As title says, what is currently the best way to gear up as a fresh lvl 40? Back before I stopped playing (like 2+ years ago) people would first farm Ruin set, which is what I have on my choppa. Is this still done? And where to go from there next? What gear to focus on first?
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:41 pm
by Yazeran
Koensol wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:19 pm
As title says, what is currently the best way to gear up as a fresh lvl 40? Back before I stopped playing (like 2+ years ago) people would first farm Ruin set, which is what I have on my choppa. Is this still done? And where to go from there next? What gear to focus on first?
U can do Beastlord PVE quest or start doing PVE Dungeons like Gunbad - > Crypts and Tunnels (on order side) -> Hunters Vale -> Bastion Stairs.
But low RR lvl RvR armor is easy reachable, if u spend a time before reaching lvl40 in RvR.
If u dont have crests i think PVE way is fastest
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Koensol wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:19 pm
As title says, what is currently the best way to gear up as a fresh lvl 40? Back before I stopped playing (like 2+ years ago) people would first farm Ruin set, which is what I have on my choppa. Is this still done? And where to go from there next? What gear to focus on first?
U can do Beastlord PVE quest or start doing PVE Dungeons like Gunbad - > Crypts and Tunnels (on order side) -> Hunters Vale -> Bastion Stairs.
But low RR lvl RvR armor is easy reachable, if u spend a time before reaching lvl40 in RvR.
If u dont have crests i think PVE way is fastest
Yea I don't have that many crests. So which do you recommend on starting? And are there any requirements to these dungeons?
Keep in mind I have full Ruin set atm.
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Koensol wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:19 pm
As title says, what is currently the best way to gear up as a fresh lvl 40? Back before I stopped playing (like 2+ years ago) people would first farm Ruin set, which is what I have on my choppa. Is this still done? And where to go from there next? What gear to focus on first?
U can do Beastlord PVE quest or start doing PVE Dungeons like Gunbad - > Crypts and Tunnels (on order side) -> Hunters Vale -> Bastion Stairs.
But low RR lvl RvR armor is easy reachable, if u spend a time before reaching lvl40 in RvR.
If u dont have crests i think PVE way is fastest
Yea I don't have that many crests. So which do you recommend on starting? And are there any requirements to these dungeons?
Keep in mind I have full Ruin set atm.
I'd start with beastlord since it's a good mixing set that will last you for ages.
Then comes hard decision:
A. get Hunter's Vale set which will last you till invader but downside is it doesn't grant ward atm (but is an awesome set), or
B. start the grind with Gunbad for Red Eye set + purple weapons (save crests for genesis set) -> city dungeons for Sentinel Ring + armour set and weapons -> Bastion Stairs for Bloodlord + weapons -> use saved up crests to buy sovereign, or
C. use beastlord and spend crests on sc/orvr sets and get sentinel weapon + ring
D. use beastlord + HV and sentinel ring while filling up wards with whatever you can doing all of the above
The choice is yours, all options have their pros and cons.
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Yazeran wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:41 pm
U can do Beastlord PVE quest or start doing PVE Dungeons like Gunbad - > Crypts and Tunnels (on order side) -> Hunters Vale -> Bastion Stairs.
But low RR lvl RvR armor is easy reachable, if u spend a time before reaching lvl40 in RvR.
If u dont have crests i think PVE way is fastest
Yea I don't have that many crests. So which do you recommend on starting? And are there any requirements to these dungeons?
Keep in mind I have full Ruin set atm.
I'd start with beastlord since it's a good mixing set that will last you for ages.
Then comes hard decision:
A. get Hunter's Vale set which will last you till invader but downside is it doesn't grant ward atm (but is an awesome set), or
B. start the grind with Gunbad for Red Eye set + purple weapons (save crests for genesis set) -> city dungeons for Sentinel Ring + armour set and weapons -> Bastion Stairs for Bloodlord + weapons -> use saved up crests to buy sovereign, or
C. use beastlord and spend crests on sc/orvr sets and get sentinel weapon + ring
D. use beastlord + HV and sentinel ring while filling up wards with whatever you can doing all of the above
The choice is yours, all options have their pros and cons.
Thanks alot for your input. Is it common practice to use complete sets or do you mix and match different pieces?
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:47 pm
by Evilspinnre
It depends on the set/class. Many BIS builds compose of 2 armour sets being mixed, with a jewellery set (Genesis) as well.
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:20 pm
by NSKaneda
On the other hand full set bonuses can give an edge when reinforced with renown points training - it all boils down to what you can pull off and feel better while wearing.
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:32 pm
by mix12388
Hey , best way to grind your new char is to get your way through the wards by pve farm PQ to get all the wards till Ruin gear. After that farm dungeons till you get to Bloodlord set and while you do that farm the weeklys and do scenarios and keep all the Crests from lvl 1 to buy your end game gear. You gotta be really patient with this method but it worked for me im sitting with a level 38 char and already can buy chest and shoulder pieces of sov.
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:22 pm
by Koensol
mix12388 wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:32 pm
Hey , best way to grind your new char is to get your way through the wards by pve farm PQ to get all the wards till Ruin gear. After that farm dungeons till you get to Bloodlord set and while you do that farm the weeklys and do scenarios and keep all the Crests from lvl 1 to buy your end game gear. You gotta be really patient with this method but it worked for me im sitting with a level 38 char and already can buy chest and shoulder pieces of sov.
Which weekly's are you talking about? And why scenario's?
Re: What is the best way to gear up as a fresh 40?
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:18 am
by Strakar
Not sure I would gear up in pve anymore except for the lvl 16 dungeons set. The war crest costs for rvr gear is pretty low, whereas the war token cost for pve gear is high. That's also a lot of xp gain with no rr, going to put you behind the 8 ball when you hit 40.
On the other hand, dungeon sets after you hit 40 is a good way to get Wards to save crests until you get sov. Unfortunately as an NA player it's hard to find groups anymore. I would contend RP gain is so slow now it doesn't matter, you'll save crests by the time you need the next tier.