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[/b]Updated Hunting Grounds: Revised XP Guide for Beastmasters[/b]
I decided to grab most of the posts in this forum and design a leveling Handbook for Beastmasters. Exercitus's thread was the genesis, and Oleum's idea to compile the information was the spark needed. Below is a summary of most of the hunting ground posts inputted by Beastmasters in this forum. Please, feel free to make comments / suggestions, add new information, or point out errors. I will attempt to keep this top post updated with all of the new information you provide.
Personally, I want to say "Thanks!" to all the Beastmasters who took time to contribute their ideas and locations. Without you, I would still be running around in La Theine, hunting Saplings!^^ So, without further ado.....
Note: The numbers behind the pets and targets in parentheses are the level ranges posted by either the strat guide, or on the web. These ranges give you an idea of what kind of fight you will be facing.
Levels 1-9 (Beastmaster gains 2Hr: Familiar; Job Ability: Charm; Pet Command: Fight)
(1) LOCATION(S): Ronfaures, Sarutabarutas, Gustabergs
PETS TO CHARM: The local fauna
MOBS TO FIGHT: The local fauna and local Beastmen
NOTES: Solo your Beastmaster like a melee, without charm. Most of the time the charm will not last long enough sustain a fight, and end up killing you.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Most of the Beastmasters in the forum!
Levels 10-11 (Level 10, Beastmaster gains Job Ability: Gauge; Pet Command: Heel; Job Trait: Vermin Killer)
(1) LOCATION(S): Konschtat Highland (Far Eastern/ Middle Eastern and Far Western/Middle Western edges of the zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Mad Sheep (11-13) (Level 11 charm only)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Rock Eaters (7-11) (solo)
NOTES: Goblins roam the area and aggro, so be careful! Solo Rock Eaters.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz
(2) LOCATION(S): La Theine Plateau
PETS TO CHARM: Ackbabas (9-13), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Steppe Hares (7-10)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Rock Eaters (7-11), Acbabas (9-13), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Orcs (Grapplers, Mesmerizers, Fodder) (8-10)
NOTES: Worms can be soloed at these levels
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Durginn, Oceaniax
(3) LOCATION(S): Tahrongi Canyon
PETS TO CHARM: Canyon Rarabs (7-10), Pygmaioi (7-11), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Canyon Crawlers (11-13)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Canyon Rarabs (7-10), Pygmaioi (7-11), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Canyon Crawlers (11-13)
NOTES: Begin hunting here at level 8.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas
Levels 12-14 (Level 12, Beastmaster gains Job Ability: Reward)
(1) LOCATION(S): Konschtat Highland (Far Eastern/ Middle Eastern and Far Western/Middle Western edges of the zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Mad Sheep (11-13)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Digger, Ambusher, Butcher, Tinkerer) (11-16), Mad Sheep (11-13), Quadav (Onyx) (10-16)
NOTES: Use even matched or decent Sheep for fighting. Make sure to use Dia and Paralyze if you have it, against the goblins.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): KudomaBooyah, EnormousBaloth
(2) LOCATION(S): La Theine (pond in recess vicinity Valkurm Dunes entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Thickshells (12-14), Mad Sheep (11-13), Grass Funguar (11-13), Rock Eaters (7-11)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Thickshells (12-14), Mad Sheep (11-13), Grass Funguar (11-13), Rock Eaters (7-11)
NOTES: Try to fight Barely Toughs with High Decent Challenges or Even Match pets. XP will be slow at level 14.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Durginn, Oceaniax
(3) LOCATION(S): Tahrongi Canyon (near Meriphataud Mountains entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Wild Dhamel (14-16), Canyon Rarabs (7-10), Pygmaioi (7-11), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Canyon Crawlers (11-13)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wild Dhamel (14-16), Canyon Rarabs (7-10), Pygmaioi (7-11), Strolling Saplings (7-10), Canyon Crawlers (11-13)
NOTES: Tarantulas stated: Very little aggro here and plenty of Crawlers and Dhalmel spawn here, plus the added bonus of a zone line for emergencies. 13 and 14 were excrutiatingly slow, as Dhalmel are only worthwile at 15-16. Before these levels, they all check as tough and you can never tell if they are weak toughs or almost VT tough. There are also alot of farmers around for Dhalmel hides which means alot of competition in peak hours.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Keekee, Tarantulas
(4) LOCATION(S): Inner Horutoto Ruins (Lily's Tower Entrance, East Sarutabaruta at J-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (14-18)
NOTES: Once you enter, go through the "cracked wall" in G-8. At this point the map changes... go to I-9 and work with Beady Beetles and Bat Battalions. There's a good supply of these as you move downhill, and some nice low gobs handy to farm if you end up with a little left over on a pet. Note this is a bit of a difficult spot (close quarters, all mobs agro/link and a longish run to the zone). Rarely camped, since the Bats are the "Jet Stream" type.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Swarren
(5) LOCATION(S): Dangruf Wadi (on the right side of the map up the geyser)
PETS TO CHARM: Wadi Leech (11-14)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Ambusher, Butcher, Tinkerer) (12-16)
NOTES: Even at 13 the leeches there were all decent and even cons to me. This area is mostly just full of leeches and goblins, be careful of links.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): KudomaBooyah
Level 15 (Beastmaster gains Pet Command: Stay; Job Trait: Resist Slow)
(1) LOCATION(S): La Theine Plateau ('Funguar Alley' or Ordelles Cave Main Entrance ravine)
PETS TO CHARM: Huge Wasps (8-12), Poison Funguar (14-16), Plague Bats (9-11), Poison Bats (11-14)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Poison Funguar (14-16), Poison Bats (11-14)
NOTES: Funguar Alley entrance is ravine north of Lake Ephmere. Go into ravine and run cave/ravine complex. At end of ?Funguar Alley? is where La Theine Monument for Selbina Clay quest is located. You can also examine the front room of the Ordelles and grab Even Match Stink Bats (15-18) for some early leveling. If it does not fare well, then work the funguars in the main entrance ravine. This level is slow for experience points.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn, Oceaniax, Keekee
(2) LOCATION(S): Tahrongi Canyon
PETS TO CHARM: Wild Dhamel (14-16)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wild Dhamel (14-16) or Yagudo (Mendicant, Persecutor, Piper) (12-16)
NOTES: Pygmaiois (Mandragora)(7-11) are not strong, but provide an entertaining fight.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Keekee
(3) LOCATION(S): Inner Horutoto Ruins (Lily's Tower Entrance, East Sarutabaruta at J-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (14-18)
NOTES: Once you enter, go through the "cracked wall" in G-8. At this point the map changes... go to I-9 and work with Beady Beetles and Bat Battalions. There's a good supply of these as you move downhill, and some nice low gobs handy to farm if you end up with a little left over on a pet. Note this is a bit of a difficult spot (close quarters, all mobs agro/link and a longish run to the zone). Rarely camped, since the Bats are the "Jet Stream" type.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Swarren
(4) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (K-8)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Hill Lizard (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Hill Lizard (15-18), Sand Hares (15-18)
NOTES: Occasional Goblin (Butcher, Tinkerer, Ambusher)(17-20) provides additional XP.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Corres, Ikaz
(5) LOCATION(S): Meriphataud Mountains (near Tahrongi Canyon entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Night Bats (13-16), Black Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Hill Lizards (19-22)
NOTES: All the mobs link but is not a problem since they are so far apart. This area is very spread out so be prepared to do alot of running to match pets and prey.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas
Level 16
(1) LOCATION(S): Tahrongi Canyon
PETS TO CHARM: Wild Dhamel (14-16)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wild Dhamel (14-16)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Keekee
(2) LOCATION(S): Inner Horutoto Ruins (Lily's Tower Entrance, East Sarutabaruta at J-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beady Beetles (11-16), Bat Battalions (12-15), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (14-18)
NOTES: Once you enter, go through the "cracked wall" in G-8. At this point the map changes... go to I-9 and work with Beady Beetles and Bat Battalions. There's a good supply of these as you move downhill, and some nice low gobs handy to farm if you end up with a little left over on a pet. Note this is a bit of a difficult spot (close quarters, all mobs agro/link and a longish run to the zone). Rarely camped, since the Bats are the "Jet Stream" type.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Swarren
(3) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Near La Theine zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Night Bats (12-15)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Hares (15-18), Night Bats (12-15), Goblins (Ambusher, Butcher, and Tinkerer) (17-20)
NOTES: XP ranges from 120-160, with occasional chains to boost for 193 XP.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz
(4) LOCATION(S): Meriphataud Mountains (near Tahrongi Canyon entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Night Bats (13-16), Black Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Hill Lizards (19-22)
NOTES: All the mobs link but is not a problem since they are so far apart. This area is very spread out so be prepared to do alot of running to match pets and prey.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas
(5) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (Rescue Drill entrance ? where Knights are located)
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Stink Bats (15-18)
NOTES: Bats link and have Jet Stream Special Attack which is hard hitting!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, Durginn, Oceaniax
(6) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Maze Makers (18-21), Goblins (Ambushers, Tinkerers, Butchers) (16-18)
NOTES: 1400+ EXP per hour even with much competition. Keep Barstonra up at all times because Maze Makers use Stonega. If you are in trouble, just run as they can't follow you and will only fire off a few spells. They can cast Bind but it usually doesn't last long enough to be a bother. A decent Bat will usually tear apart an even Goblin. Don't attack other bats!!! There are tons of them everywhere and they link like crazy.
Dehrian observed: I found Bats against Goblins to be very effective and fast, but not against Worms. The Worms are all Ts, and they tear apart EM Bats. The Bat is frequently intimidated by the Maze Maker. I have to join the fight, lose my EM Bat, and suffer signifcant downtime after each battle. The Bats against Goblins usually mean less XP per fight, but the fights go much faster with less downtime. I also zone any EM Bat to ghetto Leave it when it's near death, then rezone to claim it back after it gets full health. I lose TP, but it's easier to get TP back than wait for another EM bat to respawn.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas, The Glorious Highflyer, Dehrian
Level 17
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Near La Theine zone or near Hidden Beach Caves, NW on Map)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Night Bats (12-15), Hill Lizards (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Hares (15-18), Night Bats (12-15), and Goblins (Ambusher, Butcher, and Tinkerer) (17-20), Hill Lizards (15-18)
NOTES: XP ranges from 100-160, with occasional chains to boost for 193 XP.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Jesher
(2) LOCATION(S): Meriphataud Mountains (near Tahrongi Canyon entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Night Bats (13-16), Black Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wandering Saplings (13-16), Jubjubs (15-18), Hill Lizards (19-22)
NOTES: All the mobs link but is not a problem since they are so far apart. This area is very spread out so be prepared to do alot of running to match pets and prey.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas
(3) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (Rescue Drill entrance ? where Knights are located)
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Stink Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20)
NOTES: Bats link and have Jet Stream Special Attack which is hard hitting!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, Durginn, Oceaniax
(4) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Maze Makers (18-21), Goblins (Ambushers, Tinkerers, Butchers) (16-18)
NOTES: 1400+ EXP per hour even with much competition. Keep Barstonra up at all times because Maze Makers use Stonega. If you are in trouble, just run as they can't follow you and will only fire off a few spells. They can cast Bind but it usually doesn't last long enough to be a bother. A decent Bat will usually tear apart an even Goblin. Don't attack other bats!!! There are tons of them everywhere and they link like crazy.
Dehrian observed: I found Bats against Goblins to be very effective and fast, but not against Worms. The Worms are all Ts, and they tear apart EM Bats. The Bat is frequently intimidated by the Maze Maker. I have to join the fight, lose my EM Bat, and suffer signifcant downtime after each battle. The Bats against Goblins usually mean less XP per fight, but the fights go much faster with less downtime. I also zone any EM Bat to ghetto Leave it when it's near death, then rezone to claim it back after it gets full health. I lose TP, but it's easier to get TP back than wait for another EM bat to respawn.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas, The Glorious Highflyer, Evanesce, Dehrian
(5) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (17-20)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Elu
(6) LOCATION(S): Carpenter's Landing (North Landing)
PETS TO CHARM: Digger Wasps (14-17?), Beady Beetle (16-18?), Posion Funguar (16-19?)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Landing Pugil (18-21?), Flytrap (??-??), Gliding Bomb (??-??), Beady Beetle (16-18?)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): NoOneLeft
Level 18
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Near La Theine zone or near Hidden Beach Caves, NW on Map)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Night Bats (12-15), Hill Lizards (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Hares (15-18), Goblins (Ambusher, Butcher, and Tinkerer) (17-20), Hill Lizards (15-18)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Jesher
(2) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (Rescue Drill entrance ? where Knights are located)
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Blood Bunny (17-19)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Stink Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Blood Bunny (17-19)
NOTES: Bats link and have Jet Stream Special Attack which is hard hitting!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, Durginn, Oceaniax
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Maze Makers (18-21), Goblins (Ambushers, Tinkerers, Butchers) (16-18)
NOTES: 1400+ EXP per hour even with much competition. Keep Barstonra up at all times because Maze Makers use Stonega. If you are in trouble, just run as they can't follow you and will only fire off a few spells. They can cast Bind but it usually doesn't last long enough to be a bother. A decent Bat will usually tear apart an even Goblin. Don't attack other bats!!! There are tons of them everywhere and they link like crazy.
Dehrian observed: I found Bats against Goblins to be very effective and fast, but not against Worms. The Worms are all Ts, and they tear apart EM Bats. The Bat is frequently intimidated by the Maze Maker. I have to join the fight, lose my EM Bat, and suffer signifcant downtime after each battle. The Bats against Goblins usually mean less XP per fight, but the fights go much faster with less downtime. I also zone any EM Bat to ghetto Leave it when it's near death, then rezone to claim it back after it gets full health. I lose TP, but it's easier to get TP back than wait for another EM bat to respawn.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas, Dehrian
(4) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (17-20)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Elu
(5) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands
PETS TO CHARM: Water Wasps (15-18), Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20), Gadflies (18-21)
NOTES: Hunt in the three water spots in the south and east sides of the zones. The SE water area seemed better than the one nearest Konschtat Highlands. Be wary of the Water Elementals that spawn during a rain storm.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Kaply
Level 19
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (J-6)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Damselflies (20-23), Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22), and Goblins (Butcher, Tinkerer, Ambusher, Leecher, Mugger, Digger, and Gambler) (17-25)
NOTES: Use tough sheep, Snippers, and flies against the tougher gobins
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Oleum
(2) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (Rescue Drill entrance ? where Knights are located, either in main room, or from that room go right once you get to the NPC room and keep going right until you reach a room with Bats, Saplings, and Leeches)
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Blood Bunny (17-19), Hognosed Bat (17-20), Stalking Sapling (18-21), Thread Leeches (18-21)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Snippers (17-20), Blood Bunny (17-19), Goblins (Tinkerer, Ambusher, Butcher) (17-20), Hognosed Bat (17-20), Stalking Sapling (18-21), Thread Leeches (18-21)
NOTES: Bats link and have Jet Stream Special Attack which is hard hitting!, Goblins are located to the right of main room. Use bats, crabs, and rabbits to kill them easily.\
Ironmanx stated: An EM Leech can easily take on a T Hognosed Bat. Let the chains begin!
OgreSamanosuke added: 1) Hognosed Bats aggro. It will link nearby stink bats. 2) If the Hognoses are EM, toss them at a Stalking Sapling, they intimidate them. (yay!) 3) You will have to kill the Gobs in the way, or follow someone to reach the hunting spot. (Mostly d/c, few even or tough for exp) There are about 10 in the short path you want to travel, so grab one of the snippers that is even and use it to own them. 4) Lastly, if something goes wrong, you may as well kiss your ass goodbye. Only real failing is it's far from zone, and that road of Goblins will hunt you down if you have to run for it.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, Durginn, Oceaniax, Ironmanx, OgreSamanosuke
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Stink Bats (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Maze Makers (18-21), Goblins (Ambushers, Tinkerers, Butchers) (16-18)
NOTES: 1400+ EXP per hour even with much competition. Keep Barstonra up at all times because Maze Makers use Stonega. If you are in trouble, just run as they can't follow you and will only fire off a few spells. They can cast Bind but it usually doesn't last long enough to be a bother. A decent Bat will usually tear apart an even Goblin. Don't attack other bats!!! There are tons of them everywhere and they link like crazy.
Dehrian observed: I found Bats against Goblins to be very effective and fast, but not against Worms. The Worms are all Ts, and they tear apart EM Bats. The Bat is frequently intimidated by the Maze Maker. I have to join the fight, lose my EM Bat, and suffer signifcant downtime after each battle. The Bats against Goblins usually mean less XP per fight, but the fights go much faster with less downtime. I also zone any EM Bat to ghetto Leave it when it's near death, then rezone to claim it back after it gets full health. I lose TP, but it's easier to get TP back than wait for another EM bat to respawn.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tarantulas, Dehrian
(4) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula
PETS TO CHARM: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (17-20)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): ShaughnAsura
(5) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands
PETS TO CHARM: Water Wasps (15-18), Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20), Thread Leech (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20), Gadflies (18-21), Quadavs (Brass, Copper, Old) (20-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (21-25), Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Goobbues (22-25)
NOTES: Hunt in the three water spots in the south and east sides of the zones. The SE water area seemed better than the one nearest Konschtat Highlands. Be wary of the Water Elementals that spawn during a rain storm.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Kaply, TheSnake, Seriph, Nonlinear
(6) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest (lake in Northwest)
PETS TO CHARM: Land Pugil (17-20), Snipper (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Land Pugil (17-20), Snipper (17-20)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster
Level 20 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Bird Killer)
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (J-6) or (Hidden Beach, Far West Beach in Valkurm ? through the cave complex and near the Gustav Tunnel Complex.)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Damselflies (20-23), Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22), Thread Leeches (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22), Damselflies (20-23), Thread Leeches (21-25), and Goblins (Butcher, Tinkerer, Ambusher, Leecher, Mugger, Digger, and Gambler) (17-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Oleum, Durginn, Keekee, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (Go right once you get to the NPC room and keep going right until you reach a room with the mobs listed below)
PETS TO CHARM: Hognosed Bat (17-20), Stalking Sapling (18-21), Thread Leeches (18-21)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Hognosed Bat (17-20), Stalking Sapling (18-21), Thread Leeches (18-21)
NOTES: An EM Leech can easily take on a T Hognosed Bat. Let the chains begin!
OgreSamanosuke added: 1) Hognosed Bats aggro. It will link nearby stink bats.
2) If the Hognoses are EM, toss them at a Stalking Sapling, they intimidate them. (yay!)
3) You will have to kill the Gobs in the way, or follow someone to reach the hunting spot. (Mostly d/c, few even or tough for exp) There are about 10 in the short path you want to travel, so grab one of the snippers that is even and use it to own them.
4) Lastly, if something goes wrong, you may as well kiss your ass goodbye. Only real failing is it's far from zone, and that road of Goblins will hunt you down if you have to run for it.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ironmanx, OgreSamanosuke
(3) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula
PETS TO CHARM: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18), Snippers (18-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sylvestre (15-18), Mighty Rarabs (15-18), Goblins (Ambushers, Butchers, Tinkerers) (17-20), Snippers (18-22)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): ShaughnAsura
(4) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands
PETS TO CHARM: Water Wasps (15-18), Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20), Thread Leech (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Black Bats (15-18), Snippers (17-20), Land Pugils (17-20), Gadflies (18-21), Quadavs (Brass, Copper, Old) (20-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (21-25), Carniverous Crawlers (20-23)
NOTES: Hunt in the three water spots in the south and east sides of the zones. The SE water area seemed better than the one nearest Konschtat Highlands. Be wary of the Water Elementals that spawn during a rain storm.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Kaply, TheSnake
(5) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest (lake in Northwest)
PETS TO CHARM: Land Pugil (17-20), Snipper (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Land Pugil (17-20), Snipper (17-20)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster
(6) LOCATION(S): Meriphataud Mountains (Near outpost)
PETS TO CHARM: Crane Flies (18-21), Hill Lizards (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Crane Flies (18-21), Hill Lizards (19-22), Goblins (Gamblers, Leechers, Muggers)(21-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Thauthau
Level 21
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (J-6) or (Hidden Beach, Far West Beach in Valkurm ? through the cave complex and near the Gustav Tunnel Complex.)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Hares (15-18), Damselflies (20-23), Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22), Thread Leeches (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Brutal Sheep (20-23), Snippers (20-22), Damselflies (20-23), Thread Leeches (21-25) and Goblins (Butcher, Tinkerer, Ambusher, Leecher, Mugger, Digger, and Gambler) (17-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Oleum, Durginn, Keekee, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (beaches near Mhaura Entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Carnivorous Crawlers (20-23), Bull Dhamels (20-23), Snippers (18-22), Zus (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (22-25), Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Snippers (18-22), Zus (20-23)
NOTES: A EM crawler will take out a 1 1/2 Tough Gobs without biscuits. Very nice because Buru is littered with Goblins. Also, when the charm fails you are more likely to get hit with a weaker special attack than with Leeches (Brain Drain for 80-100 dmg).
Tibodibo refutes: I'm going to have to disagree with this suggestion. Any Crawler I send at the Goblins get OWNED! I recommend getting EM Dhalmels and slaughtering T Crawlers.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LungBoy, Tibodibo, ShaughnAsura
(3) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands (Upper Left Corner of map)
PETS TO CHARM: Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Thread Leeches (20-23), Snipper (17-20), Land Pugil (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Thread Leeches (20-23), Quadavs (Brass, Copper, Old) (20-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (21-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Planetstring, TheSnake
(4) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest
PETS TO CHARM: Stag Beetles (20-23), Forest Leeches (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Almost all fauna, save for elementals and Walking Trees
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster
(5) LOCATION(S): Meriphataud Mountains (Near outpost)
PETS TO CHARM: Crane Flies (18-21), Hill Lizards (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Crane Flies (18-21), Hill Lizards (19-22), Goblins (Gamblers, Leechers, Muggers)(21-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Thauthau
(6) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
NOTES: So here is how you get there: Enter Shakrami and go to main entrance chamber, then take the tunnel to your left. Follow this to an even bigger chamber, and hug the left hand wall. Grab an EM pet at this point. As you follow the wall you will come to a raised area, go up the ramp. Be careful as there may be a Scorpion here. If you hug the left wall and drop down you should be able to avoid the agro. There should be three Goblins ahead (EP - DC). Kill them. Enter the right hand tunnel, and you are at your camp.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UberJerry
Level 22
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Also: Hidden Beach, Far West Beach in Valkurm ? through the cave complex and near the Gustav Tunnel Complex.)
PETS TO CHARM: Thread Leeches (21-25), Snippers (20-22), Damselflies (20-23), Brutal Sheep (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Thread Leeches, Damselflies, Snippers, Brutal Sheep, and Goblins (Leecher, Mugger, Gambler) (22-25)
NOTES: Leeches are great damage takers/dealers. The Hidden Beach is remote with little party activity. Be warned, 1-2 Bogys spawn in the area at night, although if you stay close to the beach you should be fine. Goblin Leechers are Goblin WHMs and can cast Cure III making these fights very dangerous.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): SatanzChild, Durginn, Ikaz, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (beaches near Mhaura Entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Carnivorous Crawlers (20-23), Bull Dhamels (20-23), Zus (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (22-25), Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Zus (20-23)
NOTES: A EM crawler will take out a 1 1/2 Tough Gobs without biscuits. Very nice because Buru is littered with Goblins. Also, when the charm fails you are more likely to get hit with a weaker special attack than with Leeches (Brain Drain for 80-100 dmg).
Tibodibo refutes: I'm going to have to disagree with this suggestion. Any Crawler I send at the Goblins get OWNED! I recommend getting EM Dhalmels and slaughtering T Crawlers.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LungBoy, Tibodibo, ShaughnAsura
(3) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands (Upper Left Corner of map)
PETS TO CHARM: Thread Leeches (20-23), Snipper (17-20), Land Pugil (17-20)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Quadavs (Brass, Copper, Old) (20-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (21-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): TheSnake
(4) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest (along the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Jugner Funguar (21-25), Forest Leeches (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Jugner Funguar (21-25), Forest Tigers (22-25), Goblins (Muggers, Gamblers, Leechers) (21-25)
NOTES: Easy, safe and fast. Run back and forth between the two zones (stay on the road), and send Leeches against every Tough Funguar you see. The nice thing about those mobs is that you always know where they are (1-3 Funguar in each crevice, as well as 3-6 Leeches). By the time you have finished the road, most of them should have respawned. Start by sending Even/Decent Funguars against the Tough one, to avoid them linking later. ~1500xp pr run :)
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster, Nonlinear
(5) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
NOTES: So here is how you get there: Enter Shakrami and go to main entrance chamber, then take the tunnel to your left. Follow this to an even bigger chamber, and hug the left hand wall. Grab an EM pet at this point. As you follow the wall you will come to a raised area, go up the ramp. Be careful as there may be a Scorpion here. If you hug the left wall and drop down you should be able to avoid the agro. There should be three Goblins ahead (EP - DC). Kill them. Enter the right hand tunnel, and you are at your camp.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UberJerry
(6) LOCATION(S): Korrolaka Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Land Worms (20-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Land Worms (20-25)
NOTES: Bats possess jet stream and it hits for about 80-100+ damage!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz
Level 23 (Beastmaster gains Job Ability: Call Beast)
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Hidden Beach, Far West Beach in Valkurm ? through the cave complex and near the Gustav Tunnel Complex.)
PETS TO CHARM: Thread Leeches (21-25), Beach Pugils (23-26), Snippers (20-22), Damselflies (20-23), Brutal Sheep (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Thread Leeches (21-25), Beach Pugils (23-26), Goblins (Leecher, Mugger, Gambler) (22-25), Damselflies (20-23), and Brutal Sheep (20-23)
NOTES: Leeches are great damage takers/dealers. The Hidden Beach is remote with little party activity. Be warned, 1-2 Bogys spawn in the area at night, although if you stay close to the beach you should be fine. Goblin Leechers are Goblin WHMs and can cast Cure III making these fights very dangerous.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): SatanzChild, Durginn, Ikaz, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (beaches near Mhaura Entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Carnivorous Crawlers (20-23), Bull Dhamels (20-23), Zus (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (22-25), Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Zus (20-23)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, ShaughnAsura
(3) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands (Upper Left Corner of map, West edge of map)
PETS TO CHARM: Thread Leeches (20-23), Snipper (17-20), Land Pugil (17-20), Marsh Funguars (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (20-23), Quadavs (Brass, Copper, Old) (20-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (21-25), Marsh Funguars (21-25)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): TheSnake, Melbolt
(4) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest (along the road and Spore Hollow)
PETS TO CHARM: Jugner Funguar (21-25), Forest Leeches (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Jugner Funguar (21-25), Forest Tigers (22-25), Goblins (Muggers, Gamblers, Leechers) (21-25)
NOTES: Easy, safe and fast. Run back and forth between the two zones (stay on the road), and send Leeches against every Tough Funguar you see. The nice thing about those mobs is that you always know where they are (1-3 Funguar in each crevice, as well as 3-6 Leeches). By the time you have finished the road, most of them should have respawned. Start by sending Even/Decent Funguars against the Tough one, to avoid them linking later. ~1500xp pr run :)
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster, Poekie, Leechers
(5) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
NOTES: So here is how you get there: Enter Shakrami and go to main entrance chamber, then take the tunnel to your left. Follow this to an even bigger chamber, and hug the left hand wall. Grab an EM pet at this point. As you follow the wall you will come to a raised area, go up the ramp. Be careful as there may be a Scorpion here. If you hug the left wall and drop down you should be able to avoid the agro. There should be three Goblins ahead (EP - DC). Kill them. Enter the right hand tunnel, and you are at your camp.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UberJerry
(6) LOCATION(S): Korrolaka Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Land Worms (20-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Land Worms (20-25)
NOTES: Bats possess jet stream and it hits for about 80-100+ damage!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz
(7) LOCATION(S): Ordelle Caves
PETS TO CHARM: Dung Beetles (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Dung Beetles (23-26), Will-o-the-Wisp (23-25), Goblins (Leecher, Gambler, Mugger) (22-26)
NOTES: From Main entrance, go left. It is a large room with numerous dung beetles. Kill the Wisp to prevent magic aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Spoons
(8) LOCATION(S): Carpenter's Landing (Central Landing or F9/F10) - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Stag Beetles (20-23), Battrap (23-27), Fosse Pugils (22-24), Marsh Funguars (2-24)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Stag Beetles (20-23), Fosse Pugils (22-24), Orcs (Curesemakers, Fighters, Serjeants) (21-25), Ghouls (21-25), Marsh Fungaurs (20-24)
NOTES: Two ways to access this area. One is through North Sandy, opposite the Carpenter's Guild. The other way is located in NW Jugner Forest. You will need to take a barge (80 gil) to arrive at Central Landing (through the Sandy route), and the dock is for arrivals only. Use the dock as your camp, and fight the receommended mobs above. Avoid fighting T battraps, as they are very strong and hit hard. Keep in mind that both Water and Thunder Elementals spawn in this area, although usually away from the pier. When leaving the area, through the caverns linked to Jugner, keep in mind that the Funguars do aggro, and they are usually in groups. The same goes for entering through the Jugner passage.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Dehrian, Baelnic
Level 24
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Hidden Beach, Far West Beach in Valkurm ? through the cave complex and near the Gustav Tunnel Complex)
PETS TO CHARM: Thread Leeches (21-25), Beach Pugils (23-26), Snippers (20-22), Damselflies (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Thread Leeches (21-25), Beach Pugils (23-26), Goblins (Leecher, Mugger, Gambler) (22-25)
NOTES: Leeches are great damage takers/dealers. The Hidden Beach is remote with little party activity. Be warned, 1-2 Bogys spawn in the area at night, although if you stay close to the beach you should be fine.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): SatanzChild, Durginn, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula (Mighoya, Khoonia Dunes)
PETS TO CHARM: Poison Leech (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Shoal Pugil (24-28)
NOTES: I don't claim this is the best or fastest exp, but there are usually plenty of Pugil targets and Leeches to throw at them. Frequently the Pugils were on the higher end, so it would take several Leeches and Crawlers/Dhalmels/Snippers to take one down. The fights were lengthier then normal, but the Pugs almost always con T and Bubu is full of critters to throw at them, so I had a good time. Almost always got 140 exp including penalty per Pug. Labryinth of Onzozo entrance is on the Mighoya Dunes, so you have a quick zone if things go rotten.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Nav
(3) LOCATION(S): Pashhow Marshlands (West edge of map)
PETS TO CHARM: Marsh Funguars (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Marsh Funguars (21-25)
NOTES: Very little aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Melbolt
(4) LOCATION(S): Jugner Forest, (Spore Hollow (K-7) or along the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Jugner Funguars (21-25), Forest Leeches (19-22)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Forest Tigers (22-25), Orcs (Cursemaker, Fighter, Sejeant) (21-25), Jugner Funguars (21-25)
NOTES: Defster commented: Easy, safe and fast. Run back and forth between the two zones (stay on the road), and send Leeches against every Tough Funguar you see. The nice thing about those mobs is that you always know where they are (1-3 Funguar in each crevice, as well as 3-6 Leeches). By the time you have finished the road, most of them should have respawned. Start by sending Even/Decent Funguars against the Tough one, to avoid them linking later. ~1500xp pr run :)
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Rotund, Defster
(5) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami
PETS TO CHARM: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Carniverous Crawlers (22-25), Combats (20-23)
NOTES: So here is how you get there: Enter Shakrami and go to main entrance chamber, then take the tunnel to your left. Follow this to an even bigger chamber, and hug the left hand wall. Grab an EM pet at this point. As you follow the wall you will come to a raised area, go up the ramp. Be careful as there may be a Scorpion here. If you hug the left wall and drop down you should be able to avoid the agro. There should be three Goblins ahead (EP - DC). Kill them. Enter the right hand tunnel, and you are at your camp.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UberJerry
(6) LOCATION(S): Ordelle Caves
PETS TO CHARM: Dung Beetles (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Dung Beetles (23-26), Will-o-the-Wisp (23-25), Goblins (Leecher, Gambler, Mugger) (22-26)
NOTES: From Main entrance, go left. It is a large room with numerous dung beetles. Kill the Wisp to prevent magic aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Spoons
(7) LOCATION(S): Batallia Downs
PETS TO CHARM: May Fly (22-26), Clippers (23-25), Ba (25-28)
MOBS TO FIGHT: May Fly (22-26), Clippers (23-25), Ba (25-28)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Defster, Joft
Level 25 (Beastmaster gains Pet Command: Sic)
(1) LOCATION(S): Valkurm Dunes (Beach Areas)
PETS TO CHARM: Beach Pugils (23-26), Thread Leeches (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beach Pugils (23-26), Thread Leeches (21-25), Goblins (Mugger, Leecher, Gambler) (22-25)
NOTES: Goblin will register as mostly decent, a few evens. Pugils and leeches will register as even and tough.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Oceaniax
(2) LOCATION(S): Ordelle Caves
PETS TO CHARM: Dung Beetles (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Dung Beetles (23-26), Will-o-the-Wisp (23-25), Goblins (Leecher, Gambler, Mugger) (22-26)
NOTES: From Main entrance, go left. It is a large room with numerous dung beetles. Kill the Wisp to prevent magic aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Spoons
(3) LOCATION(S): Batallia Downs
PETS TO CHARM: Clippers (23-25), Ba (25-28)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Clippers (23-25), Ba (25-28)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Joft
(4) LOCATION(S): Rolanberry Fields (near Pashhow Marshlands zone or near the Fountain of Promises at E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Berry Grubs (25-28), Death Wasps (22-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Berry Grubs (25-28), Quadavs (Brass, Copper)(26-30), Goblins Bees (23-25), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26), Gobbue Farmers (28-32)
NOTES: Grubs drop silk and earn good gil. Gobbue Farmers (28-32)are real tough to fight, not recommended. Linking and hunting spots being so far from zone are two big problems near the fountain.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Shoon, SatanzChild, Nav
(5) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Land Worms (25-27), Clippers (25-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Land Worms (25-27), Clippers (25-29)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn, Keekee
Level 26
(1) LOCATION(S): Ordelle Caves
PETS TO CHARM: Dung Beetles (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Dung Beetles (23-26), Will-o-the-Wisp (23-25), Goblins (Leecher, Gambler, Mugger) (22-26)
NOTES: From Main entrance, go left. It is a large room with numerous dung beetles. Kill the Wisp to prevent magic aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Spoons
(2) LOCATION(S): Rolanberry Fields (near Pashhow Marshlands zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Berry Grubs (25-28), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Berry Grubs (25-28), Quadavs (Brass, Copper)(26-30), Goblins Bees (23-25), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (26-30)
NOTES: Grubs drop silk and earn good gil. Gobbue Farmers (28-32)are real tough to fight, not recommended.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Shoon, SatanzChild, VinceSucks, Udib
(3) LOCATION(S): Qufim (Worms near H-6 and I-7
PETS TO CHARM: Land Worms (25-27), Clippers (25-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Clippers (25-29)
NOTES: Bring Selbina's Milk when fighting worms, it effectively negates Rasp.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): SatanzChild, Durginn, Nav
Level 27
(1) LOCATION(S): Rolanberry Fields
PETS TO CHARM: Berry Grubs (25-28), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Berry Grubs (25-28), Quadavs (Brass, Copper)(26-30), Goblins Bees (23-25), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (26-30)
NOTES: Grubs drop silk and earn good gil. Gobbue Farmers (28-32)are real tough to fight, not recommended.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Shoon, SatanzChild, Udib
(2) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Land Worms (25-27), Clippers (25-29), Dark Bats (at night only) (25-27), Ancient Bats (near Behemoth's Dominion) (27-29), Seeker Bats (near Behemoths Dominion) (25-27)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Clippers (25-29), Giants (Hunter, Ascetic, Ranger, Trapper)(28-30)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn, Nav
Level 28
(1) LOCATION(S): Rolanberry Fields
PETS TO CHARM: Berry Grubs (25-28), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Berry Grubs (25-28), Quadavs (Brass, Copper)(26-30), Goblins Bees (23-25), Death Wasps (22-26), Moon Bats (23-26), Goblins (Gambler, Leecher, Mugger) (26-30)
NOTES: Grubs drop silk and earn good gil. Gobbue Farmers (28-32)are real tough to fight, not recommended.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Shoon, SatanzChild, Udib
(2) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Clippers (25-29), Greater Pugils (28-30), Glow Bats (27-29), Dark Bats (25-27)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giants (Hunter, Ascetic, Ranger, Trapper)(28-30), Dancing Weapons (28-30), Wights (28-30)
NOTES: Bats work well against Wights. Pugils are the best for Giant fights, with Clippers as finishing pets. Be warned, the Giant Trapper has a pet leech, and links the acrophies in the area, and the Giant Hunter can range you with its Catapalt Special Attack, which usually does 100+ points of damage!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Ordelles Caves (PLD Quest #2 Room)
PETS TO CHARM: Shriekers (24-27), Clippers (26-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Clippers (26-29), Goliath Beetles (29-31)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Thauthau
Levels 29-30 (Level 30, Beastmaster gains Job Ability: Tame; Job Trait: Amorph Killer)
(1) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Clippers (25-29), Greater Pugils (28-30), Glow Bats (27-29), Dark Bats (25-27)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giants (Hunter, Ascetic, Ranger, Trapper)(28-30), Dancing Weapons (28-30), Wights (28-30)
NOTES: Bats work well against Wights. Pugils are the best for Giant fights, with Clippers as finishing pets. Be warned, the Giant Trapper has a pet leech, and links the acrophies in the area, and the Giant Hunter can range you with its Catapalt Special Attack, which usually does 100+ points of damage!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Korroloka Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Clippers (29-32), Thread Leeches (28-31)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Thread Leeches (28-31), Clippers (29-32), Greater Pugils (30-33)
NOTES: As Ridermd said: Check out the pools where the pugs and snippers reside. EXCELLENT PLACE. Fight T Pugs and Crabs with DC and EM crabs. when you have momentarily cleaned out the pools, check out the Spider hangout next door to kill Spiders and more Pugs. There is an occasional Sea Monk, and even an NM Spider (Falcatus Aranei).
Adamson pointed out: There is a Slime that occassionally pops between the Clipper room and the Spider room. The aggro and resist charm quite often. Falcatus is quite tough, requiring 10 pets to kill him. A Beastmaster duo could drop him with little effort.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Udib, Ridermd, Adamson
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami (Near the Buburimu Peninsula zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Caterchipillar (29-31), Ancient Bats (26-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Furrier, Pathfinder, Smithy, Shaman) (31-34)
NOTES: Be careful, the Caterchipillars and Ancient Bats aggro
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Udib
(4) LOCATION(S): Carpenter's Landing (I-12) - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
NOTES: Birdtraps are difficult to charm
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tccdude
Level 31
(1) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Greater Pugils (28-30)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giants (Hunter, Ascetic, Ranger, Trapper) (28-30)
NOTES: Pugils are the best for Giant fights, with Clippers as finishing pets. Be warned, the Giant Trapper has a pet leech, and links the acrophies in the area, and the Giant Hunter can range you with its Catapalt Special Attack, which usually does 100+ points of damage! These levels are very slow and I hunted in Qufim to farm gil from the giants.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Korroloka Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Clippers (29-32), Thread Leeches (28-31)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Thread Leeches (28-31), Clippers (29-32), Greater Pugils (30-33)
NOTES: As Ridermd said: Check out the pools where the pugs and snippers reside. EXCELLENT PLACE. Fight T Pugs and Crabs with DC and EM crabs. when you have momentarily cleaned out the pools, check out the Spider hangout next door to kill Spiders and more Pugs. There is an occasional Sea Monk, and even an NM Spider (Falcatus Aranei).
Adamson pointed out: There is a Slime that occassionally pops between the Clipper room and the Spider room. The aggro and resist charm quite often. Falcatus is quite tough, requiring 10 pets to kill him. A Beastmaster duo could drop him with little effort.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Udib, Ridermd, Adamson
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami (Near the Buburimu Peninsula zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Caterchipillar (29-31), Ancient Bats (26-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Furrier, Pathfinder, Smithy, Shaman) (30-34)
NOTES: Be careful, the Caterchipillars and Ancient Bats aggro
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Udib
(4) LOCATION(S): Carpenter's Landing (I-12) - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
NOTES: Birdtraps are difficult to charm
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tccdude
Level 32
(1) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Greater Pugils (28-30)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giants (Hunter, Ascetic, Ranger, Trapper) (28-30)
NOTES: Pugils are the best for Giant fights, with Clippers as finishing pets. Be warned, the Giant Trapper has a pet leech, and links the acrophies in the area, and the Giant Hunter can range you with its Catapalt Special Attack, which usually does 100+ points of damage! These levels are very slow and I hunted in Qufim to farm gil from the giants.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Korroloka Tunnel (Clipper Cave)
PETS TO CHARM: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Clippers (29-32), Thread Leeches (28-31)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Huge Spiders (28-31), Combats (27-30), Thread Leeches (28-31), Clippers (29-32), Greater Pugils (30-33)
NOTES: As Ridermd said: Check out the pools where the pugs and snippers reside. Fight T Pugs and Crabs with DC and EM crabs. when you have momentarily cleaned out the pools, check out the Spider hangout next door to kill Spiders and more Pugs. There is an occasional Sea Monk, and even an NM Spider (Falcatus Aranei).
Adamson pointed out: There is a Slime that occassionally pops between the Clipper room and the Spider room. The aggro and resist charm quite often. Falcatus is quite tough, requiring 10 pets to kill him. A Beastmaster duo could drop him with little effort.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ikaz, Ridermd, Adamson
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami (Near the Buburimu Peninsula zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Caterchipillar (29-31), Ancient Bats (26-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Furrier, Pathfinder, Smithy, Shaman) (30-34)
NOTES: Be careful, the Caterchipillars and Ancient Bats aggro. Slow at level 32, but still generates XP for leveling purposes.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Udib
(4) LOCATION(S): Carpenter's Landing (I-12) - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Diving Beetles (27-30), Shriekers (28-31), Birdtraps (29-33), Sabertooth Tigers (29-32)
NOTES: Birdtraps are difficult to charm
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tccdude
(5) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Auxiliarius, Faber, Funditor) (35-39), Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40)
NOTES: Charm DC and EM Spiders and fight other EM and T Spiders. T Beetles are great if you can find them, but the spread at 33-34 will be T to IT. you will find the occasional T Antican to beat on... those are nice too. Dhamels: DONT TOUCH EM AT THIS LEVEL. Leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. Nothing here aggros except Sabotendaurs (cactus-like folk), Anticans, the nasty Doom Scorpion guarding the pit, and the occasional Flesh Eater (don't even think about solo-ing it at 32-33...possible, but not likely). The most common complaint about E Altepa: "It's so spread out?! How do you find stuff to kill?" - This level, like when you your a lower level BST on the Buburimu Peninsula, is a good time to know and love "Wide Scan." If well utilized, these two levels will be a relaxing stroll through the desert as Spiders really aren't that tough (definitely not like Acrophies).
WisePiggy stated:Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ridermd, WisePiggy, RexWalker
Level 33
(1) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Acrophies (32-34), Greater Pugils (28-30)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Acrophies (32-34)
NOTES: Again, slow levels. Acrophies range from level 32-34, so you can get a good mix. Great fights to improve combat skills. May even get a carbuncle ruby drop while leveling. Use Acrophie vs. Acrophie, with a Greater Pugil as a finishing pet. Acrophies are real tough, so ensure that their health is real low before engaging. Also, Acrophies can regenerate, so Dia is very nice to keep on the acros.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Auxiliarius, Faber, Funditor) (35-39), Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40)
NOTES: Charm DC and EM Spiders and fight other EM and T Spiders. T Beetles are great if you can find them, but the spread at 33-34 will be T to IT. you will find the occasional T Antican to beat on... those are nice too. Dhamels: DONT TOUCH EM AT THIS LEVEL. Leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. Nothing here aggros except Sabotendaurs (cactus-like folk), Anticans, the nasty Doom Scorpion guarding the pit, and the occasional Flesh Eater (don't even think about solo-ing it at 32-33...possible, but not likely). The most common complaint about E Altepa: "It's so spread out?! How do you find stuff to kill?" - This level, like when you your a lower level BST on the Buburimu Peninsula, is a good time to know and love "Wide Scan." If well utilized, these two levels will be a relaxing stroll through the desert as Spiders really aren't that tough (definitely not like Acrophies).
WisePiggy stated:Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ridermd, WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Gusgen Mines (Basement)
PETS TO CHARM: Gallinippers (32-35)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Feu Follet (35-38)
NOTES: Ensure you have a map for Gusgen - you want to head right down to the basement (on first map when you get to the room with 3 doors take the left and you'll eventually get there). Once in the basement charm Gallinippers and fight Feu Follets. Feu Follets have low hp and low defence and also use beserk making them take (and give) twice normal damage - so they die fairly quickly. Let your pet do all the damage - if you try and fight with your pet you will get caught when a bomb explodes and may die. Gallinippers also link and aggro - but there is enough room around the outside edges of the room if you are careful.
Good XP - chain 3-5 is possible if you get lucky with bomb explosions. Bombs also drop a fair amount of bomb ash which sells well at the AH.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy, Bazarov
Level 34
(1) LOCATION(S): Qufim
PETS TO CHARM: Acrophies (32-34), Greater Pugils (28-30)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Acrophies (32-34)
NOTES: Again, slow levels. Acrophies range from level 32-34, so you can get a good mix. Great fights to improve combat skills. May even get a carbuncle ruby drop while leveling. Use Acrophie vs. Acrophie, with a Greater Pugil as a finishing pet. Acrophies are real tough, so ensure that their health is real low before engaging. Also, Acrophies can regenerate, so Dia is very nice to keep on the acros.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Durginn
(2) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Auxiliarius, Faber, Funditor) (35-39), Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40)
NOTES: Charm DC and EM Spiders and fight other EM and T Spiders. T Beetles are great if you can find them, but the spread at 33-34 will be T to IT. you will find the occasional T Antican to beat on... those are nice too. Dhamels: DONT TOUCH EM AT THIS LEVEL. Leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. Nothing here aggros except Sabotendaurs (cactus-like folk), Anticans, the nasty Doom Scorpion guarding the pit, and the occasional Flesh Eater (don't even think about solo-ing it at 32-33...possible, but not likely). The most common complaint about E Altepa: "It's so spread out?! How do you find stuff to kill?" - This level, like when you your a lower level BST on the Buburimu Peninsula, is a good time to know and love "Wide Scan." If well utilized, these two levels will be a relaxing stroll through the desert as Spiders really aren't that tough (definitely not like Acrophies).
WisePiggy stated:Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Ridermd, WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Gusgen Mines (Basement)
PETS TO CHARM: Gallinippers (32-35)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Feu Follet (35-38)
NOTES: Ensure you have a map for Gusgen - you want to head right down to the basement (on first map when you get to the room with 3 doors take the left and you'll eventually get there). Once in the basement charm Gallinippers and fight Feu Follets. Feu Follets have low hp and low defence and also use beserk making them take (and give) twice normal damage - so they die fairly quickly. Let your pet do all the damage - if you try and fight with your pet you will get caught when a bomb explodes and may die. Gallinippers also link and aggro - but there is enough room around the outside edges of the room if you are careful.
Good XP - chain 3-5 is possible if you get lucky with bomb explosions. Bombs also drop a fair amount of bomb ash which sells well at the AH.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Level 35 (Beastmaster gains Pet Command: Leave; Job Trait: Resist Slow II)
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40)
NOTES: Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Gusgen Mines (Basement)
PETS TO CHARM: Gallinippers (32-35)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Feu Follet (35-38)
NOTES: Ensure you have a map for Gusgen - you want to head right down to the basement (on first map when you get to the room with 3 doors take the left and you'll eventually get there). Once in the basement charm Gallinippers and fight Feu Follets. Feu Follets have low hp and low defence and also use beserk making them take (and give) twice normal damage - so they die fairly quickly. Let your pet do all the damage - if you try and fight with your pet you will get caught when a bomb explodes and may die. Gallinippers also link and aggro - but there is enough room around the outside edges of the room if you are careful.
Good XP - chain 3-5 is possible if you get lucky with bomb explosions. Bombs also drop a fair amount of bomb ash which sells well at the AH.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (H-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Ivory Lizards (32-35), Yuhuntga Mandragoras (to pull) (30-33)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Smithy, Furrier, Digger) (32-38)
NOTES: Suggested to bring Instant Warp Scroll. To get there, hop on a chocobo and drop down the hole as if you're going to Yhoator. From there just make your way south-west as well as you can until you can ride up into the (H-7) plateau. You're in the right place if you see a hole in the middle of the plain, and the only mobs around are Mandragoras, Furriers and Smithies. Go into the north-east most tunnel off the plateau, and it should be a dead-end with two lizards in it. If the two lizards aren't Even, you can do a little trick I've figured out for perfecting camp spots - just keep killing them off until you get the perfect conning mobs. You don't want to drag in a lizard from another spawn zone, because then you have to keep watching it to make sure it doesn't wander back. If you force the two spawns inside the cave to be even, they'll just wander back there when you're finished with them, and thus you always know where to find them. Use Yuhtunga Mandragoras to pull. XP chains very possible.
Durginn stated: H-7 confirmed great area for XP. Chains difficult due to a lot of the decent challenge gob spawns were decent, with a few toughs, but still able to get multiple chain #1s, and a few Chain #2s. If you are miserly, like me, you can move to and from H-7 without having to purchase an instant warp scroll. Recommend you choco out to spot. Head South out of main gate, across field where Goblin Smithys and Mandras spawn (G-6). Go into tunnel and follow until wooded area (G-7), and continue heading south, entering another tunnel (Ivory lizards also spawn here, as well as Gob Smithys). You will enter another wooded area (G-8), at this time turn sharply to the east, weaving around the tree roots, and turn north into another tunnel (G-8). Once you exit the tunnel, you will be at the H-7 field (has two holes in the middle, with a dead end exit to the north, and an exit to the east - that will eventually lead to Yhoater). Go to the Northern dead end (be careful of the Gob Furriers and Smithys in the area) and you will find two Ivory Lizards. "Convert" them to EMs if needed, and have a blast leveling by using the mandra pull to grab gobs (they wander quite a bit, and link, so the mandras are a safe method). To get back, simply use the Ivory Lizards, and Death Wasps to assist in fighting gobs along your path, until you get to near the zone. Then simply grab a mandra, occupy any aggro gob, and dash to Kazham. The only other players that are here are usually lost, so the area is very secluded!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Exercitus, Marnos, Durginn, Ridermd
(3) LOCATION(S): Bibiki Bay - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Island Rarabs (34-38), Marine Dhalmels (33-37), Efts (33-36)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Ravens (36-39), Marine Dhalmels (33-37)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Siebzhen
Level 36
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Auxiliarius, Faber, Funditor) (35-39), Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40)
NOTES: Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
Exercitus mentioned: During Japanese hours Altepa is incredibly crowded, so you might have to do more scrounging if you want to stay in this area. Right after entering East Altepa, head north along the wall until you come to a little inlet. There should be beetles in the mouth of the inlet, and sunken ruins with Anticans around. Create your little zoo by finding a couple even beetles and start into work on the Anticans. **Can be a tough spot to level at level 36, as a few have experienced difficulties with this spot!**
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy, Exercitus, Marnos, VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Gusgen Mines (Basement)
PETS TO CHARM: Gallinippers (32-35)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Feu Follet (35-38)
NOTES: Ensure you have a map for Gusgen - you want to head right down to the basement (on first map when you get to the room with 3 doors take the left and you'll eventually get there). Once in the basement charm Gallinippers and fight Feu Follets. Feu Follets have low hp and low defence and also use beserk making them take (and give) twice normal damage - so they die fairly quickly. Let your pet do all the damage - if you try and fight with your pet you will get caught when a bomb explodes and may die. Gallinippers also link and aggro - but there is enough room around the outside edges of the room if you are careful.
Good XP - chain 3-5 is possible if you get lucky with bomb explosions. Bombs also drop a fair amount of bomb ash which sells well at the AH.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (H-7 or Hidden Valley before Sea Serpent Grotto)
PETS TO CHARM: Ivory Lizards (32-35), Yuhuntga Mandragoras (to pull) (30-33), Young Opo-opo (34-36), Makara (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Smithy, Furrier, Digger) (32-38)
NOTES: Suggested to bring Instant Warp Scroll. To get there, hop on a chocobo and drop down the hole as if you're going to Yhoator. From there just make your way south-west as well as you can until you can ride up into the (H-7) plateau. You're in the right place if you see a hole in the middle of the plain, and the only mobs around are Mandragoras, Furriers and Smithies. Go into the north-east most tunnel off the plateau, and it should be a dead-end with two lizards in it. If the two lizards aren't Even, you can do a little trick I've figured out for perfecting camp spots - just keep killing them off until you get the perfect conning mobs. You don't want to drag in a lizard from another spawn zone, because then you have to keep watching it to make sure it doesn't wander back. If you force the two spawns inside the cave to be even, they'll just wander back there when you're finished with them, and thus you always know where to find them. Use Yuhtunga Mandragoras to pull. XP chains very possible.
Durginn stated: H-7 confirmed great area for XP. Chains difficult due to a lot of the decent challenge gob spawns were decent, with a few toughs, but still able to get multiple chain #1s, and a few Chain #2s. If you are miserly, like me, you can move to and from H-7 without having to purchase an instant warp scroll. Recommend you choco out to spot. Head South out of main gate, across field where Goblin Smithys and Mandras spawn (G-6). Go into tunnel and follow until wooded area (G-7), and continue heading south, entering another tunnel (Ivory lizards also spawn here, as well as Gob Smithys). You will enter another wooded area (G-8), at this time turn sharply to the east, weaving around the tree roots, and turn north into another tunnel (G-8). Once you exit the tunnel, you will be at the H-7 field (has two holes in the middle, with a dead end exit to the north, and an exit to the east - that will eventually lead to Yhoater). Go to the Northern dead end (be careful of the Gob Furriers and Smithys in the area) and you will find two Ivory Lizards. "Convert" them to EMs if needed, and have a blast leveling by using the mandra pull to grab gobs (they wander quite a bit, and link, so the mandras are a safe method). To get back, simply use the Ivory Lizards, and Death Wasps to assist in fighting gobs along your path, until you get to near the zone. Then simply grab a mandra, occupy any aggro gob, and dash to Kazham. The only other players that are here are usually lost, so the area is very secluded!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Exercitus, Marnos, Mundane, Durginn, Ridermd
(4) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Royal Leeches (35-38), Undead Bats (36-39)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagin (Pond, Spring, Lake) (36-39), Undead Bats (36-39)
NOTES: I was able to pull chain 3s and sometimes 4s for XP in the upper 250-270 range. At the entrance, you can stick the Leech onto the only Bat that spawns. Charming might be a bit difficult you just need to bounce around on the few EM Leeches and Bats in the area.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Aquarius
Levels 37-38
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Giant Spiders (30-34), Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Auxiliarius, Faber, Funditor, Decurio, Sagittarius, Speculator) (35-49), Goblin Trader Pet Spider (38-40), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
NOTES: Goblin pets are very weak for their con, you just have to make sure you sic your pet onto them without the Goblin seeing your pet. After the mob pet attacks your pet, use the heel command to draw the fight away from the Goblin Trader, or just let them fight and hope the Goblin walks away in the right direction. If you get a good run you can easily get chain #4 and #5 using this technique, but there are alot of wandering mobs in Altepa so you need to be careful. At night watch out for the Lost Souls. Make sure to set your homepoint at the entrance to Western Altepa - you will die a few times doing this - it's high risk/high reward.
Marnos offered: Dhamels will buff character with specials! ?Whistle? is +12 to AGI and ?Healing Breeze? heals both Dhamel and character for around 300 HPs!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy, Marnos
(2) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (Hidden Valley before Sea Serpent Grotto)
PETS TO CHARM: Ivory Lizards (32-35), Yuhuntga Mandragoras (to pull) (30-33), Young Opo-opo (34-36), Makara (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Smithy, Furrier, Digger) (32-38), Sahagins (River, Stream, Creek) (34-38)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Mundane
(3) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (H-6, Near Stone Door, or I-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Undead Bats (36-39), Royal Leech (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagins (Pond, Spring, Lake) (36-39), Ghasts (38-41), Ironshells (37-40)
NOTES: Take the first right outside of Kazham, and make your way south-east until you get down to the outpost. Don't fall in any of the holes yet. Go stand in front of the outpost looking outwards. You'll see two holes to your left, drop in the closest hole to you and make your way to the waterfall and into the cave. The Grotto is right there. Once inside, go down into the connecting tunnel directly past the first room you see. If you hang around here, you'll notice that no Sahagins spawn near enough to you to do anything, and one Bat and one Leech should be roaming around. Kill the Bat and Leech however you want until you get them as two evens. Just be careful of the WHM Sahagins (Lake Sahagin, I think) until you've got a feel for it. They can be a little tricky.
Also noted by Deebiggy: I found that killing Ghasts and Ironshells much faster XP. The location is around H-6 (just before the stone door) where there are plenty of Leeches to charm. There are ghasts and ironshells to the south of this area and on the other side of the door. Send Undead Bats and Leeches to the Ghasts and Ironshells in this area for quick exp chains without running around that much. However, this area is risky since the Leeches and Bats might link when you mis-charm.
Ridermd offered: Don't bother fighting Leeches, just use them as your pets. The link issues are more trouble than they're worth. Fight Crabs, Sahagin, and Ghasts. I found Ghasts weak against Leeches (tough DEF,Leeches take a beating) :) and Crabs are weak against Bats.
Trainable offered: get yourself to Norg and get a stack of silent oil. It will run you ~6k, but if you can plan your leveling sessions accordingly, that stack will last you until you reach 40+ in I-9. You must sneak to get there. There is a large room with four Sahagins, two Ironshell, and two Undead Bats. To the west is a hallway with a single Undead Bat spawn which never leaves. Through this hallway is a smaller room with two Spring Sahagins, two Leeches, and one Ironshell.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Exercitus, DeeBiggy, Ridermd, Acquarius, Trainable
Level 39
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert? The area connecting to Korroloka Tunnel; north-west of the home point guy who's in the tunnel to the other Altepa zone
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Beetles (36-40), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Dhamels (39-44), Desert Beetles (36-40), Anticans Anticans (Decurio, Sagittarius, Speculator) (44-49)
NOTES: Run north across the field covered with Dhalmels, Beetles, and Spiders and then go west until you can turn north again into a little cove (warning: when the winds are out, an Elemental spawns in the back of the cove, so watch out if there's weather). Here's where you just have to get lucky. The Dhalmels can spawn anywhere from even to very tough, so as you're running up there just cross your fingers and pray that at least one is even. Having just that one even Dhalmel will let you create a decent little zoo. Without at least one, you have little to no chance of clearing out the other Dhalmels who have cruelly spawned as very tough. Kill off the Beetles until you get a few that are even and then go to work on the dhalmels, trying to get as many even or tough as possible without getting yourself mauled by harder ones. Mix and match pets to avoid links and you can get through this level without too much pain. Also, Dhamels will buff character with specials! ?Whistle? is +12 to AGI and ?Healing Breeze? heals both Dhamel and character for around 300 HPs!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Exercitus, Marnos
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (Entrance to Norg or I-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Ironshells (37-40), Undead Bats (36-39), Royal Leech (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Ghasts (38-41), Sahagins (Pond, Spring, Lake) (36-39)
NOTES: Warning, Crabs will aggro in here. Crabs aggro sound.
Ridermd offered: Don't bother fighting Leeches, just use them as your pets. The link issues are more trouble than they're worth. Fight Crabs, Sahagin, and Ghasts. I found Ghasts weak against Leeches (tough DEF,Leeches take a beating) :) and Crabs are weak against Bats.
Trainable offered: Get yourself to Norg and get a stack of silent oil. It will run you ~6k, but if you can plan your leveling sessions accordingly, that stack will last you until you reach 40+ in I-9. You must sneak to get there. There is a large room with four Sahagins, two Ironshell, and two Undead Bats. To the west is a hallway with a single Undead Bat spawn which never leaves. Through this hallway is a smaller room with two Spring Sahagins, two Leeches, and one Ironshell.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Ridermd, Trainable
Level 40 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Lizard Killer)
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Dhamels (39-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Decurio, Sagittarius, Speculator) (44-49), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
NOTES: Dhamels will buff character with specials! ?Whistle? is +12 to AGI and ?Healing Breeze? heals both Dhamel and character for around 300 HPs!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (Entrance to Norg)
PETS TO CHARM: Ironshells (37-40), Undead Bats (36-39), Royal Leech (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Ghasts (38-41), Sahagins (Pond, Spring, Lake) (36-39)
NOTES: Sneak available at level 40, which eliminates crab aggro.
Trainable offered: Get yourself to Norg and get a stack of silent oil. It will run you ~6k, but if you can plan your leveling sessions accordingly, that stack will last you until you reach 40+ in I-9. You must sneak to get there. There is a large room with four Sahagins, two Ironshell, and two Undead Bats. To the west is a hallway with a single Undead Bat spawn which never leaves. Through this hallway is a smaller room with two Spring Sahagins, two Leeches, and one Ironshell.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Trainable
(3) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (near H-11)
PETS TO CHARM: Soldier Crawlers (37-41)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Poachers) (42-47)
NOTES: From Kazham, jump on a choco and head South or East at every possible opportunity until you get to the very SE portion of the map. When you start noticing Goblin Poachers on your wide scan you know you will be in the right area. There is an area here with 4 Goblin Poacher spawns and around 7-8 Soldier Crawler spawns. The crawlers here do NOT aggro but they do link, so be careful when charming. Once in a while a Lava Bomb (47-49) will spawn in this spot, although he is not too difficult to defeat by using a few pets. Dia will help when fighting Goblins - just dont start the fight with the spell or the Goblins will not let you heal.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(4) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (G-8, First Floor)
PETS TO CHARM: Wingrats (40-42), Siege Bats (40-43)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Evacuees (42-43)
NOTES: Leave the Puroboros and Clockwork Pods alone.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Temari
Level 41
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Dhamels (39-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Decurio, Sagittarius, Speculator) (44-49), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
NOTES: Dhamels will buff character with specials! ?Whistle? is +12 to AGI and ?Healing Breeze? heals both Dhamel and character for around 300 HPs!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
(2) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (near H-11)
PETS TO CHARM: Soldier Crawlers (37-41)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Poachers) (42-47)
NOTES: From Kazham, jump on a choco and head South or East at every possible opportunity until you get to the very SE portion of the map. When you start noticing Goblin Poachers on your wide scan you know you will be in the right area. There is an area here with 4 Goblin Poacher spawns and around 7-8 Soldier Crawler spawns. The crawlers here do NOT aggro but they do link, so be careful when charming. Once in a while a Lava Bomb (47-49) will spawn in this spot, although he is not too difficult to defeat by using a few pets. Dia will help when fighting Goblins - just dont start the fight with the spell or the Goblins will not let you heal.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (or G-8, First Floor)
PETS TO CHARM: Wingrats (40-42), Siege Bats (40-43)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Evacuees (42-43) Puroboros (43-45), Wingrats (40-42), Clockwork Pods (44-45)
NOTES: Keep going straight past the intersection, there will be a room on your left and right. Both these rooms will have Wingrats and will be connected to rooms with two Fallens each. Kill the Wingrats until they are EM. Bats will do very well against the bones. Often you will only need one EM pet vs. T bones. The Fallens may link together, but it's fine, just Release and grab another Wingrats. If you need to heal yourself, do so out of hate range, near where the other PTs fight. Be careful of blood aggro. If you are afraid of mischarming or losing charm, drag the fight into the hallway. Also, when you clear out the Fallens on the right side, there is a Puroboros that spawns in the room across the hall. Hit that one for your 250+ chain. As long as you are prudent you will be able to easily handle the occasional bat mischarm/link. This spot is ideal because the PTs tend to focus on the Siege Bats and Beetles only, avoiding the Wingrats. Also, you are close enough to the entrance that you can help the PTs if somebody makes a train. Out of courtesy, you should avoid fighting the Siege Bats and Beetles, but if Garlaige is fairly empty, then PTs don't mind.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tomatoes, Temari
(4) LOCATION(S): Yhoater Jungle
PETS TO CHARM: Worker Crawlers (43-46), White Lizards (36-39)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Worker Crawlers (43-46)
NOTES: Lizards Link, usually untouched because parties do not want linking issues. Release eliminates link train.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(5) LOCATION(S): Western Altepa Desert(near Rabao)
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Spiders (40-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Spiders (40-44), Desert Worms (43-47)
NOTES: Been able to get exp chain 4 multiple times in a row for usually 180+ each time, up to 250.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): VinceSucks
(6) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Death Jacket (40-42), Worker Crawlers (40-44), Maze Lizards (41-43)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Death Jacket (40-42), Worker Crawlers (40-44), Maze Lizards (41-43)
NOTES: Fight between the Rolanberry zone and the main room (large and filled with Maze Lizards). Fight Death Jackets for good XP chains. Be careful, Maze Lizards link, so remember to pull to a safe spot.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): TheSnake
Level 42
(1) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Dhamels (39-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Beetles (36-40), Anticans (Decurio, Sagittarius, Speculator) (44-49), Desert Dhamels (39-44)
NOTES: Dhamels will buff character with specials! ?Whistle? is +12 to AGI and ?Healing Breeze? heals both Dhamel and character for around 300 HPs!
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
(2) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (near H-11)
PETS TO CHARM: Soldier Crawlers (37-41)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Poachers) (42-47)
NOTES: From Kazham, jump on a choco and head South or East at every possible opportunity until you get to the very SE portion of the map. When you start noticing Goblin Poachers on your wide scan you know you will be in the right area. There is an area here with 4 Goblin Poacher spawns and around 7-8 Soldier Crawler spawns. The crawlers here do NOT aggro but they do link, so be careful when charming. Once in a while a Lava Bomb (47-49) will spawn in this spot, although he is not too difficult to defeat by using a few pets. Dia will help when fighting Goblins - just dont start the fight with the spell or the Goblins will not let you heal.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel
PETS TO CHARM: Wingrats (40-42)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Evacuees (42-43) Puroboros (43-45), Wingrats (40-42)
NOTES: Keep going straight past the intersection, there will be a room on your left and right. Both these rooms will have Wingrats and will be connected to rooms with two Fallens each. Kill the Wingrats until they are EM. Bats will do very well against the bones. Often you will only need one EM pet vs. T bones. The Fallens may link together, but it's fine, just Release and grab another Wingrats. If you need to heal yourself, do so out of hate range, near where the other PTs fight. Be careful of blood aggro. If you are afraid of mischarming or losing charm, drag the fight into the hallway. Also, when you clear out the Fallens on the right side, there is a Puroboros that spawns in the room across the hall. Hit that one for your 250+ chain. As long as you are prudent you will be able to easily handle the occasional bat mischarm/link. This spot is ideal because the PTs tend to focus on the Siege Bats and Beetles only, avoiding the Wingrats. Also, you are close enough to the entrance that you can help the PTs if somebody makes a train. Out of courtesy, you should avoid fighting the Siege Bats and Beetles, but if Garlaige is fairly empty, then PTs don't mind.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tomatoes
(4) LOCATION(S): Yhoater Jungle
PETS TO CHARM: Worker Crawlers (43-46), White Lizards (36-39)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Worker Crawlers (43-46)
NOTES: Lizards Link, usually untouched because parties do not want linking issues. Release eliminates link train.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
Level 43
(1) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (near H-11)
PETS TO CHARM: Soldier Crawlers (37-41)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Poachers) (42-47)
NOTES: From Kazham, jump on a choco and head South or East at every possible opportunity until you get to the very SE portion of the map. When you start noticing Goblin Poachers on your wide scan you know you will be in the right area. There is an area here with 4 Goblin Poacher spawns and around 7-8 Soldier Crawler spawns. The crawlers here do NOT aggro but they do link, so be careful when charming. Once in a while a Lava Bomb (47-49) will spawn in this spot, although he is not too difficult to defeat by using a few pets. Dia will help when fighting Goblins - just dont start the fight with the spell or the Goblins will not let you heal.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel
PETS TO CHARM: Wingrats (40-42), Siege Bats (40-43)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Evacuees (42-43), Clockwork Pods (44-45), Puroboros (43-45)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Tetradotoxin
(3) LOCATION(S): Sanctuary of Zi?Tah (near outpost or F-9, in the dip near the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Lesser Gaylas (39-42), Ogreflies (41-44), Myxomycetes (Funguars)(41-46), Gobbue Parasite (42-45)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Traders, Reapers, Poachers) (42-46)
NOTES: Traders possess pet leech. UserThree added: There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there, save for an occasional Hell Hound (if your HP is yellow, it may be close enough to seek you). You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn bascially inside the NPC area. Always have a instant warp scroll or teleport capabilities handy in this place.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, LordDraven
(4) LOCATION(S): Western Altepa Desert(The area between East Altepa zone tunnel and Rabao entrance)
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Spiders (40-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Spiders (40-44), Desert Worms (43-47), Anticans (Essedarious, Retiarius, Eques) (41-49)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
(5) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (L-13)
PETS TO CHARM: Vampire Bats (42-45), Bigclaws (43-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bigclaws (43-48), Sahagin (Rivulet, Brook) (41-48)
NOTES: Follow the left-hand wall until you get to L-13. This tunnel is your camp; it has two Vampire Bats in it, which do not aggro. Pull from either side, but do not fight the Oozes. It seems that the Sahagin in these two rooms only go as high as 45. All of the mobs in this area drop chest keys, which you'll want for the Grotto map.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
Level 44
(1) LOCATION(S): Yuhtunga Jungle (near H-11)
PETS TO CHARM: Soldier Crawlers (37-41)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Poachers) (42-47)
NOTES: From Kazham, jump on a choco and head South or East at every possible opportunity until you get to the very SE portion of the map. When you start noticing Goblin Poachers on your wide scan you know you will be in the right area. There is an area here with 4 Goblin Poacher spawns and around 7-8 Soldier Crawler spawns. The crawlers here do NOT aggro but they do link, so be careful when charming. Once in a while a Lava Bomb (47-49) will spawn in this spot, although he is not too difficult to defeat by using a few pets. Dia will help when fighting Goblins - just dont start the fight with the spell or the Goblins will not let you heal.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Sanctuary of Zi?Tah (near outpost or F-9, in the dip near the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Lesser Gaylas (39-42), Ogreflies (41-44), Myxomycetes (Funguars)(41-46), Gobbue Parasite (42-45)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Traders, Reapers, Poachers) (42-46)
NOTES: Traders possess pet leech. UserThree added: There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there, save for an occasional Hell Hound (if your HP is yellow, it may be close enough to seek you). You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn bascially inside the NPC area. Always have a instant warp scroll or teleport capabilities handy in this place.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, LordDraven
(3) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (L-13)
PETS TO CHARM: Vampire Bats (42-45), Bigclaws (43-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bigclaws (43-48), Sahagin (Rivulet, Brook) (41-48)
NOTES: Follow the left-hand wall until you get to L-13. This tunnel is your camp; it has two Vampire Bats in it, which do not aggro. Pull from either side, but do not fight the Oozes. It seems that the Sahagin in these two rooms only go as high as 45. All of the mobs in this area drop chest keys, which you'll want for the Grotto map.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(4) LOCATION(S): Yhoater Jungle (E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Worker Crawlers (43-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Robber, Poacher, Trader) (41-49)
NOTES: Do not try the Master Coeurls (47-50), they have a tough Special Attack (Blaster.) Bring a Warp Scroll to get back to Kazham
Valyana added: From the Yhoat telepoint, head NW, then take a left and then a right into a dead-end tunnel. There are two Worker Crawlers in here; convert them to Even and use them for pets. There is a Goblin Poacher spawn just outside, and more to the north and south; these are your targets. There are lots more Crawlers outside that you can use as pulling pets, too. Nice, fast xp. The Gobs will link, just swap pets in that situation. Fighting Crawlers is not worth the slow down in XP chains. If you get in trouble, the zone's nice and close: from the dead-end, take a right, and a right again.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LordDraven, Valyana
(5) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest (Entrance room, New Group room)
PETS TO CHARM: Maze Lizards (41-43), Caveberries (42-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Worker Crawlers (40-44), Nest Beetles (45-47)
NOTES: The room with the maze lizards wandering around is the one where most new groups fight, and also where ppl wait while looking for parties. Pick a lizard up and take it back to the entrance of Crawlers' Nest and fight Workers there, since they're spread out a bit better.
Jesher added: The Caveberries have an insane link range, so mischarming one can be bad news. One of the Caveberries specials (via SIC) is AoE. If alone, kill the Nest Beetle in the small tunnel connecting the Caveberry area to the Nest Beetle area and then pull to there. The tunnel spawn time is long. If you don't already, build up TP for the final blow since beetles can be a pain to kill.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Jesher
(6) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Doom Scorpions (44-47), Sabotenders (42-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Trader, Poacher, Robber) (45-49), Lost Souls (44-48), Antican (Sagittarius) (44-49), Doom Scorpions (44-47)
NOTES: Sabotenders (Cactuars) are not as hard to charm as people claim, as I can often get them on the first try. I do not need to swap pets ever as 1000 needles pretty much kills the mob. XP here is decent, but not great.
Oceanix added: I think what concerns most people is the fact that if you leave a sabotender with some TP, go to recharm, and fail, you run the risk of insta-death (1000 needles).
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Mikeba, Oceanix
Level 45
(1) LOCATION(S): Sanctuary of Zi?Tah (near outpost or F-9, in the dip near the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Lesser Gaylas (39-42), Ogreflies (41-44), Myxomycetes (Funguars)(41-46), Gobbue Parasite (42-45)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Traders, Reapers, Poachers) (42-46)
NOTES: Traders possess pet leech. UserThree added: There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there, save for an occasional Hell Hound (if your HP is yellow, it may be close enough to seek you). You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn bascially inside the NPC area. Always have a instant warp scroll or teleport capabilities handy in this place.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, LordDraven
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (L-13)
PETS TO CHARM: Vampire Bats (42-45), Bigclaws (43-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bigclaws (43-48), Sahagin (Rivulet, Brook) (41-48)
NOTES: Follow the left-hand wall until you get to L-13. This tunnel is your camp; it has two Vampire Bats in it, which do not aggro. Pull from either side, but do not fight the Oozes. It seems that the Sahagin in these two rooms only go as high as 45. All of the mobs in this area drop chest keys, which you'll want for the Grotto map.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(3) LOCATION(S): Yhoater Jungle (E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Worker Crawlers (43-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Robber, Poacher, Trader) (41-49)
NOTES: Do not try the Master Coeurls (47-50), they have a tough Special Attack (Blaster.) Bring a Warp Scroll to get back to Kazham
Valyana added: From the Yhoat telepoint, head NW, then take a left and then a right into a dead-end tunnel. There are two Worker Crawlers in here; convert them to Even and use them for pets. There is a Goblin Poacher spawn just outside, and more to the north and south; these are your targets. There are lots more Crawlers outside that you can use as pulling pets, too. Nice, fast xp. The Gobs will link, just swap pets in that situation. Fighting Crawlers is not worth the slow down in XP chains. If you get in trouble, the zone's nice and close: from the dead-end, take a right, and a right again.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LordDraven, Valyana
(4) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest (Entrance room, New Group room)
PETS TO CHARM: Maze Lizards (41-43), Caveberries (42-44)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Worker Crawlers (40-44), Nest Beetles (45-47)
NOTES: The room with the maze lizards wandering around is the one where most new groups fight, and also where ppl wait while looking for parties. Pick a lizard up and take it back to the entrance of Crawlers' Nest and fight Workers there, since they're spread out a bit better.
Jesher added: The Caveberries have an insane link range, so mischarming one can be bad news. One of the Caveberries specials (via SIC) is AoE. If alone, kill the Nest Beetle in the small tunnel connecting the Caveberry area to the Nest Beetle area and then pull to there. The tunnel spawn time is long. If you don't already, build up TP for the final blow since beetles can be a pain to kill.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Jesher
(5) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Doom Scorpions (44-47), Sabotenders (42-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Trader, Poacher, Robber) (45-49), Lost Souls (44-48), Antican (Sagittarius) (44-49), Doom Scorpions (44-47)
NOTES: Sabotenders (Cactuars) are not as hard to charm as people claim, as I can often get them on the first try. I do not need to swap pets ever as 1000 needles pretty much kills the mob. XP here is decent, but not great.
Oceanix added: I think what concerns most people is the fact that if you leave a sabotender with some TP, go to recharm, and fail, you run the risk of insta-death (1000 needles).
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Mikeba, Oceanix
(6) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Hawkers (45-48), Hell Bats (44-48), Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reapers, Poachers, Robbers) (46-49)
CONTRIBUTOR(S): TheSnake
Level 46
(1) LOCATION(S): Sanctuary of Zi?Tah (near outpost or F-9, in the dip near the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Lesser Gaylas (39-42), Ogreflies (41-44), Myxomycetes (Funguars)(41-46), Gobbue Parasite (42-45)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Traders, Reapers, Poachers) (42-46)
NOTES: Traders possess pet leech. There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there, save for an occasional Hell Hound (if your HP is yellow, it may be close enough to seek you). You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn bascially inside the NPC area. Always have a instant warp scroll or teleport capabilities handy in this place.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (L-13)
PETS TO CHARM: Bigclaws (43-48), Grotto Pugil (44-47), Sea Bonze (47-50)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bigclaws (43-48), Grotto Pugil (44-47), Sea Bonze (47-50), Sahagin (Rivulet, Brook, Riparian) (41-48)
NOTES: The Silver Beastcoin door is in N-14 on the first map. Either trade a Silver Beastcoin to it yourself, or wait in L-13 until someone on the Utusemi quest goes by and go through with them. The Sahagin here range to to 48. I haven't found the perfect camp through here, but here are a couple of ideas: Right inside the door are a couple of Pugils that you can use to fight Sahagin pulled from farther in. In the Utusemi room is a Sea Bonze that was Even to me at 47; there's plenty of space in here to rest out of its aggro range.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(3) LOCATION(S): Yhoater Jungle (E-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Worker Crawlers (43-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Robber, Poacher, Trader) (41-49)
NOTES: Do not try the coeurls, they have a tough Special Attack (Blaster.) Bring a Warp Scroll to get back to Kazham.
Valyana added: From the Yhoat telepoint, head NW, then take a left and then a right into a dead-end tunnel. There are two Worker Crawlers in here; convert them to Even and use them for pets. There is a Goblin Poacher spawn just outside, and more to the north and south; these are your targets. There are lots more Crawlers outside that you can use as pulling pets, too. Nice, fast xp. The Gobs will link, just swap pets in that situation. Fighting Crawlers is not worth the slow down in XP chains. If you get in trouble, the zone's nice and close: from the dead-end, take a right, and a right again.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LordDraven, Valyana
(4) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Doom Scorpions (45-47), Nest Beetles (45-47)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Nest Beetles (45-47) Soldier Crawler (47-49)
NOTES: If the Beetles are scarce due to alot of parties then charm an EM Doom Scorpion (from the tunnel next to beetle room or the Scorpion room near the Maze Lizard area) and fight a T Soldier Crawler. You will get 200xp (without chain) for fighting Soldier Crawlers at this level. You only need 1 EM Scorpion to defeat a Crawler if you fight alongside your pet.
CONTRIBUTOR: Kasia
(5) LOCATION(S): Eastern Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Doom Scorpions (44-47), Sabotenders (42-46)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Reaper, Trader, Poacher, Robber) (45-49), Lost Souls (44-48), Antican (Sagittarius) (44-49), Doom Scorpions (44-47)
NOTES: Sabotenders (Cactuars) are not as hard to charm as people claim, as I can often get them on the first try. I do not need to swap pets ever as 1000 needles pretty much kills the mob. XP here is decent, but not great.
Oceanix added: I think what concerns most people is the fact that if you leave a sabotender with some TP, go to recharm, and fail, you run the risk of insta-death (1000 needles).
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Mikeba, Oceanix
(6) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49), Labyrinth Leeches (45-48), Hawkers (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?), Goblins (Reaper, Poacher, Robber) (46-49), Hawkers (45-48), Makara (46-49), Labyrinth Lizards (46-49)
NOTES: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work
CONTRIBUTOR(S): VinceSucks, Jesher, Aleandra, The Snake
(7) LOCATION(S): Western Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Dhamels (44-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Beetles (47-51), Anticans (Essedarious, Retiarius, Eques) (41-49)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
Level 47
(1) LOCATION(S): Sanctuary of Zi?Tah (near outpost or F-9, in the dip near the road)
PETS TO CHARM: Lesser Gaylas (39-42), Ogreflies (41-44), Myxomycetes (Funguars)(41-46), Gobbue Parasite (42-45)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Traders, Reapers, Poachers) (42-46)
NOTES: Traders possess pet leech. There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there, save for an occasional Hell Hound (46-50) (if your HP is yellow, it may be close enough to seek you). You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn bascially inside the NPC area. Always have a instant warp scroll or teleport capabilities handy in this place.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (L-13)
PETS TO CHARM: Bigclaws (43-48), Grotto Pugil (44-47), Sea Bonze (47-50)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bigclaws (43-48), Grotto Pugil (44-47), Sea Bonze (47-50), Sahagin (Rivulet, Brook, Riparian) (41-48)
NOTES: The Silver Beastcoin door is in N-14 on the first map. Either trade a Silver Beastcoin to it yourself, or wait in L-13 until someone on the Utusemi quest goes by and go through with them. The Sahagin here range to to 48. I haven't found the perfect camp through here, but here are a couple of ideas: Right inside the door are a couple of Pugils that you can use to fight Sahagin pulled from farther in. In the Utusemi room is a Sea Bonze that was Even to me at 47; there's plenty of space in here to rest out of its aggro range.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(3) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48), Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Reapers, Poachers) (46-49), Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: Goblinsavior Heronox spawns here and is a good source of income to kill. Goblinsavior will require numerous pets (about 8-10 minutes of charming and fighting) to destroy him.
VinceSucks stated: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, VinceSucks
(4) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo (H-10)
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Cockatrice (50-53), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Enchanter, Bouncer, Miner, Robber, Poacher, Reaper) (46-58)
NOTES: Always empty. Beware Air elementals, and Petrification from the Cockatrices. Tons of leeches for pets to "hot-swap" mid-fight.
Pucker noted: YOU NEED at LEAST a duo! The first cave is located in the upper left hand corner of the beach of the Buburimu Peninsula. Run to the water and you will see the cave. The 2nd room is located to your right. You will see a tunnel, head in there. **WARNING** a Cockatrice DOES spawn in that cave! This tunnel is nice lots of choices at the other end.
Oceanix rebutted: A duo is not necessary, although it would be a nice addition.
Valyana added: For a solo BST, the lower-level gobs are better. From the entrance, you need to get past a small room with three Goblins in it. The next tunnel is your camp; there are three Leeches here, plus another two in the big room to the north. Fight either Goblins or Cockatrices. When fighting Cockatrices, keep Blink up, and it's safest not to melee at all; you'll need to switch pets at least once, and maybe more if they use Baleful Gaze a lot. You do need to watch out for Air Elementals in this tunnel during (very common) wind weather. Fortunately the tunnel is long enough that you can get away to cast without getting aggro.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Pucker, Oceanix, Valyana
Level 48
(1) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48), Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Reapers, Poachers) (46-49), Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: Goblinsavior Heronox spawns here and is a good source of income to kill. Goblinsavior will require numerous pets (about 8-10 minutes of charming and fighting) to destroy him.
VinceSucks stated: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Cockatrice (50-53), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Enchanter, Bouncer, Miner) (51-58)
NOTES: Always empty. Beware Air elementals, and Petrification from the Cockatrices. Tons of leeches for pets to "hot-swap" mid-fight.
Pucker noted: YOU NEED at LEAST a duo! The first cave is located in the upper left hand corner of the beach of the Buburimu Peninsula. Run to the water and you will see the cave. The 2nd room is located to your right. You will see a tunnel, head in there. **WARNING** a Cockatrice DOES spawn in that cave! This tunnel is nice lots of choices at the other end.
Oceanix rebutted: A duo is not necessary, although it would be a nice addition.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Pucker, Oceanix
(3) LOCATION(S): Western Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Beetles (47-51), Desert Spider (40-44), Desert Dhamel (44-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Beetles (47-51)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Theddrzeus
Level 49
(1) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48), Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Robbers, Reapers, Poachers) (46-49), Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: Goblinsavior Heronox spawns here and is a good source of income to kill. Goblinsavior will require numerous pets (about 8-10 minutes of charming and fighting) to destroy him.
VinceSucks stated: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Cockatrice (50-53), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Enchanter, Bouncer, Miner) (51-58)
NOTES: Always empty. Beware Air elementals, and Petrification from the Cockatrices. Tons of leeches for pets to "hot-swap" mid-fight.
Pucker noted: YOU NEED at LEAST a duo! The first cave is located in the upper left hand corner of the beach of the Buburimu Peninsula. Run to the water and you will see the cave. The 2nd room is located to your right. You will see a tunnel, head in there. **WARNING** a Cockatrice DOES spawn in that cave! This tunnel is nice lots of choices at the other end.
Oceanix rebutted: A duo is not necessary, although it would be a nice addition.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Pucker, Oceanix
(3) LOCATION(S): Western Altepa Desert
PETS TO CHARM: Desert Beetles (47-51), Desert Spider (40-44), Desert Dhamel (44-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Desert Beetles (47-51)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Theddrzeus
(4) LOCATION(S): Crawlers' Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51)
NOTES: Excellent for loot and XP.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Theddrzeus
Level 50 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Aquan Killer)
(1) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49), Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work
CONTRIBUTOR(S): VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51), Hornflies (50-53), Soldier Crawlers (47-49)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51), Hornflies (50-53)
NOTES: This area is suited to farm lizard skins and chest keys (the lizards drop keys). The lizards have a very incredible drop rate (usually drops 3-4 items), and this area has 6 spawn locations for the chest. A 7th chest spawn area is in the Exoray (51-54) area near the Labyrinth Lizards. So farm and level at the same time.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Lilyanne, Theddrzeus
(3) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (Behind Banishing Gate #1)
PETS TO CHARM: Citadel Bats (46-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Explosures (52-53)
NOTES: Always have sneak up. Rest in stairway after launching pet against a bomb. Whn pet is dead, move up stairway, where the bomb will lose aggro, and grab another Citadel Bat.
CONTRIBUTOR(S):
Level 51
(1) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49), Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work
CONTRIBUTOR(S): VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51), Hornflies (50-53), Soldier Crawlers (47-49)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Labyrinth Lizards (49-51), Hornflies (50-53)
NOTES: This area is suited to farm lizard skins and chest keys (the lizards drop keys). The lizards have a very incredible drop rate (usually drops 3-4 items), and this area has 6 spawn locations for the chest. A 7th chest spawn area is in the Exoray (51-54) area near the Labyrinth Lizards. So farm and level at the same time.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Lilyanne, Theddrzeus
(3) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (behind Mythril Door (Trade Mythril Beastcoin to door))
PETS TO CHARM: Sahagin Parasites (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagins (Swamp, Marsh, Bog) (52-59)
NOTES: Swamp Sahagin are the easiet to kill and Bog Sahagin are the hardest. They all use a speical move Hydro Shot. Who ever get hits by it loses hate. Do not panic, however, as your pet will gain back hate.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Samandary
(4) LOCATION(S): Temple of Uggalepih
PETS TO CHARM: Temple Opo-Opos (51-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wespe (52-55), Tonberries (Cutters, Harriers, Stalkers) (51-59)
NOTES: Invisibility is needed to bypass the Tonberries and Wespes till you can find a nice camp. Very little pet swapping is needed while soloing, as the Opos are very capable of damaging the Tonberries.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WineGod
(5) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (past Banishing Gate #1, I-8/9 or G-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Funnel Bats (51-55)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Explosures (52-53), Droma (52-54), Fallen Officers (52-55), Fetid Flesh (54-56)
NOTES: Charm Bats from the area to the south and fight Bombs and Droma in the two rooms to the north. If you're feeling ambitious, you can also take on the Fetid Flesh in H-9 and H-7. I-7 has some Fallen Officers. If that spot is already taken, you can go south to Banishing Gate #2. On either side of the gate are groups of four rooms. Two rooms on one side of the hall have Explosures. On the other side, the room nearer the gate has Fallen Officers (one BLM, one WAR), and the room away from the gate has two Droma. Everything here is aggro, but the Droma are only magic aggro, so you can safely rest/afk in their room, just remember to go in the hall before casting anything. The middle of the hall between the doors is a good spot. Walls DO NOT block Self-Destruct, so be sure to get far enough away when fighting bombs. I preferred the west side of the gate (G-9), as there are more Bats available there, plus a group of Fallen Officers further on if you run out of prey. Explosures and Fallen Officers drop chest keys, and you can get to all but one of the chest spawns without going through a gate. The area before Gate #3 has the same mobs, but not as many Bats.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
Level 52
(1) LOCATION(S): Gustav Tunnel
PETS TO CHARM: Labyrinth Lizards (46-49), Hell Bats (44-48), Greater Gaylas (46-49), Labyrinth Leeches (45-48)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblin Pets (Pets of Goblin Shepherds) (~55?)
NOTES: In Gustav Tunnels, there are 65+ Goblin Sheperds (Go straight down the map, turn on your only right, go down a pathway and you will find a bunch of high tier goblins and some robber crabs), these Shepherds summon Goblin Pets.
Now, this may also be the most difficult place you have ever levelled, let me give you some tips.
1) At 45-50 it may be better to have a BST duo, or hell, even a WHM or RDM with you (Yes, I'm serious). Sneak and Invisible will be extremely helpful. You will still gain 200 here in a duo party. Raw and I were gaining exp chain 4-5's over and over, topping out at 300 exp.
2) There is a ledge down at the bottom, the monsters CANNOT see you from there, you are free to pull as you please from there.
3) Patience. You have to wait for a Shepherd to turn around with the leech behind him, then you have to dia and run. If the pull is too risky, dont bother. You will learn when and when you cannot pull, and you will die in the process.
4) If you get linked, DO NOT GO TO THE CAPE TERRIGAN EXIT. There is a part in the terrain there, where EVERYTHING on you will somehow gain a burst of speed and hit you. Trust me, I've died there about 7 times. Just get a goblin on you and run, when you die you'll know the spot im talking about. Bune also has killed me once for going this way.
5) There may be other PT's here, they are good for one thing only: Raise 2.
6) At 50 you will begin to do some insane pulls. What I do is go to the ledge and see if there are any shepherds near, if not I begin to Sneak and Invisible. Now get ready for the fun part. Run out through all of the goblins, stand in the middle of them all (most likely) and find a shepherd. Wait for it to turn around. Use Fight on the goblin pet (Invis stays) and run back to the ledge, use heel (Invis dissapears). Wait until you can see your pet, if a link comes run.
7) Don't try to pull with the Shepherd facing the same way, it will not work
CONTRIBUTOR(S): VinceSucks
(2) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Exorays (51-54), Hornflies (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Exorays (51-54), Hornflies (50-53)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Lilyanne
(3) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (behind Mythril Door (Trade Mythril Beastcoin to door))
PETS TO CHARM: Sahagin Parasites (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagins (Swamp, Marsh, Bog) (52-59)
NOTES: Swamp Sahagin are the easiet to kill and Bog Sahagin are the hardest. They all use a speical move Hydro Shot. Who ever get hits by it loses hate. Do not panic, however, as your pet will gain back hate.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Samandary
(4) LOCATION(S): Temple of Uggalepih
PETS TO CHARM: Temple Opo-Opos (51-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Wespe (52-55), Tonberries (Cutters, Harriers, Stalkers) (51-59)
NOTES: Invisibility is needed to bypass the Tonberries and Wespes till you can find a nice camp. Very little pet swapping is needed while soloing, as the Opos are very capable of damaging the Tonberries.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WineGod
(5) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (past Banishing Gate #1, I-8/9 or G-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Funnel Bats (51-55)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Explosures (52-53), Droma (52-54), Fallen Officers (52-55), Fetid Flesh (54-56)
NOTES: Charm Bats from the area to the south and fight Bombs and Droma in the two rooms to the north. If you're feeling ambitious, you can also take on the Fetid Flesh in H-9 and H-7. I-7 has some Fallen Officers. If that spot is already taken, you can go south to Banishing Gate #2. On either side of the gate are groups of four rooms. Two rooms on one side of the hall have Explosures. On the other side, the room nearer the gate has Fallen Officers (one BLM, one WAR), and the room away from the gate has two Droma. Everything here is aggro, but the Droma are only magic aggro, so you can safely rest/afk in their room, just remember to go in the hall before casting anything. The middle of the hall between the doors is a good spot. Walls DO NOT block Self-Destruct, so be sure to get far enough away when fighting bombs. I preferred the west side of the gate (G-9), as there are more Bats available there, plus a group of Fallen Officers further on if you run out of prey. Explosures and Fallen Officers drop chest keys, and you can get to all but one of the chest spawns without going through a gate. The area before Gate #3 has the same mobs, but not as many Bats.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(6) LOCATION(S): Fei'Yin
PETS TO CHARM: Underworld Bats (50-52), Camasotz (51-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Droma (54-56)
NOTES: Can make about 70k gil leveling here from 52 to 54. You have to watch out for the undead that will aggro when your HP gets low and for the things that aggro to magic. You also have to run around a lot.
NotDeadZannen stated: It's safe, I make good money, and I don't even have to engage (I don't dare). I can use 2-3 DC-EM bats on T-VT Dromas and still get a nice chuck of exp while never being hit. They do cast ancient magic, so you bats take 300-700 damage hits at times. Hence why I don't dare release and engage these things. I keep Protect/Shell/Blink up at all times, and I am very safe by the stairs. There are also tons of bats and no one to bother you. Just be in store for a long trip to Feiyin. Bring enough pet food.
Damotta offered: Take the stairs down to the lower level of Fei'Yin. At the bottom of the stairs will be a hallway with a couple of Underworld Bats followed by a room with three Dromas and a Camazotz. There are also two more hallways leading from the Droma room that loop around and connect with one another which also contain Underworld Bats. I suggest killing off the Camazotz in the Droma room and using this room as your safe haven. Just make sure not to cast magic in this room as Dromas are aggro to magic. Also, it is imperative to keep Blink up while fighting Dromas as they can use Ancient magic which can do 700-900 points of damage and cannot be interrupted (at least I never could). Furthermore, there is an Utukku(ghost) located in one of the small rooms in the northern section of of the hallway loop, so don't run by with low HP or else you'll be in for a nasty surprise.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny, NotDeadZannen, Damotta
(7) LOCATION(S): Quicksand Caves (K-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Spiders (51-55), Helm Beetles (51-58)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Spiders (51-55), Anticans (Signifier, Princeps, Hastatus) (52-59)
NOTES: If the caves are empty (most time of the day), head around the 2nd corner and send decent/even Spiders on even/tough Spiders, or use them to kill even/tough Anticans in the first big room. They inflict great damage, especially when they use Sickle Slash. Beetles aren't really good pets.
This area is still a good spot when a party camps at the E. Altepa entrance. They mostly hunt Beetles there leaving the Spiders and Anticans for yourself.
Very stress free environment without agro spawns in the first half of the Antican room, decent exp - enjoyed that zone WAY more than crowded and dangerous Crawlers Nest @ lev 53.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos
Level 53
(1) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Exorays (51-54), Hornflies (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Exorays (51-54), Mushussu (53-55), Blazer Beetle (52-54), Rumble Crawler (53-55)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Lilyanne
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (behind Mythril Door (Trade Mythril Beastcoin to door))
PETS TO CHARM: Sahagin Parasites (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagins (Swamp, Marsh, Bog) (52-59)
NOTES: Swamp Sahagin are the easiet to kill and Bog Sahagin are the hardest. They all use a speical move Hydro Shot. Who ever get hits by it loses hate. Do not panic, however, as your pet will gain back hate.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Samandary
(3) LOCATION(S): Garlaige Citadel (past Banishing Gate #1, I-8/9 or G-9)
PETS TO CHARM: Funnel Bats (51-55)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Explosures (52-53), Droma (52-54), Fallen Officers (52-55), Fetid Flesh (54-56)
NOTES: Charm Bats from the area to the south and fight Bombs and Droma in the two rooms to the north. If you're feeling ambitious, you can also take on the Fetid Flesh in H-9 and H-7. I-7 has some Fallen Officers. If that spot is already taken, you can go south to Banishing Gate #2. On either side of the gate are groups of four rooms. Two rooms on one side of the hall have Explosures. On the other side, the room nearer the gate has Fallen Officers (one BLM, one WAR), and the room away from the gate has two Droma. Everything here is aggro, but the Droma are only magic aggro, so you can safely rest/afk in their room, just remember to go in the hall before casting anything. The middle of the hall between the doors is a good spot. Walls DO NOT block Self-Destruct, so be sure to get far enough away when fighting bombs. I preferred the west side of the gate (G-9), as there are more Bats available there, plus a group of Fallen Officers further on if you run out of prey. Explosures and Fallen Officers drop chest keys, and you can get to all but one of the chest spawns without going through a gate. The area before Gate #3 has the same mobs, but not as many Bats.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Valyana
(4) LOCATION(S): Fei'Yin
PETS TO CHARM: Underworld Bats (50-52), Camasotz (51-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Droma (54-56)
NOTES: Can make about 70k gil leveling here from 52 to 54. You have to watch out for the undead that will aggro when your HP gets low and for the things that aggro to magic. You also have to run around a lot.
Damotta offered: Take the stairs down to the lower level of Fei'Yin. At the bottom of the stairs will be a hallway with a couple of Underworld Bats followed by a room with three Dromas and a Camazotz. There are also two more hallways leading from the Droma room that loop around and connect with one another which also contain Underworld Bats. I suggest killing off the Camazotz in the Droma room and using this room as your safe haven. Just make sure not to cast magic in this room as Dromas are aggro to magic. Also, it is imperative to keep Blink up while fighting Dromas as they can use Ancient magic which can do 700-900 points of damage and cannot be interrupted (at least I never could). Furthermore, there is an Utukku(ghost) located in one of the small rooms in the northern section of of the hallway loop, so don't run by with low HP or else you'll be in for a nasty surprise.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny, Damotta
(5) LOCATION(S): Quicksand Caves (K-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Spiders (51-55), Helm Beetles (51-58)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Spiders (51-55), Anticans (Signifier, Princeps, Hastatus) (52-59)
NOTES: If the caves are empty (most time of the day), head around the 2nd corner and send decent/even Spiders on even/tough Spiders, or use them to kill even/tough Anticans in the first big room. They inflict great damage, especially when they use Sickle Slash. Beetles aren't really good pets.
This area is still a good spot when a party camps at the E. Altepa entrance. They mostly hunt Beetles there leaving the Spiders and Anticans for yourself.
Very stress free environment without agro spawns in the first half of the Antican room, decent exp - enjoyed that zone WAY more than crowded and dangerous Crawlers Nest.
Nav noted: If parties in the first room give you problems by exping on your pets or targets, cast Sneak on yourself and drop down in the trench. Go to the right and follow the tunnel through to a long hallway. You are treated to ~6 DC-T beetles and ~4 Anticans here, along with a handy zoneline to Eastern Altepa Desert. The zoneline is in a handy nook that you can pull to with 2 Beetles. There is a nook towards the middle of the hall where a Princeps spawns, I've fought Anticans right in front of him in the hall and he didn't seem to care. Once you clear the hallway you can pull Anticans from the tunnel you used to get into the hallway, there are usually 3-4 wandering Anticans and a couple of Sand Eater worms. Note that Antican Princeps are PLDs. The EM ones would cast Cure 3 on themselves, the Toughs Cure IV, and fighting them can really take a while if Silence won't stick. Other then that annoyance, this is one of the safest exp places I've found.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marnos, Nav
(6) LOCATION(S): Bostaunieux Oubliette
PETS TO CHARM: Dark Aspic (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Werebats (55-59)
NOTES: This is just really safe and fast. You need decent charisma though. Dark aspics are slimes. You fight just outside the exit to West Ronfaure.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny
Level 54
(1) LOCATION(S): Crawler's Nest
PETS TO CHARM: Exorays (51-54), Hornflies (50-53), Mushussu (53-55), Blazer Beetle (52-54), Rumble Crawler (53-55)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Mushussu (53-55), Blazer Beetle (52-54), Rumble Crawler (53-55)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Lilyanne
(2) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto (behind Mythril Door (Trade Mythril Beastcoin to door))
PETS TO CHARM: Sahagin Parasites (50-53)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagins (Swamp, Marsh, Bog) (52-59)
NOTES: Swamp Sahagin are the easiet to kill and Bog Sahagin are the hardest. They all use a speical move Hydro Shot. Who ever get hits by it loses hate. Do not panic, however, as your pet will gain back hate.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Samandary
(3) LOCATION(S): Fei'Yin
PETS TO CHARM: Underworld Bats (50-52), Camasotz (51-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Droma (54-56)
NOTES: Can make about 70k gil leveling here from 52 to 54. You have to watch out for the undead that will aggro when your HP gets low and for the things that aggro to magic. You also have to run around a lot.
Damotta offered: Take the stairs down to the lower level of Fei'Yin. At the bottom of the stairs will be a hallway with a couple of Underworld Bats followed by a room with three Dromas and a Camazotz. There are also two more hallways leading from the Droma room that loop around and connect with one another which also contain Underworld Bats. I suggest killing off the Camazotz in the Droma room and using this room as your safe haven. Just make sure not to cast magic in this room as Dromas are aggro to magic. Also, it is imperative to keep Blink up while fighting Dromas as they can use Ancient magic which can do 700-900 points of damage and cannot be interrupted (at least I never could). Furthermore, there is an Utukku(ghost) located in one of the small rooms in the northern section of of the hallway loop, so don't run by with low HP or else you'll be in for a nasty surprise.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny, Damotta
(4) LOCATION(S): Bostaunieux Oubliette
PETS TO CHARM: Dark Aspic (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Werebats (55-59)
NOTES: This is just really safe and fast. You need decent charisma though. Dark aspics are slimes. You fight just outside the exit to West Ronfaure.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny
Level 55 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Resist Slow III
(1) LOCATION(S): Bostaunieux Oubliette
PETS TO CHARM: Dark Aspic (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Werebats (55-59)
NOTES: This is just really safe and fast. You need decent charisma though. Dark aspics are slimes. You fight just outside the exit to West Ronfaure.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Zonny
(2) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement, or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Funnel Bats (51-55), Chamber Beetles (56-58)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Chamber Beetles (56-58), Hellmines (59-62)
NOTES: You'll have a bit of trouble finding even match bats, and most beetles will be VT. Nazrious stated: Hellmines give much more XP and the fact that they can explode makes for faster fights and higher chains. Taking into consideration Beetles high Evasion and Defense, Hellmines actually provide more exp per hour (around 6k in 2 hour from 55-56 ^^). However, there are only 4 hellmines so you some times find that you have no prey, and therefore kill Chamber Beetles, Fallen Officers (52-55) or Funnel Bats.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Nazrious, WisePiggy
(3) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo (F-7, G-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Bouncer) (51-58)
NOTES: The NM Manta Peg Powler will spawn here. I would recommend being at least 56 before fighting him. Mantas and Mushussus aggro by sound, so keep sneak up if you need to rest around them.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LizzieCerberus
Level 56
(1) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Funnel Bats (51-55), Chamber Beetles (56-58), Acid Grease (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Chamber Beetles (56-58), Hellmines (59-62)
NOTES: You'll have a bit of trouble finding even match bats, and most beetles will be VT. Nazrious stated: Hellmines give much more XP and the fact that they can explode makes for faster fights and higher chains. Taking into consideration Beetles high Evasion and Defense, Hellmines actually provide more XP per hour (around 6k in 2 hour from 55-56 ^^). However, there are only four Hellmines so you some times find that you have no prey, and therefore kill Chamber Beetles, Fallen Officers (52-55) or Funnel Bats.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
Valyana pointed out: If you stand right up against the Banishing Gate, or go all the way west to the drop-off, you are back on the previous map, so you can see Acid Grease on wide scan, /ta <scan>, and charm one through the gate. Acid Greases do great against Beetles and Bombs without the need for a pet swap, and are very useful for converting beetles at 56. If you have a duo, Beetles are more effective.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, Nazrious, WisePiggy, Valyana
(2) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo (F-7, G-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Bouncer) (51-58)
NOTES: The NM Manta Peg Powler will spawn here. I would recommend being at least 56 before fighting him. Mantas and Mushussus aggro by sound, so keep sneak up if you need to rest around them.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LizzieCerberus
Level 57
(1) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Chamber Beetles (56-58), Acid Grease (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Mages (59-62), Fallen Majors (59-62), Hellmines (59-62), Chamber Beetles (56-58)
NOTES: Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe XP. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
Valyana pointed out: If you stand right up against the Banishing Gate, or go all the way west to the drop-off, you are back on the previous map, so you can see Acid Grease on wide scan, /ta <scan>, and charm one through the gate. Acid Greases do great against Beetles and Bombs without the need for a pet swap, and are very useful for converting beetles at 56. If you have a duo, Beetles are more effective.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, WisePiggy, Valyana
(2) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo (F-7, G-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Bouncer) (51-58)
NOTES: The NM Manta Peg Powler will spawn here. I would recommend being at least 56 before fighting him. Mantas and Mushussus aggro by sound, so keep sneak up if you need to rest around them.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LizzieCerberus
Level 58
(1) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Chamber Beetles (56-58), Acid Grease (52-54)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Mages (59-62), Fallen Majors (59-62), Hellmines (59-62)
NOTES: Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe XP. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
Valyana pointed out: If you stand right up against the Banishing Gate, or go all the way west to the drop-off, you are back on the previous map, so you can see Acid Grease on wide scan, /ta <scan>, and charm one through the gate. Acid Greases do great against Beetles and Bombs without the need for a pet swap, and are very useful for converting beetles at 56. If you have a duo, Beetles are more effective.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, WisePiggy, Valyana
(2) LOCATION(S): Labyrinth of Onzozo (F-7, G-7)
PETS TO CHARM: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Flying Manta (55-59), Mushussu (51-57), Goblins (Hunter, Bouncer) (51-58)
NOTES: The NM Manta Peg Powler will spawn here. I would recommend being at least 56 before fighting him. Mantas and Mushussus aggro by sound, so keep sneak up if you need to rest around them.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): LizzieCerberus
(3) LOCATION(S): Uleguerand Range - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Snolls (60-65?), Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
NOTES: Cast Sneak and Invisible and head through the tunnel. Beyond the tunnel, there is less mobs around compared to the start of the zone. The only undead that spawned were Dogs. Buffaloes aggro, so be careful. Also, Snolls are bombs and have a nasty AoE called Freeze.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marion
Level 59
(1) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Chamber Beetles (56-58)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Mages (59-62), Fallen Majors (59-62), Hellmines (59-62)
NOTES: Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe XP. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Uleguerand Range - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Snolls (60-65?), Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
NOTES: Cast Sneak and Invisible and head through the tunnel. Beyond the tunnel, there is less mobs around compared to the start of the zone. The only undead that spawned were Dogs. Buffaloes aggro, so be careful. Also, Snolls are bombs and have a nasty AoE called Freeze.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marion
Level 60 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Plant Killer
(1) LOCATION(S): Garliage Citadel (Basement or near Banishing Gate 2)
PETS TO CHARM: Chamber Beetles (56-58)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Fallen Mages (59-62), Fallen Majors (59-62), Hellmines (59-62)
NOTES: Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe XP. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area.
WisePiggy offered: If you go through banishing gate #2 there are no Funnel Bats to charm (only Beetles) so it is much less stressful than in the basement (Beetles are much better pets than Bats) and there is less competition from coffer hunting parties. You just have to make sure you dont die because getting back past gate #1 & #2 can be a pain. There are undead to hunt behind banishing gate #2 as well, when the hellmines are all dead.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Lilyanne, WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Uleguerand Range - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Snolls (60-65?), Tigers? (58-62?), Hares? (57-60?)
NOTES: Cast Sneak and Invisible and head through the tunnel. Beyond the tunnel, there is less mobs around compared to the start of the zone. The only undead that spawned were Dogs. Buffaloes aggro, so be careful. Also, Snolls are bombs and have a nasty AoE called Freeze.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Marion
(3) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree (J-10)
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
Mistaaravim noted: Boyahda Tree is MEAN. Everything links and comes in large packs. The XP is great until 1) you fail a charm and die before you know what happened, or 2) you find yet another coffer key and your obsessive compulsive side says to go find the treasure. Those coffers are in very high demand and can be hard to get. And, at level 60 your even Funguar can have troubles against the highest level Spiders.
Cson noted: The best spot is J-10. There are two Spiders and two Funguar in that room. If you can convert the Funguars to EM, then you're set. A bunch of Spiders spawn in the "y" shaped corridor, and once you get in a rhythm, the spawn time seems perfect. If you find a EM Funguar in a pack somewhere else, get an EM spider from the entrance to Boyahda Tree, and send it into the pack. Release and charm the EM Funguar that comes after you. Then you can just keep him in the "y" corridor because the Funguars take their time getting back to it's original spawn location. DO NOT FIGHT the onions. They're tough little suckers, and nothing like their weak siblings in Yuhtunga or Yhoater. A coffer spawns at J-10, and that's how you get your map. The Spiders drop coffer keys.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Mistaaravim, Cson
(4) LOCATION(S): Toraimarai Canal
PETS TO CHARM: Impish Bats (58-60)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Mindcravers (60-62), Fleshcravers (60-62)
NOTES: The exp isn't as good I guess but it's a lot safer. A decent Bat can take on a tough Skeleton pretty easily. To get in though you need to do a series of quests at the Rhinostery.
Achieve level 61 and then the even match Death Caps in Boyahda should be able to stand up to any of the Bark Spiders.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Mistaaravim
Level 61
(1) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree (J-10)
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
Cson noted: The best spot is J-10. There are two Spiders and two Funguar in that room. If you can convert the Funguars to EM, then you're set. A bunch of Spiders spawn in the "y" shaped corridor, and once you get in a rhythm, the spawn time seems perfect. If you find a EM Funguar in a pack somewhere else, get an EM spider from the entrance to Boyahda Tree, and send it into the pack. Release and charm the EM Funguar that comes after you. Then you can just keep him in the "y" corridor because the Funguars take their time getting back to it's original spawn location. DO NOT FIGHT the onions. They're tough little suckers, and nothing like their weak siblings in Yuhtunga or Yhoater. A coffer spawns at J-10, and that's how you get your map. The Spiders drop coffer keys.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Cson
Level 62
(1) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63), Robber Crabs (62-66), Mouriches (62-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63), Robber Crabs (62-66), Moss Eaters (62-66)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
Cson stated: It is back to Mandragoras versus Rabbits or Crabs. Again, send something into a pack of Mandragoras and charm the Mandragora that comes after you, and then keep him in the "y" corridor. Then use a Spider or Funguar to pull a Rabbit back into J-10, and use the Mandragora to fight it. An EM Mandragora, with your help, will easily take any T Rabbit. You may, however, need a Funguar as a finishing pet for VT Rabbits.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, Cson
(2) LOCATION(S): Cape Terrigan
PETS TO CHARM: Beach Bunnies (62-65)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Alchemeists, Mercenaries, Sheperds, Bandits) (65-68)
NOTES: Facing the outpost there is a spot to the right that goes back a little bit. One Goblin Alchemist spawns there, and two Bunnies. Convert the Bunnies to evens. Almost 100% of the time you will need 'a Bunny and a half' to kill the Goblin. Not recommended fighting Sheperds and Bandits at Level 62.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Jesh
Level 63
(1) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63), Robber Crabs (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Robber Crabs (62-66)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(2) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Volcano Wasps (61-64), Dire Bats (60-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcano Gases (62-68)
NOTES: Although you could possibly go at 62, you will see more evens and decents at 63. You want to take the east entrance. The Wasps do not aggro and are wonderful to work with against the Volcano Gases(bomb). One wasp is usually able to either damage them severely or make them go nuclear. The bomb respawn rate isn't incredibly fast but if you figure out the spawn locations and the right order on how to do it, you can keep on going non-stop to each location. Do NOT use the Opopos... They have a charm difficulty just about equivalent to Slimes even with a Monster Signa and full AF the decent challenges still register as "Difficult to charm".
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
Level 64
(1) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63), Robber Crabs (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Robber Crabs (62-66)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(2) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Volcano Wasps (61-64), Dire Bats (60-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcano Gases (62-68)
NOTES: Although you could possibly go at 62, you will see more evens and decents at 63. You want to take the east entrance. The Wasps do not aggro and are wonderful to work with against the Volcano Gases(bomb). One wasp is usually able to either damage them severely or make them go nuclear. The bomb respawn rate isn't incredibly fast but if you figure out the spawn locations and the right order on how to do it, you can keep on going non-stop to each location. Do NOT use the Opopos... They have a charm difficulty just about equivalent to Slimes even with a Monster Signa and full AF the decent challenges still register as "Difficult to charm".
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(3) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Beach Bunnies (62-65), Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beach Bunnies (62-65), Sand Lizards (62-66), Goblins (Bandits, Alchemeists, Shepherds, Mercenaries) (65-68), Skeletons (Doom Soldier, Doom Mage) (66-71)
NOTES: Use the Bunnies against the Goblins near the outpost. Be very careful as the respawn rate of the Goblins is very insane. After killing 2 or 3 Goblins, the first one killed already respawned. At night, Doom Soldiers appear, so beware. One or two Raptors live in the same area but do not seem to approach close to the outpost. The foliage does make it difficult to see, so be absolutely sure of your surroundings before you engage.
WisePiggy added: It is easier if you duo with another BST.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree, WisePiggy
Level 65
(1) LOCATION(S): Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Bark Spiders (60-63), Death Caps (60-63), Robber Crabs (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Robber Crabs (62-66)
NOTES: Beware when you attempt to charm the Mandragoras since they have a higher resistance to charm, so I would recommend having FULL AF. Although the Monster Signa is not needed, it will be VERY useful for reducing your fail rate. Remember, at this level failure isn't something with which you wish to deal. Aquarius will probably appear every so often. I would not recommend going against him alone; instead get at least 1 or 2 other BSTs to work along with you when you fight him.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(2) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Volcano Wasps (61-64), Dire Bats (60-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcano Gases (62-68)
NOTES: Although you could possibly go at 62, you will see more evens and decents at 63. You want to take the east entrance. The Wasps do not aggro and are wonderful to work with against the Volcano Gases(bomb). One wasp is usually able to either damage them severely or make them go nuclear. The bomb respawn rate isn't incredibly fast but if you figure out the spawn locations and the right order on how to do it, you can keep on going non-stop to each location. Do NOT use the Opopos... They have a charm difficulty just about equivalent to Slimes even with a Monster Signa and full AF the decent challenges still register as "Difficult to charm".
CONTRIBUTOR(S): UserThree
(3) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Beach Bunnies (62-65), Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Beach Bunnies (62-65), Sand Lizards (62-66), Goblins (Bandits, Alchemeists, Shepherds, Mercenaries) (65-68), Skeletons (Doom Soldier, Doom Mage) (66-71), Sand Cockatrices (71-74)
NOTES: It is easier if you duo with another BST. Join up with other BSTs to fight the Cockatrices.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Level 66
(1) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Cockatrices (71-74), Greater Manticores (77-81)
NOTES: Join up with other BSTs around your level. Form a six-BST party for the Manticores.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Bostaunieux Oubliette
PETS TO CHARM: Bloodsuckers (65-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bloodsuckers (65-68)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(3) LOCATION(S): Upper Delkfutt's Tower (Floors 11-12)
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (64-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Magic Pots (68-70)
NOTES: Use the staircase between the 11th and 12th floor. At the top of the staircase two Dire Bats spawn, and two Magic Pots. Gigas don't come NEAR this place, so it's very relaxed leveling.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(4) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (63-66), Robber Crabs (62-67), Devil Mantas (66-69)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagin (Delta, Shore, Lagoon, Coastal) (62-69)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
Level 67
(1) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Cockatrices (71-74), Greater Manticores (77-81)
NOTES: Join up with other BSTs around your level. Form a six-BST party for the Manticores.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Bostaunieux Oubliette
PETS TO CHARM: Bloodsuckers (65-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Bloodsuckers (65-68)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(3) LOCATION(S): Upper Delkfutt's Tower (Floors 11-12)
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (64-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Magic Pots (68-70)
NOTES: Use the staircase between the 11th and 12th floor. At the top of the staircase two Dire Bats spawn, and two Magic Pots. Gigas don't come NEAR this place, so it's very relaxed leveling.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(4) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (63-66), Robber Crabs (62-67), Devil Mantas (66-69)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagin (Delta, Shore, Lagoon, Coastal) (62-69)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
Level 68
(1) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sand Cockatrices (71-74), Greater Manticores (77-81)
NOTES: Join up with other BSTs around your level. Form a six-BST party for the Manticores.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Upper Delkfutt's Tower (Floors 11-12)
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (64-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Magic Pots (68-70), Jotunn (Wildkeeper, Wallkeeper, Hallkeeper, Gatekeeper) (65-69)
NOTES: Use the staircase between the 11th and 12th floor. At the top of the staircase two Dire Bats spawn, and two Magic Pots. Gigas (Jotunn) do not come NEAR this place, so it's very relaxed leveling.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(3) LOCATION(S): Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Dire Bats (63-66), Robber Crabs (62-67), Devil Mantas (66-69)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Sahagin (Delta, Shore, Lagoon, Coastal) (62-69)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(4) LOCATION(S): The Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Moss Eaters (62-66), Mourioches (62-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Elder Gobbues (74-77), Steelshells (73-76)
NOTES: For the best XP, fight with a trio of BSTs. You can duo here but it can be rough finishing off the mobs.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Level 69
(1) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Greater Manticores (77-81)
NOTES: Form a six-BST party for the Manticores.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Nightmare Bats (68-72)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcanic Bombs (71-78)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(3) LOCATION(S): The Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Moss Eaters (62-66), Mourioches (62-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Elder Gobbues (74-77), Steelshells (73-76)
NOTES: For the best XP, fight with a trio of BSTs. You can duo here but it can be rough finishing off the mobs.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Level 70 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Beast Killer
(1) LOCATION(S): Cape Teriggan
PETS TO CHARM: Sand Lizards (62-66)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Greater Manticores (77-81)
NOTES: Form a six-BST party for the Manticores.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
(2) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Nightmare Bats (68-72)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcanic Bombs (71-78)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(3) LOCATION(S): The Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Moss Eaters (62-66), Mourioches (62-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Elder Gobbues (74-77), Steelshells (73-76)
NOTES: For the best XP, fight with a trio of BSTs. You can duo here but it can be rough finishing off the mobs.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Levels 71-72
(1) LOCATION(S): Ifrit's Cauldron
PETS TO CHARM: Nightmare Bats (68-72)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Volcanic Bombs (71-78)
NOTES:
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Oceanix (via Sicbomb)
(2) LOCATION(S): The Boyahda Tree
PETS TO CHARM: Moss Eaters (62-66), Mourioches (62-68)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Elder Gobbues (74-77), Steelshells (73-76)
NOTES: For the best XP, fight with a trio of BSTs. You can duo here but it can be rough finishing off the mobs.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): WisePiggy
Levels 73
(1) LOCATION(S): Bibiki Bay - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tropical Rarabs (73-76)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Hobgoblins (Martialsists, Fascinators, Venerers), (72-75)
NOTES: When you first take the turn into this area, you'll encounter a Hobgoblin Martialist (WAR), then a Hobgoblin Fascinator (BLM), and then a Hobglin Venerer (RNG). Along the way, there is 3-5 Rarabs that spawn nearby, convert them to EM. All you do is keep cycling the three Hobgoblins for the XP chain. The Hobgoblins respawn very quickly, no more than a 4-5 minute wait.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Primitive
Levels 74
(1) LOCATION(S): Bibiki Bay - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tropical Rarabs (73-76)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Hobgoblins (Martialsists, Fascinators, Venerers), (72-75)
NOTES: When you first take the turn into this area, you'll encounter a Hobgoblin Martialist (WAR), then a Hobgoblin Fascinator (BLM), and then a Hobglin Venerer (RNG). Along the way, there is 3-5 Rarabs that spawn nearby, convert them to EM. All you do is keep cycling the three Hobgoblins for the XP chain. The Hobgoblins respawn very quickly, no more than a 4-5 minute wait.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Primitive
Level 75 (Beastmaster gains Job Trait: Resist Slow IV)
(1) LOCATION(S): Bibiki Bay - Need CoP
PETS TO CHARM: Tropical Rarabs (73-76)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Hobgoblins (Martialsists, Fascinators, Venerers), (72-75)
NOTES: When you first take the turn into this area, you'll encounter a Hobgoblin Martialist (WAR), then a Hobgoblin Fascinator (BLM), and then a Hobglin Venerer (RNG). Along the way, there is 3-5 Rarabs that spawn nearby, convert them to EM. All you do is keep cycling the three Hobgoblins for the XP chain. The Hobgoblins respawn very quickly, no more than a 4-5 minute wait.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Primitive
UPDATES:
- Removed King Ranperre's Tomb, due to Squenix Updates /sigh!
- Added confirmed levels to Bibiki Bay, Carpenter's Landing CoP Posts
- 22-23 Jugner Forest, additional Info (Nonlinear)
- 23 Carpenter's Landing, additional info (Baelnic)
- 24-25 Battalia Downs (Joft)
- 29-32 Carpenter's Landing (Tccdude)
- 50 Garlaige Citadel (Teradotoxin)
(Editor's Note: Tetradotoxin's post is last entered, more to follow)
Thanks all for contributing your information! I am starting to find CoP Beastiaries so I can add in the confirmed mob levels.
Happy Hunting!
Edited, Sat Aug 20 14:54:56 2005 by Durginn
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Durginn
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"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
wow! durginn, amazing! i love it. impressive.
@ LV15 the area outside of ordelle's cave is very good, 3 fungar spawns that con EM > ST. they spawn about every 5 minutes. they are a good security blanket if none of the bats con EM in ordelle's. that is what i did primarily for the latter part of LV15, preparing for my entrance into ordelle's basically
that's another possiblity for LV15.
it's BEAUTIFUL. job well done (to say the least)!
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Please, feel free to make comments / suggestions
@ LV15 the area outside of ordelle's cave is very good, 3 fungar spawns that con EM > ST. they spawn about every 5 minutes. they are a good security blanket if none of the bats con EM in ordelle's. that is what i did primarily for the latter part of LV15, preparing for my entrance into ordelle's basically
that's another possiblity for LV15.
it's BEAUTIFUL. job well done (to say the least)!
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Keekee > LV47BLM > LV32BST > et cetera
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Dark Elf
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World of Warcraft: Azgalor
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EQ2: Nektulos
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Keekee > LV47BLM > LV32BST > et cetera
L2: Sieghardt
Dark Elf
Oliphant LV40 > Phantom Ranger (retired)
Oliphant LV22 > Dark Wizard (retired)
World of Warcraft: Azgalor
Oliphant LV30 Gnome Warlock
Klaus LV52 Night Elf Druid
Rihm LV24 Night Elf Hunter
Hindemith LV10 Troll Shaman
EQ2: Nektulos
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Yes very nice work.
For most the posts I made most your prey was the same a pet.
valk dunes, pets where rabbits(15-16),flies,sheep,snipers,leeches(17-23),Pugs,leeches(24-25).
Korroloka, pet where Clippper,leeches,spiders,bats(29-32).
For most the posts I made most your prey was the same a pet.
valk dunes, pets where rabbits(15-16),flies,sheep,snipers,leeches(17-23),Pugs,leeches(24-25).
Korroloka, pet where Clippper,leeches,spiders,bats(29-32).
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Admin, maybe sticky this major important thread?
Comments:
37-38 you have a question mark behind bugs (?) - can hunt bugs still at this level, some are decent tho iirc.
43 West Altepa - may add that hunting grounds are in the area between East Altepa zone tunnel and Rabao entrance.
News:
44-46 I made in PT <blush>
46 I tried out Western Altepa western part, along the south wall in Revelation Rock area, there are some decent Dhalmels and decent-tough caster Anticans. Lotsa bugs there that VT to lev 46 - they may work as prey from 47 on, I will check and update tomorrow.
Comments:
37-38 you have a question mark behind bugs (?) - can hunt bugs still at this level, some are decent tho iirc.
43 West Altepa - may add that hunting grounds are in the area between East Altepa zone tunnel and Rabao entrance.
News:
44-46 I made in PT <blush>
46 I tried out Western Altepa western part, along the south wall in Revelation Rock area, there are some decent Dhalmels and decent-tough caster Anticans. Lotsa bugs there that VT to lev 46 - they may work as prey from 47 on, I will check and update tomorrow.
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jesus your my hero this helps so much
Chris
Pheonix server
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jesus your my hero this helps so much
Chris
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Level 36 just did NOT work for me in Altep.
All EP or T's, absolutely nothing in betweem.
All EP or T's, absolutely nothing in betweem.
Aurica Valentia - World First 50 Armorsmith
I added Keekee's, Ikaz's, and Marnos's comments. I also added levels to each mob (that I pulled from the strat guide or from the web) to provide a guide as to what you can expect for pets as well as for the target mobs.
Marnos, the question marks existed (I removed them now) because I was not sure of which bugs. I went through a Beastiary and tried to infer (since I am not ready to level there at this time) the creature type. If I screwed it up, just let me know and I can fix it!^^
Happy Hunting!
Quote:
37-38 you have a question mark behind bugs (?) - can hunt bugs still at this level, some are decent tho iirc.
Marnos, the question marks existed (I removed them now) because I was not sure of which bugs. I went through a Beastiary and tried to infer (since I am not ready to level there at this time) the creature type. If I screwed it up, just let me know and I can fix it!^^
Happy Hunting!
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
20 posts
Thanks for compiling all the information in one post ^^ that really helps. Ill keep posting the spots i find as i lvl up ^^
by the way, you can add the Maze for lvl 32 too. It becomes slower ... but its still worth the 6K experience u need. Probably will take 1 more hour than usual, but you'll end up getting it ^^
GL HF
by the way, you can add the Maze for lvl 32 too. It becomes slower ... but its still worth the 6K experience u need. Probably will take 1 more hour than usual, but you'll end up getting it ^^
GL HF
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62 BST / 30 RDM / 16 BRD / 37 WHM / 15 THF / 2 SMN / 15 PLD / 10 War / 24 BLM
Originally from Lima- Peru ^^
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/profile.xml?8855
62 BST / 30 RDM / 16 BRD / 37 WHM / 15 THF / 2 SMN / 15 PLD / 10 War / 24 BLM
Originally from Lima- Peru ^^
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/profile.xml?8855
Quote:
Level 36 just did NOT work for me in Altep.
All EP or T's, absolutely nothing in betweem.
All EP or T's, absolutely nothing in betweem.
I added a special note based on VinceSucks and Marnos's comments, warning people about difficulties that may be encountered at Level 36 in Altepa. (And I am approaching this level).
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by the way, you can add the Maze for lvl 32 too. It becomes slower ... but its still worth the 6K experience u need. Probably will take 1 more hour than usual, but you'll end up getting it ^^
Done!
Happy Hunting!
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Excellent work. Allow me to add in info from my most recent level.
Level 24
LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula, Mighoya, Khoonia Dunes
PETS TO CHARM: Poison Leech (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Shoal Pugil (24-28)
NOTES: I don't claim this is the best or fastest exp, but there are usually plenty of Pugil targets and Leeches to throw at them. Frequently the Pugils were on the higher end, so it would take several Leeches and Crawlers/Dhalmels/Snippers to take one down. The fights were lengthier then normal, but the Pugs almost always con T and Bubu is full of critters to throw at them, so I had a good time. Almost always got 140 exp including penalty per Pug. Labryinth of Onzozo entrance is on on Mighoya Dunes, so you have a quick zone if things go rotten.
CONTRIBUTOR: Nav
Level 24
LOCATION(S): Buburimu Peninsula, Mighoya, Khoonia Dunes
PETS TO CHARM: Poison Leech (21-25)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Shoal Pugil (24-28)
NOTES: I don't claim this is the best or fastest exp, but there are usually plenty of Pugil targets and Leeches to throw at them. Frequently the Pugils were on the higher end, so it would take several Leeches and Crawlers/Dhalmels/Snippers to take one down. The fights were lengthier then normal, but the Pugs almost always con T and Bubu is full of critters to throw at them, so I had a good time. Almost always got 140 exp including penalty per Pug. Labryinth of Onzozo entrance is on on Mighoya Dunes, so you have a quick zone if things go rotten.
CONTRIBUTOR: Nav
5 posts
Wonderful compilation. ^^
Here's a little contribution.
*post edited due to information already posted* ^^ didn't notice it. heheh.
Edited, Thu Mar 25 02:17:29 2004 by Aiantez
Here's a little contribution.
*post edited due to information already posted* ^^ didn't notice it. heheh.
Edited, Thu Mar 25 02:17:29 2004 by Aiantez
YOUR THE MAN!!!!!
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75.RDM 75.BLM 75.BRD 50.SMN 50.BST 50.WHM 37.SUB's
Zenith: 5/5 Crimson: 3/5 AF2: 2/5
screenname.doctorr.elvaan
75.RDM 75.BLM 75.BRD 50.SMN 50.BST 50.WHM 37.SUB's
Zenith: 5/5 Crimson: 3/5 AF2: 2/5
i would just like to confirm on Durginn's recommendation on Qufim at level 25. it is awesome there! i thought i would have to compete with noob parties, but they stayed in the mouth of the cave, at the lake or at delkfut entrance. the rest of qufim was my playground. the giants were not a problem, because as being a BST you've already become used to treading in dangerous waters. i was charming clippers right out from under giant's noses. (although i am thinking of switch back to rolanberry for the sheer fact that crawler's drop silk)
/applaud <durginn>
thank you again. this is going to be amazingly helpful in the next few months, haha.
/applaud <durginn>
thank you again. this is going to be amazingly helpful in the next few months, haha.
FFXI: Diabolos
Keekee > LV47BLM > LV32BST > et cetera
L2: Sieghardt
Dark Elf
Oliphant LV40 > Phantom Ranger (retired)
Oliphant LV22 > Dark Wizard (retired)
World of Warcraft: Azgalor
Oliphant LV30 Gnome Warlock
Klaus LV52 Night Elf Druid
Rihm LV24 Night Elf Hunter
Hindemith LV10 Troll Shaman
EQ2: Nektulos
Oliphant LV13 Crusader
Keekee > LV47BLM > LV32BST > et cetera
L2: Sieghardt
Dark Elf
Oliphant LV40 > Phantom Ranger (retired)
Oliphant LV22 > Dark Wizard (retired)
World of Warcraft: Azgalor
Oliphant LV30 Gnome Warlock
Klaus LV52 Night Elf Druid
Rihm LV24 Night Elf Hunter
Hindemith LV10 Troll Shaman
EQ2: Nektulos
Oliphant LV13 Crusader
So good... this should be sticky'd!
Thanks for this Durginn.
Kind of digs me out of a hole as Ii have been *meaning* to do the same for about a week. I have been upping fishing and cooking though so I didn't get back to it yet.
Its going to speed me along lvlling BST again though.
Awesome. Thanks again on behalf of the whole community.
Kind of digs me out of a hole as Ii have been *meaning* to do the same for about a week. I have been upping fishing and cooking though so I didn't get back to it yet.
Its going to speed me along lvlling BST again though.
Awesome. Thanks again on behalf of the whole community.
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Levels 12-14 (Level 12, Beastmaster gains Job Ability: Reward)
(3) LOCATION(S): Konschtat Highland (Far Eastern/ Middle Eastern and Far Western/Middle Western edges of the zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Mad Sheep (11-13)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins, Mad Sheep (11-13)
NOTES: Use even matched or decent Sheep for fighting. Make sure to use Dia and Paralyze if you have it, against the goblins.
I charmed even sheep to fight tough goblins. Some goblins can be pretty tough, but luckily there are PLENTY of sheep around to help out with that issue. I had one goblin go through two even sheep and 1-2 decents. Crazy part was I had Dia and Paralyze casted on him too. It only said it was tough. O_o
(4) LOCATION(S): Dangruf Wadi (on the right side of the map up the geyser)
PETS TO CHARM: Wadi Leech (11-14)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Any of the various types of Goblins
NOTES: Even at 13 the leeches there were all decent and even cons to me. This area is mostly just full of leeches and goblins, be careful of links.
Edited, Fri Mar 26 09:31:30 2004 by KudomaBooYah
(3) LOCATION(S): Konschtat Highland (Far Eastern/ Middle Eastern and Far Western/Middle Western edges of the zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Mad Sheep (11-13)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins, Mad Sheep (11-13)
NOTES: Use even matched or decent Sheep for fighting. Make sure to use Dia and Paralyze if you have it, against the goblins.
I charmed even sheep to fight tough goblins. Some goblins can be pretty tough, but luckily there are PLENTY of sheep around to help out with that issue. I had one goblin go through two even sheep and 1-2 decents. Crazy part was I had Dia and Paralyze casted on him too. It only said it was tough. O_o
(4) LOCATION(S): Dangruf Wadi (on the right side of the map up the geyser)
PETS TO CHARM: Wadi Leech (11-14)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Any of the various types of Goblins
NOTES: Even at 13 the leeches there were all decent and even cons to me. This area is mostly just full of leeches and goblins, be careful of links.
Edited, Fri Mar 26 09:31:30 2004 by KudomaBooYah
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Kudoma: Tarutaru of Alexander Server
BLM:75 WAR:74 BST:51 WHM:37 NIN:37 THF:37 RNG:37 PLD:23 RDM:17 MNK:9 DRK:7 SMN:6
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Levels 37-38
Addition to 1st LOCATION: Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Undead Bats (36-39), Royal Leech (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Ghasts (38-41), Ironshells (37-40)
B.T.W. thanks for the great post. I took UserThree's suggestion in hunting down sahagins but found killing Ghasts and Ironshells much faster exp. The location is around H-6 (just before the stone door) where there are plenty of leeches to charm. There are ghasts and ironshells to the south of this area and on the other side of the door. So send undead bats and leeches to the ghasts and ironshells in this area for quick exp chains without running around that much. However, this area is risky since the leeches and bats might link when you miss-charm.
Addition to 1st LOCATION: Sea Serpent Grotto
PETS TO CHARM: Undead Bats (36-39), Royal Leech (35-38)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Ghasts (38-41), Ironshells (37-40)
B.T.W. thanks for the great post. I took UserThree's suggestion in hunting down sahagins but found killing Ghasts and Ironshells much faster exp. The location is around H-6 (just before the stone door) where there are plenty of leeches to charm. There are ghasts and ironshells to the south of this area and on the other side of the door. So send undead bats and leeches to the ghasts and ironshells in this area for quick exp chains without running around that much. However, this area is risky since the leeches and bats might link when you miss-charm.
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Excellent post. Someone needs to make this sticky
Why is this marked as a flame thread?
Why is this marked as a flame thread?
Please sticky this or we have to keep bumping it ;)
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I added KudomaBooYah's and deebiggy's spots. KudomaBooYah, I adjusted the level of the Wadi Leech from your original post. Your comments about the Leeches checking DC or EM clued me in that the strat guide was incorrect. What I discovered is that the strat guide listed only the 'Monster Caught Fishing' levels of the Leech, and not the organic creature's levels (An error on their part). I scanned the web and found what I believe are the land versions of the Wadi Leech.
Actually, you were my inspiration. Since my game time is slowing down due to classes and other commitments, I saw that I had a window of free time and decided to compile the information. Additional thanks goes out to all of the Beastmasters who took the time to post their info. Besides, who wouldn't rather be leveling their character, instead of typing up information? Considering the appaling lack of Beastmaster information anywhere else on the web, I figured we should start now to remedy the situation.
An additional note about the leveling guide: I attempted to break out EACH level with the information provided. Some levels (i.e. Levels 12-14) are grouped together because the Beastmasters who provided information suggested that these levels could be gained by employing the same techniques. If you have a specific level with a grouped set (i.e. Level 13), then let me know, and I will break out the post into specific levels. I only grouped levels together if the information was EXACTLY the same for EACH level. If any level differed (i.e. a new area, or different mobs), then I posted them separately.
Keep providing the additions/comments/corrections! It will only serve to make this thread more valuable for those who will follow in our footsteps.
Thanks again for all your support!
Happy Hunting!
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Kind of digs me out of a hole as I have been *meaning* to do the same for about a week. I have been upping fishing and cooking though so I didn't get back to it yet.
Its going to speed me along lvlling BST again though.
Its going to speed me along lvlling BST again though.
Actually, you were my inspiration. Since my game time is slowing down due to classes and other commitments, I saw that I had a window of free time and decided to compile the information. Additional thanks goes out to all of the Beastmasters who took the time to post their info. Besides, who wouldn't rather be leveling their character, instead of typing up information? Considering the appaling lack of Beastmaster information anywhere else on the web, I figured we should start now to remedy the situation.
An additional note about the leveling guide: I attempted to break out EACH level with the information provided. Some levels (i.e. Levels 12-14) are grouped together because the Beastmasters who provided information suggested that these levels could be gained by employing the same techniques. If you have a specific level with a grouped set (i.e. Level 13), then let me know, and I will break out the post into specific levels. I only grouped levels together if the information was EXACTLY the same for EACH level. If any level differed (i.e. a new area, or different mobs), then I posted them separately.
Keep providing the additions/comments/corrections! It will only serve to make this thread more valuable for those who will follow in our footsteps.
Thanks again for all your support!
Happy Hunting!
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
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KudomaBooYah, I adjusted the level of the Wadi Leech from your original post. Your comments about the Leeches checking DC or EM clued me in that the strat guide was incorrect. What I discovered is that the strat guide listed only the 'Monster Caught Fishing' levels of the Leech, and not the organic creature's levels (An error on their part). I scanned the web and found what I believe are the land versions of the Wadi Leech.
I thought that was an error myself, being that they said DC and EM when they site said thier lvls were much higher. I edited my post to fit with the correct information you had updated before even reading your post, lol. I'm glad you caught that though.
I can break down the areas I listed in to specific lvls if you would like me to.
Dangruf Wadi can be for 13. I'm not sure of 14 though, because I have not been there at this lvl yet. You can venture into Wadi at earlier lvls (maybe around 10-12?), but you would be killing the lizards and rabbits on the lower areas. At 13 I had to move up.
As far as Konschtat Highlands goes, it is great for a few lvls. I have been there from around 10-14, off and on. Starting with worms, moving up to bees and lizards, then sheep, then sheep and goblins. If you are just stating areas for lvls then you can classify Konschtat Highlands as 10-14. But if you want to also specify the mobs to fight at each of those lvls, then that's a different story.
Also I found a typo...no big deal..but here it is...
Level 31
(3) LOCATION(S): Maze of Shakhrami (Near the Buburimu Peninsula zone)
PETS TO CHARM: Caterchipillar (29-31), Ancient Bats (26-29)
MOBS TO FIGHT: Goblins (Furrier, Pathfinder, Smithy, Shaman) (31-14)
NOTES: Be careful, the Caterchipillars and Ancient Bats aggro. Slow at level 32, but still generates XP for leveling purposes.
CONTRIBUTOR(S): Udib
Edited, Fri Mar 26 09:54:57 2004 by KudomaBooYah
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Also I found a typo...no big deal
Great catch! I changed it on the main post. Thanks!
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I can break down the areas I listed in to specific lvls if you would like me to.
Dangruf Wadi can be for 13. I'm not sure of 14 though, because I have not been there at this lvl yet. You can venture into Wadi at earlier lvls (maybe around 10-12?), but you would be killing the lizards and rabbits on the lower areas. At 13 I had to move up.
As far as Konschtat Highlands goes, it is great for a few lvls. I have been there from around 10-14, off and on. Starting with worms, moving up to bees and lizards, then sheep, then sheep and goblins. If you are just stating areas for lvls then you can classify Konschtat Highlands as 10-14. But if you want to also specify the mobs to fight at each of those lvls, then that's a different story
Dangruf Wadi can be for 13. I'm not sure of 14 though, because I have not been there at this lvl yet. You can venture into Wadi at earlier lvls (maybe around 10-12?), but you would be killing the lizards and rabbits on the lower areas. At 13 I had to move up.
As far as Konschtat Highlands goes, it is great for a few lvls. I have been there from around 10-14, off and on. Starting with worms, moving up to bees and lizards, then sheep, then sheep and goblins. If you are just stating areas for lvls then you can classify Konschtat Highlands as 10-14. But if you want to also specify the mobs to fight at each of those lvls, then that's a different story
That is usually the story of most Beastmasters...they will move around, trying different areas until they find a suitable spot to hunt. I am not overly concerned at the moment, about having to break out the levels, if the level range still works. And, if you cannot remember what you hunted (my memory is getting hazy at this point), then no worries. I am sure other Beastmasters will offer their success stories down the road.
Again, thanks for your help!
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Anytime ^^
You fixed the error on lvl 32, but 30 and 31 still have the same typo. I think that is just because of the copying and pasting.
As far as the breaking down of the areas into certain mobs for each lvl, I can't remember much about it either. Sad part is, it was only a lvl or two ago. ;;
I will keep up on submitting new information as I explore somemore into the world of the BST. As for now though, I need to take a break from FFXI. I am going on vacation for a week and a half. Keep this thread alive. :)
You fixed the error on lvl 32, but 30 and 31 still have the same typo. I think that is just because of the copying and pasting.
As far as the breaking down of the areas into certain mobs for each lvl, I can't remember much about it either. Sad part is, it was only a lvl or two ago. ;;
I will keep up on submitting new information as I explore somemore into the world of the BST. As for now though, I need to take a break from FFXI. I am going on vacation for a week and a half. Keep this thread alive. :)
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Great looking post, it should help me find some nice spots to level my BST. I have one question though, and maybe i'm missing something, but why are worms listed multiple times as "Enemies to Charm"? As far as I can tell, its completely pointless charming worms as they're immobile. I tried charming a Carrion Worm in W. Ronfaure just for fun, and as I suspected he just stayed planted in the ground. So, I purposely got agrod by a gob and brought the gob next to the worm, and told the worm to fight the gob, figuring if the gob was within range he would be able to do it, but no...the worm just sat there. He didn't even cast any Stone spells. What's the deal? Am I missing something, or should worms be removed from your list of mobs to charm?
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Just want to add another note on Jugner Forest.
A great spot for level 22 -> 24. Easy, safe and fast. Run back and forth between the two zones (stay on the road), and send Leeches against every Tough Funguar you see. The nice thing about those mobs is that you always know where they are (1-3 Funguar in each crevice, aswell as 3-6 Leeches). By the time you have finished the road, most of them should have respawned. Start by sending Even/Decent Funguars against the Tough one, to avoid them linking later. ~1500xp pr run :)
I've been in Jugner for 5 levels now, and i can't say enough how much easier/relaxed it is to level there instead of Valkurm. If you want a change of pace, enter Batallia and charm/kill Gadflies (at lvl 24 they con even/tough).
A great spot for level 22 -> 24. Easy, safe and fast. Run back and forth between the two zones (stay on the road), and send Leeches against every Tough Funguar you see. The nice thing about those mobs is that you always know where they are (1-3 Funguar in each crevice, aswell as 3-6 Leeches). By the time you have finished the road, most of them should have respawned. Start by sending Even/Decent Funguars against the Tough one, to avoid them linking later. ~1500xp pr run :)
I've been in Jugner for 5 levels now, and i can't say enough how much easier/relaxed it is to level there instead of Valkurm. If you want a change of pace, enter Batallia and charm/kill Gadflies (at lvl 24 they con even/tough).
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Level 17 and 18 I did lizards at Valkrum near the hidden cave area... (NW Corner of dunes).
KudomaBooyah said:
Yep, I was cutting and pasting! Thanks again, this time I fixed them all (although I am sure I am missing others...)
DeadlyBishop said:
Worms can be used as pets, especially as a finishing pet or an emergency pet. When you use charm a worm, you need to drag the target mob right next to your new pet, so the worm can melee attack the aggressing mob. After the worm lands a few hits, the target mob will usually stand there and return blows. When you launch "Heel", the worm will just stop fighting, and stay in the same location. Basically a "Heel" command on a worm acts like a "Heel"+"Stay" command combo with just one macro.
Worms will not launch spells until given the "Sic" command. And, considering that they are usually in melee combat with the target mob, most of the times they will instead launch another special attack. Hope this post helps out when encountering worms.
Defster, Jesher, I am adding your information now. Thank you very much!
Edit: Fixed some grammer issues
Edited, Sat Mar 27 23:44:14 2004 by Durginn
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You fixed the error on lvl 32, but 30 and 31 still have the same typo. I think that is just because of the copying and pasting.
Yep, I was cutting and pasting! Thanks again, this time I fixed them all (although I am sure I am missing others...)
DeadlyBishop said:
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I have one question though, and maybe i'm missing something, but why are worms listed multiple times as "Enemies to Charm"? As far as I can tell, its completely pointless charming worms as they're immobile.
Worms can be used as pets, especially as a finishing pet or an emergency pet. When you use charm a worm, you need to drag the target mob right next to your new pet, so the worm can melee attack the aggressing mob. After the worm lands a few hits, the target mob will usually stand there and return blows. When you launch "Heel", the worm will just stop fighting, and stay in the same location. Basically a "Heel" command on a worm acts like a "Heel"+"Stay" command combo with just one macro.
Worms will not launch spells until given the "Sic" command. And, considering that they are usually in melee combat with the target mob, most of the times they will instead launch another special attack. Hope this post helps out when encountering worms.
Defster, Jesher, I am adding your information now. Thank you very much!
Edit: Fixed some grammer issues
Edited, Sat Mar 27 23:44:14 2004 by Durginn
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
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At 41 ---> Western Altepa Desert
Charm DC/EM spiders, send at T Spiders and Worms.
Been able to get exp chain 4 multiple times in a row for usually 180+ each time, up to 250.
Holy god does this place own.
Near Rabao :D
Charm DC/EM spiders, send at T Spiders and Worms.
Been able to get exp chain 4 multiple times in a row for usually 180+ each time, up to 250.
Holy god does this place own.
Near Rabao :D
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Excellent work Durginn. You've really put a lot of effort into it. :)
I am 54 around, and i have a new place to add to that...
Well, I would like to point out that you could work near the outpost at Zitah, or you can work the other site which is I feel much safer to work at. There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there and I have worked that spot from lv 43-47 and nothing ever spawned on me there. You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn so close that they are bascially inside the area where the NPCs are. The spot at F-9, the only thing I have seen that comes remotely dangerous is the hell hound that randomly spawns in the large space area of F-9 and G-9, it does not spawn in that little narrow space where you work but it can be close enough that if you have your HP at yellow it might start looking for you. Always have a instant warp scroll handy in this place or if you have a teleport service that is good too.
Also, at around 46 or was it 47-49 or 50(would be safer) you can try working gustav if I remember correctly, the leechs there are great against gobs. Also, goblinsavior heronox spawns here and is a good source of income to kill. Be very careful with goblinsavior... IT will take running around and training many things in the area, it took me around 8-10 mins worth of running back and forth training much of what I saw to take him down.
50(maybe 51 is better)-52, I would say lab lizards in crawlers are a good source to work on. This is also a very good place to farm as people do buy lizard skins and the lizards also drop keys to the chest. You will notice that the lizards have a very incredible drop rate, I have killed many lizards in there and I have NEVER seen it not drop something, on average I would say it drops 3-4 items, and this area has 6 spawn locations for the chest, a 7th in the other exoray area near the lab lizards. So farm and level at the same time.
52-53, Exorays! fun... Yes by now you can work with exorays, well actually you would work with them before that depending if you work at the donut room(train soldiers and some flys). Or if you work in the other area and train witchhazels.
53-54, from Exorays you immediately graduate to taking on blazers, mushuushuus, and even rumblers. You can use flys, exorays, mushuushuus(if you find an even), rumblers(if you find an even), and blazers(decent-tough).
i would say from 54-56 a good place to try level up is... Ronperre's Tomb. Yes, i am talking about that low level area in East Ronfarre. However, if you look around and find a area with a large slab and a ???, and enter that you will come down to the lower MUCH higher level area... Your targets are the goblins, Bouncer, Raider, Enchanter, and Hunters. Your mob to train.. Funnel Bats, which con from decent all the way to tough. It is very difficult to work here but the EXP is relatively good considering that the gobs will con to you decent-VT, most are tough though. When working in this area it is perhaps best to kill of all the tough funnels and have them respawn until you have a decent and even mix at the beginning of that section. Then use sneak and careful work the goblins in this area.
On occasion there will be a wandering low-leveler, please be nice and warn them to get the hell out of there if they value their lives... I have already seen 2 of them die even after i repeatedly warned them to get out of the area.
Edited, Mon Mar 29 07:29:12 2004 by UserThree
Well, I would like to point out that you could work near the outpost at Zitah, or you can work the other site which is I feel much safer to work at. There is a spot if you look at section F-9, a small narrow path there. If you run by choco you will notice it is actually a dip there between that section and the section with the gobs. I would recommend working from that spot to pull in the gobs, I have not seen anything spawn there and I have worked that spot from lv 43-47 and nothing ever spawned on me there. You will find that the outpost is rather unsafe at times since monsters can sometimes spawn so close that they are bascially inside the area where the NPCs are. The spot at F-9, the only thing I have seen that comes remotely dangerous is the hell hound that randomly spawns in the large space area of F-9 and G-9, it does not spawn in that little narrow space where you work but it can be close enough that if you have your HP at yellow it might start looking for you. Always have a instant warp scroll handy in this place or if you have a teleport service that is good too.
Also, at around 46 or was it 47-49 or 50(would be safer) you can try working gustav if I remember correctly, the leechs there are great against gobs. Also, goblinsavior heronox spawns here and is a good source of income to kill. Be very careful with goblinsavior... IT will take running around and training many things in the area, it took me around 8-10 mins worth of running back and forth training much of what I saw to take him down.
50(maybe 51 is better)-52, I would say lab lizards in crawlers are a good source to work on. This is also a very good place to farm as people do buy lizard skins and the lizards also drop keys to the chest. You will notice that the lizards have a very incredible drop rate, I have killed many lizards in there and I have NEVER seen it not drop something, on average I would say it drops 3-4 items, and this area has 6 spawn locations for the chest, a 7th in the other exoray area near the lab lizards. So farm and level at the same time.
52-53, Exorays! fun... Yes by now you can work with exorays, well actually you would work with them before that depending if you work at the donut room(train soldiers and some flys). Or if you work in the other area and train witchhazels.
53-54, from Exorays you immediately graduate to taking on blazers, mushuushuus, and even rumblers. You can use flys, exorays, mushuushuus(if you find an even), rumblers(if you find an even), and blazers(decent-tough).
i would say from 54-56 a good place to try level up is... Ronperre's Tomb. Yes, i am talking about that low level area in East Ronfarre. However, if you look around and find a area with a large slab and a ???, and enter that you will come down to the lower MUCH higher level area... Your targets are the goblins, Bouncer, Raider, Enchanter, and Hunters. Your mob to train.. Funnel Bats, which con from decent all the way to tough. It is very difficult to work here but the EXP is relatively good considering that the gobs will con to you decent-VT, most are tough though. When working in this area it is perhaps best to kill of all the tough funnels and have them respawn until you have a decent and even mix at the beginning of that section. Then use sneak and careful work the goblins in this area.
On occasion there will be a wandering low-leveler, please be nice and warn them to get the hell out of there if they value their lives... I have already seen 2 of them die even after i repeatedly warned them to get out of the area.
Edited, Mon Mar 29 07:29:12 2004 by UserThree
BST 75/WHM 60/NIN 38/WAR37 blah blah blah...
Its not the fall that kills you... Its the sudden stop at the end...
Its not the fall that kills you... Its the sudden stop at the end...
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Another decent spot to level from 36 to 38 is in the Hidden Valley in Yuhtunga Jungle right outside the entrance to the Sea Serpent Grotto. You can charm Monkeys and Pugils and easily get high experience chains. At 35 I was easily getting 250-200 a mob but it was taking to long to get the Sahagins life down so no chains,so stick to the lizard/gob spot, but at 36 and 37 its great though, and you make good money too.
Mundane-53WHM/SMN
~Alexander~
~Alexander~
Thank you UserThree for bringing this thread up to and past level 50! Please let me know if I incorrectly attributed the levels and Beasts from your posts.
Thanks Mundane for adding depth to the Yuhtunga Jungle posts. More options are always welcome, and it offers versatility to the BST's hunting grounds!
I also pulled Swarren's excellent information about the Horutoto Ruins as another means to break out of the level 15 slump. Thanks Swarren for the great suggestion!
Happy Hunting!
EDIT: Added mention of Swarren's post
Edited, Mon Mar 29 23:50:07 2004 by Durginn
Thanks Mundane for adding depth to the Yuhtunga Jungle posts. More options are always welcome, and it offers versatility to the BST's hunting grounds!
I also pulled Swarren's excellent information about the Horutoto Ruins as another means to break out of the level 15 slump. Thanks Swarren for the great suggestion!
Happy Hunting!
EDIT: Added mention of Swarren's post
Edited, Mon Mar 29 23:50:07 2004 by Durginn
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
A general observation on levels 25,26,27 (I use the in game markers to mark off BST leveling spots for future reference, but space is limited so for time to time I'll use this thread for notes).
25 for me was a real hump level. I found Qufim to have plenty of Tough targets and not enough Evens, so I did about 4k of it in a couple of days in Rolanberry. Almost exclusively on Gobbues, who as noted in the above guide, are quite the challenge. I used the Decent-Even leeches (you'll be dodging IT Goblins, be advised) that hang out near the Fountain of Promises (E-9) to soften up Gobbues and nearby Death Wasps as finishing pets.
Gobbues hit hard. Real hard, and if they use Beatdown they can chew through pets quickly. I picked Gobbues as a target not only for the exp (160 usually with the penalty), but because they are usually so scattered that linking is rare. Linking and hunting spots being so far from zone were my two biggest problems here.
The third day in Rolanberry was quite abysmal, the Berry Grubs were being farmed and even the Death Wasps were hard to find. After a few deaths I was about 1500 from 27. I'd make a little forward progress and lose it to death. I decided the risk was too great and went back to Valkurm and used Easy leeches to kill Decent Goblins en masse. It was a grind, but the downtime was minimum and no loss of experience, so it was worth it to me.
At 26 I went down to Qufim and found there to be an abundance of Even Clippers I could use on worms. No real problems here, I mostly hunted the worms at H-6 to I-7. Occasionally you'll have to compete with parties in the crevice that links that area to the tower for pets/targets. Bring Selbina Milk, it negates Rasp beautifully. At night Even Seeker Bats spawned, great pets that poof when uncharmed if the sun is up.
At 27 I tested Clipper Vs Clipper, but wasn't satisfied as Clippers have Bubble Shower (AoE spell that lowers STR) and Metallic Body (some type of stoneskin) which make them great pets, but as foes it seemed to be a war of attrition, so I did Clippers -> Decent Worms for easy experience. At night I found plenty of Even Dark Bats for pets. I also tried Even Clipper Vs T Giant and it was pretty easy, but I'm the sort that cherishes levels with worms, so I stuck to that.
Late in 27 I discovered that the first room of the entrance to Behemoth's Domain spawned Even Ancient and Seeker Bats, for the risk takers and Jet Stream junkies. Convenient if you want a steady supply of bat pets near the tower. Or a spectacular death to linked bats.
Hope someone finds this useful.
Nav
Quetzalcoatl
25 for me was a real hump level. I found Qufim to have plenty of Tough targets and not enough Evens, so I did about 4k of it in a couple of days in Rolanberry. Almost exclusively on Gobbues, who as noted in the above guide, are quite the challenge. I used the Decent-Even leeches (you'll be dodging IT Goblins, be advised) that hang out near the Fountain of Promises (E-9) to soften up Gobbues and nearby Death Wasps as finishing pets.
Gobbues hit hard. Real hard, and if they use Beatdown they can chew through pets quickly. I picked Gobbues as a target not only for the exp (160 usually with the penalty), but because they are usually so scattered that linking is rare. Linking and hunting spots being so far from zone were my two biggest problems here.
The third day in Rolanberry was quite abysmal, the Berry Grubs were being farmed and even the Death Wasps were hard to find. After a few deaths I was about 1500 from 27. I'd make a little forward progress and lose it to death. I decided the risk was too great and went back to Valkurm and used Easy leeches to kill Decent Goblins en masse. It was a grind, but the downtime was minimum and no loss of experience, so it was worth it to me.
At 26 I went down to Qufim and found there to be an abundance of Even Clippers I could use on worms. No real problems here, I mostly hunted the worms at H-6 to I-7. Occasionally you'll have to compete with parties in the crevice that links that area to the tower for pets/targets. Bring Selbina Milk, it negates Rasp beautifully. At night Even Seeker Bats spawned, great pets that poof when uncharmed if the sun is up.
At 27 I tested Clipper Vs Clipper, but wasn't satisfied as Clippers have Bubble Shower (AoE spell that lowers STR) and Metallic Body (some type of stoneskin) which make them great pets, but as foes it seemed to be a war of attrition, so I did Clippers -> Decent Worms for easy experience. At night I found plenty of Even Dark Bats for pets. I also tried Even Clipper Vs T Giant and it was pretty easy, but I'm the sort that cherishes levels with worms, so I stuck to that.
Late in 27 I discovered that the first room of the entrance to Behemoth's Domain spawned Even Ancient and Seeker Bats, for the risk takers and Jet Stream junkies. Convenient if you want a steady supply of bat pets near the tower. Or a spectacular death to linked bats.
Hope someone finds this useful.
Nav
Quetzalcoatl
Y'know those IT goblins? Use them to your advantage. At 25-26 I did the goblins outside Rolanberry fields (Aside from Smithys and Ambushers) for 200+ EXP each, with my pet alive. I managed to chain IT's quite easily.
These levels were insanely fast for me.
These levels were insanely fast for me.
Aurica Valentia - World First 50 Armorsmith
Hehe, Userthree nice stuff. I've not really been in the areas you have put down. ;p
Here's where I lvled:
47-49/50
Labyrinth of Onzozo: Leech --> Cockatrice
Nice spot, always empty. Beware Air elementals, and Petrification from the Cockatrices. But they are intimidated by Leeches so it's a nice spot. TONS of leeches too, so you can 'hot-swap' as I call it, when your first pet gets low on health (or petrified).
50-54
Crawler's Nest:
Back in here using various things. Soldier crawlers and hornflies I think, then eventually Exorays when they were even match. Exorays truly make awesome pets. They can happily take on tough mobs even when they were only 'high' decent challenges themselves. Beware Water Elementals. ;x
54/55-59/60
Garlaige Citadel: Funnel bats --> Chamber beetles
At 54 you'll have a bit of trouble finding even match bats, and most beetles will be VT, but at 55, it will be easier. Beetles usually take 2 bats, but it works well. Easier as you get higher. At 56-57 you can use beetles themselves against stuff like Fallen Mages/Majors or Hellmines. Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe xp. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area. ;p
Here's where I lvled:
47-49/50
Labyrinth of Onzozo: Leech --> Cockatrice
Nice spot, always empty. Beware Air elementals, and Petrification from the Cockatrices. But they are intimidated by Leeches so it's a nice spot. TONS of leeches too, so you can 'hot-swap' as I call it, when your first pet gets low on health (or petrified).
50-54
Crawler's Nest:
Back in here using various things. Soldier crawlers and hornflies I think, then eventually Exorays when they were even match. Exorays truly make awesome pets. They can happily take on tough mobs even when they were only 'high' decent challenges themselves. Beware Water Elementals. ;x
54/55-59/60
Garlaige Citadel: Funnel bats --> Chamber beetles
At 54 you'll have a bit of trouble finding even match bats, and most beetles will be VT, but at 55, it will be easier. Beetles usually take 2 bats, but it works well. Easier as you get higher. At 56-57 you can use beetles themselves against stuff like Fallen Mages/Majors or Hellmines. Most of this stuff which is VT can be duoed with another bst and makes for fast and safe xp. Beware, Serket spawns in this basement area. ;p
Nav and Lilyanne, thank you very much for your notes / additional leveling areas. I added your info to the main thread.
All, please continue submitting your leveling spots, so we can build a comprehensive guide to the nice leveling areas for Beastmasters. If you do not want anyone moving in while you hunt, then give us your sweet hunting grounds after you have moved on, and no longer need the area.
Happy Hunting!
All, please continue submitting your leveling spots, so we can build a comprehensive guide to the nice leveling areas for Beastmasters. If you do not want anyone moving in while you hunt, then give us your sweet hunting grounds after you have moved on, and no longer need the area.
Happy Hunting!
Durginn
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
Retired Beastmaster
"Every great journey begins with a single step."
I just wanted to add some info for levels 8-10, which I am currently
At level 8 in Tahrongi, most of the mobs in the passage before the open area checked even-tough. I just took an even Strolling Sapling or Pygmoi against a tough Canyon Rarab. Since Rarabs are intimidated by them, they get whittled down to almost no HP before I finish them off. Once I finish with one spawn zone, I would just keep moving on to another, rotating about 3-4 different zones. At 9 there are fewer evens and toughs, but I would just solo decents until I found a suitable charm situation. I went from 8-10 very quickly doing this. I was even able to do a few chains, which helped immensely
Since very few people are ever here (20-50 at most), I get the area to myself pretty much. Now that Kolshushu was finally taken by Windurst (only time I can remember it happening on Fairy), I get crystals there now also.
Great thread by the way, and although I am new to the job, I love it so far and plan to take it as far as I can go.
At level 8 in Tahrongi, most of the mobs in the passage before the open area checked even-tough. I just took an even Strolling Sapling or Pygmoi against a tough Canyon Rarab. Since Rarabs are intimidated by them, they get whittled down to almost no HP before I finish them off. Once I finish with one spawn zone, I would just keep moving on to another, rotating about 3-4 different zones. At 9 there are fewer evens and toughs, but I would just solo decents until I found a suitable charm situation. I went from 8-10 very quickly doing this. I was even able to do a few chains, which helped immensely
Since very few people are ever here (20-50 at most), I get the area to myself pretty much. Now that Kolshushu was finally taken by Windurst (only time I can remember it happening on Fairy), I get crystals there now also.
Great thread by the way, and although I am new to the job, I love it so far and plan to take it as far as I can go.
75 BST - 75 MNK - 75 NIN - 75 BLM
Retired
Retired
maybe it was just me, but i tried these IT gobs in rolanberry, and they tore right through my pets. leeches and crabs and crawlers... everything. they ripped them to pieces. either by goblin rush, banish or drain... i found my self scramblin for more pets and eventually zoning to crawler's nest.
can you elaborate on how you were able to get your pet to survive, cuz i like rolanberry field over qufim. i'd like to lvl there, i just find that the pets there are pretty poor in quality. i've tried the lakes to the southwest and dem????'s field too. crawler vs. crawler is all that seems to work for me :(
can you elaborate on how you were able to get your pet to survive, cuz i like rolanberry field over qufim. i'd like to lvl there, i just find that the pets there are pretty poor in quality. i've tried the lakes to the southwest and dem????'s field too. crawler vs. crawler is all that seems to work for me :(
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Keekee > LV47BLM > LV32BST > et cetera
L2: Sieghardt
Dark Elf
Oliphant LV40 > Phantom Ranger (retired)
Oliphant LV22 > Dark Wizard (retired)
World of Warcraft: Azgalor
Oliphant LV30 Gnome Warlock
Klaus LV52 Night Elf Druid
Rihm LV24 Night Elf Hunter
Hindemith LV10 Troll Shaman
EQ2: Nektulos
Oliphant LV13 Crusader
Butting in to mention a valuable moghancement for BST, using beds to reduce experience loss from death. Around level 25 I bought a Bronze Bed for $6k and put it in my Mog House to receive Moghancement:Experience. Basically just by having the bed active in your house (placed, not in your safe), the amount of experience you lose when you die is reduced by a small bit.
I noticed on the next death (xxx/5200) that I lost 400 experience instead of 520. This isn't a huge amount, but every bit helps since a most of the time we don't have a WHM around to raise us, or we are hunting in rarely traveled spots. Note that the bed only helps with death & release, if you are raised you'll get back a percentage of experience from the raise, not the bed.
I mention Bronze, as it's the only one I've tried, but I believe the other beds also work. If someone knows a correlation between the quality of bed & the amount of experience you lose on death, chime in.
Nav
Quetzalcoatl
I noticed on the next death (xxx/5200) that I lost 400 experience instead of 520. This isn't a huge amount, but every bit helps since a most of the time we don't have a WHM around to raise us, or we are hunting in rarely traveled spots. Note that the bed only helps with death & release, if you are raised you'll get back a percentage of experience from the raise, not the bed.
I mention Bronze, as it's the only one I've tried, but I believe the other beds also work. If someone knows a correlation between the quality of bed & the amount of experience you lose on death, chime in.
Nav
Quetzalcoatl
I fought just outside rolanberry and sent tons and tons of bats and bees at them, if you set it up right you can have the goblin attempt to throw a bomb at you when your monster dies, and it will blow him up 100% of the time.
However, I do not know how to explain, nor do I remember, how i did this.
However, I do not know how to explain, nor do I remember, how i did this.
Aurica Valentia - World First 50 Armorsmith
Garliege citadel is the best place i have found to lvl bst from 54-58 however small correction on beetles though they give good exp Hellmines give much more and the fact that they can explode makes for faster fights and higher chains... taking into consideration Beetles high Evasion and def Hellmines actually provide more exp per hour (around 6k in 2 hour from 55-56 ^^) however there are only 4 hellmines so you some times find that you have no prey to exp off and can either kill beetles skells or even Tough con bats. Also Grb Job with getting all this info into one spot very cool thing you did ^^
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2 reasons to post, thanks again Durginn...
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please please sticky this...
and this link is a great help in con junction with the guide here.
http://ff11.s33.xrea.com/cgi/lv_range.cgi?area=Valkurm
have fun, see you on Kujata
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please please sticky this...
and this link is a great help in con junction with the guide here.
http://ff11.s33.xrea.com/cgi/lv_range.cgi?area=Valkurm
have fun, see you on Kujata
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I love this guide very informative...
However, it seems to favor San'd and Bastok.
Are there any areas near windhurst when starting out?
I see the Canyon mentioned but thats lvl 12-14 what about the rest of the levels?
I Giddeus ever a good place?
What about the Horutoto Ruins?
I just started Beastmaster and love the charm ability I just wish there was some guide to show what chr that is needed to charm each monster.
However, it seems to favor San'd and Bastok.
Are there any areas near windhurst when starting out?
I see the Canyon mentioned but thats lvl 12-14 what about the rest of the levels?
I Giddeus ever a good place?
What about the Horutoto Ruins?
I just started Beastmaster and love the charm ability I just wish there was some guide to show what chr that is needed to charm each monster.
I would also love some help with near windurst. I'm a upcoming taru from windurst and sometimes I see people charm triple bats in the maze. What are good mobs to go after with them?
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74Blm/37Whm
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I just want to thank all of the players who share information like this, it's a big help. A lot of the suggestions in these threads have been extremely useful.
Just trying to help a little bit, I'll say that by about level 6 as a taru beastmaster I was able to use charm pretty effectively. Doing so helped me learn how to begin playing beastmaster in a level range where the deaths didn't hurt as much XP-wise when I made mistakes.
Just trying to help a little bit, I'll say that by about level 6 as a taru beastmaster I was able to use charm pretty effectively. Doing so helped me learn how to begin playing beastmaster in a level range where the deaths didn't hurt as much XP-wise when I made mistakes.
Paleer, I see you are on Kujata.
I heard that horo ruins were OK for a whole range of lvls a bit like ordelles caves, but for sure take a look at the link I posted above for areas near you.
Also, being on Kujata, you might like to send me a /tell and grab a linkpearl for Noah'sArk Linkshell. We are still small and often not m(any) on but we will be able to help out with BSTy stuff.
Have fun...
I heard that horo ruins were OK for a whole range of lvls a bit like ordelles caves, but for sure take a look at the link I posted above for areas near you.
Also, being on Kujata, you might like to send me a /tell and grab a linkpearl for Noah'sArk Linkshell. We are still small and often not m(any) on but we will be able to help out with BSTy stuff.
Have fun...
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Buburimu Peninsula have some nice spots for level 17-18ish, for example E-9. Lots of Sylvestre (15-18), some Mighty Rarabs (15-18) and goblins (17-20) spawning occasionally in the area.
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first off, i'd like to say thanks to durginn for taking the time to compile this list.
excellent.
now my $0.02 as i have just leveled from 23 to 39 in the last 1.5 weeks... want to chime in how well the list worked for me.
lvl 39, 38, 37: sea serpent grotto ALL THE WAY. don't bother fighting against leeches, just use them as your pets... the link issues are more trouble than they're worth. take out the crabs, sagahin, and ghasts. i found ghasts weak against leeches (tough DEF,leeches take a beating) :) and crabs are weak against bats.
lvl 36,35: again i agree EXACTLY with previous posters about that cave in yuhtunga, that place is comfotable, and you will make quite a bit of pocket change (gil) along the way.
lvl 34, 33: I found East Altepa to be the best spot to level. i tried out qufim's acrophies, but they just weren't worth the headache. Tough MOFOs who like i pointed out above, being a leech class, have quite a bit of DEF for their con, always needing at least 2 pugs to chew up, in addition to me beating on the thing too with its hp 1/2 to 1/3 down...
more reasons why qufim sucks at 33-34:
- competing for pug pets with parties who want to kill them
- night time agro from banshees and wights even though they're not very hard to kill (DCs)... the last thing i want to worry about when working on acrophies is dealing with an agro from behind, DC or not. :P
- crabs get owned by acrophies... they're just a speed bump.
why east altepa works and how to make the most of it:
1) just charm DC and EM spiders... to take out other EM and T spiders... T beetles are great if you can find them, but the spread at 33-34 will be T to IT. you will find the occassional T antican to beat on... those are nice too. Dhamels DONT TOUCH EM AT THIS LEVEL. leave em alone and they'll leave u alone.
2) nothing here agros except sabotendaurs (cactus-like folk), anticans, the nasty doom scorpion guarding the pit, and the occassional flesh eater (don't even think about solo-ing it at 32-33...possible, but not likely).
3) most common complaint about E altepa: "It's so spread out?! How do you find stuff to kill?"
- this is a level, like back in the teens when u might have
done buburimu peninsula, to get to know and love "wide scan."
well utilized, these two levels will be a relaxing stroll through the desert as spiders really aren't that tough (definitely not like acrophies)
lvl 32 - absolutely the worst bst level since my bst job was in the teens... horrible. horrible. horrible.
tips on suffering through this ordeal:
- be content on killing EMs and DCs... if you're not leveling your 1h axe here, no worries, you'll make it up later on... plenty of Ts in the mid to high 30s to beat on and raise your axe skill.
- i tried: rolanberry, battalia, qufim, korroloka, YUHTUNGA jungle even, shrakrami, and East altepa (too hard).
- after traveling the world, and dying quite a few times, i settled on korroloka tunnel
lvl 30-31: korroloka tunnel rocks. check out the pools where the pugs and snippers reside. EXCELLENT PLACE...take out T pugs and crabs with DC and EM crabs. when u've momentarily cleaned out the pools, check out the next door spider hangout to kill spiders and more pugs...there's even an occassional sea monk, and hell even an NM spider, i almost killed at lvl 31...got it down to <2% health b4 i ran out of pets to throw at it... wiped me out.
hope this helps supplement the guide. any questions or criticisms, shoot em my way.
Fairy server: 48 SAM/39 BST/30 WAR/30 MNK/21 BLM/21 WHM/15 THF
have a nice day, and thanks again to durginn for this service to his fellow beastmasters.
Edited, Sat Apr 3 14:13:26 2004 by ridermd
Edited, Sat Apr 3 14:16:27 2004 by ridermd
excellent.
now my $0.02 as i have just leveled from 23 to 39 in the last 1.5 weeks... want to chime in how well the list worked for me.
lvl 39, 38, 37: sea serpent grotto ALL THE WAY. don't bother fighting against leeches, just use them as your pets... the link issues are more trouble than they're worth. take out the crabs, sagahin, and ghasts. i found ghasts weak against leeches (tough DEF,leeches take a beating) :) and crabs are weak against bats.
lvl 36,35: again i agree EXACTLY with previous posters about that cave in yuhtunga, that place is comfotable, and you will make quite a bit of pocket change (gil) along the way.
lvl 34, 33: I found East Altepa to be the best spot to level. i tried out qufim's acrophies, but they just weren't worth the headache. Tough MOFOs who like i pointed out above, being a leech class, have quite a bit of DEF for their con, always needing at least 2 pugs to chew up, in addition to me beating on the thing too with its hp 1/2 to 1/3 down...
more reasons why qufim sucks at 33-34:
- competing for pug pets with parties who want to kill them
- night time agro from banshees and wights even though they're not very hard to kill (DCs)... the last thing i want to worry about when working on acrophies is dealing with an agro from behind, DC or not. :P
- crabs get owned by acrophies... they're just a speed bump.
why east altepa works and how to make the most of it:
1) just charm DC and EM spiders... to take out other EM and T spiders... T beetles are great if you can find them, but the spread at 33-34 will be T to IT. you will find the occassional T antican to beat on... those are nice too. Dhamels DONT TOUCH EM AT THIS LEVEL. leave em alone and they'll leave u alone.
2) nothing here agros except sabotendaurs (cactus-like folk), anticans, the nasty doom scorpion guarding the pit, and the occassional flesh eater (don't even think about solo-ing it at 32-33...possible, but not likely).
3) most common complaint about E altepa: "It's so spread out?! How do you find stuff to kill?"
- this is a level, like back in the teens when u might have
done buburimu peninsula, to get to know and love "wide scan."
well utilized, these two levels will be a relaxing stroll through the desert as spiders really aren't that tough (definitely not like acrophies)
lvl 32 - absolutely the worst bst level since my bst job was in the teens... horrible. horrible. horrible.
tips on suffering through this ordeal:
- be content on killing EMs and DCs... if you're not leveling your 1h axe here, no worries, you'll make it up later on... plenty of Ts in the mid to high 30s to beat on and raise your axe skill.
- i tried: rolanberry, battalia, qufim, korroloka, YUHTUNGA jungle even, shrakrami, and East altepa (too hard).
- after traveling the world, and dying quite a few times, i settled on korroloka tunnel
lvl 30-31: korroloka tunnel rocks. check out the pools where the pugs and snippers reside. EXCELLENT PLACE...take out T pugs and crabs with DC and EM crabs. when u've momentarily cleaned out the pools, check out the next door spider hangout to kill spiders and more pugs...there's even an occassional sea monk, and hell even an NM spider, i almost killed at lvl 31...got it down to <2% health b4 i ran out of pets to throw at it... wiped me out.
hope this helps supplement the guide. any questions or criticisms, shoot em my way.
Fairy server: 48 SAM/39 BST/30 WAR/30 MNK/21 BLM/21 WHM/15 THF
have a nice day, and thanks again to durginn for this service to his fellow beastmasters.
Edited, Sat Apr 3 14:13:26 2004 by ridermd
Edited, Sat Apr 3 14:16:27 2004 by ridermd
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one more addendum to this guide:
if ALL else fails, and you're just stuck somewhere (like lvl 32 for me), you've exhausted all your options and there's no BST to duo with (MUCH MORE FUN) and its just absolutely miserable, worst comes worst...
- join a party and lvl where everyone else does. know what you're gonna hunt, then grab a couple stacks of pets-in-jugs that are appropriate to those mobs u will hunt (ie. lizards are excellent to take against crawlers in CN) this is advice coming from a 50-something bst passed onto me. he skipped soloing 32-34 by partying in the usual places (yhoator and eldieme and CN)
enjoy~ ^^
if ALL else fails, and you're just stuck somewhere (like lvl 32 for me), you've exhausted all your options and there's no BST to duo with (MUCH MORE FUN) and its just absolutely miserable, worst comes worst...
- join a party and lvl where everyone else does. know what you're gonna hunt, then grab a couple stacks of pets-in-jugs that are appropriate to those mobs u will hunt (ie. lizards are excellent to take against crawlers in CN) this is advice coming from a 50-something bst passed onto me. he skipped soloing 32-34 by partying in the usual places (yhoator and eldieme and CN)
enjoy~ ^^
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