Champ about to ding 50, and confused!

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

My Elf champ is shortly(I HOPE!) to ding 50. Its my one and only 50, and Im wondering what i should do next regarding armour. My current set (Epic) is just about knackered, (Durability down to 50% or so), and I have started collecting ToA stuff. I have so far got sleeves, chest and helmet. What i dont understand is how I get stuff to match my current needs and specs eg spellcrafting etc. ToA stuff seems to be different? I'm not an Uber 1337 type,
its taken me like forever to get this far!, cant see myself hitting ML10 or anything, I just want something thats going to suffice for casual play and the odd bit of RvR here and there.
Anyone point me to a simple guide anywhere?
Thanks.

 

[Thorwyn]

Check the Champion Class subfourm on vnboards (http://vnboards.ign.com/) and you´ll find oodles and oodles of uncontrolled templates for armour. However, the templates there are mostly high end ToA stuff with at least a couple of artis etc.
If you´re looking for something that´s less timeconsuming (and ToA IS timeconsuming), then just contact any LGM Spellcrafter in your realm and ask him to make you a pre-ToA 99% template. You won´t get all the fancy new stuff and weapons and everything, but for a run in Emain, it´s ok.

oh.. and if you´re happy with your Epic, just get yourself a new set when you ding 50

 

[Darksword]

also you can do a few quests such as lost seeds quest in hib i think (gives 4x10 resists) and u can do the SI quest that gives 2 MP bracers and u can do a few good toa quests such as seven coins quest and cenalons ring, then u can do harpy feather charm, that should get u a good fiew pieces then id recomend searching housing for a nice cloak and a belt (or possibly get a arti belt if u wish (belt of sun)). it may sound like a alot but its just a few quests mainly, get sum 1 2 go questing with u and it can b fun .

once uve got that just build up a temp (get a rog weapon or a crafted imo as artis can b anoying, or better still if u get BoS u might want 2 work the weapon into ur template from it (level 10 ability))

 

[Klonk]

Yup, do the SI + ToA quests that gives good rewards (armour pieces + jewelry), also check the Market Explorer in housing zone for drops with + to cap increases and + melee damage etc.. they are surprisingly cheap sometimes, especially if quality is 98% and lower (which is ok for sleeves, leggings, etc). Then you can get 99% crafted armour and/or weapons, and get them SCed like before ToA.

 

[SevenSins]

Also doing all of these quests will probably assure you ding 50 before you even thought you would.

In albion atleast you can get over 5 bubbles worth of exp on level 49 by doing SI quests only.

Not sure how much TOA gives but a few quests gave about 0.3/4 bub on 50, or so I think.

Good luck on getting 50, and grats on your 1st

 

[LordjOX]

You will want ToA gear if you want to participate in RvR, either by soloing (Odins, Hadrians) or by keep takes or group RvR.
Some artifacts are not all that hard to get, and you don't need that many. Belt of Sun for example is an easy-to-get artifact, the lvl 10 ability grants you weapons for free! Battler sells for 1p or something, but then scroll costs abit but then all you need is the encounter.
Take a look on http://www.visionofsages.net/toa/ and see if there is some artifact you fancy, your guildies can probably help too.
And please come to any announced ML raids from time to time, the people that arrange them need people, and its very fun! There is also a chance you may even win in the lotto.
Quests are also good for the casual player, the lost seed necklace is a favorite, even among high RR people. Ebon Hide bracer is also a nice quest bracer. If you play on Hibernia/Excalibur, give me a PM some day, I have some scale that people didn't want from my previous ML1 raid that I would be happy to give away. (its taking place in my vault atm )

Hope it helps

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Thanks

Thanks for all your help and advice, really appreciate it!
Im in the process of working up a template now, got a list of bits and bobs I need to find/quest/buy etc
I really appreciate your offer LordJ0x, Ill keep an eye out for you and pm in game if thats ok.
Ta!

 

[Fana]

If you dont already have an sc calculator here is a link to one:

http://sc.aod.net/

Start by filling in artifacts you might want, then jewelry you have/want and then see what stats/skills/resists you are missing. Use crafted armor/weapons to fill in these gaps.

Important things to cap for you:
str, con, dex (qui and your casting stat if you can) - 75
body, heat, cold, energy, melee resists (crush, thrust, slash) - 26
shield, weapon (parry not very important in rvr) - 11

Nice to cap:
ToA bonuses i.e. melee dmg (10%), style dmg (10%), hits overcap (+200), stats overcap (+25), af bonus (+25 or more according to some tests)

 

[ilaya]

2 items u may be interested in and they quite cheap in housing.

Bladed Crystal Leggings and Sleeves (galla drops)

both are MUCH better than the epic pap.. and come with 150 value ablatives.

short term solution until u get the rest of the stuff ofc, but handy just the same.

i'm still running around with full set of champ galla atm.. got full set of Mp scale in vault.. but cant decide what i'm gonna do with it yet hehe.. still need some other stuff.. so dont worry.. not just u that has probs with champ templates and stuff.. its prolly the hardest to do in game.

 

[Bloodaxe_Springskalle]

My Elf champ is shortly(I HOPE!) to ding 50. Its my one and only 50, and Im wondering what i should do next regarding armour. My current set (Epic) is just about knackered, (Durability down to 50% or so), and I have started collecting ToA stuff. I have so far got sleeves, chest and helmet. What i dont understand is how I get stuff to match my current needs and specs eg spellcrafting etc. ToA stuff seems to be different? I'm not an Uber 1337 type,
its taken me like forever to get this far!, cant see myself hitting ML10 or anything, I just want something thats going to suffice for casual play and the odd bit of RvR here and there.
Anyone point me to a simple guide anywhere?
Thanks.

Get this and you will have a nice start:
Ebon Hide Bracer (Welcoming for a Warrior ToA quest)
Krojer's Ring (u can choose between several, ML1 solo step)
Cenalon's Ring (Sacrificial Rites, ToA quest class decided stats on the ring)
Harpy Feather Charm (nice jewell reward from Origins of the Harpies)
Harpy Feather Cloak (artifact that's pretty easy to get, scrolls vary in price depending on server)
Belt of the Brute (ML 9 drop i believe, depending on server this belt can be bought pretty cheap)

in other words, when u get some nice high utility jewelry (lots of them easy to get as those above) then u can start look for armours, often some drops/artis and some crafted 99%-100% with SC to fit the rest together

its har to get uber, but easier than ever to become above average, good luck dude

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Made a start...any helpful comments please?

Begun to gather stuff together...a little bit (!) of helpful criticism would be appreciated! Obviously there are other items still to collect...its difficult to know where to stop! and now Ive been doing these quests etc...Im even FURTHER from 50 now!
One thing tho...the empty slots on items...am I right in assuming these can be filled by spellcrafting on top of the standard specs.? I hope thats not too much of a n00b question! :
Config Report

Stats

Str: 99 Int: 75 Hits: 175
Con: 72 Pie: 75 Power: 22
Dex: 52 Cha: 75
Qui: 59 Emp: 75

Resists

Body: 14 Energy: 24 Crush: 26
Cold: 12 Matter: 0 Thrust: 26
Heat: 6 Spirit: 24 Slash: 15

Skills

7 Parry

Focus

Cap Increases

13 Dex

7 Qui

112 Hits

24 Str

18 Con

Other Bonuses

21 AF Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: ancient wrought hauberk
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: 134 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 9 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 8 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 3: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Arms
Name: Desert sleeve
Level: 51 Quality: 96
AF: 128 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 3 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 13 Quickness
Effect 4: 26 Hits
Effect 5: 2 Spirit Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 29.17

Head
Name: fortyifying hat
Level: 51 Quality: 97
AF: 130 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 21 Constitution
Effect 2: 10 Quickness
Effect 3: 17 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 4 Parry
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 54.92

Legs
Name: Wind hardened legs
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: 134 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 32 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Hands
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Feet
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Right Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Left Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Two Handed
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: harpy talon neck
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 2: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 11 AF Bonus
Effect 4: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 24.00

Cloak
Name:
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: Empty
Effect 2: Empty
Effect 3: Empty
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Jewel
Name: harpy feather charm
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 44 Hits
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 59.00

Belt
Name:
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: Empty
Effect 2: Empty
Effect 3: Empty
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Right Ring
Name: Fainey Argid ring
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 30 Hits
Effect 2: 4 Power
Effect 3: 8 Matter Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 31.50

Left Ring
Name: Krojers ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 21 Dexterity
Effect 2: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 2 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 2 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 2 Energy Resist
Effect 6: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 26.00

Right Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide bracer
Level: 51 Quality: 98
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Body Resist
Effect 2: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Left Wrist
Name: Animal Bone Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 7 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 7 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 7 Quickness Cap Increase
Effect 4: 20 Hits
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 5.00

 

[ilaya]

Ancient Cracked Stag Hide Cloak.. Si drop.. beat harpy feather hands down for champ.
Alder wood ring - from Si quest

as for your chestpiece.. save up your cash while killing other stuff and just check CM's... seen MUCH better than that. gotta remember.. when peeps do raids.. much of the champ scale goes unclaimed.. mainly coz they after wpns or stuff for alts... so the leftover stuff goes on sale.. cheap..

gloves, boots and hat are only things i have to SC i think.. concentrate on decent sleeves, legs, chest and cloak.. and get that ring quest done its not hard.. 2 peeps.. champ + druid can do it easy

oh and paidrean necklace. another 2 person job.. with insane xp rewards.

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Template ( nearly finalised)

Having spent all my cash, and even some cash that wasnt mine, and borrowed what I can...I have come to this template:
Any room for improvements, given that Im now skint, and rapidly losing experience trying to amass this stuff:


Stats

Str: 0 Int: 75 Hits: 110
Con: 1 Pie: 75 Power: 22
Dex: 0 Cha: 75
Qui: 37 Emp: 75

Resists

Body: 14 Energy: 19 Crush: 26
Cold: 12 Matter: 0 Thrust: 26
Heat: 6 Spirit: 24 Slash: 15

Skills

0 Valor

0 Large Weaponry

4 Parry

Focus

Cap Increases

13 Dex

7 Qui

164 Hits

15 Str

10 Con

Other Bonuses

18 AF Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 50%
Gem 1: 4 Valor - 100 flawed Airy Arcane Spell Stone
Gem 2: 22 Strength - 100 precious Fiery Essence
Gem 3: 22 Constitution - 100 precious Earthen Essence
Gem 4: 22 Quickness - 100 precious Airy Essence
Utility: 64.00

Arms
Name: Desert sleeve
Level: 51 Quality: 96
AF: 128 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 3 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 13 Quickness
Effect 4: 26 Hits
Effect 5: 2 Spirit Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 29.17

Head
Name: fortyifying hat
Level: 51 Quality: 97
AF: 130 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 21 Constitution
Effect 2: 10 Quickness
Effect 3: 17 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 4 Parry
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 54.92

Legs
Name: Wind hardened legs
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: 134 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 32 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Hands
Imbue Points: 32.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 3 Valor - 99 rough Airy Arcane Spell Stone
Gem 2: 25 Strength - 99 flawless Fiery Essence
Gem 3: 22 Constitution - 99 precious Earthen Essence
Gem 4: 2 Large Weaponry - 99 uncut Heated War Spell Stone
Utility: 56.33

Feet
Imbue Points: 32.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 13 Strength - 99 imperfect Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 4 Valor - 99 flawed Airy Arcane Spell Stone
Gem 3: 19 Constitution - 99 faceted Earthen Essence
Gem 4: 19 Dexterity - 99 faceted Vapor Essence
Utility: 54.00

Right Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Left Hand
Name:
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: Empty
Effect 2: Empty
Effect 3: Empty
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 0.00

Two Handed
Name: arcanite cloud chaser
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: 15.7 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 18 Dexterity
Effect 2: 52 Hits
Effect 3: 52 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 4: 5 Large Weaponry
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 50.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: harpy talon neck
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 2: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 11 AF Bonus
Effect 4: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 24.00

Cloak
Name: cloak of firestorm
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 3 Parry
Effect 6: 14 AF Bonus
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 45.00

Jewel
Name: harpy feather charm
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 44 Hits
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 59.00

Belt
Name: sundering girdle
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 25 Hits
Effect 3: 5 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Large Weaponry
Effect 5: 0 AF Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 46.25

Right Ring
Name: Fainey Argid ring
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 30 Hits
Effect 2: 4 Power
Effect 3: 8 Matter Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 31.50

Left Ring
Name: Krojers ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 21 Dexterity
Effect 2: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 2 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 2 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 2 Energy Resist
Effect 6: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 26.00

Right Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide bracer
Level: 51 Quality: 98
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Body Resist
Effect 2: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Left Wrist
Name: Animal Bone Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 7 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 7 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 7 Quickness Cap Increase
Effect 4: 20 Hits
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 5.00

 

[Ancient Seagul]

Can anyone help me ?

I've been out of the game for sooo long. Got a 50 Paladin but he's crap, and no one wants Paladin these days other than for their endurance chant. May retire him. Anyway...

I don't understand how these templates work. How do they work ? What's overcharge ? What's ablative ?

I have a 24 Armsman and wanna take him into RVR. I got no prob getting him to 50. I'm speccing in sword, shield, and parry, and currently have no realm points.

I've heard that your 50 epic armour is crap for RVR.

How do I know what weapon and plate armour is best ? And where to find it ? And what are these artifacts ? Surely if every1 is all after the same stuff, its gonna take AGES to get your hands on some nice weapon or item ?

From 24, can someone list the places I need to level in, drops I need to get, armour and SC modifications I need all the way to 50, including SI and ToA ?

I just need someone who can explain this to me without assuming I know much beyond PvE in the Classic Game.

 

[Danamyr]

My Elf champ is shortly(I HOPE!) to ding 50. Its my one and only 50, and Im wondering what i should do next regarding armour. My current set (Epic) is just about knackered, (Durability down to 50% or so), and I have started collecting ToA stuff. I have so far got sleeves, chest and helmet. What i dont understand is how I get stuff to match my current needs and specs eg spellcrafting etc. ToA stuff seems to be different? I'm not an Uber 1337 type,
its taken me like forever to get this far!, cant see myself hitting ML10 or anything, I just want something thats going to suffice for casual play and the odd bit of RvR here and there.
Anyone point me to a simple guide anywhere?
Thanks.

Elf Champ? OMFG - whatever possessed you? All I can say is /delete and /re-roll Celt/Shar/Firby Hero...

 

[Fana]

Can anyone help me ?

I've been out of the game for sooo long. Got a 50 Paladin but he's crap, and no one wants Paladin these days other than for their endurance chant. May retire him. Anyway...

I don't understand how these templates work. How do they work ? What's overcharge ? What's ablative ?

I have a 24 Armsman and wanna take him into RVR. I got no prob getting him to 50. I'm speccing in sword, shield, and parry, and currently have no realm points.

I've heard that your 50 epic armour is crap for RVR.

How do I know what weapon and plate armour is best ? And where to find it ? And what are these artifacts ? Surely if every1 is all after the same stuff, its gonna take AGES to get your hands on some nice weapon or item ?

From 24, can someone list the places I need to level in, drops I need to get, armour and SC modifications I need all the way to 50, including SI and ToA ?

I just need someone who can explain this to me without assuming I know much beyond PvE in the Classic Game.

An armsman will most likely get less groups and be less viable than a paladin in NF, so imo, stick with the pally, with the added benefit of not having to PvE level 24-50 again.

Overcharge - This is when you put more spellcrafting points into an item than it can normaly take. If you download a spellcrafting/template calculator you will notice that it will state how many imbue points there is on a crafted item (more the higher level and quality it is). You can go over this ammount with 5.5 pts without risk that the item is destroyed if you use 99% spellcrafting gems.

Ablatives - This is an effect, most commonly a defensive armor proc that an alchemist can craft and put on your (crafted) armor, that may fire when someone strikes that armorpart. If it does it will put up a buffer of hitpoints (more depending on how good it is) that will absorb damage. When it has taken all it can take it disappears, but can fire again if hit again etc.

Epic armor - Indeed it is crap for rvr. You will have lousy resists, skillbonuses, statbonuses and armor procs (f.ex. no ablatives) if thats all you use. If you are very poor you might get away with using some of the parts for a while, but really, get a suit of 99% crafted instead and you will be much better off. Sadly that is not all you need today to be really effective tho - you need artifacts and uber ToA drops in your template to play with the big boys.

ToA - info on toa can be found on many sites, www.cairdeas.net/daoc/toa/index.shtml is one mirror to the popular Vision of Sages site thats been the bible of daoc'ers for a long time now.
Good site for artifacts is the old www.classesofcamelot.com
For generall items http://camelot.allakhazam.com/ is pretty good.

Getting a good template togheter indeed takes alot of time, and includes alot of frustration over artifact spawntimers, artifact exping, item droprate and rarity etc. But you will need some ToA stuff if you wanna stay competative, altho luckily the emphasis on individual uberness will proabably be slightly less in New Frontiers with its more zerg friendly setup. Of particular importance are the new bonuses to casting speed, casting damage, melee damage, melee speed etc, and inceased caps for you basic stats (str, con etc - used to be +75 from items but with toa can be up to +100).

I dont know anything about exping in albion, just that any realm is slow without a buffbot and/or pl.

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Elf Champ? OMFG - whatever possessed you? All I can say is /delete and /re-roll Celt/Shar/Firby Hero...

Many thanks for your helpful input

 

[Rulke]

Pfft, Race doesn't make a huge different, about 30 more or less in a stat is about the max. Elphs are cool, hope its female!

 

[Grimmy]

Elf Champ? OMFG - whatever possessed you?

As soon as I started reading the first post I knew there would be one smart arse l33t wtfpwned h4><0r who would post this...

Amazed it took so long tbh but at least you got lots of helpful people posting...

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Yes, I got lots of helpful info, thank you to all..!
I altered the template a bit before I got it done, and tbh, im well pleased with it. May not be 1337, but it looks like itll suffice!
Appreciate the help people

Sadly its not a female elf,but... he has GREAT hair

 

[LordjOX]

You enjoyed the items you bought/got from me m8?

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Yes I did thanks Uncrina, incorporated a couple into my template
Appreciate the help very much!

 

[Boni]

cap your slash resists, very important esp as you are wearing scale which is slash vunerable.

 

[Boni]

ditch the necklace, it does nothing much for your template, get paladrians from the SI quest.

In fact ditch a lot of them toa items, they are giving you cap increases and you havent upped the stats sufficiently, so they are just wasted...

 

[Eredrin]

Elf Champ? OMFG - whatever possessed you? All I can say is /delete and /re-roll Celt/Shar/Firby Hero...

 

[Rulke]

Sadly its not a female elf,but... he has GREAT hair

Will regret that in catacombs

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Will regret that in catacombs

Why will I regret it in Catacombs?

 

[Lorra]

cuz ur great hair will be lame hair i think

 

[PSploosh the ElfChimp]

Ding 50, and no longer confused

:d

 

[Fetid]

Congrats bud he was meaning u will regret it coz he has a thing for elph pr0n!