Everquest Guide - Armor Progression 1 to 120

[@migueldelmazo5244]

Clear, concise, and wonderful video. For a player that just got back into EQ after a 20+ year hiatus (and was a casual back then), the game is overwhelming. This video just made understanding how armor works at higher levels a good bit easier. Thanks.

[@hammackj]

Thank you.

[@mikeparsons1746]

This is very helpful. I just came back after having last played in 2015. Still have my characters but I'm starting over just to re-learn how to play.

[@hammackj]

Nice. That what I did when I started again. Lots of learn.

[@iberar]

So...I MOLO myself...i dont have multiple characters...so what I will say focuses on that. One thing i noticed is that at every 5 levels from about 80+, you can even buy a lot of cheap pieces on the bazaar from pne or two expansions down the line. For example I just turned 85 and can get some VoA gear for cheap on Bazaar which blows away HoT gear as you said. I now have a full set of Abstruse (which seems similar to Terror Infused and Paragon really), but wondering if I should skip HoT t2+ and just get those VoA pieces and just focus on leveling exp. Also another thing, on live servers, as a mage at least, very easy to get those buffs from 120+ people + the pet armor/weapons, which significantly buff your pet to ridiculous levels. Now this may die down as I get higher level, but at this level it seems very easy to hold your own. Was able to easily solo HoT Feerot bossess + 1 or 2 adds just at 83-84 to get that full set of Abstruse. Is this a viable strategy? At which level do you think this may not pay off. Thanks.

[@hammackj]

The 125 buffs help all the way to 125 ;) the 125 mage ds is like 5-7k damage on a god tier mage pet lol watch out ;) I would stay in t1 maybe t2 for your situation and just update every 5 levels. You will level so fast unless you go out of your way not to even molo. That getting higher tiers could be a waste. Try to wear the best you can afford. I am on FV and I see some crazy deals all the time. I also sell everything I get from the videos for 1plat on my traders. Other servers can be hit or miss IMO. And make sure to always have the high focus you can get for your spells (mage arms and helm) for more power.

[@iberar]

@@hammackj Have a video explaining these? I am still relearning. Also a video on this overseer?

[@hammackj]

I should have an overseer video. I don't have any videos explaining the lag pile or anything like that. I talk about it sometimes at the start of series though. In the guide videos for each class I talk about focus items that are important.

[@ssgtalls]

Thanks for showing the armor set names and stats! My box group is in level 90's trying to get to 100 and the bazaar is worthless on my server since what I need is either not there or not in an affordable range. I guess it's up to myself to upgrade my group's gear using these charts or find a box friendly guild!

[@hammackj]

So far I find the drop rates on anything after house of Thule bad for the visible armor. I’m 10-15 named into veil and nothing yet :/

[@jeffbarnette469]

Strong work. I’m in eok working through the gear and will follow your suggestions after. Merc tank so it’s slow but seeing all the land lol

[@danmolina2724]

Awesome Table man really useful Thanks

[@hammackj]

Any time thanks for watching

[@johnnymclemore8255]

So I just came back to EQ after a 10+ year break. I have 3 -85 toons (SK, SHM, BRD) and I think I am going to start with either Paragon or the Aug based armor. Do you recommend one over the other as a returning player?

[@hammackj]

You should be able to do house of Thule t1 which is == paragon armor. I’d skip the quests if u want to get right into killing.

[@johnnymclemore8255]

@@hammackj Humm I never considered coming back in Thule, I'll look up the quests and see if I can do them. Do you recommend any software to help me box? I want to add a Rogue for DPS and 4 toons will be tough to box without any help.

[@renatugaming4605]

love the videos, would appreciate a video on the best bags/where to get them if thats possible :)

[@hammackj]

Added it to the list ;)

[@iberar]

Wow thank you. So 81 Mage, 22k hp/mana, just got back in the game after long stint, probably since underfoot, but didnt really play since before underfoot...where should i go level? I see a lot of my items have 600-900 hp/mana.

[@hammackj]

You should be able to do house of thule t1 in the The Feerrott the Dream stay there until you farm up all the gear there for you class

[@iberar]

@@hammackj awesome. Any guides to help me on this and figure out what quest/gear to get?

[@hammackj]

I am currently working on house of Thule so no video on the armor / etc atm but in the feerrott you can killed named for tokens that are used to craft t1 gear. My hobz and friendz series shows some of it.

[@iberar]

@@hammackj Can all this be done Mage+Merc + pet with high level buffs/items from bazaar?

[@Mr.Mister1974]

I now know which gear to replace level 85 heroic gear, for trying to tank with heroic gear forget it. Thanks for the guide.

[@hammackj]

Whatca mean?

[@sethchestosky9903]

Need a 1-80 for boxers on a non defiant server =) Then we'll be gtg

[@hammackj]

I got you. Next video will be 1-80 tlp

[@k.r.5400]

@@hammackj There's a TON of TLP guides out there and feel like if you add them all up you only just scratch the surface. I'm here for alllll of it.

[@seionne85]

Good info! My druid on FV is currently 115, I'm riding this CN train to the end then I'll be over!

[@hammackj]

How is it going?

[@seionne85]

@@hammackj it's going good! hit our first road blocks in air and maybe water because we had a small exodus, but we are still progressing and in the process of bringing a small guild in. Fire is on farm mode lol Also, if I ever make pointless comments on future videos it's just to feed the algorithm lol

[@tarb1320]

Fantastic info/video I would love to see some class breakdown videos on what's the best stats for each class, best non armor items, something like that.

[@hammackj]

Thank you.

[@Grinningfartking6969]

Most armor is crafted at 100+ unless you get raid drops at 120 it's super easy you just need to get the level to wear it

[@milokadamus7721]

Awesome awesome awesome this is so useful in one place!!! Thanks again

[@hammackj]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel !

[@nickmartinez6180]

Good stuff, man. Thank you for this!

[@hammackj]

Thank you for watching!

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Great guide. Love your content. Subbed.

[@hammackj]

Thank you very much!

[@dsawyer8]

Was looking to compare bloodied.

[@hammackj]

At this point at 120 gallant from LS T1 is the best for a 120. Is there a specific bloodied you are looking to compare?

[@MrCodboss]

I play a necro. How much of this can I solo?

[@hammackj]

Just need to be able to solo group named. Which you should be able to do. Just might take extra effort for some.

[@dsawyer8]

NEED AN UPDATE FOR LVL 125!!!!!!

[@hammackj]

You are right. I'll get on it =)