Impressions of Erudite SK and Twink Options

[Rodeojones1979]

Hey, Team,

For weeks I've been dead set on rolling an Iksar SK. I want to make an SK for leveling, soloing, and grouping. I don't aim to raid and definitely not for main tanking. This is an alt for in between raiding on my main. This class looks like so much fun!

I pored over this forum looking at the pros and cons and really thought the Ikky regen was too good to pass up. But at the character creation screen I just couldn't do it.

I decided to go with an Erudite for a number of reasons and here is why:

1) Vanity. I don't see too many Erudite SK's around the server. While DE's are definitely sick, they are getting more popular. My best grouping buddy mains one. I looked at pictures of Erudite SK's with the cultural armor plus the Shield of the Stalwart Seas and compared them to Ikkys who in my opinion all look the same. Erudite won by a long shot. And I don't want to play troll or ogre. I think they look stupid as hell most of the time.

2) Lore. I've been spending a ton of time in Paineel and the Hole and I'm enchanted by the lore of this race and class. The scene of Jaeil the Wretched sitting by the pond deep in the Hole has such a nostalgic flavor. I'm going to role as a scorned and lonely heretic.

3) Armor. I want to use the clickies and have easy access to plate mail. I think they really matter to levelling this character and for the overall fun of the class.

4) Access to cities. Erudites have a major quality of life advantage over all other SK's. They can access far more cities than other races. (Question: are Erudite SK's welcome in Neriak? My thought would be no, but worth asking.)

5) Intelligence. I think SK's should lean into the fact they aren't warriors. They will not likely be the min/max choice for a main raid tank. So I'm happy to double down on spellcasting for soloing and setting myself apart. I also love the flavor of a dignified, intelligent dark knight.

Here is the link to my Magelo character sheet. I semi-twinked this toon with stuff I had lying around. Turns out a lot of my spare gear was really good for a newbie SK.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Magelo_Blue:Neije

I'm interested to hear from you what you think about my mindset and goals. Did I do it the way you would have? What would you have done differently? Would you have went full stam with my starting stats?

Also take a look at my gimpy twink gear. I've never actually twinked a toon with the goal of soloing/duoing through the levels quickly. What do you think the most important additions to my newbie would be? Jade Mace? Something else? I'm willing to spend probably 1K more on his gear to make leveling easy and quick.

I also welcome any other thoughts! Thanks!

[Troxx]

One of the nice things about the velious sentinel plate suits is it is absolutely loaded with +int and +MR. Especially for low levels where the returns on stamina aren’t that great, it’s a big boon to the other lower int sk races. Even though you already have high int, look into it. AC is decent and you can usually grab a full visible (matching) set for as low as 1-1.5k.

https://wiki.project1999.com/Sentient_Armor

All in all I like your plan.

One thing I’d encourage you to focus on is finding and prioritizing str gear for the low levels. Having low str on a plate class is a huge quality of life hassle for the low levels.

[Rodeojones1979]

Troxx, excellent suggestions! I remember encountering the Sentient armor and thinking it would be nice for a SK on a budget. And I think this would be easy for me to farm while I'm farming gems in Wakening Lands. I won't even have to spend cash on it!

I'm planning on buying more STR focused jewelry. I actually think I have a couple Sapphire Electrum Earrings lying around, too. Maybe i'm better off with those than with the Velium Bloodstone ears.

Keep the suggestions coming!

[Muggens]

Yo man. I also made an SK twink recently(ogre, fsi and look badass as SK). Id suggest to not place too much importance on armor pieces as u prolly looking forward to thurgadin quest armor. If not aim for HP and Ac on armor.
Highly advice u to get a fast 1 hander for earlier lvls, jade mace is perfekt for that. Str will make ur SK pound on things harder too, but hp and ac trumps it since u gonna tank.
CoS seems to go up in price nowadays aswell, get that when u can before they spike it even more?
Yeah get hp jewelry not str

[Rodeojones1979]

Yo man. I also made an SK twink recently(ogre, fsi and look badass as SK). Id suggest to not place too much importance on armor pieces as u prolly looking forward to thurgadin quest armor. If not aim for HP and Ac on armor.
Highly advice u to get a fast 1 hander for earlier lvls, jade mace is perfekt for that. Str will make ur SK pound on things harder too, but hp and ac trumps it since u gonna tank.
CoS seems to go up in price nowadays aswell, get that when u can before they spike it even more?
Yeah get hp jewelry not str

Great thoughts. Shit, I didn't realize that there were two versions of CoS. It seems super vital for an SK especially while pulling. Definitely not looking forward to paying 25k for one! I don't even currently spend that on my main. Hmph.

[Danth]

Great thoughts. Shit, I didn't realize that there were two versions of CoS. It seems super vital for an SK especially while pulling. Definitely not looking forward to paying 25k for one! I don't even currently spend that on my main. Hmph.

Not too useful for pulling. It got caught up in the monk sneak nerf awhile back (deliberately or not, I don't know) and now it's mostly a (very nice) quality of life item. iIt'll be on your buy list if you plan to play the Shadow Knight long-term, but in the here-and-now you can live without it without suffering too much.

Danth

[Snaggles]

I have an ERU Sk in the low 30's. It's a bit rougher early on as mentioned since carrying stuff is more difficult and you do a bit less dmg than a fatty. Slam is really nice for reverse kiting as you can momentarily stun the NPC for less chasing.

Not shrinking is pretty cool and fashioquest is on point. Another consideration might be a set of Crusty. I did that and a Icepaw Skull Helm (looks like black chain) and got my STR to like 140'ish. That will hold you at least until 50 if on a budget. It doesn't look as good as sentient but str and stam goes well with then naturally high ERU intel.

[demokatt]

Shield of the Stalwart Seas is unfortunately paladin only

[Rodeojones1979]

I have an ERU Sk in the low 30's. It's a bit rougher early on as mentioned since carrying stuff is more difficult and you do a bit less dmg than a fatty. Slam is really nice for reverse kiting as you can momentarily stun the NPC for less chasing.

Not shrinking is pretty cool and fashioquest is on point. Another consideration might be a set of Crusty. I did that and a Icepaw Skull Helm (looks like black chain) and got my STR to like 140'ish. That will hold you at least until 50 if on a budget. It doesn't look as good as sentient but str and stam goes well with then naturally high ERU intel.

Great points. I just picked up a Crusty shield for 50pp! I’m trying to farm some sentient armor but its slow going. It’s probably faster just to farm plat and buy individual pieces.

I’m stacking the strength right now with random items, like Sarnak Hide Mask. I think I’m around 120 STR now. With some more Crusty I’ll probably get there.

Bummer about Shield of Stalwart Seas! Is there another shield that has that same graphic for fashion quest (or even one worth wearing?)

[Snaggles]

Bummer about Shield of Stalwart Seas! Is there another shield that has that same graphic for fashion quest (or even one worth wearing?)

The same bone look can he had with:

https://wiki.project1999.com/Ashenbone_Shield
Or
https://wiki.project1999.com/Shield_of_Prexus

There are probably others as well.

Great stat shields are:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Atramentous_Shield
(Can’t recall the look)

https://wiki.project1999.com/Clay_Guardian_Shield
(Round with spike)

https://wiki.project1999.com/Sarnak_Battle_Shield
(Gold rectangle)


I’d probably go cheap with a skull shield:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Crested_Mistmoore_Shield
https://wiki.project1999.com/Shield_of_Shadows

[Crede]

Get a sword of pain and someone to make you steelsilk CT for godmode FQ and you’re set until thurg gear although as an SK can prob last ya until SS/Kael.

[Rodeojones1979]

Get a sword of pain and someone to make you steelsilk CT for godmode FQ and you’re set until thurg gear although as an SK can prob last ya until SS/Kael.

Solid advice. I think one fun think about this class will be to farm all the different FQ suits and weapons.

How much of a discount can I get on the Steelsilk if I find a crafter to do it at cost? I guess a full set costs around 2400 on the market (or at least that’s what I remember reading). It does look bad ass and I’m feeling confident I will be one of the best looking characters on the server!

[Crede]

Solid advice. I think one fun think about this class will be to farm all the different FQ suits and weapons.

How much of a discount can I get on the Steelsilk if I find a crafter to do it at cost? I guess a full set costs around 2400 on the market (or at least that’s what I remember reading). It does look bad ass and I’m feeling confident I will be one of the best looking characters on the server!

2400 isn't realistic. Someone is selling CT Steelsilk on the EC forums for 14k for a full visible set. I paid about 12k for someone to craft my Paladin's Prexus Steelsilk. Was still worth every penny. The stats were respectable and I would get endless compliments.

[Rodeojones1979]

2400 isn't realistic. Someone is selling CT Steelsilk on the EC forums for 14k for a full visible set. I paid about 12k for someone to craft my Paladin's Prexus Steelsilk. Was still worth every penny. The stats were respectable and I would get endless compliments.

Ah. Maybe 2400 was for the BP alone. Way out of my budget currently, so I’ll stick to Crusty and Sentient until this character is more substantially leveled.

[bigjeff100]

Don't forget to head back to the Warren's before you get too old to get your Helm of Ridossan!!

https://wiki.project1999.com/Helm_of_Ridossan

[Rodeojones1979]

Don't forget to head back to the Warren's before you get too old to get your Helm of Ridossan!!

https://wiki.project1999.com/Helm_of_Ridossan

Holy shit, thanks for this! And I need to get the Etched Chitin Shield, too!

[Snaggles]

My pally has a Phase Spider Carapace which has the “scale” graphic similar to the Steelsilk. It’s dark grey but decent stats. I got a pair of non-diety Steelsilk leggings and they are a shade lighter but also grey. At least on a male toon.

It’s pretty good flow and doesn’t tank your AC compared to going with a full set of cultural. Can mix in BE or Crystal chitin stuff. That said...a full set is downright stunning so I’d never fault you for that.

[Rodeojones1979]

My pally has a Phase Spider Carapace which has the “scale” graphic similar to the Steelsilk. It’s dark grey but decent stats. I got a pair of non-diety Steelsilk leggings and they are a shade lighter but also grey. At least on a male toon.

It’s pretty good flow and doesn’t tank your AC compared to going with a full set of cultural. Can mix in BE or Crystal chitin stuff. That said...a full set is downright stunning so I’d never fault you for that.

So many things to choose from! But never enough plats. Maybe I’ll pick up smithing myself :P

[Crede]

Honestly I wouldn't even roll a knight without being able to twink them well. But if you insist on playing one on a low budget, then you're probably best off with a full set of crusty.

[Tnair]

Honestly I wouldn't even roll a knight without being able to twink them well. But if you insist on playing one on a low budget, then you're probably best off with a full set of crusty.

nothing says classic like spending dozens of hours soloing the Warrens from 1-25

*kobold noise*

[Rodeojones1979]

Honestly I wouldn't even roll a knight without being able to twink them well. But if you insist on playing one on a low budget, then you're probably best off with a full set of crusty.

Why? I’m playing an Erudite SK not for convenience or for being the server’s best. I’m doing it for the challenge, nostalgia, and sense of accomplishment. This is the only “twinked” toon I’ve ever made or played. What I currently have has already made it vastly easier than what I am used to.

[Snaggles]

There was a time when starting with full bronze and fine steel was twinking. Yea a fungi will speed up the journey but you can get a 30/40 2hb for 400p. For reference this was god loot at one point...

https://wiki.project1999.com/Soul_Leech,_Dark_Sword_of_Blood

Play what you want and how you want. Enjoy the journey or speed up the process.

[Jimjam]

I used to solo Naggy on a 52 erudite shadow knight after clearing out the Giants with my 65 berserker.

Most of his stats were maxed, so the extra +5 racial magic resist was useful in case infusion of the faithful got dispelled.


I doubt such feats are possible in this era as I used a lot of +regen and +damage shield jewellery alongside ds potions and the heal over time familiar.

[wagorf]

ppl gotta stop discouraging the op, he obviously has a diff mindset than most of the min/max and hardcore nerds

@OP: i respect your idea for playing what you want and what you think is fun for you, only you can judge for yourself what a true fun gaming experience is.

if i were you, i'd go for the fashion - same color full set plate, a badass big slasher - get jboots if you can or sow pots - faster moving speed is always a bonus no matter what your goal is

[Zappman123]

Eh, I'm really not sure why people discourage SK from soloing so much. I made my SK as a soloer AND my first and only character in p99 and it's worked out fine for me. I will say that for soloing I'd have lost my mind if I didn't play as a Troll though. The regen is too good and the high str really helps, but then again I just hate having med breaks so if you don't mind spending full mana pool and medding for 5 min back up again then I'm sure Erudite/DE is fine.

Also yes you do need some "twinking" unless you want to stare down the same mob for 5 minutes with a rusty halberd, but on p99 this "twinking" is rather easy to achieve. Just get a decent ratio weapon, some OKish AC, +str is a bonus and once you're 35 you should have enough for haste which is enough to get close to spectres which in turn is enough for 46+ and alot of pps. From there move on to guards and you are gucci. Blood ember gauntlets are great though I'll say that much.

OP, play however you want. I made a solo dex-based SK (I love proc weapons!) as my first char on p99 and if I had asked permission on the forums I'd be an unhappy Iksar Necro by now but Im not, I'm having fun playing the game my way and I'm not min-maxed or top lvl raid material but who gives a shit

[24kanthony]

I went DE SK for my first character. I didn't dump all my stats in to just sta as I was thinking about being able to solo when groups were scarce, which I did. So many people told me I needed to reroll ogre.


https://wiki.project1999.com/Magelo_Blue:Segador_Delamuerte

[Octopath]

Curious how this journey is going? Is losing out on iksar regen a big deal?

[Jimjam]

When you're an erudite you can attribute every resisted spell cast on you to your extra 5 Mr like how ogres attribute every channeled bash to fsi!

[elwing]

Eh, I'm really not sure why people discourage SK from soloing so much. I made my SK as a soloer AND my first and only character in p99 and it's worked out fine for me. I will say that for soloing I'd have lost my mind if I didn't play as a Troll though. The regen is too good and the high str really helps, but then again I just hate having med breaks so if you don't mind spending full mana pool and medding for 5 min back up again then I'm sure Erudite/DE is fine.
I don't know either, human sk first and only char, 56 epicced and going pretty well. Obviously slow but there are plenty of soloable content for us...

[tarkhis]

I have also been leveling an erudite SK and spent initially about 1k on gear in the tunnel and then farmed a noct blade and atrimentous shield for her. I can honestly say that this has been the most fun class to play and I have alts of every class.

My journey so far consisted of 1-24 in the warrens, super easy maybe died 2x all together and banked all my money. At 24 I mad the trek to HHK and did goblins until 30 and then guards until 40. I made 4k off ear sales and FS weapons, could vendor to erudite in there and fd bank. I farmed a levi cloak and am still saving for jboots.

I then went to Sol A and did gnomes and clockworks to 44, just roaming down the tunnels killing. I have had no issues with regen as My mana replenishes very fast and I BW to 505 and then lifetap off greens to max so not much downtime despite no regen.

I chose erudite as I never played in warrens on live nor had an erudite. I wasn't worried about min maxing with my gear I have 181 str and close to 200 sta. I have moved into SolB to kill kobolds now and am anticipating moving to Kelethin or Rivervale at some point to murder guards again and get jboots.

Any other hunting spot tips gladly accepted:)

[Crede]

I have also been leveling an erudite SK and spent initially about 1k on gear in the tunnel and then farmed a noct blade and atrimentous shield for her. I can honestly say that this has been the most fun class to play and I have alts of every class.

My journey so far consisted of 1-24 in the warrens, super easy maybe died 2x all together and banked all my money. At 24 I mad the trek to HHK and did goblins until 30 and then guards until 40. I made 4k off ear sales and FS weapons, could vendor to erudite in there and fd bank. I farmed a levi cloak and am still saving for jboots.

I then went to Sol A and did gnomes and clockworks to 44, just roaming down the tunnels killing. I have had no issues with regen as My mana replenishes very fast and I BW to 505 and then lifetap off greens to max so not much downtime despite no regen.

I chose erudite as I never played in warrens on live nor had an erudite. I wasn't worried about min maxing with my gear I have 181 str and close to 200 sta. I have moved into SolB to kill kobolds now and am anticipating moving to Kelethin or Rivervale at some point to murder guards again and get jboots.

Any other hunting spot tips gladly accepted:)

Do you have a magelo? I'm curious to see the ~5k of gear or so that you're approaching 200 sta on an erudite, thats pretty good.

Either way I have a Erudite Pally that has been one of my most favorite leveling experiences as well, and by far the best FQ. Pretty much every zone on Odus is just fun to level in.

[Octopath]

Get a sword of pain and someone to make you steelsilk CT for godmode FQ and you’re set until thurg gear although as an SK can prob last ya until SS/Kael.

Is sword of pain a tough item to get or does it rot often? Could I a run a low lvl sk there and buy loot right?

[Zappman123]

Is sword of pain a tough item to get or does it rot often? Could I a run a low lvl sk there and buy loot right?

I actually got mine on my main a week ago or so, but I'd advise against it. I know alot of people got their swords of pain by just waltzing in there on a low lvl SK to loot in the olden days but it doesn't drop nearly as often anymore (people dont farm that part of velks as much). I've heard about SKs who just have their char sit in Velks for long periods of timewithout seeing any drop so it just doesn't seem worth it to me. Get 50+ and go with a group and get one urself! Until then just get a mace of shadowed soul, its basically the same thing anyway

[Tethler]

Do you have a magelo? I'm curious to see the ~5k of gear or so that you're approaching 200 sta on an erudite, thats pretty good.


Probably crustacean gear. Piles of str and sta.

[elwing]

Probably crustacean gear. Piles of str and sta.

Probably, crusty is butt ugly but really cheap for the ac/sta and str...

Edit: it's so ugly that is defeat the whole erudite purpose... He might get nicer things later

[tarkhis]

Yes don't have a magelo yet, I'm going to set one up when I have chance. It's a bunch of crusty gear, a few pieces of thurg armor and Treeweave which makes her look like she has a bikini top on along with atre shield and Noct blade.

I'm swapping out crusty for thurg and finding the extra AC mitigates much better than the stamina though at least as far as healers are telling me.

[Rodeojones1979]

Hey, Team,

OP checking back in here. Since a couple people wanted to get an update on my progress and experience I’ll go point by point and catch you up.

Now I’m level 30 (with Feign Death!!!) and have much better think gear. I’ve been having a blast, mostly getting PLed by my Druid buddies. For leveling I did:

1-12 in the Warrens

12-22 in Unrest

22-25 in Stonebrunt

25-30 in Sol A

Regarding my initial points:

1) Vanity - Yes. Absolutely. I am so proud of this character for the way I LOOK. I’m excited to try on every new item and weapon just to see how bad ass and lore-tastic I appear. Still very glad I went Erudite over Iksar in this regard.

2) Lore - I’ve never leveled an Erudite. Growing up in the Warrens and in Stonebrunt was totally worth the new experience. The Erudite SK - only items there are really fun and flavorful. I’ve done Field of Bone lots of times, so happy to not be there again.

3) Armor - so many cheap and interesting twink options that look badass too. The armor is way worth it.

4) Access to cities - Odus is a great continent in general, so the starting city of Paineel is great. Its surrounded by awesome leveling zones throughout the entire range. I’m excited to EXP in the hole because its literally next door.

But beyond that, most NPC’s I’ve encountered are dubious or better. While they may not sell to me, the fact that I can walk into Neriak, Ogguk, Erudin, and I think Freeport, and not get jumped is amazing. And I can invis/FD past any problem NPCs.

5) Intelligence - Having high INT makes up for some amount of having relatively poor regen. I can bandage and lifetap up to fighting shape pretty quickly. I can’t lie, there is a certain amount of downtime when soloing. But I don’t do a lot of it, and when I do I try to fear kite. Then the extra INT really counts. However I do wonder how much faster it would go as an Ikky (but probably evens out since I don’t have a racial EXP penalty.

I will update my Magelo next time I log in. I can’t remember what I’m currently using, (but I did get some Silver Chitin Hand Wraps, a Noct Blade, and Sarnak Battle Shield.

Let me know what you think!

[Octopath]

Never in all of my eq career played a erudite.
Decided to make a erudite sk. I've never lvled in odus so pretty excited. The warrens looks like fun

[tarkhis]

Update:

made it to level 47 and am now factioning in WL and fear kiting giants and panthers near Kael. I did get a sword of pain pretty easily, seems to be a group doing the dogs in there every night lately. I'm looking to get some more plate drops for Thurg now that I finally got my faction up and then might see about getting a steady hole group or something so I can return to Paineel.

I tried Felwithe guards but my SK DPS or lack thereof can't keep up with their stupid pally heals.

Any other recommendations at 47 are welcomed.

[Snaggles]

Update:

made it to level 47 and am now factioning in WL and fear kiting giants and panthers near Kael. I did get a sword of pain pretty easily, seems to be a group doing the dogs in there every night lately. I'm looking to get some more plate drops for Thurg now that I finally got my faction up and then might see about getting a steady hole group or something so I can return to Paineel.

I tried Felwithe guards but my SK DPS or lack thereof can't keep up with their stupid pally heals.

Any other recommendations at 47 are welcomed.

Grobb guards. Pull to zone-in and reverse kite pathers first (Sutok, Avisk). Statics after that. There are about 5 spawns near the zone line that are blue until 54.

If you're evil you can sell to the vendors. If good you can always drop-transfer a couple bags of swords at a time to a lvl 1 troll. It's a pain in the ass but at 12p a kill worth the trouble.

[Octopath]

Update:

made it to level 47 and am now factioning in WL and fear kiting giants and panthers near Kael. I did get a sword of pain pretty easily, seems to be a group doing the dogs in there every night lately. I'm looking to get some more plate drops for Thurg now that I finally got my faction up and then might see about getting a steady hole group or something so I can return to Paineel.

I tried Felwithe guards but my SK DPS or lack thereof can't keep up with their stupid pally heals.

Any other recommendations at 47 are welcomed.

Solo'd mostly? That's exciting

[Octopath]

Grobb guards. Pull to zone-in and reverse kite pathers first (Sutok, Avisk). Statics after that. There are about 5 spawns near the zone line that are blue until 54.

If you're evil you can sell to the vendors. If good you can always drop-transfer a couple bags of swords at a time to a lvl 1 troll. It's a pain in the ass but at 12p a kill worth the trouble.

I am guessing cazic worshipping erudite sk would be considered good?

[Snaggles]

I am guessing cazic worshipping erudite sk would be considered good?

More or less :). Guessing the vendors are dubious, they were to my prexus Pally and tunare half elf. Maybe just apprehensive though? That would be even easier...hmm...

[elwing]

Update:

made it to level 47 and am now factioning in WL and fear kiting giants and panthers near Kael. I did get a sword of pain pretty easily, seems to be a group doing the dogs in there every night lately. I'm looking to get some more plate drops for Thurg now that I finally got my faction up and then might see about getting a steady hole group or something so I can return to Paineel.

I tried Felwithe guards but my SK DPS or lack thereof can't keep up with their stupid pally heals.

Any other recommendations at 47 are welcomed.
Fear kite undead in TT north ruins... WIZ so low hp, plenty of them, no wanderer between the ruins and the north wall and undead so fear undead... Might be slightly hard at 47, started later but at low 50 it was greatexp curbs down after 54 due to greens..

[Jimjam]

I found the TT XP had slowed down by then. Maybe still with camping the pained soul place holder though.

[elwing]

I found the TT XP had slowed down by then. Maybe still with camping the pained soul place holder though.

Undead are higher level by north wall... You have three types that spawn, keeper, the most common, wiz, lower level, champion, war, slightly higher level, commander war, the highest level of these ghost. In the city ruin, you have mostly some even lower level ghost with some keepers...

[Jimjam]

Ah, the ps ph was mainly keepers and occasional champions. If the other camps can reliably produce champions and commanders they may be worthwhile!

[Octopath]

So when starting a erudite, I can't decide between going str, sta, or Halfsies. 5 will go in ago. Anyone have any suggestion?

[elwing]

Never did erudite but I bet human is similar... And I regret not having dumped all my point in sta... In raid, str and dex are capped at 255 while my sta stays under 200...sta is hard...

[Octopath]

Never did erudite but I bet human is similar... And I regret not having dumped all my point in sta... In raid, str and dex are capped at 255 while my sta stays under 200...sta is hard...

Good to know, Thankyou

[Jimjam]

I'd go 5/5/5/5 or 10/0/5/5 on the melee stats.

The weapon skill ups are so slow on low dex, and you want 75+ base agi. How you split str / stamina depends on how you plan to gear / low level quality of life or accounting for top end raid buffed.

[elwing]

Do yourself a favor... Not even 60 (lvl 56) and dex+fos max both str and dex... These are part of my raid buff set... But also part of any pug with a shaman...

[tarkhis]

update:

xp has slowed a lot but I have now soloed to 49 . I tried the trolls in Grobb a few of them seemed massively overpowered but most went down easily. vendors do not like Cazic worshipping erudites so I packed up my stuff and headed to Freeport.

Dock guards have been dropping like flies now, some are green but most still blue and I can vendor in the catacombs.

Important note: The rogue GM apparently did not like how many HHK guards I killed and decided to send me back home the express way so if you hunted in HHK go into catacombs through Inn area not by docks lol

[Snaggles]

Very nice :). Yea some of those guards in WFP are still blue at lvl 54. At least a couple of the meaner ones.

Just keep an eye out for Guard Ledshin (paths from the courtyard to near the gate guards). Occasionally he spawns with see invis on or maybe gets buffed by where Lucan is. Regardless if you get too close he can aggro and then the gate guards will help.

[tarkhis]

ahh!!! I did have a bunch jump me when I thought I was invised and that explains it. I was able to get FD off an scurry back to the docks where a nice shaman was fishing and healed me up and buffed me all up to. After that I was able to drop guards 3 at a time. Love those buffs!

[BladeSK]

Has anyone done any soloing post 54ish? Or at that point is grouping a must?

[Zappman123]

I've soloed after 54, but not much. Did 54 killing Barbarian guards in Everfrost (siick xp with my setup which is clicky snare / high dex to proc fear from Obsidian Polished Great Axe). Could keep all guards down permanently

They go green at 55 though which is kinca annoying. Honestly I haven't found a good spot but some that can be done are geonids/sentient armors/raptors in TD/guards in BB/OoT AC camp/Seafuries.. uh yeah it's been hard finding a good spot and I kinda gave up soloing my SK to work on some other chars, atleast for now. Will maybe pick it back up when I get my epic. GL anyone trying to solo after 54!

[elwing]

SK are well equipped to solo, but as always, low dps... Meaning slow exp... Drawing attention of a mob while other group members do way more dps than you would can be more effective... I have soloed good part of my recent levels, working on 57atm

[Octopath]

Finally making my erudite sk over the Christmas holiday, I am still stuck on starting stats. I will only be able to raid very casually at end game. I will probably solo 70% of the time and group 30%. He will be twinkled well.

I feel like the right thing to do is put 5 into agi and the rest in stamina. Deep down though I want it to go to stength or dex. My twink gear will give him a ton of str and some stamina. Not much dex.

[Snaggles]

If you don't add strength you will have to find it in the gear and be fairly aware of what each piece weighs. With some steelsilk armor and other lightweight pieces (loddy boots) it won't be a problem either way.

It sounds like you aren't going with a set of bronze though so I wouldn't worry about it. The 5 points of agil does make life less annoying.

[elwing]

Human there, only 57 without crazy gear... 217str self buffed, meaning fos cap that alone... For dex I need a dex buff along with fos to cap it... You should go all sta no matter what. You definitely should have enough stray agi to be over the dreaded 75... And as soon as yoi raid you will cap str/dex easily...

[Octopath]

Thanks for the suggestions, think I’ll go 5 agi and rest stamina. I’d rather have agility where it needs to be and never have to worry .