Solo/Duo Guide

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Basics

The guide is aimed at players who play 1 or 2 characters.

Make sure you have read the Progression Guide.

Tier 0

Ensure you set up your Charm of Might. Insert the approprate Mythstone. If you lose your starting Mythstone, check Walter's wares. The Charm has a instant-click damage shield effect, which is very helpful at lower levels.

Nacho in Plane of Knowledge sells HP and Mana potions. Some of them are free. He also sells vials of prismatic dyes to dye your armor and Augmentation Distillers to remove your augmentations. Note: the Perfected Augmentation Distiller works for all type of augmentations.

Check out Fluffy and Rough for some starter gear. At level 30, you can buy some useful items with click-effects, such as the Ring of Shock.

Leveling up can either be done in the open world in the zones of your choice or in Tier 0 instances. There are two Tier 0 instances: Permafrost and Blackburrow, both can be accessed by players level 25 to 44. These instances can be completed by solo players or groups.

Both instances reward players with a Small Malachite Treasure Chest for competing the instance.

Tier 1

Choose your Path

Once you reached level 45, you can choose between the following paths:

The Path of the Pegasus: adds a healing, curing and absorption ability.
The Path of the Cobra: adds the ability of a siphon-life duration tap and slow opponents.
The Path of the Drake: adds the ability to debuff and apply fire-based damage.

Talk to Tsuagaido Tanaka or Trixi for teleportation to Freeport Temple.

You can talk to the followers of each path. They will give you a brief introduction and a preview of items that you receice when choosing that path.

You can only choose one path, and you cannot change it later on.

Path / Class conflicts

It is suggested to take a path that is complementary to your class. This will prevent potential clashes. The pendent from the Path of the Pegasus, for example, has the same cool-down as the blue band line that is usable by priests and Paladins. Therefore those classes would waste either effect when choosing the path of the Pegasus.

Pegasus

Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Shaman: Pegasus Trinket has same CD as the Blue Band line (Blue Band of the Oak, Fabled Blue Band of the Oak, Ancient Frozen Blue Band, Ancient Vampiric Blue Band).

Cleric: Artifact of Pegasus has similar effect as the Bulwark of Vie spell-line.

Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Shaman: Ward of Starhoof does not stack with Ward of Valiance spell-line and the regeneration spell-line.

Drake

Druid, Magician, Ranger: Firewing's buff does not stack with damage shield

Cobra

Necromancer, Shadowknight: Artifact of Cobra's recourse does not stack with duration tap recourses, such as Vampiric Curse

Ranger, Paladin, Beastlord: Nagendra's buff does not stack with Hybrid HP buff line like Brell

various classes: Trinket of the Cobra does not stack with other slow spells

Once you selected a patch that matches your play-style, you will be given two items: a pendent, usable at level 45, which you can upgrade later on.

By reaching level 51, you will also be able use the click-effect from your other item.

Once you reached level 45, you may attempt the Tier 1 solo/duo instances. You can also keep leveling up to 52 if you prefer.

Completing Tier 1 and 2 through the solo/duo path is done by completing the solo/duo instances given by Uriel in the Plane of Knowledge, near the Plane of Tranqulity stone.

For Tier 1, you need to defeat GrimClaw in North Karanam, Icebane in Everfrost and Allizewsaur in the Ocean of Tears.

Completing instances yields teasure chests, depending on the difficulty mode. The higher the mode, the better the potential rewards from the chests. Treasure chests may contain Token of Epic Might, which you need to purchase your Epic 1.0 from Cloe.

Completing both Tier 1 instances unlocks level cap 55 and access to the two Tier 2 solo instances.

You can also upgrade your charm by handing it to Charlotte in Plane of Knowledge. Remove all augmentations before doing so. You can repeat this process after every completed tier.

Tier 2

For Tier 2, you need to defeat Cazel in the Oasis and Phinigel Autropos in Kedge Keep. It is recommended you do Cazel first. He drops various useful items, such as a Cazel's Distillate and a helmet with enduring breath effect.

Completing Tier 2 unlocks level cap 59 access to Tier 3 solo instances.

If you complete instances in difficulty mode Hard- or above, you get an additional treasure chest with a quest item called Invaluable Coin. Hand this coin to Cloe or Walter to increase faction with Merchants of Might and unlock new wares.

After handing in two Invaluable Coins, you can buy the White Belt of the Mighty Wolf. This item has a click-effect with solo-only buff that increases health, regeneration and reduces incoming damage, but also reduces incoming direct heals. This effect does not stack with the Cleric's Aegoism buff line.

Hint: If you hail Cloe, and she calls you "dear friend", you have handed in at least 2 coins, but less than 5.

At this stage, depending on your class and setup, you may also be able to give the Tier 1 group progression targets a shot, these are Lord Nagafen, Lady Vox and Ghoul Lord.

Tier 3

Tier 3 and above solo instances can be requested by one or two players, who have completed Tier 2. They are requested from Father Kinley, who is near Uriel.

If you solo duo-instance at the suggested level, you usualy receive an Aura of Might Rk. 1 buff to boost your offense and defense.

Defeat the two Kunark bosses Ixilat Fer in Burning Woods and Gorenaire in Dreadlands to complete Tier 3 and unlock Tier 4 and level cap of 60.

Tier 4

Tier 4 consists of the two Velious instances where you have to defeat Nadandi the Wretched in Great Divide and Mistress Latazura in Siren's Grotto.

Completing Tier 4 unlocks level cap 61 as well as access to both, Tier 5 solo and group instances.

Once you returned 5 Coins to Cloe, she will offer you and upgrade to your White Belt of the Mighty Wolf.

Hint: If you hail Cloe, and she calls you "love", you have handed in at least 5 coins, and unlocked all items she and Walter offer. It requires level 61 wear, which you just unlocked.

Tier 5

Defeat the two Luclin bosses Grieg Veneficius in Grieg's End and Doomshade in Umbral Plains.

Doing so unlock level cap 62 and access to Tier 6 instances.

Completing the optional solo instance The Grey gives you a quest item that you can give to the incarnation of your Path. After doing so, the incarnation will provide you with a buff upon hailing them.

Tier 6

Defeat Tirranum in Tirranum's Delve and Grel Strongboom in Broodlands.

Doing so unlock level cap 65 and access to Tier 7 instances.

Tier 7

Progression in Tier 7 is slightly different. The progression NPCs only appear the instance is requested in difficulty mode Easy+ or higher. The two targets are The Fabled Lady Vox and Bertoxxulous in Crypt of Decay. Crypt of Decay is requires a PoP progression flag to enter, which is obained by defeating Grummus in The Plane of Disease.

Completing Tier 7 unlocks level cap 66 as well as access to both, Tier 8 solo and group instances.

Warden of Might

Rank 1

Note, completing this quest will permanently make the character more powerful and the character's Might is doubled. Completing the quest is irreversible (unless you acquire a specific item).

Once you have completed Tier 4, 5 and 6 solo progression, you can start the Warden of Might quest. This quest can be done by all classes. It is recommended to do it with dps or pet classes, as they will benefit the most.

Talk to Tsuagaido Tanaka who is wandering in Plane of Knowledge. Ask to for a tour to the roof-tops.
Talk to Silent Eyes on the Plane of Knowledge roof tops to receive a silent note. If she is not offering you the quest, talk to Sir Daniel and verify you have completed the following solo/duo instances: Narandi, Lazazura, Doomshade, Grieg, Tirranun, Grel.

3. Fullfill Uriel's request by gathering the required ingredients.

4. Meet with Lucia and get her approval.

6. Return to Uriel and request the solo instance (Tier 7) for the Root of Ro.

7. Defeat the false warden and bring her cerimonial sceptre along with Uriel's diary to Hannah to complete the quest. Do not play with her pet.

Your reward is the Ring of the Warden, which besides being a more than decent ring, has a powerful click-effect: Ward of Might. This spell replaces you Aegoism spell-line buff, with your own buff that provides better defense, a substantial regeneration rate as well as a strong boost to your offense.

Hint: The damage modifers additivly stack with other modifers, such as from Aura of Might. (Example, if you have Aura of Might X, which grants 100% and Ward of the Might, which is another 100%, your total modifier is 200%, meaning you do about three times the damage as a players without those buffs.)

Tier 8

Defeat Rikkukin the Defender in the Ascent, Matriarch Shyra in the duo instance of the Lodge of the Fang (note: there is also a group version, which does not yield this progression flag) as well as the Circle of Drakes instance.

Doing so unlock level cap 67 and access to Tier 9 solo and group instances.

Tier 9

Tier 9 solo/duo instances can be requested by players who have completed Tier 7.

Mastery of Versatility, Muramite Proving Grounds, must be done in Normal or above
Antraygus, the Sporali King, Sporali Caverns, must be done in Easy+ or above
The three revolting Shissars in Zhisza

Completing all instances unlocks level 68.

Warden of Might

Rank 2

Once you have completed Tier 8 and unlocked level 67, you can continue the Warden of Might quest.

1. Defeat Antraygus, the Sporali King in Sporali Caverns in mode Easy+ or above to spawn his royal treasure chest and loot his crown.

2. Attain a Seal: Mastery of All from the solo/duo-instance Mastery of Versatility (30% drop rate) or from any Muramite Proving Ground raid trial (100% drop rate).

3. Find a vial of Freezing Royal Blood.

4. With the seal in your inventory, hand the crown and the royal blood to Silent Eyes to gain access to an upgraded version of your Ring of the Warden.

5. You can now hand in your Ring of the Warden to Silent Eyes and she will return you the alternate versions.

Ring of the Warden II has a Servant of the Warden, a unique pet power focus. It summons much more powerful beasts than the regular pet power focus 45. Consult the list of pets, to see which pet summon spells support pet power 50.

Tier 10

Tier 10 solo/duo instances can be requested by players who have completed Tier 8. These instances do not open a new level cap directly, but some of them are needed to unlock level 69 through the group progression path. All of them offer decent loot.

Ar'yer the Warlord, Sverag
The Corruption of Ro, Tunare's Shrine
Aisha's Quest, Stillmoon

At this stage, if you are 2-boxing and/or have done the warden quests, you should be able to tackle the group Tier 7 instances, such as Fabled Lair of Nagafen, and possibly even parts of Tier 8 group-instances.

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