Ashes of Creation Fighter Leveling Guide

Welcome to the ultimate leveling guide for Fighters! Within this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know while you level your Fighter to level 25. As you progress your character, regardless if you're leveling solo or in a group, there are a few best practices to be most efficient with your time, and maximize the overall experience gained.

This guide includes separate tips and tricks for every single level dependant on if you're in a group or not. As a Fighter, your leveling experience will be quite different than other archetypes, and honestly, many groups seem to prefer other DPS classes over Fighters within their groups at this point. However, by utilizing the best practices shared in our Fighter PvE guide, you will be able to provide a wide range of benefits to any leveling group.

Please note: The overall leveling experience tends to be most efficient when you are in a full 8-man group. If it's possible to be within a full group, you should take advantage of the opportunity and captalize on it to gather as much experience as possible.

Additional updates are coming soon related to the Anvils starting zone. Stay tuned!

Regardless of if you're in a group while leveling, or solo, there are a handful of tips and tricks that will make your leveling process more enjoyable and efficient. These tips are universal leveling tips, and all of these should be helpful regardless of which starting zone you select.

There are certain types of scrolls (such as the Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience) that will provide an increase in overall adventuring experience, making your leveling process even faster. It's best practice to use these when grinding mobs while leveling.

It's always a good idea to carry along consumables with you as you level, such as Rations and Fresh Salad. These will provide you with additional attribute points and/or health regeneration.

If you're playing in a group, you want to make sure you are on the back of the enemy (while it's hitting your tank). This is the prime position for you, as it will allow you to avoid most of the enemy's attacks. If you are playing solo, you will want to open up your battles with your Longbow, allowing you to apply maximimum amount of debuffs on the target before switching to your melee weapon.

If you are planning on leveling in a group (which is the fastest, most efficient way), you will want to make sure your group has the best possible composition. For the perfect mix, you will want to aim to have one tank, two clerics, two bards, and then three DPS archetypes. Depending on where you are leveling you can move things around, such as replacing a cleric and/or bard with additional DPS archetypes, but this is the general group composition that tends to be the most effective.

It's important to know that as your character progresses, you don't only unlock points to be used for your class skill tree, but also points towards separate skill trees for each of your weapons and stamina. Be sure to invest points into these areas to enhance your overall leveling experience!

It's important to be aware of your PvP status while leveling, and how exactly it works. Players can manually turn on their PvP mode by clicking Alt + F, allowing them to attack other player. Be cautious though - if you end up killing a player that isn't also flagged, you will become corrupted, which not only gives you a drastic debuff, but also will cause you to drop your equipped gear upon death. It's best practice to NOT flag for PvP while leveling, unless you come across another flagged player that you want to defeat. Also - be aware that if you pick up the loot of a dead player, you will automatically be flagged for PvP for 90 seconds, opening you up for others to attack you. Keep this in mind, as death will lead to XP debt, making your leveling process a little bit more tedious and difficult.

As you kill more and more mobs, the chances of mobs dropping Glint gets higher and higher. After a few hours of leveling, you might find yourself sitting on a ton of Glint. It's best practice to make sure you stop at a town every now and then to store your Glint away to keep it safe, since if you accidently die while leveling, you'll lose a portion of your collected items in your inventory (including the Glint in your pocket)!

Learn more about the most efficient way to level as a Fighter within a group in Ashes of Creation! Using the scrolling feature below, select your level and unlock a list of best practices on how to level, including recommended skills, consumables, scrolls to use, leveling locations, and more.

Set the slider below to your current level to learn more about some of the best leveling tips you can do to progress quickly. As you progress throughout the slider, you will quickly notice the recommended skills to select each level to support your grind in leveling.

Important: It is most effective and efficient to level in a full group (instead of playing solo). In the one-off situations where you may find yourself solo, scroll down to the solo leveling section. Additionally, this guide currently prioritizes the Riverlands starting zone. Additional information on leveling within the Anvils starting zone is coming soon.

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As you begin your leveling journey, you should instantly start with a Greatsword, and will be able to pick up a Longbow from the ground just outside the starting location. These are the primary two weapons that you'll need, so you can ignore the others that you see scattered around you. Once you grab these weapons, claim the "Welcome to Verra" quest by talking to the NPC in the starting area, then start killing some goblins to familarize yourself with the combat system.

Please note: As you continue to kill mobs, you will have a small chance to pick up gear and/or weapons. Try to keep a Greatsword equipped at all times to level it up, but feel free to alternate between a Longbow or Shortbow depending on your preference.

Once you hit Level 2 you will acquire your first skill point, allowing you to unlock a new ability. Every time you level, you will gain a skill point and should unlock and/or upgrade a skill right away to boost your character's power and survivability! As you continue to use this slider, you will see which abilities to prioritize as your character progresses.

Adjust the level slider to follow along with which abilities you should be taking as you level up your Fighter!

1. Blitz
2. Brutal Cleave
3. Whirlwind
4. Climactic Whirlwind
5. Maim
6. Battle Cry
7. Slicing Maim
8. Rupture
9. Knock Out
10. Lethal Blow
11. Blood Fusion
12. Cataclysm
13. Leap Strike
14. Berserk
15. Reinvigorating Berserk
16. Wallop
17. Preservative Blood Fusion
18. Brutality
19. Savagery
20. Raging Blitz
21. Whirlwind: Overdrive
22. Consuming Lethal Blow
23. Rejuvenating Wallop
24. Regenerative Form of Celerity

The table below will adjust based on your level, providing you with a quick at-a-glance list of information for your level range. Notes have been included under the table to clear up any confusion or to add additional details.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These recommended locations are strictly aligned with the Riverlands region. Stay tuned for additional recommendtations for the second starting zone you can select (The Anvils.)

Be wary of strictly following these locations as players — especially at launch — will group to some of these places and you may need to find another grindspot. There are plenty of places in Verra to explore that are not listed here that you can find a suitable replacement! In many cases, it's worth exploring areas outside of the locations listed below if it's too busy!

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
1 - 4	Lionhold	Humanoids Undead Goblins	None	None
1 - 4	Samia's Hope	Humanoids Undead Goblins Vermin	None	None

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
5 - 7	Lionhold	Humanoids Ravens Wolves Undead	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
5 - 7	Baneswood Cemetery	Humanoids Undead Bears	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
5 - 7	2nd Sword Outpost	Humanoids	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
5 - 7	Outside Oakenbane Keep	Humanoids Plantoid	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
7 - 10	Gemspring	Beasts Vermin	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
7 - 10	Titan's Ring	Humanoids Beasts	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
7 - 10	Korra'Loch	Humanoids Beasts	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
7 - 15	Oakenbane Keep	Humanoids	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
7 - 15	Highwayman Hills	Humanoids Beasts	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
7 - 15	Oakenbane Keep	Humanoids	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
7 - 15	Highwayman Hills	Humanoids Beasts	Fresh Salad	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 15	Church of the Seven Stars	Undead Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Novice Scroll of Strength Novice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 20	Halls of Judication	Humanoids Undead Plantoid	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 20	Ursine Caves	Humanoids Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 20	Remnants of Sephillion	Humanoids Undead Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
10 - 20	Halls of Judication	Humanoids	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 20	Ursine Caves	Humanoids Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
10 - 20	Remnants of Sephillion	Humanoids Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
15 - 20	Daragal Estates	Humanoids Beasts Plantoids Undead	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience
15 - 20	Steelbloom Citadel	Humanoids Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Apprentice Scroll of Strength Apprentice Scroll of Adventuring Experience

Levels	Best Location	Pref Mob	Food	Scroll
20 - 25	Befallen Forge	Humanoids Constructs Beasts Undead Arcana	Beef Steak Sandwich	Journeyman Scroll of Strength Journeyman Scroll of Adventuring Experience
20 - 25	The Tower of Carphin	Undead Plantoids Constructs Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Journeyman Scroll of Strength Journeyman Scroll of Adventuring Experience
20 - 25	Gravepeak	Undead Plantoids Constructs Beasts	Beef Steak Sandwich	Journeyman Scroll of Strength Journeyman Scroll of Adventuring Experience

As you continue to progress your character, stay aware of world events on your map. If you are nearby one of these world events (indicated by a large circle on the map), participate and complete the event with other adventures for bonus experience and glint. Additionally, be sure you're grabbing Embersprings as you explore Verra!

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At Level 2, unlock the Blitz skill (this will make killing mobs faster, and more fun). If you haven't already, you should head over to Lionhold and start "The Sweat of your Brow" quest. After killing some goblins along the way and completing the quest, you should easily hit level 3, and also unlock your mount and receive some free tools for gathering resources.

At level 3, you should unlock Brutal Cleave, allowing you to take down mobs even faster, making your experience growth progress quite a bit faster. Stay aware of 1 and 2-star goblins as you explore outside of Lionhold if you're in a large group!

Congratulations - at level 4, you can finally unlock one of your first major AoE abilities - Whirlwind. This ability will allow you to spin rapidly dealing damage to all of the enemies around you. Be sure to stay aware of positioning starting at this level, as you'll want to make sure you're behind the mobs as the Tank within your group is taking the damage. Once you hit level 5, you can upgrade this skill and unlock Climactic Whirlwind, making this ability hit even harder.

From Level 6 to Level 9, you will be focused on unlocking additional abilities and upgrading the ones you'll be using the most (which includes Whirlwind and Maim). At this point in your leveling experience, you will start getting a better understanding of some of the different skills Fighters have at their disposal, and how they work together. For example, you will want to ensure that you use Battle Cry right before you use Whirlwind to deal additional damage to mobs.

One of the most effective areas to level at this point is the Baneswood Cemetery, just southeast of Lionhold. Be sure to be in a full group of 8, and to not stand directly in front of the mobs to enhance your chance of survivability (your tank should be taking all the damage). This area is best during the daytime, as you'll be able to find large clumps of bears and 2-star mobs. If this spot is too contested, you can also try leveling near the other areas listed in the chart above. Regardless of which area you choose to level, you should try to take down as many 2 and 3-star mobs as possible for the most amount of experience (as long as your group can handle them).

Based on all of the locations listed in the chart above, it's highly recommended that you try to prioritize the Church of the Seven Stars, which is just southwest of Lionhold. Be sure to be in a full group of 8, and to not stand directly in front of the mobs to enhance your chance of survivability (your tank should be taking all the damage). It's best practice to find an area within this location for your tank to pull starred mobs to the group, where you can rinse and repeat taking down mobs to maximize experience. If you find this area to be too competitive, consider exploring a different area to level, such as The Hall of Judication or Highwaymen Hill.

Once you hit level 12, it is extremely important that you pick up the Blood Fusion skill, which is one of the most important skills for Fighters. This skill will allow you to regain Mana and Health very rapidly, and is best used right before using Whirlwind or Maim.

If you haven't already, you should consider moving with your group over to the Remnants of Sephillion, which is located southwest of Lionhold. This may be one of the most competitive leveling areas in this level range, but it is by far the most effective. You can continue to farm at this location up until level 20, and even pick up some decent drops from the mobs in this area while farming. As always, if this area is too contested, consider visitng one of the other locations in the chart above.

Luckily, for the last few levels you have until you're at max level (25), you have multiple options, including The Tower of Carphin, Gravepeak, or the Befallen Forge. Out of all three of these, The Tower of Carphin tends to be the easiest for most (but also the most competitve). If you decide to go to the Tower of Carphin, it's recommended to level at either the third or fourth floor of the tower, or simply training a large group of zombies outside of the tower. This is a great place to farm, as you will also have a chance at picking up some great gear, such as the Carphin Stonewatcher's Greatsword and the Crystalized Blood Shortbow. If the Tower of Carphin is too crowded, you can also consider going to the Befallen Forge, but be warned, this open-world dungeon is one of the most dangerous places currently in the game. Be sure to have a full group if you enter, or even a larger raid with more than 8 players to ensure you stay alive.

Congragulations on hitting the current max level in the Ashes of Creation Alpha! Going forward, it is in your best interest to read up on end game guides to better adjust your build for the new options available, and start working towards best-in-slot gear and weapons. Continue on to either our PvE or PvP guide to learn more about how you can become one of the best Fighters in Ashes of Creation!

Learn more about the most efficient way to level as a Fighter solo in Ashes of Creation! Using the scrolling feature below, select your level and unlock a list of best practices on how to level, including recommended skills, leveling locations, and more.

The slider has been set up to work most efficiently across 5 level increments. Set the slider to your level, but expect information from the previous level bracket to disappear at specific thresholds. This is done to make the information on the page more condensed and easier to read.

Please note: If you are leveling your character solo, it's best practice to use a Longbow instead of a Shortbow. You'll be using your Longbow to start your encounter with mobs, with the ultimate goal of stacking the Wounded and Staggered debuffs on your opponent before switching over to your melee weapon when they get close to you.

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As you begin your leveling journey, you should instantly start with a Greatsword, and will be able to pick up a Longbow from the ground just outside the starting location. These are the primary two weapons that you'll need, so you can ignore the others that you see scattered around you. Once you grab these weapons, claim the "Welcome to Verra" quest by talking to the NPC in the starting area, then start killing some goblins to familarize yourself with the combat system. Once you kill a few goblins, complete the quest and pick up an initial boost of experience, pushing you to level 2.

At Level 2, unlock the Blitz skill (this will make killing mobs faster, and more fun). At this point, you should now head over to Lionhold and start "The Sweat of your Brow" quest. After killing some goblins along the way and completing the quest, you should easily hit level 3, and also unlock your mount and pick up some free tools for gathering resources.

The next three skills you should unlock between Levels 3 to 5 should be Brutal Cleave, Whirlwind, and Lethal Blow. The goal for these earlier levels when playing solo is to unlock as many skills as possible, to provide you with more options on taking down these mobs as an individual. The best mobs to defeat while gaining these early levels would be Goblins, Grems, Ravens, and Wolves, all which can be found west and north of Lionhold. Be sure to utilize your Brutal Cleave and Whirlwind skills to take down large clumps of enemies, making your leveling experience even easier.

Upon reaching Level 6, you should have the following skills unlocked.

• Blitz
• Brutal Cleave
• Whirlwind
• Lethal Blow

From Level 6 to Level 10, prioritize getting the skills Maim, Climactic Whirlwind, Battle Cry, Slicing Maim (to make your Maim skill hit harder), and Knock Out (which can be used to stun a single mob for several seconds). At this point in your leveling experience, you will start getting a better understanding of some of the different skills Fighters have at their disposal.

There are two unique areas that seem to be very effective when it comes to leveling solo in this level range. The first location is focused on taking down a single enemy one at a time, while the second location is focused on more of an AOE approach. For this first area, you will want to go to Korra'Loch, which is located Northeast of the starting area. Once you're here, you will see 2-star mobs named "Gravehide Flayer". These pack a bit of a punch, but the idea for this leveling strategy is that they won't even touch you. Using the bridge in this location, you can use your Longbow to initiate the battle with the Gravehide Flayer, and then bring it near the bridge, where you will jump on and off of the bridge when it gets close to you. The idea here is that you will only be using your Longbow to slowly defeat this mob on repeat. It's a bit of a tedious process, but it's very effective. If you find yourself in a situation where this mob gets a little too close to you, use your Knock Out skill to stun it, providing you with enough time to make more distance between you and the mob.

The second leveling location is just north of The Hall of Judication, where you'll see a large amount of level 12-14 Giant Bullyfrogs. Although these are at a much higher level than you, these specific types of mobs barely deal any damage. Start by defeating one at a time, and then eventually add more and more mobs as you level up and get a bit stronger. You should be using your Longbow when starting these fights, and then transition to your Greatsword once they get close to you. As you approach closer and closer to level 10, you should find yourself being able to start pulling a larger amount of them at the same time, and using your Whirlwind and Maim abilities to deal massive AOE damage, and taking down several at the same time (leading to even more experience).

Important Note: Once you hit level 10, it's worth going back to a main town and purchasing level 10 gear, either from an NPC or from the marketplace. Your overall damage output will greatly increase with these new weapons, and your overall survivability will sky-rocket when you replace your existing gear with level 10 gear.

Upon reaching Level 11, you should have the following skills unlocked.

• Blitz
• Brutal Cleave
• Whirlwind
• Lethal Blow
• Maim
• Climactic Whirlwind
• Battle Cry
• Slicing Maim

The next area you can level at would be the small island just west of the Tower of Carphin. On this island, you will find level 13-15 Ashen Haunt mobs and Minotaurs. Similar to the previous leveling spot with Giant Bullyfrogs, the idea here is to start by defeating one at a time, and then eventually add more and more mobs as you level up and get a bit stronger. You should be using your Longbow when starting these fights, and then transition to your Greatsword once they get close to you (where you'll be using Brutal Cleave, Whirlwind and Maim on repeat). Once you reach level 11, you should unlock the Rupture skill (which helps you burn down single targets easier).

Once you hit level 12, it is extremely important that you pick up the Blood Fusion skill, which is one of the most important skills for Fighters. This skill will allow you to regain Mana and Health very rapidly, and is best used right before using Whirlwing or Maim. When activating this skill at the right time, it will allow you to take on even more of these mobs at the same time.

Once you hit level 13, you may want to consider stopping by Miraleth and unloading some of the Glint and items you've gathered thus far. These mobs that you are leveling on tend to have frequent drops, so it's important to not be too risky with holding too many items, and to store them when you have a lot stocked up. Also, this would be a good opportunity to repair your gear. From levels 13 to 15, you will want to unlock Cataclysm, which is a very large AoE ability that will help you burn down clumps even faster, and then Leap Strike and Berserk; the choice is up to you on which one you'd like first.

Helpful Tip: If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are fighting a single mob, consider using Knock Out and then Cataclysm to deal a massive amount of damage. This combo is useful, as the casting time of Cataclyms is quite long, but if you stun them with Knock Out right before, the enemy won't be moving away from your attack, or hitting you during the casting time.

Upon reaching Level 16, you should have the following skills unlocked.

• Blitz
• Brutal Cleave
• Whirlwind
• Lethal Blow
• Maim
• Climactic Whirlwind
• Battle Cry
• Slicing Maim
• Rupture
• Blood Fusion
• Cataclysm
• Leap Strike
• Berserk

At this point, you can move to a new location to continue your solo leveling journey. One of the best areas to level at this point is just north of Ursine Caves (along the river), where you'll come across a large amount of level 19 Webweavers. These mobs may be high-leveled, but they don't deal much damage and also don't have a high amount of health, making them perfect for your Fighter's AoE skills. Be sure to use your Blood Fusion ability prior to using your AoE skills to help maintain your health and mana.

If this area is too contested, you can also solo farm Sighted Seekers and Invokers located outside of The Tower of Carphin with your Longbow. If you farm these, be sure to only kill one at a time, and to not get too close, as they can deal massive amounts of damage. It's best practice to just use your Longbow for these, and to be prepared to dodge any of their ranged spitting abilities. These battles could be a bit long, but it's worth the experience and drops. The skills you should pick-up from level 16 to 21 include Reinvigorating Berserk, Wallop, Preservative Blood Fusion, Brutality, Savagery, and Regenerative Form of Celerity.

Important Note:Once you hit level 20, it's worth going back to a main town and purchasing level 20 gear, either from an NPC or from the marketplace. Your overall damage output will greatly increase with these new weapons, and your overall survivability will sky-rocket when you replace your level 10 gear with level 20 gear.

Upon reaching Level 22 and above, you should have the following skills unlocked.

• Blitz
• Brutal Cleave
• Whirlwind
• Lethal Blow
• Maim
• Climactic Whirlwind
• Battle Cry
• Slicing Maim
• Rupture
• Blood Fusion
• Cataclysm
• Leap Strike
• Berserk
• Reinvigorating Berserk
• Wallop
• Preservative Blood Fusion
• Brutality
• Savagery
• Regenerative Form of Celerity

Luckily, for the last few levels you have until you're at max level (25), you can farm the same type of mobs, Overcharged Shardlings, which are southeast of Miraleth (within the lawless zone). These shardlings deal very, very little damage, and also tend to frequently drop glint, making it not only a great place to level, but also to make some gold in the process. This is one of the most effective areas to level, but if you find this place to be too contested, you may want to consider going into global chat and finding a group of 8 to farm the Tower of Carphin, which is recommended as it's one of the fastest ways to level, and also is a prime location for great gear drops. The last few skills you will want to add to your arsenal of skills would be Raging Blitz, Whirlwind: Overdrive, Consuming Lethal Blow, and Rejuvenating Wallop.

Congragulations on hitting the current max level in the Ashes of Creation Alpha! Going forward, it is in your best interest to read up on end game guides to better adjust your build for the new options available. Continue on to either our PvE or PvP guide to learn how to best excel with a max level character in Verra.

As you continue to level your Fighter, you will reach certain level requirements that unlock the ability to equip more powerful gear. It is critically important to ensure you have the proper gear in Ashes of Creation, as your overall power output is almost entirely based on your attributes and overall Physical Damage, which drastically can be increased with the right gear. Below is a quick overview of some of the quick and easy gear you can pick-up while leveling to be as efficient as possible.

Some of the best gear to pick up as you start your adventure can actually be purchased directly at the NPCs named "Smithy Vendor" and "Hideworks Vendor", located near the Avons End emberspring, which is just west of Lionhold (image reference above). It's best practice to purchase your gear from this location, as it will be overall cheaper than purchasing it within a main city due to no taxes being added to the purchases. Below is a list of these items that you can purchase at this NPC. If you're low on gold, consider cutting down some trees and mining some ore in this area, and quickly selling it to the NPC for some fast gold to pick up some initial gear.

If you're in the area, consider farming the named mob "Muckmaw the Flayer", which has the chance of dropping a Muckmaw's Greatsword!

Item Name	Location	Level Requirement
Copper Greatsword	Smithy Vendor (Avons End)	Level 1
Muckmaw's Greatsword	Muckmaw the Flayer	Level 1
Copper Longbow	Smithy Vendor (Avons End)	Level 1
River Stalker's Pants	Hideworks Vendor (Avons End)	Level 1
River Stalker's Garb	Hideworks Vendor (Avons End)	Level 1
River Stalker's Boots	Hideworks Vendor (Avons End)	Level 1

The items listed above are some quick and easy items to pick up to help kick-start your leveling journey. You will pick-up additional gear naturally as you start progressing towards level 10. If you're luck enough, you can also come across cheap gear at the Marketplace in different towns that players may have posted.

Please note: You can also pick up some artisan clothing from the NPCs listed above, such as the Novice Leatherworker's Shirt, which will grant you additional small buffs. For example, this Novice Leatherworkers Shirt provides an additional health.

As you continue to level, you may come across certain weapons and gear that could maximize your overall damage potential. There are a few specific items that drop from certain locations that may be worth grinding for to make your leveling experience a bit easier (especially if you are leveling solo). The list of items below are considered some of the best options you can pick up once you hit level 10.

Important note: The higher quality a piece of gear or weapon is, the more stats you will receive from it. Additionally, once an item reaches a certain quality, it sometimes unlocks additional stats. The gear listed below are some of the best options you can pick up at level 10. It's okay if you don't reach the recommended quality of each item below, but it's best practice to try to get the quality listed below for additional benefits towards your build. If you can gather and/or craft these items at a higher quality listed below, even better!

If you are able to craft (or have a friend that can craft these items), it is highly recommended to go that route rather than trying to get lucky with picking up these items from mobs. There's still a chance of getting a majority of these items from mobs, but if you want to gurantee certain qualities, crafting is the best approach.

Item Name	Location	Level Requirement
Flayer's Fleshripper	Dropped from named mobs "Gnashgut of Hearthsong" and "Boss Naknak"	Level 10
Forsaken Blades Shortbow	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill)	Level 10
Wolfen Maw	Crafting and/or dropped from named mob "Growler" (near Highwaymen Hill)	Level 10
Cloak of Sunhaven	Purchased from NPC at Sunhaven	Level 10
Bear Hide Garb	Crafting or Mob Drop (Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Polished Tin Leggings	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill or Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Bear Hide Gloves	Crafting or Mob Drop (Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Polished Tin Belt	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill or Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Polished Tin Leggings	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill or Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Aelan Chainmail Boots	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill)	Level 10
Bone Earring	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill or Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10
Everlasting Sower's Bone Necklace	Crafting and/or dropped from named mob "Everlasting Sower"	Level 10
Halcyonite Ring	Crafting or Mob Drop (Highwaymen Hill or Remnants of Sephillion)	Level 10

As a friendly reminder, it's best practice to craft these items at the highest quality possible in order to maximize your damage output. If you are struggling crafting these items, consider killing mobs in the recommended areas listed above for a chance at receiving these items. The locations listed above are the best areas to farm these, but there are other mobs scattered throughout the world that haver a small chance at dropping these as well.

Once you hit level 20, you can gain access to some of the most powerful weapons and gear that is currently available in the game. As soon as you hit level 20, it's highly recommended to replace your level 10 gear with as many of the items listed below as possible. If you don't have any of the items listed below already, consider checking out the Marketplace in different nodes to potentially pick up a quick and easy upgrade.

Important note: The higher quality a piece of gear or weapon is, the more stats you will receive from it. Additionally, once an item reaches a certain quality, it sometimes unlocks additional stats. The gear listed below are some of the best options you can pick up at level 20. It's okay if you don't reach the recommended quality of each item below, but it's best practice to try to get the quality listed below for additional benefits towards your build. If you can gather and/or craft these items at a higher quality listed below, even better!

If you are able to craft (or have a friend that can craft these items), it is highly recommended to go that route rather than trying to get lucky with picking up these items from mobs. There's still a chance of getting a majority of these items from mobs, but if you want to gurantee certain qualities, crafting is the best approach.

Please note: If possible, consider using Journeyman Enchanting Scrolls to "upgrade" this gear to boost your stats even further. The more you enchant a specific item, the more expensive it gets as you upgrade it. Be selective on which items you choose to enchant though, as this is an expensive process!

To learn more about the best Fighter gear in the game, visit our "Best-in-Slot Fighter Gear Guide" by clicking the button below.

Once you hit level 25, the grind doesn't stop! Visit the PvE and PvP Fighter guides below to ensure you can enhance your overall Fighter gameplay and get prepared for the future increase in the max level cap!

To take a closer look at some of the BEST gear options for Fighters, watch the video below.