First off, please do not go straight to nerd rage anger mode. This thread is about pet kiting. How to do it, where to do it, and some tips along the way. This is NOT a thread about if you think pet kiting sucks or you are too fail to pull it off. However, that does not mitigate my statement concerning my opinion that pet kiting is the BEST way for a mage to lvl solo. I would appreciate further post were more along the lines of things to add. And if you have a valid concern please read the whole post, then have something to back up what you saying.
I posted this because i saw so many mages saying they were either quitting, or just putting up with taking an exp loss. This way not only eliminates the exp/pet issue but it is generally the most efficient way to be killing. So unless u like only getting half your exp and down time, this strat is very worth while.
To address some concerns...
Air pet issue: I say use the lvl 49 fire pet because its 200 manna. And for that 200 manna you get not only the pet but you also get the DS. If you used the 53 air pet you use 300 manna to cast then another 150 on the DS. The cost of 2 pets plus 50 manna. There is no way to sustain that soloing with out crack.
Lazyness issue: This is absolutely the easiest most efficient way to lvl. Not only do you generally have zero down time, but you don't have to stress doing 50% dmg and still get the full exp. You mostly just sit and watch pet tank till hges almost dead casts new pet, send in, go back to sitting to mob runs.
51+ Fire pet issue: Never once did i recommend this, in fact, i mention specifically the benefits of the 49 fire pet a few times.
Fire staff vs Torch: First off, PoHate can be farmed, not greatly albeit, but can be farmed with 1 group. Staff aint too hard to get and it makes a world of difference on kunark mobs.
Lack of Dungeons - Dungeons are very tough to solo pull as a young mage and very dangerous. I did a lot of sola as a young mage, but that was when the exp mod was off the charts high back in 2009, and at lvl 20 i'd get 2ish blues from a young goblin. However i can guarantee the best exp till 24 is oasis crocs soloing using chain pets. I also id mention HHK. BUt this is all from personal experience, if you have some good dungeon suggestions pls post em and i can add.
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Originally Posted by Diggles
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1. you didn't actually edit
2. I thought the whole point of leveling a mage was being lazy?
3. wrong that casting pets multiple times for one pull is unnecessary?
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Shoo troll be gone.