📊 How We Rank (XP Reality Check)

What matters most:

• Mob density & respawn (continuous pulls > big empty runs)
• Downtime (travel/looting/rez time kills XP)
• Event overlap (stackable timers = free value)
• Risk vs consistency (no deaths; safe gearing; repeatable)
• Scalability (works for fresh gear and scales when you’re stronger)

Rule of thumb: If you’re drinking >2 potions per elite, you’re not under-leveled; your engine is underbuilt. Prioritize Fleetfoot → Field Rations → Basic Mastery and Weapon → Chest Empowerments before chasing damage nodes.

🏃 Solo XP Tier List (Top 10 Spots)

1) 🔺 Hub Triangle: Event → Cache → Cache (S-Tier)

Why it’s nuts: Minimal travel, guaranteed ticks of XP/dust/mats, safe for any spec.

Where: Any busy hub. Favorites: Emberwatch (south rise), Gloomvault Ridge, Starforge Causeway.

Route: Start at the hub → tag the nearest Event → peel to Cache A → arc to Cache B → vendor → repeat a nearby event if it pops.

Class notes:

• Guardian: pull 2 packs, Block → punish; stun funnel.
• Archer: kite in circles; roll → light → light → burst loop.
• Battle Mage: dash-through → turn → detonate on clusters.
• When to skip: If events are dead (midnight lull), pivot to #2 or #4.
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2) 🧊 D2: Shiverchasm Speed Clear (S-Tier – extends to A)

Why: Short path, learnable boss windows, easy to repeat.

Flow: Edit route to skip low-density rooms; sprint to elites/boss → clean burn → reset.

Keys: Use Whetstone only on boss expose. If time-to-kill is long, you need Chest Empowerment or Starmap sustain, not more damage nodes.

Solo tip: Practice 10 reps of “dodge, light, light, burst” (Archer) or block → single punish (Guardian).

3) 🗝️ Cache Ring (A-Tier)

Why: Predictable, low risk, constant movement XP.

Where: A 3–4 chest loop around Old Road → Fallen Spires → Cliffside.

Flow: Always move downhill between chests; fight only packs that block you.

Notes: Pairs perfectly with Quick Study Starmap node later in the week.

4) 🕳️ Elite Dens: Hollowfall Tunnels (A-Tier)

Why: High density, fast respawn, controlled pulls.

Flow: Always keep line-of-sight anchor; break packs into 2-3 pulls.

Guardian: funnel to a choke; Block cadence = everything.

Archer/Mage: Do not commit burst until after the elite’s big telegraph.

5) 🛡️ Public Defense Events (A-Tier)

Why: Great XP per minute if you catch a wave early.

How: Park by the first banner, tag every wave, and kite in a wide oval.

Solo trap: Don’t over-greed ranged elites; safe tags beat hero plays.

6) 🌫️ D3: Gloomvault Corner Route (A-Tier)

Why: Slightly longer than D2, but better burst windows and add waves.

Flow: Spread on rot → collapse for burn → triple volley is your window.

Tip: If trash is drinking your potions, you’re under-sustained; craft Chest.

7) 🌪️ Rift Tears (B+-Tier, event-dependent)

Why: Spiky XP when active; otherwise nothing.

How: Farm tears only when two are within ~90 seconds of each other.

Note: Don’t chase across the map; protect your loop.

8) 🔥 Emberwatch Outskirts Patrol (B+-Tier)

Why: Good density with short travel, especially at peak hours.

Route: Bridge → watchtower → quarry → back to bridge.

Solo tip: Pull to flags/rocks to avoid ranged scatter.

9) 🦴 Beast Warrens (B-Tier, gear-sensitive)

Why: Huge XP if you can avoid chain hits from fast mobs.

Flow: Pull in crescents; don’t be inside the pack as Mage.

Skip: If you’re drinking 3+ pots per pull.

10) 📜 Bounty Board “Contracts” (B-Tier utility)

Why: Decent XP + mats + gold with a fixed path.

How: Stack 2–3 contracts that live on your patrol route; cash out after your triangle loop.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Group XP Tier List (Duo/Trio – Top 10 Spots)

1) ⚙️ D4: Starforge Depths Speed Chain (S-Tier)

Why: Best balance of density, boss uptime, and reset time for 2–3 players.

Roles:

• Guardian: call “heavy next,” hold pulls, stun funnel.
• Archer: schedule burst after Guardian’s heavy.
• Mage: detonate after the big telegraph—no early pops.
• Loop: D4 → vendor → triangle (if it’s hot) → D4. Repeat.

2) 👑 D5: Crown of Embers Boss Train (S-Tier for prepared duos)

Why: Top-end XP with crisp window timing.

Rules: Bait slam → ring of fire → core expose → Whetstone on core only.

Duo note: Guardian + Archer is the safest; Guardian + Mage is fastest if clean.

3) 🎏 Event Chain Rotation (S- to A-Tier, timer-dependent)

Why: Stacked events multiply tags/assists.

How: Park at a chain node. If the next node triggers within 60–90 seconds, ride it; if not, pivot to D4/D5.

4) 🕳️ Elite Den “Train” (A-Tier)

Why: Two-man funnels delete dens.

Flow: Guardian pulls to choke → Archer/Mage bursts on call.

Don’t: Split pulls randomly. Keep a single pace. Wipes erase XP.

5) 🐉 World Boss Windows (A-Tier burst)

Why: Awesome XP in a short window at peak hours.

Plan: Only go if timers align with your session. Otherwise you lose 10–15 min waiting.

6) 🧊 D2/D3 Alternating Chain (A-Tier, chill groups)

Why: If D4 is contested, this chain stays efficient and low stress.

Flow: D2 → D3 → event triangle → vendor → repeat.

7) 🗝️ Cache Carpools (B+-Tier utility)

Why: Trio splits to reveal chests, then reconverges on clusters.

Tip: Do not open chests mid-combat; clear then loot together.

8) 🛡️ Hub Defense (B+-Tier)

Why: Easy, safe XP. Great for learning calls: “heavy next,” “burst ready,” “kite left.”

9) 🌪️ Rift Tear Circuit (B-Tier)

Why: Payoff varies wildly. Only great if you can hit two tears fast.

Advice: Assign one player to scout ahead; the other two hold the current tear.

10) 🧭 Patrol + Contracts (B-Tier fallback)

Why: Solid if your dungeons are crowded or group is learning.

Flow: Patrol route with 2–3 Contracts + mini events you pass.

🧠 Build Notes: XP = Uptime + Windows

Guardian (solo + group)

• Goal: take space and create safe windows.
• Micro: 10× reps of perfect block → single punish every session; only then attempt two-hit punish.
• Starmap: Block Efficiency early; Fleetfoot/Field Rations first; damage last.

Archer

• Goal: permanent movement, clean burst queues.
• Micro: roll → light → light → burst loop for 60–90s before runs.
• Bow: Shortbow until your loop is automatic; longbow after.
• Binding: ADS on RMB/L2; Dodge on Mouse4/L3.

Battle Mage

• Goal: true-through lines → detonate at the right time.
• Micro: 15 reps of dash-through → instant 180 → detonate; no early pops.
• Tip: Don’t detonate during a boss’s big red telegraph—wait, then delete.

🧪 Routes You Can Copy (Solo & Group)

Solo – 15 Minutes (maintenance)

• Event → Cache → Cache near your hub → vendor → log on a waypoint.

Solo – 30 Minutes (daily push)

• Triangle loop (0:00–0:12) → D2 speed clear (0:12–0:24) → Craft/Starmap/Restock (0:24–0:28) → one more Cache (0:28–0:30).

Solo – 60 Minutes (heavy farm)

• Triangle loop → D2 → D3 → triangle loop → D4 → Craft/Spend → vendor.

Duo – 30 Minutes

• D4 → triangle → D4. Guardian sets the pace; burst only on called windows.

Duo – 60 Minutes (token night)

• D2 → D3 → D4 → D5 (if comfy) → triangle → craft/spend → vendor.

Trio – 45 Minutes (balanced)

• Event chain (if up) → D4 → Elite den train → D4 → vendor.

🛠️ Settings & Consumables That Quietly Add XP

• Exclusive Fullscreen, V-Sync Off, cap at refresh − 3 (117 on 120 Hz).
• Shadows/Volumetrics = Medium, Upscaler = Quality, post effects off.
• Carry 5–8 Health, 2–3 Stamina, 2–3 Mana (BM), 2× Whetstones, 1–2 Camp Kits.
• Whetstone only on boss expose/core.
• Upgrade Weapon → Chest first; buy a vendor main-stat weapon if drops are scuffed.
• Starmap: Fleetfoot → Field Rations → Basic Mastery → Path of Iron/Gale → Safecracker → Quick Study → Basic Mastery II → minor damage.

⛔ Common XP Traps (Avoid These)

• Chasing spawns across the world: protect your loop radius.
• Opening chests mid-fight: clear → loot together.
• Greeding burst through red telegraphs: one death erases 3–5 minutes.
• Spec hopping mid-session: every swap resets your muscle memory.

👥 Group Etiquette That Makes XP Free

• Ping pulls; call “heavy next” before burst.
• Rotate potions (one drinks, one kites) to avoid dual downtime.
• Stick to the plan—no solo hero trips during group trains.
• If someone is struggling, shift to D2/D3 where windows are cleaner.

❓ FAQ

Solo or duo for best XP?

If you’re polished, duo D4/D5 wins. Learning or under-geared? Solo triangle + D2 is king.

Events or dungeons?

Events are S-tier with active timers. If timers are cold, D2/D4 take over.

Do I grind mobs?

Only if they’re on your path. XP dies when you travel far without tags or density.

When do I start D5?

When you can handle baited slam → ring of fire → core expose without chugs. If you burn >2 pots, push Chest/engine first.

🏁 Conclusion

The best XP in Fellowship isn’t a secret spot—it’s the right sequence of spots. Build your engine, stick to a tight loop, and use burst windows only when they’re clean. For solo, the triangle + D2/D3 cycle is unbeatable. For groups, D4/D5 and event chains print XP at speed.

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Learn more: on publish, we’ll link the most active Fellowship wiki (official or community) for live event timers, drop tables, and map pins.