Necro Research

[Deathrydar]

Sorry for the noob question, but I have never ever played an INT caster before, and I plan on doing so with Green's launch.

That being said, I want to make sure I have an understanding of research.

For example: If I am understanding the wiki correctly, to obtain the level 16 pet spell, I have to:

1. Purchase a Book of Dark Bindings from a vendor
2. Find Words of Reviviscence off a drop off of any random MOB level 16+
3. Find Words of the Sentient (Azia) off a drop off of any random MOB level 16+
4. Combine the two words in the Book of Dark Bindings

Is that correct? Thank you!

[Quinas]

Yes. Though I'm unsure how random the drops are for words/reagents - my experience is that some mobs drop them more often than others.

You also need to be mindful of your Research skill level. If your skill level is below trivial you'll potentially fail the combine, like tradeskilling.

[Deathrydar]

Yes. Though I'm unsure how random the drops are for words/reagents - my experience is that some mobs drop them more often than others.

You also need to be mindful of your Research skill level. If your skill level is below trivial you'll potentially fail the combine, like tradeskilling.

So please break down the best scenario at level 16 for my first combine for the pest spell to work. What would my research skill have to be? Is putting training points into Research the only real way to level it up?

Thanks!

[Quinas]

Yep, there were practice runes implemented to aid with skill ups, but it's cheaper at lower skills levels to just pay for them via your class trainer.

[Deathrydar]

Yep, there were practice runes implemented to aid with skill ups, but it's cheaper at lower skills levels to just pay for them via your class trainer.

What should I aim to get my research skill to before attempting to create a level 16 research spell?

[Quinas]

There's a list here with trivial points:

https://wiki.project1999.com/Skill_Research#Necromancer_Spell_Recipes

[Deathrydar]

There's a list here with trivial points:

https://wiki.project1999.com/Skill_Research#Necromancer_Spell_Recipes

Not sure how to read this. So is the level where it is trivial the point at which I will not fail?

[Quinas]

Correct, though there is always a small (5%) chance of failure I believe.

[Deathrydar]

Thank you very much for your time!

[Vexenu]

IIRC it costs about 2k plat total to skill up Research to 185 at the trainer.

[Deathrydar]

IIRC it costs about 2k plat total to skill up Research to 185 at the trainer.

Well, I have never, in my entire EQ career, had 1k, so that's not gonna happen. I will figure it out somehow. I always do. Thank you!

[Kornaki]

If you have the materials there are probably people who are already skilled up willing to the do combine for not too much Platinum

[Deathrydar]

If you have the materials there are probably people who are already skilled up willing to the do combine for not too much Platinum

Really? I never knew research could be a money maker. I love classic EQ!

[Robersonroger38]

darn didn’t know lvl 16 pet had to be research’d . Is there a page saying which all pets have to be researched? Guessing classic will not line up with the wiki for now.

[the_only_jake]

the 16 pet can be bought , the 20 pet can be bought in Oggok , just have an ogre buy for you if your kos

[Robersonroger38]

Wooo scared me for a second thanks a ton!!

[Deathrydar]

the 16 pet can be bought , the 20 pet can be bought in Oggok , just have an ogre buy for you if your kos

Where at in Oggok?

[Baler]

Where at in Oggok?

https://wiki.project1999.com/Animate_Dead#Where_to_Obtain
Shadow Knight Guild

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One thing to note is that at level 24 you can only have 45 research skill. The 24 pet is trivial at 62 research skill aka becoming trivial at level 28.

[Deathrydar]

One thing to note is that at level 24 you can only have 45 research skill. The 24 pet is trivial at 62 research skill aka becoming trivial at level 28.

Huh?

[Baler]

Trivial is when a trade skill reaches a certain amount that your penalty for failing is removed.

Research has a cap based on player level ((level - 15)*5) at level 16 you can have 5 research skill

So if the level 24 necro pet spell requires 62 for trivial. (meaning you won't have a higher fail chance. )

You'll need to be level 28 to get 65 skill, 62 is required for the craft to be trivial.

[Deathrydar]

Trivial is when a trade skill reaches a certain amount that your penalty for failing is removed.

Research has a cap based on player level ((level - 15)*5) at level 16 you can have 5 research skill

So if the level 24 necro pet spell requires 62 for trivial. (meaning you won't have a higher fail chance. )

You'll need to be level 28 to get 65 skill, 62 is required for the craft to be trivial.

Thank you!!