Zone design approach

[Configt]

<p>Does the zone designs change somwhat as you level up?  Meaning right now I am in Zek and EL as a 35 Illy and the whole "hey lets group 8 mobs together in one encounter" or "lets combine regular mobs with ^^^" or my favorite "lets have 5 cougars attack you in stealth" just gets old, expecially when they are needed for quests.</p><p>I understand the whole concept of a challenge and not let everything be easy but is every zone going forward pretty much designed like this?  Some solo encounters but mostly grouped encounters?</p>

[Juravael]

<p>There are quite a few zones ahead of where you are currently that offer a majority of solo content. Some of them off the top of my head would be : Steamfont, Everfrost, The Newly revamped Lavastorm Questlines, Sinking Sands, Lesser Faydark, Loping Plains and almost all of the overland content in Kunark is 100% soloable ( 65-80 ).</p><p>Every zone does have it's "group" content, however most of these places are designed for the solo/duo playstyle.</p>

[Karrane1]

LoL those dang cats in Zek STILL attack me when I run thru that pass!!! :o) Hehee.. just hit sprint.. they have a short leash =)

[dirtymeat80]

<p><cite>Karrane1 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>LoL those dang cats in Zek STILL attack me when I run thru that pass!!! :o) Hehee.. just hit sprint.. they have a short leash =)</blockquote><p>I don't think I've ever been attacked by them, they pop out, despawn...pop out again....despawn....then usually out of range so maybe another pounce & despawn depending on the run/mount speed lol</p><p>Zek has a good amount of heroic content, but you can at least get a good number of quests done solo.  You'll be high enough level for Everfrost, Lavastorm & Steamfont quite soon, and those are very solo friendly.</p>

[Kellin]

<p>The best T4 zone for soloing is probably Enchanted Lands.  Zek is good, but it's got a higher density of mobs, making adds a problem, and more heroic content near the zone in.  Or you could go to Steamfont Mountains - it starts at about level 35, and has some really fun quest lines.</p>

[hdm7k]

<p>Steamfont is probably the best zone in the game. At least, it's my favorite.</p><p>Follow the questlines for the exp. They are well thought-out and mesh with the zone.</p><p>Start with the kobolds in the front making sure you get the Lore and Legend and the Language quests.</p><p>Then start on the clockworks and spiders.</p><p>After a bit start the Minotaurs (grab their Lore and Legend first, don't remember if they have Language).</p><p>Then start the Harpies with their Language as well as their Lore and Legend.</p><p>Depending on your good/bad side. Make sure you get the Writs for there as you never know when some status will come in handy and you'll be killing the mobs anyway.</p><p>Fireice</p>

[Mytilma]

Linked mobs among the solo content come with a good amount of down-arrows. 1 at least, but up to 2 or 3 if many, like the swarm beetles in TS. This means, they are weak in the HP department and die when you sneeze at them. As Illusionist you have an array of encounter-wide spells and AOE spells. Just use them and don't bother with the solo target stuff. Use AOE with care, though, not to drag more adds. What concerns grouped triple-up mobs, they just aren't to be killed solo (although some classes can).