Necromancer: Leveling Build and Feat Guide (up to level 63)

For leveling (and PvP), Necromancer’s undead minions do a great job, so most of this guide focuses on the Reanimation tree (eight pets!).  Nightfall doesn’t compare to the ease of leveling that Reanimation provides until the higher levels (post 60).  It is common for Necromancers to respec into a Nightfall build post 60, but Reanimation [...]

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Tempest of Set: Leveling Builds and Feat Review (version 3)

The most effective leveling build is no longer as obvious due to the many recent changes to the Tempest of Set. This guide includes two leveling progressions. One is based on building a balanced toolset focused around Lightning Strike and Storm Field. The other is a build focused on maximizing AoE damage and [...]

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Herald of Xotli: Leveling Build and Feat Advice

The Herald of Xotli (HoX) is all about damage and more damage. For many people, it is the most exciting class to play in Age of Conan. I’ve heard it referred to as a glass chainsaw and it is a very apt analogy. They dish out huge numbers, but the combination of [...]

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Bear Shaman: Revised leveling build and feat advice

UPDATE Sept. 27.  Updated this leveling guide.  Here is the latest version.
Blood Fever vs Untamed Regeneration
With the significant reduction in Untamed Regeneration’s regeneration and increase in vulnerabilities, it becomes a good situational tool instead of a skill you run all the time. Blood Fever’s 20% damage increase becomes a more attractive option.
Untamed Regeneration (UR) [...]

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Tips and Tricks for AoC

I always enjoy the posts that compile a long list of little tips and tricks for various games. It’s nice to learn something new about a game I spend hours playing and funny at time when I realize just how little I know.
Here is my list of tips and tricks for AoC. Yes, [...]

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Leveling quickly in Age of Conan

If you are one of the people who are breaking the level 50 mark (or even higher), SLOW DOWN! It’s been less than 3 weeks! The 55+ content is severely lacking, so you’re going to be grinding the vast majority of the time. Several of the classes are very well suited to grinding, but resist [...]

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