steeleraine

Another quick question: On my Lv. 35 Dryad I've been able to accumulate different pieces of gear that have gotten my +%chance to find valuables up to between 92%-126%. Is that good for a Lv. 35 or do I need more?

Woohoo! Thanks for all the replies guys. They have most certainly helped. So, considering I've never been to The Great Machine, I am wondering. Do mobs there have a minimum level cap? Or can you go there at any level and start farming? Cause I am currently level 26, and I think at level 35 or so I'm going to start farmin bosses alot. Thanks again.

Well, I recently read a topic in which someone was looking for a specific item; Nlovae's whatever. And I read a post which said something like, 'it doesn't matter what enemies you kill, but champions and bosses have a higher chance of dropping rares and uniques' . . . . Now, here are my questions: (1). How do I know whether an item is rare, or unique? (2). Do bosses have a higher chance of dropping rares and uniques than champions? that kinda seems like a noob question, but there you have it... (3). If I am looking for a specific item (Romuil's Tears), where should I look to find it? (4). Following question #3: Is one area, or one boss, more likely to drop certain rares and uniques? (5). Following question #4: Are drops completely random in occurrence? (6). Do certain bosses have a high % chance to drop uniques because of their location in Ancaria? Like, because you come across the White Griffin before you get to Carnach, does that mean that Carnach is more likely to drop uniques and set items? (MINI HYPOTHETICAL ?: Because on the console, its possible to teleport to Seraphim Island at Lv. 1. So, if you did that and got to the Carnach boss by Lv. 5 would he be more likely to drop good stuff over the Griffin at level 5?) (7). Is focusing on +chance to find valuables gear really worth the loss of strategic fighting gear? (8). Do certain items (Romuil's Tears) not start to drop till a certain level is reached, or a certain area is explored? (9). Following question #7: (FOR EXAMPLE) Is it possible for a level 5 to find a unique sword? Such as Romuil's Tears? (10). Is Bargaining a better General Skill choice than Enhanced Perception if one is looking for Set Items, Rares, and Uniques? Well, there you have it. . . . My 10 questions about the mystery of loot in this amazing game. Please answer them. If you wish, you may send me a personal message. In fact, they are prefered. But for the sake of answering these questions for other who wonder these same things, I suggest you answer them in the topic. Thank you so much for your time. steeleraine

fema, it depends on your play-style. Do you like hitting fast with two weapons? Or do you like hitting slow but really hard with a 2-Handed weapon? I have 2 Seraphim, one with Dual Wield, one with a 2-Handed weapon. They are both successful, it just depends on your personal preference.

Hey, I created a topic several days ago about a cave that is really good for leveling up in Tyr Lysia. I wanted to give individuals, who are using my guide, a visual of how to get to the cave. So, I thought, "Why not just hit the print screen button of the map on Sacred Wiki?" Well, I tried it, but there is one small problem . . . . I don't know where to find the place that printed screen pictures are saved to on my computer. Do any of you know where I can find it? It would be greatly appreciated.

Kinda, I was kinda just wondering how many bosses were in there. I guess only one. . . . ? Thats pretty upsetting.

I was running around down there on my level 42 Dryad looking for bosses So, can someone either: (1) Reply with a thorough guide with pictures of how someone should run this dungeon. Or (2) Create a Topic to be hopefully stickied of a thorough guide with pictures of how someone should run this dungeon. Thank you. steeleraine

Thank you for the explanation. My weapon should be fine until like level 22ish then I'm going to have to upgrade. :/ I really love this Seraphim build I came up with though. What do you think of it? 2H-Sword Seraphim *Combat Arts*: >Exalted Warrior - Soul Hammer (Aim, Battering, Coup de Grace) - Pelting Strikes (Succession, Enfeeble, Indentation) - Battle Stance (Premonition, Drill, Retaliation{x}) >Celestial Magic - Hallowed Restoration (Recuperation, Master Healer, Antidote{x}) >Revered Technology - Archangel's Wrath (Red Hot, Explosive, Greek Fire) - Divine Protection (Capacity, Boost, Improved Mirror) *Skills*: (in order of importance) 1. Tactics Lore 2. Celestial Magic Lore 3. Revered Technology Focus 4. Sword Weapons 5. Armor Lore 6. Concentration 7. Enhanced Perception 8. Constitution 9. Toughness 10. Warding Energy Lore *Attributes*: Strength, Dexterity, Vitality.

Of course we would have to find a Kaldurs first...Ive never even seen one But you're right, dual kaldurs owuld be the peak of killing Seriously, everyone is always mentioning these weapons and other items that I've never seen. Although I was fortunate enough to pick up a Khander's Slicer (in reply above). Anyone know of any rare 2H weaps and where they drop? I am currently working on a 2H-seraphim and she owns, but I want to stay up to date with the best weapon. I am currently using a sword from the Blind Guardian quest, the one with +%chance to find valuables. And its got 2 Gold sockets and 1 Silver. I made the thing ridiculously good. Its pretty awesome. Especially with Archangel's Wrath! XD

Alright, I'd like to add an update to this Topic. Here it is: (test) 1. I created a Seraphim and started a Silver Free World Game. 2. I teleported to Stoeford and ran to this cave from there. 3. By the time I got to the cave I was level 3. 4. Two cave runs and I was 4. 5. I am now Level 13 with 1 hour and 46 minutes of play time. I'd also like to add that I have NOT been using Mentor potions. Have Not. Personally I feel that this is a fast way to level. Please post if you know a better way. PLUS, I have been getting fantastic drops and my char doesn't even have EP! Its stupendous! Too bad mobs cap at 39ish.

I am specifically asking about the XBOX 360 although I am unaware that matters. Anyways, I have a main Profile and my highest char is a 42 Dryad, I just downed Gar for the first time and just got my unique mount. But I was just wondering if I could create a new profile, new char, and join into a Free World of my 42 Dryad and down Gar again to boost through levels on a different Profile. So, I tried it. . . . I never got to Gar, I found that mobs I was killing with my Dryad weren't benefitting the level 1 I had as player 2. Anyone know why this isn't working? And . . . . Is there anyway to do this successfully? p.s. I apologize if there is already a topic on this. If there is please messege me the link and delete this topic. Thank you.

And they can't Dual Wield.... A sword and shield would be the only melee I could/should go with? Thats somewhat aggrivating.

Hello. I have been wanting to make a melee class that uses a 2H-Sword. But I already have a Seraphim and 2 Shadow Warriors. So, I thought I would try out a melee HE (MAGIC COUP). To give you a rough idea of the build I've been thinking about: (Keep in mind I want to be able to take alot of damage) Combat Arts: Arrant Pyromancer: - Blazing Tempest - Modifications: Scorch (dmg), Spell Flow (-regen.), Ambition (+crit%) Mystic Stormite: - Glacial Thorns - Modifications: Frost (dmg), Devastation (+crit%), Fusillade (+thorns) - Cascading Shroud - Modifications: Mist (-phy.dmg), Inconspicuous (-detection), Steam (-fire vul.) - Crystal Skin - Modifications: Glacial Mirror (spell reflect), Focalize (+Combat Art inten.), MSE (regen.) Delphic Arcania: - Magic Coup - Modifications: Heavy Damage (dmg), Life Leech, Stray Damage (hit nearby) - Shadow Step - Modifications: - Grand Invigoration - Modifications: Phase Shift (-cooldown), Sanctuary (invul.), Mend (heal) Skills: 1. Delphic Arcania Lore 2. Sword Weapons 3. Mystic Stormite Lore 4. Tactics Lore 5. Armor Lore 6. Constitution 7. Combat Reflexes 8. Enhanced Perception 9. Speed Lore 10. Spell Resistance My questions is: Can High Elves even use 2H-Swords?

Great topic idea, I can't contribute anything worth a half cent cause I am so new to the game, but maybe in the future I can run some tests. Although I currently have over 50%+ chance to find valuables on all my armor and stuff, so I find set items fairly often. Although I do have one question. . . . Is an item considered a "rare" when its got a specific name? For example, I picked up a Bow called "Bull's Eye" (actually it might have been a quest reward but I do so many quests I wouldn't know which one). Its got great stats and stuff, but is it considered a "rare" if it has a name like that?

Yeah, my main char is a Dryad (almost 40) and I have learned that Ancient Bark and GGT is just so OVER-POWERED! Plus, I'm using a sword/SHIELD. This char is unbelievably tough. Its rare that I ever even need GGT because of Ancient Bark but when I do drop to half health I pop it and by the time it runs out, I have taken down enough mobs for just Ancient Bark to keep me alive. I love this character. BEST TANK IN THE GAME? (seriously...... is she?) Lol! Anyways, this character is the only one I've made that I haven't just ditched. We'll see how I do against Gar'Collosus (probably spelt that wrong, am still in Tyr Lysia, so I only know about this boss from reading these forums. And the "Guardians" who are they? They sound tough! But I can't wait to get to them! A challenge is always invited by my OP Dryad.) roflroflrofl, I dominate

The main reason that I have for using daggers over sword is if you have a Combat Art with a high regen. time that you are using as your primary damage source. Dual-ing daggers then becomes sensible (with Regen per hit) because the daggers actually attack faster than the swords. That is to say, you can swing a dagger more times in 10 seconds than you can a sword, the same as you can swing a one-handed sword more times in 10s than a 2h sword. I don't have a lot of experience with Shadow Warrior, so I am not sure if there is an application for you or not. My example is with a Temple Guardian and Deathly Spears. It has quite a high regeneration time compared to most other Combat Art's, so to get the real power out of this Combat Art, I had to find a way to recharge it quickly. I didn't have a weapon lore, so I wasn't tied to any type of weapon, but I didn't have any attack speed either. Along came an Ilea's dirk, so I gave it a whirl. I thought it was the free attack speed that was helping so much, but Chattius' posts about his spears Temple Guardian confirmed my observations - daggers attack "animation" is faster than any other weapon. (actually, the blowgun is very close, if I'm not mistaken). Thank you very much SJM, you answered my question perfectly. I appreciate your input.

I am creating this topic in an attempt to get the solution out to all those other console players having immense frustration with this quest. I read somewhere that it was possible (maybe only on the PS3) to use a jumping Combat Art (Belligerant Vault, Forest Flight, etc. to get through the darkness and complete the quest. If you have anything that might help, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you, steeleraine.

One thing I have had severe problems with is Co-Op save files. My friends files have gotten "corrupted" twice now! Can someone please messege me and xplain to me why this is happening. It's bad enough that the level cap is 200..... we haven't even been able to get to level 20! and we've put in like 30 hours. We are level 3 on our news char's and I might have found the solution to our problem, but maybe not. I suppose I'll find out soon enough. But if anyone knows how we can prevent this data corruption problem, please contact me.

I was thinking about making a rogue type Shadow Warrior with which I want to use Daggers. But then I got to thinking. . . . . . . . Why not use swords? If the attack speed is the same and swords hit harder, whats the point of using daggers? Plus, daggers almost always do less damage than swords. I guess what I'm trying to ask is: What are the benefits (if any) to dual-weilding daggers rather than swords?

Srry, cant help you with that list. Starting Silver is the way to go... Bronze has no challenge whatsoever. Tyr Lysia... well... level 10-15 and move on I'd say. Depends a bit on character tho. Grunwald is always a friendly place to go after Tyr Lysia. Greetz Barristan's comment is sound. The only thing I can say about Grunwald is that the number of enemies is pretty high. Not unusual to get groups of 20-30 if you're not careful. Great if you have the defense to fight big battles... Usually if playing a character without the console cheats, I hang around the elven region until level 12-ish. Beating the Gar'Colossus at the end of the Human area by level 18. My next measuring point is not until the Scorpion boss at the end of the Desert, most of my guys have been level 25 for that one. Finishing Silver around level 35 (if the build is working properly). End of gold around level 60-ish. Platinum is quite character and build-dependent. My best without cheating is 78. Current character is at 95 and just getting ready to fight the Guardians. Well, my Dryad is Level 38 1/2 and I still have about 6 quests left in Tyr Lysia. I found it interesting that the mobs aren't capping at Level 39, I have been fighting Level 40+ mobs to the East of Thylysium. I am going to stay in this zone until I have completed all the quests I have. Probably at level 39ish. Thanks for the help anyways. It's always appreciated.

Thanks gogoblender! I hope to be a real contribution to the forums in coming days. I appreciate your hospitable welcoming expression. Best of luck to you, my fellow gamer.

My thoughts on your situation: (it depends whether you plan to Tank with this character online) 1: If tanking, go with shield. Even if playing Co-Op with a friend, go shield. You want to be able to take bosses hits better. Although if you are simply going to play one-player I would say dual wield is a good thought. It could be fun to trade off between weapon sets during combat. (based on my play-style, mind you. . .) 2: Again, with my play style, I don't completely understand why someone would want to stop putting skill points in simply because they have gotten the mastery. Then again, I haven't been playing this game as long as the other two individuals who posted, well I don't think I've been playing for as long as them. 3: And if you go with Dual Wield go with Speed Lore, it seems to be a wonderful Skill choice. Although, if you go with Shield you'll probably want Combat Reflexes. Unless you really want the +DMG from Speed Lore. Your choice, my fellow gamer. Your choice. No matter what, HAVE FUN!

I hate to say it, but Scrappy McSlap is correct. Your build is only using 8 (if I counted correctly) Skill slots. Meaning you have 2 extra slots for other Skills, when you achieve level 50 and 65. I advise getting at least one Skill out of the General Skills that can be added to through use of Relics. I personally like to go with Enhanced Perception. But it depends on your play style. You may choose a Diety Spell that you really like and therefore could go with Divine Devotion as a General Skill. Or even Blacksmithing. Who knows...? Like I said it all depends on your play-style and if you wait till level 50 or 65 to choose a General Skill you will have time to learn your personal play style and be able to wisely choose the most beneficial General Skill. If you have any other questions, don't be afraid to ask. We all love to answer them. Best of luck to you my friend.

Well, I have come across this problem. As Barristan mentioned, all caves can be like that, but I have noticed that it doesn't happen if I am in and out of the cave in less than 45 seconds. And immediately re-entering is important as well. It seems as though the longer you wait outside of the cave the more likely mob no-spawn will happen. Although, if the mobs begin to no spawn I don't use a Mentor potion (unless one is already active) and I simply exit the cave, save game, exit game, recreate Silver Free World and start over, the mobs will be back to 6 and do my best to be fast in business of owning. So, be persistant. And be quick. And good luck.

Yes, the Iron Ore Trophies drop fairly often. But I just scrap them all.