Z00M
Explorer
Forest of Golem (FOG)
This map was most probably released as part of the Victoria expansion to draw players back to Victoria for grinds (probably 1.5yrs from now as it's most likely introduced after Ludi expansion). I'd say the drops r pretty lucrative considering the variety of 4 different mob (3 out of 4 are ones to look out for).
We'll only have 2 channels and with limited space to grind at FOG, with 1 map holding a max of 6 players (total 12 in server). Although the drops r very good, we should also consider:
1.Limited player per map for everyone to grind
2.Exp/Mesos ratio is subjective as it depends on players mobility/playstyle around the map layout (solo fog req alot of switching of lanes as compared to solo coolies convenient 1 flat map)
3.Suitability of Classes in FOG as not all classes perform equally or suit FOG grinds (warriors excel most here)
when we talk about how OP it is. Alternatively, for other maps at this lvl range check Training Guide
WARRIOR: 5/5 rating map for all 3 excel, try to get Acc/Dex gear as speed is less important here.
MAGE: 4/5 rating map
*in general for archers, it's possible to grind here however knowing your mobility is not as good as other ranged jobs (mage/sin), it is advisable to have someone to share lanes with you or alternatively head to Coolies.
THIEF: 4/5 rating map for the 2 classes
MAGE: 4/5 rating map
- I/L & F/P (non-poison build)
- will have high pot burn due to cramp layout, regardless of freeze.
- Cleric
- has no business here till lvl 81+ (HS lvl30, SR lvl1)
- Hunter
- Arrow Bomb (Max) would be advantageous when there is an opportunity for space to cast ur skill and stun mobs.
- Xbow
- Iron Arrow (Max) is advantageous here but doesn't have stun.
*in general for archers, it's possible to grind here however knowing your mobility is not as good as other ranged jobs (mage/sin), it is advisable to have someone to share lanes with you or alternatively head to Coolies.
THIEF: 4/5 rating map for the 2 classes
WARRIOR: 5/5 rating map for all 3 excel, try to get Acc/Dex gear as speed is less important here.
MAGE
* 1st - AOE skills: Eruption/ Arrow Rain (lvl10+ to at least 2~4 hits to kill)
* 2nd - Single hit skills: Strafe (this is for when u can clear spaces fast and actually start chasing mobs in this map using Strafe, aim for OHKO (one hit k o).
THIEF:
MAGE
- I/L: 4.5/5 rating map
- Ice Strike (try to max asap), Booster (lvl5+), Magic amp (to reach OHKO - additional MP usage) supported by Teleport for mobility
- Still high MP usage but lesser than b4 since using Ice Strike (main grinding skill)
- 5/5 rating once OHKO possible (lvl85+)
- F/P (non-poison build): 4/5 rating map
- Explosion (try to max asap), Booster (lvl5+), Magic amp (to reach OHKO - additional MP usage) supported by Teleport for mobility
- Higher MP usage than I/L since no freeze
- 5/5 rating once OHKO possible (lvl85+)
- Explosion (try to max asap), Booster (lvl5+), Magic amp (to reach OHKO - additional MP usage) supported by Teleport for mobility
- priest: 4.5/5 rating map
- has no business here till lvl 81+ (HS lvl30, SR lvl1)
- possible to grind here earlier if u add some lvls into SR (meaning u sacrifice ur HS for dmg) and be an AOE attacker/HSer
- unless of course the PT allows you to just hs and afk.
- On par with I/L due to almost 0 MP pots usage with MG turned off and will get to 5/5 rating once SR does OHKO (lvl 90+).
* 1st - AOE skills: Eruption/ Arrow Rain (lvl10+ to at least 2~4 hits to kill)
* 2nd - Single hit skills: Strafe (this is for when u can clear spaces fast and actually start chasing mobs in this map using Strafe, aim for OHKO (one hit k o).
THIEF:
- Chief Bandit: 4.5/5 rating map
- Assaulter (lvl1 - for mobility purpose), Band of Thieves (max asap - for AOE)
- 5/5 rating once BoT can OHKO (or 2), even surpass warriors cuz of mobility
- Hermit: 4/5 rating map
- Option A: Maximum Mesos (MU maxed asap)
- since it'll take awhile till you can OHKO w SP and/or you're more focused for gearing up.
- By lvl 65+ ~ 85+ you'd be still 2 hits to kill Mix Gollem
- Option B: Maximum DPS/EXP (SP maxed asap)
- main priority is to lvl asap
- 5/5 rating map till u can OHKO (lvl 90+), not easy as Mix Gollem has 6k hp, comparing to the days of coolie w only 4.5k hp (lvl 80, avg gear).
- Option A: Maximum Mesos (MU maxed asap)
Lv59 / Hp: 6,000 / Mesos: (258 or 296) - (397 or 447)
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