodiak pelts in eastern wastes. The pelts sell decently but rare and there's no condensed area of kodiaks.

[demokatt]

Jimjam - Woodsmans staff was the only weapon I have used level 1 - 54. I did 48-50 in City of mist and then 50 - 54 in KC

[Jimjam]

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

Is there a decent guide out there of solo/fear-kiting progression spots for Rangers?

Also, are there any decent farmable (i.e. reasonable loot) animals out there?

I did cougars in iceclad till maybe 37.

I know I did 37-40 with a monk and druid in crystal caverns basement.

From there I did City of Mist (some grouping, some face tank soloing golems) or fear kiting in Emerald Jungle (various mobs, they tend to really hit hard so refear early).

46 I ported to tox forest and ran across Norrath to get to EC, did the full level killing any xp con on my way (Antonius Bayle, Hill Giants, Griffons, Spectres, Sand Giants, etc).

47 I did Sonic Bats in Naggy B.

48 I returned to North Karana and am doing (Rabid) Griffons and hill giants.

Griffons are pretty easy fear kites, but are sometimes a little thin on the ground if you planned to stay logged in for extended periods. I find they are best for logging in, killing like 5 griffons and going back to IRL.

Grimfeather in NK you can get a quest item for Ivy Etched Sleeves.
Ancient Croc in guk you can get gator-scale arms/legs.

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[Porky]

Fear kited 52-56 in permafrost, was pretty fun, super safe, and quick xp. Will probably return to grind to 60, just haven't been playing much lately.

On my server, Vox is always up so she just banished me if I ever wanted to leave or got PvP'd.

I assume Vox isn't up all the time on blue, but unless you get real dumb and somehow train yourself without enough mana to root/camp, I don't see any trouble you could get in on that server.

You can always just bring a Gate, Everfrost, Swamp, or FoB pot so you can leave any time you want.

[Jimjam]

What area were you actually doing the kite? Surely the other animals are going to add in?

[Darguth]

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

I did cougars in iceclad till maybe 37.

I know I did 37-40 with a monk and druid in crystal caverns basement.

From there I did City of Mist (some grouping, some face tank soloing golems) or fear kiting in Emerald Jungle (various mobs, they tend to really hit hard so refear early).

46 I ported to tox forest and ran across Norrath to get to EC, did the full level killing any xp con on my way (Antonius Bayle, Hill Giants, Griffons, Spectres, Sand Giants, etc).

47 I did Sonic Bats in Naggy B.

48 I returned to North Karana and am doing (Rabid) Griffons and hill giants.

Griffons are pretty easy fear kites, but are sometimes a little thin on the ground if you planned to stay logged in for extended periods. I find they are best for logging in, killing like 5 griffons and going back to IRL.

Grimfeather in NK you can get a quest item for Ivy Etched Sleeves.
Ancient Croc in guk you can get gator-scale arms/legs.

Gotta go [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Any recommendations prior to Iceclad? I rolled a new ranger who is 14 now, but trying to figure out where I could solo at 22 when I get Panic Animal. I want to group mostly, but would also like to have locations identified for those times I can't find a group or can't dedicate a multi-hour play session and just want to kill a few mobs before logging.

I'll also have a Shaman buddy to duo with much but not all of the time, so face-tanking will be more viable than it might be otherwise.