Best way to level a shaman from 39 - 60

Soriathus Serpentine · December 19, 2002, 8:00 pm

OK, the thread on "Best Zones for levelling/PLing alts." started by Aranuil inspired me to start this thread. Basically I want to get my iksar shaman up to level with the rest of my guild (KoE). So please offer best suggestion on Shaman targeted leveling. I've looked over a lot of the suggestions on Aranuil's thread, but then again Speed leveling a melee class is different than a caster class or a pet class or a priest class.

So again, please offer suggestions on solo, pick-up group, and/or higher level PL assistance targeted specifically at a shaman. I also have my magelo profile linked so you can get an idea of the gear I have available.

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » December 19, 2002, 8:05 pm

Sori, I would seriously suggest since this is your first character to level him the normal way. If you dont, I feel you will be missing some of the key ingredients that make a good shaman and a great player. Get in groups, learn what your spells do and how to use them. In my opinion, Powerleveling should only be for those who have gotten a character up through the levels already and have learned OMGIAMRETARDEDCAUSEALOTISTWOWORDS of the mechanics of not only their class but those of classes they have grouped with. You will really doing yourself a disservice if you skip through those formative levels.

Soriathus Serpentine · December 19, 2002, 8:10 pm

When I say PL'ing I mean through solo means grouping, etc. I mean XP farming, leveling as quickly as possible. I've invested 2 1/2 years into Sori, it's about time I actually get him to level 60. (prepares himself for flames about having a 2 1/2 year old level 39) I am very well versed in not only my class but the mechanics of other classes both at my level and higher. I'm talking about a 2-3 month run from 39-60, not 2-3 weeks with traditional PL'ing.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » December 19, 2002, 8:25 pm

Soriathus Serpentine wrote:When I say PL'ing I mean through solo means grouping

Then you don't mean PL'ing because you are contradicting yourself.

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » December 19, 2002, 8:38 pm

Soriathus Serpentine wrote: I am very well versed in not only my class but the mechanics of other classes both at my level and higher. I'm talking about a 2-3 month run from 39-60, not 2-3 weeks with traditional PL'ing.

I hate to break it to you but you are not going to be well versed in your class or others at the higher levels until you have played at that level. Sure, you can get those levels quickly solo while being powerleveled but your skill set would be such that I, and many others, would probably not want to group with you because you wouldnt be up to par of those who learned through the school of hard knocks. 2-3 months in groups you could do it as long as you stay in groups, learn what to cast, when to cast, when NOT to cast, pick the brains of all the high level shaman KOE has, and pay attention. I am not trying to burst your bubble here but that is the way to do it if you want to be a great shaman as opposed to a run of the mill "I bought EQ when Luclin came out" one.

Kilmoll the Sexy · Post by **Kilmoll the Sexy** » December 20, 2002, 12:27 pm

If you want to get levels fast, first get yourself to level 40. Then get together with someone that is level 60 or below that is working on faction in Droga. Group with them while they kill everything in sight and you keep them buffed, regened, healed. You can get to 50-51 in less than a week. Once you get to the 50's, be prepared to do some grouping to learn the higher end mobs/game. You will probably be better off soloing a lot as a shaman if you want fast exp. Mix the soloing up with some groups in places like Plane of Innovation and Plan of Nightmare to learn how to be effective.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » December 20, 2002, 1:46 pm

hmm, it's a little different being the shaman that needs the levels. As a shaman I can power a melee through the 40's almost anywhere rapidly.

Team up with a monk of the same level or higher and you can duo through levels fairly fast. Monks seem to work the best with FD, high DPS, and mend. Iksar monks are even better with the bonus regen.

For your 30's, go to Dalnir. It's usually uncrowded but sucks for getting a res if you do happen to die.

Get your AC up over 800 if possible.

Fallanthas · Post by **Fallanthas** » December 20, 2002, 2:10 pm

Sori,

Get with me in game.

Probably can't get you to 60, but taking you from 39 to 50 pretty quickly isn't a big problem.

Once you hit mid-50s, al lot of grouping options open up.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » December 20, 2002, 2:15 pm

you are gonna want to group in your mid 50s anyway, cause that is how you are going to get item upgrades and cash to buy spells etc.

Soriathus Serpentine · December 23, 2002, 7:12 pm

Got from 37 to 41 on Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sun. Put in 40 hours of play time.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » December 23, 2002, 8:43 pm

Haha very well versed...at level 39...You may be very well versed at aviak pops, but at lvl 39 you are not very well versed in your class. Sorry.

Rekaar. · Post by **Rekaar.** » December 23, 2002, 10:20 pm

Get together with a monk, rogue or any other fairly equipped melee and duo in the Overthere. Your spell levels when you get new pets will give you large power boosts, and you can easily solo for those levels.

at 45 move to dreadlands
at 48 move to timorous aviaks
at 51 move to some dungeon, I picked sebilis and chardok. You will need dungeon groups to have even a vague clue how to play, but before the 50s at the least most other players also suck, so you won't learn anything grouping with them ;p

That was my route, though it's a little dated. No idea how populated those zones are now.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » December 24, 2002, 1:06 am

Several things you need to learn and understand upon reaching level 50 or so:

1. Root parking. You will forever be a second-rate shaman if you don't learn how to do this well.

2. Always try to stand right next to the main tank before casting slow. (You'd be surprise how many high-level shamans still don't do this.)

3. Third person view. Learn it. Love it. Live it. Why...?

4. Because you need to practice targeting mobs one-by-one and slow them individually as fast as you can. Once you've found yourself slowing mobs faster than a (typical) enchanter can mez them, you can consider yourself a good shaman. Practice. Practice. Practice. (Tigir? It's for special encounters only. Beside, it's laziness in disguise.)

5. Solo? I discourage it. Of course you can solo pretty much when you want. However comma you will come to realize that a shaman is at his best in a group. That's where you will find yourself with many choices: slower, healer, nuker, crowd controller, etc. Learn which hat to put on and when to put them on will make you a better shaman.

As far as where to hunt to get XP, Rekaar's recommendation sounds about right.

One more thing, from what I've seen in your Magelo profile, you're decently twinked for your level. That's fine and all. Do take that into consideration when you read about so-and-so can solo this giant, kill that dragon at such-and-such level etc. Just remember to... scale yourself accordingly before setting out and attempt similar feats.

Anyway, good luck and have fun.

PS: If you're brave, re-roll yourself an ogre shaman. You can thank me later.