4.0 - Where to Hunt

I've simply gone through the best spots to level through out my own experiences.  Berserkers can start out in either Qeynos or Freeport, so the options are plentiful!  And as always, if you have something to contribute to this list of hunting spots, toss me an e-mail, and I will happily add your favorite hunting spots along with your name for credit.

Ten Ton Hammer has a very helpful Tier Leveling Guide that applies to all classes and gives wonderful advice on where to hunt for every level range whether you are group or solo!

Levels 1-10

Depending on your race and city choice, you will either be dropped on the Queen's Colony or the Outpost of the Overlord.  Each island is different, but both have a lot to offer for the early levels.  I strongly suggest one utilizes the armor quests.  They are a fun and easy way to get your noob armor and weapon, and offer some very nice experience.  I generally manage to finish these up by level 6, but it never hurts to stick around the island to do the unique collection quests, or just run around and get to know your berserker a bit.

Levels 10 - 19

Whether you end up in Qeynos or Freeport, the best place to hunt will always be the areas surround the cities.  For Qeynos; Oakmyst Forest, The Forest Ruins, and the Down Below are great choices.  These areas are specifically geared for the lower levels, so you can feel somewhat safe that you won't be running through significantly higher level mobs unaware.

For Freeport, I'd suggest the Sunken City, the Ruins, and Thieves Way.  The Ruins are a particularly nice place for grouping, with a good amount of heroic Orcs within zone.

After level 13ish, it's fairly safe to head out to the nearest areas of the Commonlands and Antonica.  You'll want to stick close to the cities at first, but soon you'll be wanting to do more exploring.  The gnoll caves, Stormhold, and Blackburrow in Antonica are great grouping spots.  For the Commonlands, the Wailing Caves and Fallen Gate are popular locations.

Levels 20-29

Nektulos Forest and the Thundering Steppes.  I personally prefer Thundering Steppes, this zone feels like it has more to offer, and I'm not big on the doom and gloom atmosphere of Nektulos Forest.  But whichever one suits your fancy, these are both nice sized zones with plenty to do.  In Nektulos Forest, I like to wander around and kill the skeletons near the Commonlands entrance for some nice solo'ing.  I'd hit the owlbears and the shrillers around the paths.  A favorite spot of mine was always Stormhold or Ruins of Varsoon (located in Thundering Steppes) at this level range.  Both are very nice spots for duo'ing, or grouping.

My favorites places for this level range are the Enchanted Lands and Zek.  There are tons on quests for both of these areas, generally found around the docks.  You can easily gather multiple quests for mobs located in the same general areas.  There is a lot of solo'ing and patches of heroic mobs that make good use of a group.  Both zones are very nice to just wander around and explore, whilst slaughtering everything in your path.

Levels 40-50

For grouping, Cazic-Thule,  Runnyeye Citidel, and Permafrost cannot be beat.  For solo'ing, I just loved the Feerott and Everfrost.  I spent a lot of time doing repeatable quests and killing along the paths in Feerott. And wandering around Everfrost killing bears, giants, and Valkyries.

Levels 50-60

To be able to progress past level 50, you will need the Desert of Flames expansion.  You can actually make use of the zones within this expansion in the mid to late 40's.  Along the beach of the Sinking Sands, there are crocs and pirates that are easily solo'able.  For grouping, the Clefts of Rujark is a very nice spot.  The lower level of the Clefts actually make for nice solo'ing, the upper levels are very much geared for groups.  The difficulty rises with each level upwards.  Taking a grouping through there with the ultimate goal of reaching and clearing Scornfeather's Roost (located on the top level of the Clefts) is an amazing way to make experience.

You'd also want to take a peek at what's inside the Pillar of Flames.  Harpies galore to solo for nice loot, experience, and faction.  Cyclops to slay with a group.  Truly, there is too much in this expansion to list.  But I assure you, that there is something for everyone.

Levels 60-70

Again, another level range that can only be reached through the addition of an expansion.  Kingdom of Sky raises the level cap to 70, and adds a plethora of new zones.  For the upper 50's and low 60's, solo'ing content is plentiful in the Tenebrous Tangle zone of islands.  For grouping, you'll want to check out the Sanctum of the Scaleborn.

Through the mid levels, the Barren Sky or Bonemire are where you want to be, with nice grouping zones being the Palace of the Awakened and the Nest of the Great Egg.

Levels 70-80

In order to make it this far, you must have the Rise of Kunark expansion! Once you get there, you'll quickly find that the zones are massive and finding a good hunting spot can be an ominous task. The devs have put in an amazing amount of quests in the newer zones so I strongly suggest taking advantage of them! In your late 60s and early 70s, you'll want to spend your time around the Kylong Plains dock and in Teren's Grasp. Mid 70s, venture into The Fens of Nathsar and Kunzar Jungle and find quests around the many outposts. Nearing 80, you'll want to visit Jarsath Wastes and check out the docks and camps.

Thank for checking out the berserker guide.  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop me a note at: Savanja@tentonhammer.com