This site was created in 2009 - I am working on updating this to 2020 game play with the 130 level cap.
The Gear:
We can use Daggers, Clubs, Maces and Swords.
- Daggers: + Critical hit chance
- Clubs: Chance to slow target's attack speed
- Maces: Chance to stun
- Swords: + Hit chance
Some weapons are slower than others, some have greater damage or DPS, and some have really good stats.
Go with whatever works best for your play style.
· The Armour:
Light armour is your only choice until level 15, when you'll be able to earn a trait to equip medium armour. Until LvL 50 I wore medium armor, when I started getting pieces of Epic armor which, for a Minstrel, means light armor pieces. I stuck with the Medium Armor trait until I had about half Medium and half Light armor. Then I had to make a choice; do I take the Medium trait out, and replace with something more useful? Or do I stick with the medium trait just in case I find a piece that I like better later on? This is the moment of truth where you have to decide weather you are a “Battle Bard” or, a “Healer”? Some minstrels alternate; when they’re soloing they go medium, and when they’re in a group, they're a straight up healing machine. This way everyone is happy. But it can get expensive over time changing in and out traits. I recommend that you go with Light.
· Shields:
Shields are important, so you need to look for the right armour and stats. I’ll list the three you should aim for.
· Maur-Targed
· Righ-Targaid
· Calenglads Shield (best 50 below,V.1 book 9 or 10 reward)
· Jewelery:
What Jewelry? Well, below 50 it doesn’t really matter, but it does past 50. As I covered in stats, you will want whatever has Fate, Will, In-combat power regeneration (ICPR) Vitality, Agility or Tactical crit. I’ll list some 50+ you should consider.
Earrings:
· Sublime Dawn Rose (Crafted)
· Golulos (Drops out of Fil Gishan)
· Diamond Stud (Drops out of Grand Stairs)
· Floral Earring (Drops from Skumfil)
· Golden Earring (Drops from Skumfil)
Necklace
· Leardan’s Savior (V.1 book reward)
· Ancient Signet Pendant (The BEST; drops from Forges)
· Afraigs Amulet (Drops from Barad Gularan)
· Choker of Laurelindorenan (Barter From Lothlorien)
· Horta (Unknown)
Bracelets:
· Elechor (V.1 book reward)
· Gilechor (V.1 book reward)
· Wristlet of Laurelindorenan (Barter from Lothlorien)
· Bracelet of the Moon (Drops from Dark Delvings)
· Insidious Cuff (Drops from Grand Stairs)
· Sublime Dawn Rose Bracelet (Crafted)
Rings:
· Gruesome Finger Band (Drops from Forges)
· Manadhgor (Drops from Watcher Raid.)
· Sublime Dawn Rose Ring of Tactics (Crafted)
· Amber Ring (Drops from Treasury)
· Sublime Dawn Rose Ring
· Ring of the Dreamflower (Barter from Lothlorien)
Pocket Item
· Lenglammel’s Feather (V.2 Book 6 Reward)
· Melkolfs Trinket (V.2 Book 7 Reward)