What to do from 16 to 20

[Pilph]

I am a returning player. I used to play here with several friends back in the early 2000s but just came back to it. I am solo now and have odd times I play. I am kinda stuck at level 16. The quests I have are all cr20+ now and not possible solo at my level, I tried. Where should I look? dd tank hybrid pretty much. Also have a few others also stuck around the same with other builds.

[sergeil]

Move north from the Dark Forest (Northern region) where Ogres
Next Bridge of Doom
After Old Temple Ruins
Next is Mirkwood ...

On level 23+ you can try Oasis...

[Pilph]

Thanks, I totally forgot about up there.

[sergeil]

If your build is strong and equipment is good, you can try Oasis (in good team, not solo) even on level 16...

[Archaemon]

Move north from the Dark Forest (Northern region) where Ogres
Next Bridge of Doom
After Old Temple Ruins
Next is Mirkwood ...

On level 23+ you can try Oasis...

Where is Oasis? I’m level 17 with a similar issue, all my quests are above 20. Mirkwood doesn’t seem to lead anywhere except for the Druid camp which doesn’t lead anywhere either. Am I missing something painfully obvious here?

[sergeil]

Mirkwood doesn’t seem to lead anywhere except for the Druid camp ...

In Mirkwood where is entrance to labyrinth... But it is better to finish Foxmore quest line.

[Pilph]

I finally figured it out. Turns out the 20+cr quests were totally doable. I am running around oasis now and just hit 25. Took a bit to find gear to stop getting feared though, that was irritating.

[sergeil]

You need equipment with mind-spells immunity and poison immunity. Ask people in game where you can order it.

PS: If nobody will be able to help you, meet Sashko Likar... This character I am developing now

[Pilph]

Thanks I was able to find the needed gear. I am still just kinda farming the first area in the waste as the next is a bit rough right now. I can handle a one at a time in the next area but it is still a bit much. I have since leveled a few more times. Just doing the grind for now till I can find and use better gear.

[sergeil]

Just doing the grind for now till I can find and use better gear.

Look for friends who can craft. They can help you choose the gear that's right for your build. Once you reach level 30+, your standard equipment needs to be meticulously refined. Crafting is quite an expensive process and requires a lot of gold and many different forge stones. Collect money and forge stones.