AA progression

[Mardag]

I am looking for some tips on what AA to get next to maximize my dps. I am currently level 65 and do not plan to level up for awhile. I have been thinking about maxing out Swarm of Deacy, Deaths Fury, Quickening of Death and Pet Affinity as my next AAs. So far I have:

Regen 3
Run 5
Critical Affliction 3
Secondary Forte
Natural Durability 3
Mental Clarity 3
Swarm of Decay 1
Quickening of Death 2
Mnemonic Retention 1
Pet Affinity
Spell Casting Mastery 3
Spell Casting Reinforcement 3
Wake the Dead 3
Theft of Life 1

For someone level 65, not planning on leveling up for awhile, what other AAs should I do to max my dps? I rarely ever lifetap so I have not bothered to get Spell Casting Fury and this has been on the very bottom of my list.

[Dereeoobs]

"maximize my dps"

dot crits to 65
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dot crits to whatever
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dot crits to whatever

With the even nerf to leveling and the nerf to aa's there is no reason for you to be 65 long at all, if you want to maximize dps get lvl 80 and the dots ur missing.


Regen 3
Secondary Forte
Natural Durability 3
Mental Clarity 3
Swarm of Decay 1
Quickening of Death 2
Mnemonic Retention 1
Pet Affinity
Spell Casting Mastery 3
Spell Casting Reinforcement 3
Wake the Dead 3
Theft of Life 1

While it is due to play style I'd say it would be stupid to do any of these aa's before hitting lvl 80 because its minimal dps to the new spells which most are even vendor bought and easily accessable. With the aa bonus an 80exp 20aa or even 50/50 would be better towards dps, there is no big advancement I see here at lvl 65 in dps.

[Mardag]

I already have all of those AAs. I have around 130 so far and just have no desire to level up at the moment. Considering I plan to stay level 65 are there any more dps AAs besides Swarm of Deacy, Deaths Fury and Quickening of Death that I should get?

[Drazzminius]

I'm currently at lvl 70 with 133 AA's and my XP counter set at 80% to AAXP and 20% to regular XP. I know that my DPS would be GREATLY enhanced by leveling, but my playstyle dictates a more "moderate" pace of leveling and so I'm comfortable with how I'm set at the moment.

Out of curiosity; why are you planning to stay at 65? Are you hunting in an explicitly "hot" location getting nice XP off of Mobs at that level and just don't want them to drop to LB or something?

In my honest opinion, even as a SUPER casual player (such as myself), getting at least 70 is key due to the number of AAs that open up at that level (Affliction Mastery, etc).

[Mardag]

At 65 I can easily solo 69.1 and the mobs are yellow to red, with about half red. I can make 10-15AA per mission with little to no risk. The other reason is lack of 66-70 spells. I cant afford any of the runes and no one does WoS or MPG any more. The level 66 and 67 runes are going for 15-20k each so thats currently out of my reach Since I know very little spots to make plat. Hell the Glowing runes on FV are costing 50k or more each.

I figure I can easily make another 100-200AA at 65 then when I make enough plat to buy all my spells I will level up with 30 banked for when I hit 70.

[Jolren]

If it's 66-70 spell runes you're concerned about, I found the method discussed in this thread: http://www.necrotalk.com/showthread.php?t=6220&highlight=denik
to be very helpful. It was rewarding to go and solo for all of the remaining spell runes I needed. You wont be bringing in the AA's like in 69.1, but you'll probably land yourself some spell runes and maybe make some money from selling duplicates. If nothing else, perhaps a nice change of pace.

-Jolren

[Astroshak]

Something wrong with researching your spells? You can research spells, except for the "Ancient" spells, up through level 70 .. that's how my necro got his Omens spells.

[Vanlor]

If it's 66-70 spell runes you're concerned about, I found the method discussed in this thread: http://www.necrotalk.com/showthread.php?t=6220&highlight=denik
to be very helpful. It was rewarding to go and solo for all of the remaining spell runes I needed. You wont be bringing in the AA's like in 69.1, but you'll probably land yourself some spell runes and maybe make some money from selling duplicates. If nothing else, perhaps a nice change of pace.

-Jolren

I totally agree. Check out this post. I was poor as dirt for these levels too, but at this camp you can solo all your runes and it teaches some good skills to have as a necro as well. Don't stay 65 if you can avoid it at all. The game is just plain more fun at 80 in every way shape and form. (imho)

[Mardag]

I finished off Quickening of Death 3-5 and I am going to get Pet Affinity then I am going to bank 30AA so that when I hit 70 I can buy 6 more ranks of Critical Affliction as soon as I ding. I bought 2 Ancient Runes for 9k each and I will just have my 78 Beastlord and 76 Druid farm the other runes for me in WoS and MPG.

At 70 69.1 Hard will still be yellow so I can still farm AA pretty easy there but will have my level 70 Rogue pet and much more massive dps dots plus I will have a 40% poison focus, already banked, and am going to buy a belt with 30% dot extension. The only real problem will be the lack of Burning Affliction V for when I level up. I have a BA4 item right now but until I find a better focus I will have to use tribute.

[Drazzminius]

I bought 2 Ancient Runes for 9k eachAren't the Ancients No Trade?
The only real problem will be the lack of Burning Affliction V for when I level up. I have a BA4 item right now but until I find a better focus I will have to use tribute.

Citrine Spell Bauble (http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=36117) 250 Radiant Crystals (Radiants are currently 54pp each on Quellious, so that's about 13.5K for the upgrade, Server Dependent...).

[Mardag]

I play on Firona Vie so all Muramite Runes inclusing glowing and ancient are tradeable. Didn't know about spell bauble thankyou for posting that.

[Drazzminius]

I play on Firona Vie so all Muramite Runes inclusing glowing and ancient are tradeable. Didn't know about spell bauble thankyou for posting that.
Aaaaaah.....

Good deal. And you are most welcome for the info!