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Originally Posted by JDAm0nk
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DSM mentions how these guards are nerfed, but I wanted to say that I started my character with the hope that I would be able to solo-grind enough plat to afford some of these game-changing pieces of gear. I killed guards in Qeynos Hills & WK from 28-39. Spent days running around Rathe Mountains killing HGs after 44.
Despite all this, I have not been able to afford a JBB, Ikky BP, or Fungi Staff (totals ~55kpp). But even though I'm only level 52 and still wearing 7 pieces of Banded Armor, my Shaman feels strong and durable. I just can't solo as well as an Enchanter, Necro, or Shaman with their Epic, JBB, worn regen etc.
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I started naked on Green at server launch (still not 60 yet due to IRL and all) and have been able to pull in decent cash as a shaman. I'd advise taking advantage of limited-time cash camps if you're on green. I made most of my money toughing out the CoS camp in Droga, which is still dropping AFAIK. I also just got my first Ornate Velium Pendant in Icewell, which is still dropping also. While these camps can be high-variance in drop rate, the cash output on them makes them some of the best money you can make at your level range, and there's always a rotating group, though you could survive the CoS camp solo if you're careful.
Both camps have pretty random drop rates with multiple PH's that can drop the item. I've seen CoS'es drop twice in one cycle and also 12 hours apart. OVP I saw 3x in a row and then waited about 4 hours for the next one. RNG gonna RNG.