After the straightforward quest grind in Rift, a lot of people ding 50 and aren’t sure what to do next.
Here is a short and simple guide (by Deathfairy in the official Rift forums) to help you get geared for expert dungeons. This guide for mages by Bluedots provides some detailed information. Although it’s aimed towards mages, a lot of the information is appropriate for other callings.
It is surprisingly easy to buy the gear you need to qualify for T1 experts from the Auction House. In many cases, it’s even possible to buy the necessary gear to qualify for T2 experts with a little effort. Don’t forget to upgrade your runes and planar focus (buy the six slot for 7500 planarite). That can make a huge difference.
I recommend against buying the level 50 mount (125 platinum!) until you are geared for T1 expert dungeons or have a steady income. If you haven’t spent the 35 platinum to buy the level 40 mount, buying the level 40 PvP mount is another option. It costs around 14,000 favor.
I highly recommend looking at some expert dungeon guides to avoid wiping your party. This is especially important if you are the tank. Ciderhelm and Rift Junkies have a lot of great guides (and detailed videos).
